Now with radiant action!

March 2007 Issue #38

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 Teresa Thomas-Carroll)

In the story of Charlotte's Web, our heroine searches for a special word to spin into her web to describe Wilbur and save his life. She's given a soap label that reads, "With new RADIANT action." The barnyard animals cannot define radiant but they sense it must be wonderful. Wilbur comes to the conclusion that he does feel radiant.

 

Radiant is a favorite word of mine. It means so much more than can come from a simple definition. It evokes a way of being, inspiration, a lovely brightness that emanates from within.

 

Think for a moment about this word. How do you experience radiance? In what ways can you bring "new radiant action" into your life?

 

Use the Mini-Reflection Exercise  to reflect upon your favorite descriptive word.


Upcoming Workshops and Events

Let's Dish! Business networking

Connect with other businesses, have fun and make your life less hectic by coming home with meals for the rest of the week! $79 covers everything:

·         Easy and interactive networking facilitated by Teresa from Purple Crayon Factory

·         Special welcome from Darcy Olson, entrepreneurial co-owner of Let's Dish!

·         Create four yummy meals that serve 4-6 (or split into eight smaller meals)

·         Light refreshments

·         A chance to win a Let's Dish gift certificate and a Luxury Home Thymes gift basket

·         Receive a wonderful goodie bag

 

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 for more details or to be included in the goodie bags. To register at this already discounted price, click www.letsdish.com and select the Edina location. Choose the "sign up" option, click Purple Crayon Factory on March 21 and order your four meals. When you check out, enter the promotional code: purple to receive the reduced $79 rate. Or call Let's Dish! at 952-835-6911and they'll be happy to register you over the phone. Register today! Sign-ups by March 15 will be rewarded with a bonus entry for the prize drawing.

 

Online Ideal Business Support

Experience yourself what participants are saying:

 

"I LOVE this group! It's helping me realize I know more than I thought I knew and I'm gaining clarity by being accountable."

 

"I was in a slump and being in this group and workbook helped me out of it. Thank you!"

 

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. Click here for more details and pricing menu. The next group begins in April and we have room for a couple more participants. To request registration with PayPal, e-mail us your name and type of business or send in a check and registration form by March 23.

 

Universe Changers! -- sponsored by the Minnesota Women's Press

Join one of these new discussion circles for women -- because we have always made change by talking with each other. Come prepared to discuss the big and the little things in life. Let's make change in the universe by sharing our stories, ideas, and opinions. And, who knows, you may show up in a future issue of the Minnesota Women's Press!  Facilitation provided by PCF. No charge to participate. RSVP to teresa@purplecrayonfactory.com. The first circle was so popular that we've already expanded to offering Universe Changers! at three locations:

·         4th Tuesday of each month, 6:30-7:30 p.m. (first circle: Tuesday, March 27) at:
Brewberry's Coffee Place,
475 Fairview Ave. S., St. Paul, MN, 651-699-1117
(Tea drinkers welcome, too.)

·         2nd Thursday of each month, 6:30-7:30 p.m. (next circle: Thursday, April 12) at:
Clickity Sticks & Yarns,
2722 East 50th Street, Minneapolis, MN, 612-724-2500
(Non-knitters welcome, too. Bring a project or just come to converse)

·         3rd Tuesday of each month, 6:30-7:30 p.m. (first circle: Thursday, April 17) at Crafty Planet, 2318 Lowry Ave, NE MinneapolisMN 612-788-1180250
(Non-crafters welcome, too. Bring a project or just come to converse)

 

Mothers' of Multiples State Conference

A weekend of fun, camaraderie and relaxation. This 33rd annual conference is for all moms with twins, triplets and more. Friday, April 13-Saturday, April 14 at the Kahler Grand Hotel in Rochester, MN. Saturday's breakout sessions include PCF's Not Your Mother's Birds and Bees! facilitated by Rebecca Logan. For information visit http://www.mmoms.org/.

 

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. Reserve your space now for just $20 per session: May 30 & September 26, 6:30- 9 p.m.. To pre-register or order gift certificates, e-mail your name and address.

 


News/Announcements

  • Are you aware of an upcoming conference or an organization that could use a refreshing workshop or interactive networking session? 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!
  • Achieve your goals and dreams! Check out our individual services to help you get and stay on track.

Mini-Reflection Exercise

 

Write down one of your favorite adjectives.

 

Let yourself experience the fuller meaning that this word symbolizes.

 

Think about how the meaning of this word goes beyond what other words can describe.

 

What do the characteristics of this word tell you about yourself and the way you experience the world?

 


This Issue's Sponsor

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

 

Women's Drum Center

a place where female drummers are nurtured and valued

connecting -- healing -- inspiring -- empowering

 

Spring classes now starting - see www.womensdrumcenter.org

 

Save the date! Saturday April 21st is the 4th Annual WDC Concert

"A River of Rhythms in Migration"

 

Featuring DrumHeart with Special Guests playing rhythms of:

West African - Dununba drums

Brazilian - Samba Reggae

North American - original compositions

Also including: African dance, fire spinning, and the Earthtones Women Choir

 

Silent Auction begins at 6 p.m., Performance 7-9 p.m.

Jeanne d'Arc Auditorium, College of St. Catherine's, 2004 Randolph Avenue, St. Paul

TIX $15 in advance/$16 online/$18 at door; children under 6 free, 6-12 half price

Tix and details available at www.womensdrumcenter.org

 


Subscriber Information

Purple Crayon Factory's refreshing workshops, networking events and services support you to create the life you want with resources you have. We value creativity and facilitating meaningful connections between people and ideas. Whether you seek big transformation or simply 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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