freewill astrology writes:

* GEMINI (May 21-June 20): My writer friend Jeff Greenwald is looking for a
publisher for his book *Fifty Ways to Leave Your Comfort Zone.* I think
it's a great concept, which is why I'm surprised that some of Jeff's
colleagues discouraged him from using that title. "At this tormented
moment in history," said one person, "the last thing anyone wants to hear
is how to do what's inconvenient and nerve-wracking." To be true to your
current omens, however, that's exactly the advice I'm duty-bound to
offer you, Gemini. The most interesting pleasures you can generate in the
next few weeks will come from leaving your comfort zone. Halloween
costume suggestion: whoever is least like you in the whole world.

i consider myself challenged now, like a double dog dare. truth or dare, kerry? what's it gonna be? either way, i intend i am leaping out of my bamboo-nestled comfort zone, splashing gleefully & purposefully amidst the cold and awkward waters of the unknown that surround my fortress like a moat. seemingly protective in function, this moat secretly constricts my dreaming to the confines of the castle. i see beyond. the full moon amplifies my vision, illuminates my path. it jigs and jags from here to there, in true gemini nature. consistency - no. illumination - yes. examination - yes. action - yes. brilliance bigger than life - yes. and totally organic - yes!

<swan dive>
*splash*

and away we go...


p.s. props to those who raised the bar.

reposted from sunkyst - gracias

The Art of Not Being Offended
By Dr. Jodi Prinzivalli

There is an ancient and well-kept secret to happiness which the Great Ones have known for centuries. They rarely talk about it, but they use it all the time, and it is fundamental to good mental health. This secret is called The Fine Art of Not Being Offended. In order to truly be a master of this art, one must be able to see that every statement, action and reaction of another human being is the sum result of their total life experience to date.

In other words, the majority of people in our world say and do what they do from their own set of fears, conclusions, defenses and attempts to survive. Most of it, even when aimed directly at us, has nothing to do with us. Usually, it has more to do with all the other times, and in particular the first few times, that this person experienced a similar situation, usually when they were young.

Yes, this is psychodynamic. But let's face it, we live in a world where psychodynamics are what make the world go around. An individual who wishes to live successfully in the world as a spiritual person really needs to understand that psychology is as spiritual as prayer. In fact, the word psychology literally means the study of the soul.

All of that said, almost nothing is personal.
Even with our closest loved ones, our beloved partners, our children and our friends. We are all swimming in the projections and filters of each other's life experiences and often we are just the stand-ins, the chess pieces of life to which our loved ones have their own built-in reactions. This is not to dehumanize life or take away the intimacy from our relationships, but mainly for us to know that almost every time we get offended, we are actually just in a misunderstanding.

A true embodiment of this idea actually allows for more intimacy and less suffering throughout all of our relationships. When we know that we are just the one who happens to be standing in the right place at the right psychodynamic time for someone to say or do what they are doing—we don't have to take life personally. If it weren't us, it would likely be someone else.

This frees us to be a little more detached from the reactions of people around us. How often do we react to a statement of another by being offended rather than seeing that the other might actually be hurting? In fact, every time we get offended, it is actually an opportunity to extend kindness to one who may be suffering—even if they themselves do not appear that way on the surface. All anger, all acting out, all harshness, all criticism, is in truth a form of suffering. When we provide no Velcro for it to stick, something changes in the world. We do not even have to say a thing. In fact, it is usually better not to say a thing.

People who are suffering on the inside, but not showing it on the outside, are usually not keen on someone pointing out to them that they are suffering. We do not have to be our loved one's therapist. We need only understand the situation and move on. In the least, we ourselves experience less suffering and at best, we have a chance to make the world a better place.

This is also not to be confused with allowing ourselves to be hurt, neglected or taken advantage of. True compassion does not allow harm to ourselves either. But when we know that nothing is personal, a magical thing happens. Many of the seeming abusers of the world start to leave our lives. Once we are conscious, so-called abuse can only happen if we believe what the other is saying. When we know nothing is personal, we also do not end up feeling abused. We can say, "Thank you for sharing," and move on. We are not hooked by what another does or says, since we know it is not about us.

When we know that our inherent worth is not determined by what another says, does or believes, we can take the world a little less seriously. And if necessary, we can just walk away without creating more misery for ourselves or having to convince the other person that we are good and worthy people.

The great challenge of our world is to live a life of contentment, regardless of what other people do, say, think or believe. The fine art of not being offended is one of the many skills for being a practical mystic. Though it may take a lifetime of practice, it is truly one of the best kept secrets for living a happy life.

come visit me at the HeeBeeGeeBee Healers Classroom 4:30 & Desert. Here's what's going on.....

HBGB Classroom Schedule 2007
*all events located in the classroom unless otherwise noted*

EFT Healing Circle
Mon, Wed, Fri 7:00am-9:45am
Heal It! Join Sonya Sophia Illig O.M. EFT and friends to heal the aches in your body, mind, heart and SOUL. EFT is a LOVING and extremely powerful experience of Epigenetic Energy Medicine. It will shift your mind, DNA and your LIFE in a positive loving way. Effective for Anxiety, Stress, Fear, Anger, Guilt, Shame, Sadness, Change, Relationship issues, Physical pain, PTSD, Sexual abuse, Addictions, Family issues, Prosperity issues, Creativity blocks, Increasing energy levels, and improving Self Esteem. First aid tool for the new Paradigm! Manifest your DREAMS very quickly into REALITY NOW.

HeeBeeGeeBee Morning Yoga in the Healing Space
Mon-Sat (everyday) 8:30am-9:45am
Relax, refresh and renew in this soothing and stimulating gentle yoga class designed to leave the body nourished and well supported. Stretching the mind as well as the body helps one to let go and to surrender to the divine cosmic energy that radiates from the universe! Relax your mind, open your heart, and come join the HeeBeeGeeBee Healers in practicing YOGA!!! All levels and styles welcome, classes will feature leaders of various disciplines.

Nia: Neuromuscular Integrative Action
Mon, Thu 10:00am-10:50am
Kick off your dusty shoes and give your mind, body & spirit a workout with blue belt PreKerryous. Nia is founded on the concept that there is a dancer, martial artist and a highly aware person with in you. Nia sets this person free. Nia is a barefoot, grounded, cardiovascular program which incorporates East and West functional movements and integrative concepts with kickin' world music, resulting in a holistic, joyful, and pleasurable morning boogie!

HeeBeeGeeBee Flow Yoga
Mon 11:00am-12:25pm
An energetic, fluid sequence to inspire you with breath. Come bend with the irises. John-Paul welcomes all levels.

Quick State of Mind Tricks
Mon 12:30pm-1:55pm
Daniel leads this workshop that will teach you tips and tricks to influence your state of mind to have a powerful effect on your resourcefulness in any situation.

Monkey Chant: The Rhythmic Interplay of Community Voice
Mon-Thurs 2:00pm-3:50pm (Fri in Center camp)
This guided chanting experience is about building Community Energy and Unity through the interweaving of our voices. You will experience a noticeable uplifting of physical energy and a increased sense of joy, and most likely you'll laugh a great deal while sharing this time with new and renewed friends.


Herbal Cures Workshop in the ShamanDome
Mon 3:00pm-5:00pm
Learn to pick herbs and make your own infusions, boycott the pharmaceuticals and make healing real. Includes visioning herbs and herbs of desire. In the ShamanDome.

Mindfulness Meditation
Mon 5:30pm-6:25pm, Sat 2:30pm-3:25pm
We will practice awareness of breath, body, and mind - to calm, clarify, deepen, and open. Led by Adam.

First Timer's Yoga
Mon 6:30pm-7:30pm
Always wanted to try Hatha Yoga but were intimidated by all the hard bodies and trendy clothes at the gym? Well, come on down for this easeful introduction to yoga, blending breath and body movements in a welcoming environment. RE welcomes first timers and their friends! Bringing a towel or mat is helpful but not necessary.

Core Shamanism 101: Vision Quest & Trance Journey to the Drum
Mon 8:30pm-11:00pm
Meet your inner power animal, your spirit guide to non-ordinary reality where true healing begins. Partner trance journey with your soulmate. Enter cosmic consciousness full on. Down the rabbit hole. Altered states, no chemicals necessary, compassionate intention is! We're healing the earth and gathering spirit momentum for 2012. Join the circle. Wake up the Shaman in you.

HBGB Kundalini Yoga
Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat 10:00am-10:55am
Join Jeremy for Kundalini Yoga - a powerful tool for expanding your awareness and your consciousness. Blending breath, posture, meditation, chanting, and deep relaxation, Kundalini strengthens and balances the body, calms and clarifies the mind, and connects you to your spiritual self. Experience the transformation possible when you awaken your Kundalini Energy.

Reiki I Class w/ Serendipity & Nathan (HBGB only, RSVP required)
Tues 10:00a-5:00pm Shamandome
In a Reiki 1 class the students will receive a series of four
attunements that will allow them to immediately access Reiki energy. We'll talk about the history of Reiki and discuss its many uses. Students will learn a series of hand positions for giving Reiki (for others and for self-treatment) and practice Reiki-ing themselves and others. Students will receive and practice using the first Reiki symbol.

Chakra Energy Healing
Tue, Fri 11:00am-12:55pm
The amount of Good luck that happens in your life is directly proportional to the Good energy that you carry with you Explore Chakra energy cleansing and Chakra energy healing with Satish. You will learn: Chakras and their functions, chakra awareness, chakra scanning, co-relation between chakras and day to day life challenges.

Sacred Breathing Circle
Tues 1:00pm-1:55pm
Experience an ancient breathing technique called the "Healing Breath" that promotes healing and regeneration on all levels. This workshop is led by Prtisana and done in a safe group setting, allowing you to distinguish and release mental, emotional and physical blocks. Powerfully transformational.

AcroYoga
Tues-Fri 4:00pm-5:50pm
Join Jenny & Jason for AcroYoga: blending the spiritual wisdom of yoga, the loving kindness of Thai massage, and the dynamic power of Acrobatics. These three ancient lineages form the foundation of a unique new practice that cultivates trust, connection and playfulness. Our highest aim is to bring individuals into a state of union with themselves, with each other, and with the divine. From this place of mutual support the true self can be realized, honored and shared for the benefit of all. Om Shanti.

Beginner Hatha Yoga
Tues 6:30pm-8:00pm
This meditative class emphasizes breathing and stretching slowly moving into beginner level asanas- come unwind and refocus the mind and body. RA welcomes all levels.

Vision Quest: Drumming Circle
Tues 8:30pm-11:00pm
Meet your power animal and merge, run with the wolves, and quest with intentionality to heal yourself and your journeying partner. Reconnect with your lost soul. Release dead spirits from middle world purgatory- resolve family conflict instantly- find your birth moment message- Take that monkey off your back- Meet up with your gods and goddesses and merge. Find a group of world shamanistas together in one tent. Howl. Drum.

Buddhist Chanting
Wed-Thurs 11:00am-12:30pm
Rigorous, chi and compassion building chants based on Zen ritual, led by Rich. Participatory, with Q&A.

Deeksha Experience
Wed 12:30pm-1:55pm, Sat 3:30pm-4:55pm
Deeksha is an opportunity to open to Oneness, Source, the Force, etc. via 'hands on head' energy transmission offered by trained Deeksha givers - Ramana Das Silbey & friends. Deeksha helps to clarify and enrich ones perception of reality and ones daily and nightly actions within ones experience of this reality! Deeksha helps to 're-wire' the brain for more empowerment and empleasurement! It works with all paths and beliefs. Breath, chant, meditate and get Deeksha'd.

Guedra Trance Dancing
Wed, Thurs 6:15pm-7:40pm
Join Claire and learn to trance out the way the North African Tuaregs do it; we'll learn some rhythmic chants and clapping, talk a bit about the history of this traditional dance form, and then put it into practice to welcome and prepare for a grounded evening. Please avoid this if you’re already in an altered state.

Chanting the Names of the Divine in the Chill Space
Wed 7:00pm-9:00pm
Wild Blue Shaman facilitates a HBGB Kirtan prayer circle of call and response chanting, mostly bhajans (Traditional Sanskrit) prayer and toning. Bring your hearts and align into your fullness of being in this high desert place. Bring your bhajans & harmoniums and especially your voice! Bring an offering to your favorite name. Draw close to any sounds that make you glad to be alive (Hafiz). It lasts a few hours but you can come and go as you like. Omni-faith.

HeeBeeGeeBee Evening Chill Space
Wed-Fri 9:00pm-11:00pm
Is your camel lost? Wild Blue Shaman holds a space to listen to your heart, realign with deep intent, read poetry, weave visionary inner journeys, sing, chill and rejuvenate. For Intuitive Feeling Idealists who hunger for ever renewed connection to Self, and all the peace and clarity that comes with it. Bring your talents to heal and be healed.

“Don't be Nice, Be Real" thru Non-Violent Communication
Thurs 12:30pm-1:55pm
Imagine having both Freedom and Closeness in all your relationships, personal and professional! Kelly leads an experiential workshop using humor, music, and interactive role play to learn:

• Negotiating all your relationships needs without compromise. (Because compromise is where you share the resentment 50/50)
• How Freedom must be the Center and Love the Circumference of any unconditionally loving relationship.
• How to eliminate the illusions of Rejection, Criticism, Abandonment, Comparison Thoughts, Controlling-ness, Attack, Stubbornness, Selfishness, Judgment, etc.

Harmony, Realignment, Rejuvenation in the Chill Space
Thurs 7:00pm-9:00pm
Come deeper. Minister to your Inner Light. Mistralia and Wild Blue Shaman co-create a safe space for a devotional service of chanting, prayer, and healing reflection. This haven will refresh your body, clear your mind, and reconnect you with your divine passion. Bring your magic, and dive in!

Core Shamanism 202
Thurs 8:00pm-11:00pm
A workshop in core shaman healing methods of soul retrieval and extraction. This advanced workshop is for proto-healers who have already journeyed with their power animal. All healing techniques you already perform will apply to this trance-journey psychic-healing.

Principles of "The Secret" (The Laws of Attraction/Manifestation)
Fri 1:00pm-2:25pm
Kelly will lead experiential exercises and learn about:

• "Consensual Morality", "Transparency" and the primacy of "Autonomy" that supports everyone's unique choice for how they need to be loved.
• The Sacred Matrix of Non-Violence, Open Systems and Love without possession or conditions.
• How to ReAlign your vibration/thoughts/attitude toward your most
• The Future of Love and New Culture Communities
• Bring your live issues to work in front of the group related to Love/Purpose/Money etc.

HBGB Kirtan Chanting
Fri 2:30pm-3:55pm
Ancient Words, Modern Grooves: call and response Sanskrit chanting, a free-form singing session designed to connect with the divine within. Come sing your bliss, led by Niema.

3rd Annual Hafiz and Rumi Chill in the Chill Space
Fri 7:00pm-9:00pm
Each year brings new surprises! The transformative verve of the ancient Sufi poets Hafiz and Rumi cannot be denied. Don't deny yourself an unexpected wet kiss from The Beloved. The Wild Blue Shaman opens the reading and invites others to recite from books and memory favorite Hafiz/Rumi works or just chill to the mysteries.

Shamanism Art Workshop
Fri 6:00pm-7:25pm
To pull the rabbit out of the hat. Your animal poet unconscious mind spilled out onto the picture plane. To interconnect with your too Mindful mind. "I think not, there for I am" a vision quest. An ordeal. An adventure, or just a drawing. Talent... would just get in the way of the journey. Bring your sketch book or journal. Some writing/drawing tools provided, or b.y.o. with some vision drumming to get to the "black box."

Shaman TranceDance
Fri 9:00pm-11:00pm
Come and dance-journey till you metamorphose into the higher order being already inside you. We will be ridden by the gods.

Seminar in Healing Strategies
Sat 11:00am-12:55pm
Gather with members from all healing disciplines and together explore ways we extract negative energy and keep ourselves protected while doing so; and where intuition and even channeling helping spirits takes us beyond our training and technique; spooky stories where healings transcended our ordinary reality and became spiritual journeys for them and for us. Transformation, integration, epiphany, agape.

Intimate Communication
Sat 1:00pm-2:25pm
HeeBeeGeeBee Tantric educators (Scooter & Joey) invite you to discover the power, love and freedom of honest, real intimate communication. Discover the myriad facets of communications - eyes, touch, words, energy - and so much more. learn through experience. You'll explore powerful ways to communicate
openly from your heart whether feeling happy and in love or not so happy and quite angry. Pairs and individuals welcome.

Any Questions?
Contact PreKerryous at 713-882-7218 until Wed morn, 8/22