Welcome to the first Purple Crayon Factory newsletter

Remembering Your Heartbeat

February 2007 Issue #37

ISSN: 1557-6485

Published monthly by Teresa Thomas-Carroll Purple Crayon Factory

In This Issue...

Reflections
Upcoming Workshops and Events
News/Announcements
Mini-Reflection Exercise
This Issue's Sponsor

Reflections (by Teresa Thomas-Carroll)

In the very early age of our lives, our senses were filled with the rhythm of the heartbeat that sustained us. As children, we’d notice our heartbeat after playing hard or before drifting off to sleep. We were fascinated to hear and feel the heartbeats of each other. As young adults, we paid attention to the “heartbeat” of our interests and goals as we explored who we are and what we wanted to become and then embarked upon our career paths.

And then life got busy. Literally and figuratively, the rhythm of our surrounding environments covered the song of our own heartbeats. We can recall our heartbeat but many of us haven’t recently tuned in to what is in the flow of life that sustains us now: the pace that most supports us, our true motivators, our deepest knowing, our own unique energy and sense of purpose. The answers along with our heartbeat are there, steadily pulsing and keeping us going. To notice, we just need to allow ourselves some quiet and really listen.

Use the Mini-Reflection Exercise to remember your “heartbeat.”

Upcoming Workshops and Events

Universe Changers! — sponsored by the Minnesota Women’s Press

Knit together a plan for changing the universe! A discussion circle for women—because we have always made big change by talking with one another. Come to discuss the big and the little things in life. We’ll share our stories, ideas and opinions. And who knows, you may show up in a future issue of the Minnesota Women’s Press! Bring a project (knitting or otherwise) or just come to converse. Facilitated by Teresa Thomas-Carroll of PCF. No charge to participate. RSVP to teresa@purplecrayonfactory.com. The next circle meets Thursday, March 8, 6:30-7:30 p.m. (2nd Thursday of each month), at Clickety Sticks, 2722 East 50^th Street, Minneapolis.

Online Ideal Business Support — second group forming now

“I LOVE this group! We're only on chapter one and we're rockin'!” – small business owner and current participant. Experience this yourself; our pilot group began Jan. 1^st we already have a list growing to start another group (as early as March or April). Want regular motivation and accountability to bring your business to the next level? Join this year-long supportive network for mission-driven small business and wellness professionals to pursue and achieve business aspirations. Facilitated by Teresa Thomas-Carroll. Our discussion and action will be centered on Lynn Grodzki’s Twelve Months to Your Ideal Private Practice: A Workbook. To receive information and a pricing menu, e-mail us your name and type of business.

Making Life Easier – Business Networking hosted by Let’s Dish! Edina

Easily connect with other entrepreneurs, have fun and make your life less hectic by coming home with meals for the rest of the week! $79 covers everything: interactive networking, a goodie bag (worth the price alone!), light refreshments and create yummy meals (four that serve 4-6 adults or split and have eight meals that serve 2-3 adults). What more could you ask for? Wednesday, March 21, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Let’s Dish!, Edina. E-mail us or more details or to be included in the goodie bags. To register at this already discounted price, click www.letsdish.com, select the Edina location and date and when prompted, enter code: purple.

Mothers’ of Multiples State Conference

This conference is for moms with twins, triplets and more. Breakout sessions include PCF’s Not Your Mother’s Birds and Bees! facilitated by Rebecca Logan. Saturday, April 14 in Rochester, MN. A link to details will be posted in PCF’s March newsletter.

Small Business Marketing Jam

We’re thrilled to announce that the Marketing Jam series has been a smash hit. In May, our focus will be Imagine the Possibilities and in September it will be Marketing from the Heart. You can also book your very own session for your business or networking group. Co-facilitated by Taiha Wagner of The Small Business Helper and Teresa Thomas-Carroll of PCF. Rates may go up so register NOW and lock in at the low rate of just $15 per session (registration receipt will be given as a gift certificate that you may apply to either session: May 30 & Sept 26, 6:30- 9 p.m.). To pre-register/order gift certificates, e-mail your name and address.

News/Announcements

Now booking! Are you aware of an upcoming conference or an organization that could use a refreshing workshop or meaningful networking session through PCF? If so, let us know who to contact and we'll be happy to send information. Word of mouth is our best marketing, thanks to you!

Make this the year that you achieve your goals and dreams! Check out our individual services to help you get and stay on track.

Mini-Reflection Exercise

Allow yourself to get very quiet. Place your hands over your ears. Listen to or feel your physical heartbeat. If you cannot hear or feel it, ask if you can place your head next to a loved one’s heart to remind you of your own.

After you tune into the physical heartbeat, stay quiet and gently contemplate what sustains you at this moment in time—the “heartbeat” that sustains you in your external life. It may be as varied as the values you carry, talents you have, a sense of purpose or something else. Let it be easy. A key word or drifting thoughts are just fine.

Keep practicing by noticing what sustains you—remembering your “heartbeat.”

This Issue's Sponsor

(Reach 1,000 subscribers by featuring your business or event here. Request details: info@purplecrayonfactory.com.)

Life Support for Mothers!

Helping mothers achieve a state of optimal health and well-being by addressing and supporting her in all the areas of her life - including mind, body and spirit.

· Stroller Fitness Classes 50-minute fitness program that includes both a cardio workout and strength training – all while entertaining our stroller age children.

· Mom-Time Out Events are opportunities to get out, find yourself, recharge and make new friends (e.g. movie nights, dinners, workshops and Mom's Meditation Nights).

· MomBiz Support for moms with small and/or home based businesses to connect with others in the MomBiz Community and small business networking and events.

· Mom on the Go Radio is a bi-monthly webcast with helpful tips on everything that comes with motherhood. And plenty of laughter, too!

For more information or to listen to the webcast, visit www.momonthego.net.

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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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