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The Awakening of Self

if you watch daytime TV or checked out the web or the best seller lists it was hard to miss  Oprah's newest plan for aiding in the healing the world. Starting Monday March 3rd, she is hosting an online book club featuring A New Earth (Awakening to Your Life's  Purpose) by Eckhart Tolle. He also wrote The Power of Now which was really great. I am starting to read The New Earth -you can join the Book Club and the Web Event by going to www.oprah.com  and reserving your space. The first lesson is to read the 1st chapter.  If we do so,we will be ready for the first day. So I say get the book, read the chapter and be ready for the class. Let's get out questions together. I have my seat - get yours.   edee

The Library...takes books in!

I saw Shelley Gach (our library director) the other day while holding an open house. She is so delightful and the library is just a great place to spend a few hours. I often take Lily and Chloe there for some quiet (and insprirational ) time. The major point of this is that I thought that we could only donate books during the time of the book drive and sale - come to find out we can donate all year long. Voila, I am clearing my house of items to pass on or throw out and, well, the library takes books in - and you get a tax write off. Just count them and let them know how many you give. Recycling information and the joy of a good read is a great feeling. And my house looks better too!   edee

Spring -Spring -Spring- YES!

Hi HW. I just thought I'd wish you all a wonderful weekend. I have been outside quite a bit today and it is just the most lovely day. I can feel Spring in the air (well almost)! I know you know it, however, don't forget about your clocks tomorrow night and the batteries in the smoke detectors - I often miss that part. With the most current fire on our minds it is worth the extra energy that it takes for precaution sake.

Anybody have a good book to reccommend or a fabulous movie? Just finished a great book (mostly for the ladies out there) What I Know Now - Letters To My Younger Self by Ellyn Spragins. Touching, inspirational and well, just a good read.  I hope that you enjoy it too.    edee  

HAPPY NEW YEAR HW!

Happy New Year! I am looking forward to 2007 with the anticipation that this time of year always brings. That proverbial page turned and the chance to make new moves in any direction you choose--as if that numerical change in our year brings with it a dose of fresh hope and new direction. It's almost impossible for even the most skeptical souls not to get caught up in this momentum. So, away we go....

I flipped through an interesting book recently called, "The Missing Peace, Artists and the Dalai Lama," that is the printed version of the exhibition currently in Chicago (and on its way to New York) called "The Missing Peace Project."  I would love to see it. The creators took the opportunity to explore the idea of art as an interpretation of, and catalyst for, peace. Through various artists interpretation and views of the Dalai Lama, the hope is to broaden the knowledge of him and the appreciation for those principles of peace he embodies. Try to find the book and, if you can, find the time to see the exhibition. Here's a link: http://gallery.tmpp.org/gallery/en/index.jsp A dedication to peace, here or anywhere, is certainly a good place to start with our renewal hope for 2007.

Till next time, edee

SAYING NO in a YES SOCIETY

Hello Edee,

It has been a year since you started your Site. My how it has grown!!

I have really enjoyed reading your blogs as well as the responses from bloggers.

As a counselor in a Middle School I am always looking for ways to inform parents of ways to encourage and empower their children.

Saying NO in a YES Society was a recent topic with a group of moms.

Several books that they mentioned as helpful were:

“Born to Buy “ by Juliet Schor and “Too Much of a Good Thing”  by Dan Kindlon, Ph.D

Hope these titles might help someone.

Keep on BloggingJ

Barbara Ruskin

WITH INTENTION

I just finished listening to the live lecture CD by Dr. Wayne Dyer, The Secrets of the Power of Intention based on his book with the same name. I can't begin to tell you about the power of this concept and how it works in my life - and whether you know it or not, yours too. I truly believe that we are what we think about and we really can create and do create our current reality and our future. Take for instance something as simple (well not so simple) as my 1st Annual Pumpkin Day.  I "intended" to do it. I saw it and see it happening. I have and continue to visualize it. I am taking the steps necessary to make it happen -  and come Saturday, it will be here. It is my "intention" for it to be a success,  with lots of HW residents coming to say "hi" to me and to each other, enjoying the event, picking out a pumpkin, taking it home, carving it, making pumpkin seeds and creating memories with their families. We really do have the ability to "create a great day and a great life". Our thoughts translate into our behavior - how cool! So, what are you thinking about? Make your thoughts your reality - dream BIG - you have the power to make it happen! And so do I. Just keep doing the next "right thing". See you Saturday. edee

Inhabiting Our Days

Edee, I loved your quote from Dawna Markova's book, "I will not die an unlived life".  I visit the site every now and then for what might be happening in Huntington Woods but came across the quote and was inspired! How often we forget to "inhabit our days" and "not live in fear". I set off today with a renewed feeling of hope and a better attitude. There was something I had avoided doing for weeks because of being afraid and today I did it armed with my new attitude. I will pick up the book and read more. Thank you.  Jessica | Huntington Woods

the week's ON THE UPSIDE

I am putting a quote from Dawna Markova into "ON THE UPSIDE" this week. Take a look. I found this quote really inspirational as I did her book, "I will not die an unlived life". An honest and personal view of her journey of rediscovery following a life-threatening illness. This book follows her path to finding deeper meaning in life. I particularly found inspiration in her message that people can continue to feel powerless and live habitual lives --- OR they can make the choice to follow their passion. She invites the reader to accompany her on a journey to come to know more intimately the value and purpose of their lives. I recommend the book and the message. edee 

A Fun and Insightful Read

I took the advise of the blogger who read "Stumbling on Happiness" I am reading and enjoying it (not through it yet however)and it reminds me of a book that I love and have re-read many times over the years. The book is called "Einstein's Dreams" by Alan Lightman. Talk about a new take on life, love and time. I think it a really special book. Do read it, and if you do, I would love to hear your comments. Enjoy!   edee

SEDARIS | Detroit Appearance

I heard this morning that David Sedaris will be visiting Detroit on October 5, Detroit Opera House. It doesn't look like tickets are on sale yet, unless someone knows differently. I just read "Children Playing Before a Statue of Hercules" an anthology of short stories edited by David Sedaris that was published primarily to benefit 826NYC, a nonprofit tutoring center in Brooklyn, New York. This organization helps kids 6-18 develop their writing skills. You may enjoy the read. Here, also, is a link to a recent New Yorker Sedaris piece, "Mememto Mori". Enjoy! Comment if you know anything about tickets.  Ed | Huntington Woods