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In This Issue...
Reflections
Upcoming Workshops and Events
News/Announcements
Mini-Reflection Exercise
This Issue's Sponsor
Reflections
 Each holiday season, we like to help
you carve out a quiet break to help you remember that which most sustains
you. We’re keeping this reflection short in hopes that you’ll
welcome the pause and create a Present
of Presence for yourself using the mini-reflection exercise below.
Wishing you a wondrous holiday season.
Upcoming
Workshops and Events
Universe Changers! — Minnesota
Women’s Press First Friday Salon
 This is your invitation to the next evolution of Universe Changers, the First Friday Salon
series. No charge and materials are included! Join in Friday,
December 7, 6:30–7:30 p.m. for a
session on Alternative Gifting facilitated by Teresa of PCF. We’ll discuss: How do we give and receive
with meaning? How do we give presence to ourselves and others? Create
your own simple symbolic gift box to remind you of the ideas generated.
Location: Minnesota Women’s Press, 771 Raymond Avenue, St. Paul, 55114. RSVP to magnuson@womenspress.com.
W.I.N!
What
better way to network and celebrate the end of the year than with other
smart women! We'll be recognizing the savvy business choices we've each
made in 2007 as we set course for the year ahead. Meet and learn from
Julie Hellwich, founder of Smart
Women, the hip and savvy, women-owned, women focused and nationally recognized
company that has been featured in over six hundred stores, museums and
art galleries nationally and internationally. Smart Women products have
been featured major media including HGTV, Glamour, Washington Post and
Redbook. This is one smart woman!
Tuesday, December 11, 8:00-9:30 a.m. at the Downtowner Woodfire Grill.
$30 ($20 for W.I.N. members). Lunch is included. FFI or to register,
visit www.mnwin.org or call Teresa at 612-722-6931.
The January W.I.N event
will feature using improv techniques to help us think on our feet and
become better listeners and team players in business. Tuesday, January
8 , 11:30am-1:00 p.m at the private room of the Chatterbox
in St. Paul. $30 ($20 for W.I.N. members). Lunch
is included. FFI or to register, visit www.mnwin.org or call Teresa at 612-722-6931.
Women's
Wellness & Adventure Weekend at the Audubon Center of the North Woods
Greet the change of seasons with restored energy and
creativity! 535 acres of beautifully varied landscapes provide the perfect setting
for this complete holistic adventure. May 2-4, 2008. Spend this weekend with your friends
or take the opportunity to get away by yourself, meet new people, and
learn new skills. Professionals in the fields of health, exercise, crafts
and nutrition will provide a variety of physical, mental, and spiritual
activities to choose from. To kick off the weekend, Teresa of PCF
will facilitate an interactive session on Friday evening (details TBA).
Enjoy meals that have come to be known as some of the best in the area;
the chef carefully plans and prepares each healthy, wholesome, organic
meal with creativity and taste. FFI or to register, contact the Audubon Center:
320-245-2648,
888-404-7743 or audubon1@audubon-center.org
News/Announcements
- It’s
official! Teresa of PCF will
coordinate monthly networking events as the new director of Women
In Networking (W.I.N.). This is a perfect and exciting complement
to PCF as Teresa is all about fostering meaningful connections
between people and possibilities. Details on this great organization
are at www.mnwin.org.
- Did you know? If you are planning
an event open to the public and hire Purple Crayon Factory for it,
your event can be listed at no extra charge in PCF’s monthly
e-newsletter! The earlier you book your session, the more times you’ll
reach our growing audience of over 1000 active newsletter subscribers.
- The New Year is coming up and
it’s time to get ready to achieve what you set out to do! Check
out our individual services to help you
get and stay on track.
- New
for 2008…try out our Connection Concierge service. Whether
you are too busy, reserved, new to the area, or just unsure of how
to tap into networking that would specifically help your needs, we’ll
help you efficiently and easily receive the fresh ideas and connections
you need without breaking the bank. To request details, e-mail teresa@purplecrayonfactory.com.
Mini-Reflection Exercise
Each December, we have offered this exercise or slight variations
to it. We hope you’ll enjoy it.
It's easy to get swept
up in the holiday rush and lose sight of the meaning of each moment.
Create a Present of Presence for yourself with the
following simple exercise:
- Gather a small box, scissors, tape, gift wrap and tag that you like.
Or really take a break and just visualize going through each step.
- Let your mind relax--look out a window or close your eyes and take some
deep breaths.
- Ponder what you'd like to notice this season. What word, phrase or image
comes to mind?
- Open your box and imagine gently placing your intention into it. Wrap
it lovingly.
- On the gift tag, write a note to yourself. It may be a simple, “To
me” or as detailed as “Carry this gift of _____ in my heart
and share the contents with those around me.”
Place
your Present of Presence among
your other packages or somewhere you will see it. If you have imagined
the process, capture an image of what it would look like in your mind.
Allow the real or imagined box to help you to be mindful in the midst
of all your preparations and celebrations.
This
Issue's Sponsor
(Reach over 1,000 readers by featuring your business or
event here. For details visit PCF’s sponsorship page.)
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Information
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Teresa Thomas-Carroll is the publisher
of this newsletter and can be reached at 612-722-6931 or teresa@purplecrayonfactory.com. Check
out her musings on PCF's blog.
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