A New Year, A New Start

January 2007 Issue #36

ISSN: 1557-6485

Published monthly by Teresa Thomas-Carroll Purple Crayon Factory

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In This Issue...

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

 

 


Reflections (by Sonya Clemens, PCF intern, psychology senior at College of St. Catherine's)

It is the perfect time to reflect on what has brought us to where we are now and what lies on the road ahead, to make peace with ourselves and to remember that "regrets are just lessons we haven't learned yet." Let's embrace all of the mistakes we have made and approach the New Year as a fresh start, an opportunity to do what we might have been afraid to do in the past, and a time to step boldly into our own futures.

Many times I've made mistakes and learned first-hand the value of a fresh start. A clean slate is something that is never given to you, it is a choice that must be made, a conscious decision to let go and to just jump right in to life. In the coming year, remember the importance of taking chances to change your circumstances!

 

To read the full article, click here: Sonya's blog entry
 
Use the
Mini-Reflection Exercise  to turn your regrets into lessons for the coming year.


Upcoming Workshops and Events

Life Balance for Moms
Come join this interactive session for moms to envision and document realistic ways to achieve a more balanced life in 2007. Presented by Barb Plunkett, certified life coach and PCF facilitator. This Thursday, January 11,
7 p.m. Details are posted at The Mothers Connection.

Online Ideal Business Support

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 healing 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. A couple of spaces are still available. Register today: only $25 for the full year! Click here for registration or e-mail us your name and type of business.

 

Small Business Marketing Jam

We're thrilled to announce that the Marketing Jam series has been a great hit. Register now for January 24 &/or 25 sessions! On the 24th, our focus will be Marketing from the Heart and on the 25th it will be The Power of Collaboration. 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. Click here for info/registration. Just $15 per session. Start your year off with a bang and register for both!

 

Green Elephant Gift Exchange-A Business Celebration with the Planet in Mind

Purple Crayon Factory is sponsoring and helping facilitate this fun business networking experience--where everyone is rewarded for generosity and good will. January 31, 5-10 p.m.  Info for this celebratory event is at: Cultural Creatives Business Network.

 

Addressing the Inner Critic

Through guided imagery, discussion and art we will focus on self-care and empowerment. Walk away with personalized tools to work with your inner critic. Saturday, February 10, 1:30-4:30 p.m. Hosted at the Argyle Zebra (AZ) Gallery in Saint Paul. Cost: $60 (includes art supplies and resource guide). Facilitated by Mia Bolte, M.A. Click here for registration or e-mail.

 

Not Your Mother's Birds and Bees!

Women—When we say that PCF's mission is to help you to pursue all aspects of your ideal life, we're not kidding! Whether you want to reset the pilot light or add fuel to an already burning fire, this class is for you! Here's your chance to anonymously submit your questions - have them answered and be intrigued by informative answers to questions you hadn't even thought to ask. Saturday, February 10, 2-3:30 p.m. in the private classroom at eqLife in St. Paul. Only $25! Facilitated by Rebecca Logan. Click here for registration or e-mail.

 

Be a Universe Changer!—sponsored by the Minnesota Women's Press

Knit together a plan for changing the universe! A new 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! You are welcome to bring a project (knitting or otherwise) of just come to converse. Facilitated by Teresa Thomas-Carroll of PCF. No charge to participate. RSVP to teresa@purplecrayonfactory.com. The first circle meets Thursday, February 8, 6:30-7:30 p.m. (2nd Thursday of each month thereafter), at Clickety Sticks, 2722 East 50th Street, Minneapolis.


News/Announcements

  • Now booking for 2007! Are you aware of an upcoming conference or an organization that could use a refreshing 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! 
  • ­­­­­Carol H. was the subscriber drawn from our 2006 new subscriber drawing! She is the lucky recipient of the Envision Your Ideal Life kit (an assortment of wonderful items to help her along her way and valued well over $100).


Mini-Reflection Exercise

Take a moment to write about a regret from the past year.

Examine this regret and create a gentle statement that illuminates how you can learn from it.

Write an affirming sentence about how you will change that regret into a positive action.

Imagine yourself creating a fresh slate for the coming year, erasing the regret and replacing it with the affirmation you've written. Pull this image to mind whenever you are placing more energy into the regret than the opportunity to move forward.


This Issue's Sponsor

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

 

 

Make this the year you

 

Address Your Inner Critic

 

In a safe and supportive small group, you will work with your inner critic. Through guided imagery, discussion and art we will focus on self-care and empowerment. Walk away with personalized tools to work with your inner critic and increase self-esteem.

 

Facilitated by Mia Bolte, M.A.

Mia has a Buddhist inspired psychotherapy private practice in Minneapolis and serves as adjunct faculty at the University of Minnesota and Naropa University in Colorado.  She helps individuals, couples and groups discover who they really want to be, and really are!

 

Saturday, February 10, 1:30-4:30

Cost: $60 (includes art materials, resource guide and mini-journal)

 

Presented at:

Argyle Zebra Gallery

308 Prince Street, Northern Warehouse Building

Saint Paul, MN 55101, 651-255-6624

 

 Click here for registration or e-mail

 


Subscriber Information

Purple Crayon Factory's refreshing workshops and services support you to create the life you want with resources you have. Whether you are looking toward big transformation or simply seeking inspiration, we have something for you or your organization.

 

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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