"you believe them"
October 2007
Issue #45
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 Mia Bolte, M.A.)

Be nice. You've heard it or said it countless times. Usually we think the point is to be nice to others. But what about this idea: be nice to yourself. I am not talking about a spa day or a trip to Paris. I mean real, true kindness to ourselves.

Pema Chodron, one of my favorite Buddhist teachers says, "It's not your thoughts that are a problem, it's that you believe them." We could awaken to all the ways we beat up ourselves and revise our thinking, or at least stop believing the negative and self limiting ideas that go through our mind.

You know what they are. The "I shoulds" and "you're too this" and "not enough that."

Just try it, be nice to yourself, if even for a day. See how it goes. You just might like it.

Practice being kind to yourself with the Mini-Reflection Exercise.. Get even more practice at Mia's Addressing the Inner Critic session at the NOW conference (details directly below).

Upcoming Workshops and Events

LOVE YOUR BODY Conference -- Addressing the Inner Critic

Sunday morning, PCF's Mia Bolte, M.A. will facilitate a body-centered approach including guided imagery, discussion, art, gentle yoga and movement to gain an understanding of the role of your inner critic specifically on body image. Develop tools for working with your inner critic and increasing self-esteem. Oct. 20 and 21. FFI/Registration or see conference details in the sponsorship section below.

Let's Dish! Business networking -- Rochester & Edina

You're invited to these special pre-holiday sessions. Imagine...get your holiday meals, gifts and networking taken care in one place! Connect with other businesses, have fun and make your life less hectic by coming home with meals for the rest of the week!! For LESS than the price of dishing alone, you get all of this:

  • Easy and interactive networking facilitated by Teresa from Purple Crayon Factory
  • Fresh, delicious meals (six servings in each or split into smaller meals)
  • Refreshments
  • A chance to win a Let's Dish gift certificate
  • Goodie bag for each registrant
  • Opportunity to sell, purchase or trade products or services in time for the holidays

"I do many networking events and not only did I walk away with great connections - but some wonderful, quick meals for my family. Especially for those days I couldn't pull myself away from my computer to plan something decent on my own!" - Joyce Nelson Shellhart, Dress for Success

What more could you ask for? Choose your date and location: Wednesday, Oct. 24, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. in Rochester, MN or Wednesday, Nov. 7, 10 a.m. -noon in Edina. To register, go to www.letsdish.com, select the location and "RSVP to private party". Click on the date and enter this password: Purple. Select your meals. (Need to leave by the end? Select four. Flexible to stay after? Choose eight or twelve meals to continue dishing and informal networking after the event.) Save by entering a promotional code at checkout. For details, assistance or to receive a store specific promo code, e-mail or call Teresa at 612-722-6931. Click for details on goodie bag sponsorship. Register today! Early bird registrants will receive a free side the day of the event.

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

...because we have always made change by talking with each other

The next evolution of Universe Changers! is getting set to launch in November. Details will be announced as we approach count down!

The following Universe Changers circles are welcoming new members:

  • 2nd Thursday of each month, 6:30-7:30 p.m. (next circle: Thursday, Oct. 11) at:
    Clickity Sticks & Yarns,     2722 East 50th Street, Minneapolis, MN, 612-724-2500
    (Show up with an unfinished project; knitting, crafting, poem or just come to converse.)

  • 4th Tuesday of each month, 6:30-7:30 p.m. (next circle: Tuesday, Oct. 23) at:
    Brewberry's Coffee Place,     475 Fairview Ave. S., St. Paul, MN, 651-699-1117
    (Tea drinkers welcome, too. Oct. topic: What is the 'universe' and where is it?)

News/Announcements

  • 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.
  • Achieve what you set out to do! Check out our individual services to help you get and stay on track.

Mini-Reflection Exercise

Try this:

For a day, study yourself. Notice the negative thoughts that you have about yourself.

Next step: Imagine what you'd be like if you revised each thought into something more positive.

This Issue"s Sponsor

(Reach over 1,000 readers by featuring your business or event here. For details visit PCF"s sponsorship page.)

If not NOW, who? If not NOW, when?

October 20 & 21, 2007
Humanities Education Center
987 E Ivy Ave., St. Paul, MN 55106

This conference is open to women and girls interested in exploring the contributions to poor body image as well as strategies to combat poor body image FOR GOOD.

 Registration includes materials and meals for both days.
$120; $85 members Twin Cities NOW; $65 youth ages 18 and under. 

Click to view conference itinerary and download registration form.
For more information contact Angela Montgomery Montez at angimontgomery@msn.com or phone 612-987-7132.

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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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