In This Issue...

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

Reflections (by Teresa Thomas-Carroll, director)

At this time of the year we are thinking so much about the activities and people around us; it’s easy to lose sight of taking care of ourselves. We’re keeping this issue short in hopes that you’ll give yourself a deserved break by doing the mini-reflection exercise below.

All of us at Purple Crayon Factory wish you a delightful holiday season!

Upcoming Workshops and Events

Creative-“Ah, Tea!”: open creativity studio
Saturday, December 4, sign up to come in anytime between 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Take an inspiring break to relax and play with creative materials. We’ll supply the tea, materials and the clean-up!

Body Confidence: Learn to Love Who You Are (for women of all ages)
Saturday, December 11, 1:30-4:00 p.m. Cost: $50 Facilitator: Deborah Dora

Looking Ahead:
Weight Loss from the Inside Out
Saturday, January 8, 1:30-4:00 p.m. Cost: $50 Facilitator: Deborah Dora

Kids Are In School, Now What?: Plan to Make the Most of Your Time
Tuesday, January 25, 9:00 a.m.-noon. Cost: $50 Facilitator: Barb Plunkett

Post Holidays Creative- “Ah, Tea!” creativity studio in retreat setting
Saturday, January 15. Details to follow in January newsletter

News/Announcements

We are making exciting changes with our newsletter. Beginning in January, we are going to a monthly newsletter rather then sending separate updates. We think you’ll like the readability and will find value in each issue.

Mini-Reflection Exercise

During the business of the holiday season, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and stressed from all the "doing" we do. It can help to bring some mindfulness to all of your “doing” to make the season feel more meaningful. Try the following simple exercise:

• Let your mind relax--look out your window or close your eyes and take some long, deep breaths.
  
  
• When you think of what you'd like to pay attention to this season, what word or image comes to your mind?
  
  
• Allow this word or image to help you to be mindful in the midst of all your preparations and celebrations. For example, if "absorb" came to mind, then you'd likely remember to let yourself be in the present moment and really pay attention to what surrounds you.

This Issue's Sponsor

Buddhas Foot | Molly Hall | reflexologist

612.703.6842 | molly@buddhasfoot.com

call or email for an appointment or gift certificate

take care of your feet and they will take care of you

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Purple Crayon Factory provides unique, refreshing workshops for participants to relax, reflect and creatively think through their personal and professional goals and dreams. Teresa Thomas-Carroll is the author of the newsletter and can be reached at 612-722-6931 or at 5116 31st Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55417 or by email at teresa@purplecrayonfactory.com.

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