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Less Criticism More Celebration!

S. Lynne Marshall

The following article,  written by my teacher and mentor Janet Amare for her December Inspirational Newsletter, truly spoke to me this holiday season. So with her permission it’s posted here for your inspiration.

THE IMPORTANCE OF CELEBRATING
I’ve been coaching, counselling, and helping people to heal for 35 years.  If there were any message I would want to share with all of the people I have ever helped is, “reduce the criticism and ramp up the celebration”.
Many people have been raised by parents and teachers who have focused on what is wrong with them.  And they have also learned to look for what is wrong.  Constant attention on what is wrong, or what needs to be done, or fixed, or improved can lead to a psyche and a nervous system that has no wiring for noticing what is great, and good, and complete.  It’s good to end each day, each week, each month and each year with a healthy assessment of the things you have accomplished, the projects you have completed, the moments you have loved, and the gifts you have to celebrate.
Because your nervous system has been wired to focus on what’s wrong you may need some help to balance yourself to be able to look for improvement in your life while still noticing and acknowledging everyday success, love, grace, and miracles.  Part of the key to being able to wholeheartedly celebrate is to develop your capacity to receive love and spot a miracle.
Here’s some tips:
1.  Take a moment each day and speak to yourself as if you are your own, precious child.  Tell yourself something that you like about yourself.  Be kind.
2. When you find yourself harping on about something that you haven’t done yet, or never get to, LET GO.  Just get quiet inside and ask yourself why you are neglecting your own desires in order to feed responsibility.  Are you really being responsible if you are not responding to your own heart?
3. Pick a time each day to celebrate the good stuff.  It can be a different time each day – It really doesn’t matter when.  What matters is that you remember to celebrate even if the “To Do List” is not all done.
4.  When you celebrate be patient, kind, loving, and passionate!  Say to yourself,”I ate a lunch today”, “I got out of bed, got dressed, and faced the day”, “I said Hello to the nice barista”, “I paid my hydro bill on time”.  Celebrate even the small stuff.  Just celebrate.
5. Notice the sky.  We have sunsets, even in cities, that are astounding.  Celebrate the beauty in Nature.
6. Think about all of the people around you each day that have contributed to everything you have and do.  Say, “Wow.  I got to work safely because there are people out there who run the hydro system, who keep the traffic lights going, who bring gas to the pumps, who maintain my vehicle, who own parking lots, who pave roads…”
7. Celebrate that you chose to have this life on Earth at a time when humanity is awakening, becoming more conscious, and opening to spiritual connection.  Even with all of the challenges we are facing there is hope that we can evolve.
By Janet Amare, Spiritual Maverick <janet@janetamare.com>
Thank You, Janet!
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“No More Presents!”

S. Lynne Marshall

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Last Christmas, after the grandchildren had already opened a heap of gifts, the littlest one said “no more presents!” We all laughed of course and the kids went off to play before returning to open more things later.

It made me think about how the giving and receiving of Christmas presents has become a bit more challenging over the years. It’s become harder and harder to find the perfect gift for friends and family who are often able to buy anything they want for themselves. And if you ask what they would like and are given detailed specs for an item, you don’t have to put any personal thought into it and there is no surprise for the recipient. You may resort to Gift certificates or a cheque, but that can feel impersonal and monetary – not very satisfying or heart-warming. Sure it might have been easier back in the day with PJs and toboggans, homemade scarves and cookies, but I’m not going to do the “good ol’ days” song. Things are different, the world is a better place in so many ways and that’s what matters!  We can  keep up by being innovative and re-thinking what constitutes a gift. Some possibilities to consider:

  1. A coupon to go out together to a favourite restaurant, possibly combined with a gallery visit or window shopping.
  2. An invitation to go to a special event together – like a play or concert or sports event. For example, taking a granddaughter to a special musical show for her birthday has become a special tradition.
  3. An offer to provide a service that you are good at – like preparing their favourite meal and serving it up to a group of their friends, or making home repairs or doing alterations on clothes, or taking the children so their parents get a weekend to themselves.

What’s important is making time for one another. Take it from the children, who are so happy whenever we give them our undivided attention. For Christmas, birthdays or whatever the occasion, a gift of ourselves may be the best gift of all!

 

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Two (2) places left for Spring course for Women

S. Lynne Marshall

Reinventing: Six Weeks to a More Meaningful Life.

Are you feeling stuck in your business, your home, your relationships? Are you worried about or fed up with your retirement life? Boost your business, change your career, become more creative, find your life companion, or move to your paradise. You have the right to, and the responsibility for, a truly meaningful life. This 6-week experience is for women who are open to and eager for the next stage, the new chapter in their lives.

This course will consist of four day-long workshops, addressing the four key steps towards renewing and recreating yourself: I) Rediscovering who you are 2) Finding out what you really want, 3) Exploring pathways to attract and achieve what you want, and 4) Manifesting results through action and attraction! The course is spread over 6 weeks, with two-weeks between each day-long workshop to integrate and to receive individual coaching.

Schedule:            Fridays,  9.30 – 4.30 ,  May 6,  May 20,  June 3rd and June 17th.

Group size is limited to 8 women, which allows for customizing each day to more effectively meet your individual needs and goals – from a possible new vocation to finding more creativity, from enjoying meaningful volunteer work to shifting the quality of relating to others. You may wish to create a more active, busy lifestyle, or alternatively, let go of most of your obligations to focus on something dear to your heart. This is the time and place to make it happen!

The total cost for the course is $390, which includes all materials PLUS three half-hour phone coaching sessions ($150 bonus).

 

This course is built on my many years of professional experience as a training consultant, counselor/healer, and group facilitator; and more importantly on my own journey of personal survival, growth and reinventing myself.

It will include innovative applications of many experiential methods that will keep the work exciting and effective, as well as optional homework and individual coaching to keep you on the path between sessions. I will bring to it my boundless enthusiasm and heartfelt commitment.

Please give me a call or email if you feel this opportunity may be right for you.

Lynne

info@spaceforspirit.ca, 705-241-7464

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My Love Offering Discount

S. Lynne Marshall

Three slots left for TLC for you!

Here’s a reminder about the $40% discount on all my one-on-one services: counselling, energy work, phone appointments and gift certificates. Available until February 15. Give me a call and see what you can choose for as little as $30. Blessings for warm loving light on this wintery week.

Lynne – 705-241-7464

 

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Do you have unresolved grief? Are you dispirited?

S. Lynne Marshall

IMG_0574-0.JPGThe Grief Recovery Group starts February 16. Final date for an early bird discount is February 2 ! Text or Call soon at 705-241-7464 while space is still available.

This six-week program is for those who are suffering the effects of the death of a friend or family member. The loss may have occurred recently or many years ago. It doesn’t matter. If reminders and memories still trouble you, it’s time to find solutions. The group of 6- 8 people will meet in my comfortable home studio centrally located in the Midland/Penetanguishene area. This small-group format, led by an experienced grief counselor, may be right for you. I welcome your call to talk about it.

Typical comments from past group participants are: “I can finally see a light at the end of the tunnel”, “I didn’t know about these tools…, so helpful to get through this”, and “Lynne made it easy for me to share, and I really felt comfortable and safe in the group.”

Over the six weeks you will learn that you are not alone in your experience and that your “weird” thoughts, feelings and behaviours are probably normal. Here you will have time to safely and gently make progress on recovering from your loss with others who understand. You will find hope and direction for moving forward.

 Time: Tuesdays  6.30 – 8.30 p.m., February 16 to March 22.  

The investment is $120 inclusive, or $100 if registered by February 2. Registration Deposit of $40 is due by Feb. 9.  Balance due at first group. Payment by cheque or cash .If you feel you may be ready – even if you are uncertain or anxious – why not call me to talk about it? Confidentiality is assured and there is no obligation.

I look forward to hearing from you,

Lynne   < info@spaceforspirit.ca> ,  705-241-7464

 

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40% Discount until Valentine’s Day

S. Lynne Marshall

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Pre-Valentine Special

For the next 5 weeks, up until Valentine’s Day, I am offering a 40% discount for all services, including Gift Certificates and over-the-phone appointments. Offer good until February 15….

If you have not yet experienced the relaxing and rejuvenating effects of an Energy Treatment/Massage, this is your opportunity to give yourself — or someone else –  a loving gift for Valentine’s day.

Or if you have been thinking of trying some counselling, or are ready to come back for a New Year’s “Tune-Up”, then call before February 14 to make your appointment.

One hour is $54, instead of $90              Half Hour is $30, instead of $50

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An Evening About Grief Recovery

S. Lynne Marshall

Are you or someone you know struggling after the death of a friend or family member?

In the new year, I will be offering a program of weekly sessions for a small group of people who are ready to address their loss and grief.  I’m offering this free seminar to introduce the program. You will learn about effective ways to move through this challenging journey with grace and ease.

Sign up soon to hold your place for the seminar:

An Introduction to Grief Recovery: An Evening of Information and Hope

Tuesday, November 24th  from 6.30 – 9.00 p.m.

Donations for Hospice Huronia are welcomed.

Call me or email for more information or to register: 705-241-7464.

 

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Mindful Movements at 88 Maria!

S. Lynne Marshall

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Mindful Movements Classes at my home studio at 88 Maria Street in Penetanguishene with space and light and all the comforts you could ask for (tho’ different than shown). FREE-Will Donations welcome. No fee required or expected.

SCHEDULE: Mondays. 10 -11.30 a.m.  Starting January 12 until March 22. To resume April 26. Text, email, or call to reserve your place; and in case of cancellation.

These Mindful Movements classes are very simple (deceptively so) and combine the principles of mindfulness meditation with the ancient art of qigong (chee-kung). They have a way of bringing calm and centeredness and a profound body awareness that you can carry with you throughout the week. Both meditation and Qigong are proven to help reduce anxiety and pain. No experience is required and  no floor work is involved. You can even stay seated if and when standing is a challenge for you.

Whatever you are aiming for — peace of mind, weight management, pain relief, inspiration, more energy, light-heartedness, hope, prosperity, connectedness, or spiritual growth and enlightenment — the power of meditation and qigong  plus additional energy work will bring results. The classes  are suitable for men and women, young and old, and the physically challenged. Also a great balancer for those who are very physically fit and strongly into exercise and sports.

 

I enjoy giving these classes so very much and each week I bring to the class new things to share from the world of Energy Medicine as I continue to learn myself. I invite you to join me on this journey of health and happiness and ask for no payment, since it is such a “labour of love” for me, and I don’t want finances to prevent anyone from participating. A few participants have asked me for a value guideline for the class. The going rate would be about $15.

Please call if you’d like more information, or to register.  705-241-7464.