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In this issue:
• A note from Beth and Neill
- Self Discovery
• Feature Article
- Little Known Ways to Rebuild
Intimacy in Your Relationship
• Focused Attention Update
- Thank You and Survey Results
• Is It Really True?
- New Rules For The Game Of Life Quiz
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Self-Discovery
Everything Old Is New Again
Hi {!firstname_fix},
Have you noticed how everything seems to cycle back into popularity. Bellbottoms, guys with long hair, tie-dyed shirts--they all seem to be coming back in full force. We read somewhere that it takes about 40 years for things to get recycled back into popularity.
We've decided not to wait 40 years to bring back The Full Cup Test, an exercise that we used in our seminars awhile ago. We named it this based on an old Zen story, that goes something like this:
"Nan-in, a Japanese master during the Meiji era (1868-1912), was visited by a university professor who came to inquire about Zen.
Nan-in served tea. He poured his visitor's cup full, and then kept on pouring. The professor watched the overflow until he could no longer restrain himself. "It is overflowing," he said, "No more will go in!"
"Like this cup," Nan-in said, "you are full of your own opinions and speculations. How can I show you Zen unless you first empty your cup?"
It’s Hard To Receive When Your Cup’s Already Full
We just love what this story teaches and we strive to keep emptying our own cups so we're able to learn new things.
One way we do this is to think of the tea as a metaphor for the cultural beliefs that fill our minds. This tea comes in many varieties: beliefs about what life means, who we are, how we should act, and many others. These beliefs motivate our actions and dictate the direction we will take on our life's journey.
The question we often ask is; are the beliefs that we hold as the "truth" our own beliefs--ones that are truly in harmony with our personal values--or are they beliefs that were handed down from past generations and we have just adopted them without question.
Question Authority
As we start to question, we are able to empty our cups, which allows us to taste new, and more satisfying varieties of tea. We believe this is essential for our continued learning and growth, and for us to evolve into the highest expressions of ourselves.
We also believe that our deepest discoveries emerge in relationship with others. Since we connect with others through language, our most powerful learning happens through dialogue--sharing our stories, discoveries, and ideas.
To support this in our community, we're bringing back a modified version of The Full Cup Test. If you've been with us a while, you might remember when we introduced the idea of a monthly quiz as a fun way to stimulate conversation for self discovery. Well, here it is, and this time we are calling it:
Is It Really True? ~ New Rules For The Game Of Life Quiz.
There are no right or wrong answers, our goal is to stimulate dialogue about some of our commonly held cultural beliefs. The point is for you to examine whether or not:
- you believe the statement,
- this belief conforms to your personally held values
- it supports you in living a conscious life that is in harmony with what you value most
You can read more about this, see if you agree or disagree with the first statement, and start playing this game of self discovery right now. Just scroll down to the new section of this eZine:
Is It Really True?
Until next month . . .
With love and great appreciation,
Beth and Neill
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Feature Article | |
Do you ever find yourself worrying about your relationship--wondering if you're even on the same page anymore? Are you mostly concerned about how to rebuild the intimacy you once had? If any of this sounds familiar, don't give up now, there is hope. It's likely you still believe your relationship is worth some effort or you wouldn't even be reading this article. Read on and discover seven simple ways you can rebuild the relationship intimacy you once had. Learn how to heal old wounds so you can walk forward hand-in-hand with renewed hope for your future together. 
Step 1: Create a Safe Space for Open Dialogue. Many experts will tell you simply to let your partner know how you feel, what you want, and how you want things to be. Then somehow, if you just get honest enough, everything will start to get better. While we agree that honesty is the best policy, we also believe that . . .Read more ... >> |
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Focused Attention Update
The TeleSeminar Survey Results Are In!
Last month we asked for your help by taking our TeleSeminar Survey. Your input is very important to us. It helps us know that everything we offer to our community is on topics that will support you.
So if you were one of the many people who responded . . .
THANK YOU SO MUCH!
We really appreciate the gift of your time and your thoughtful responses.
The results are in and the very first Focused Attention TeleSeminar will be:
Stop Settling - Discover What You Really Want
and How to Get It
So keep your eyes open for your announcement letting you know how to participate in this personal growth opportunity, right from the comfort of your own home.For those of you who participated in the survey, you'll soon receive an email letting you know how to get your Thank You Gift. The results of our survey were very interesting and your gift message will include an unexpected surprise.
Once again, we're so grateful for your willingness to support us in knowing the best way to support you.
Until next time ...
Wishing you all the best,
Beth and Neill
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