I haven't watched TV news or listened to radio news for about 3 years
now. I do sometime read headlines in the Washington Post when I am
grocery shopping. But my main news source is what friends and coworkers
are talking about. If it is big news then I hear about it. (I used to
spend an hour a day reading the Post cover to cover plus CNN, PBS news.
I guess I was a news junkie!)

So I found this article by Joe Vitale about new and a new positive only news website
interesting.

Joe Vitale wrote:

> As you probably know, I'm not a
> fan of mainstream news.
>
> Why?
>
> It's generally 99% negative and fear based.
> Not to mention, most of the news has very
> little impact on your daily life, unless you
> choose to engage and consume it, which
> doesn't feel good at all.
>
> Why invite it in to begin with?
>
> This is not the "Outer Limits." You are in
> complete control of your television set.
>
> With that said, I am a major fan of reading
> and consuming positive and inspirational
> books, news, press and headlines.  For me
> this is an inspiring process that helps foster
> creativity and success.
>
> This morning I read a batch of the latest
> testimonials and case studies from my Miracles
> Coaching students.  Wow - talk about a jolt of
> inspirational adrenaline.  My coaching students
> are taking the expression "Dare Something Worthy"
> to new heights.
>
> One particular case study really caught
> my eye, as it seemed to truly embody
> taking immediate action on an inspired idea.
>
> Inspired largely by my book "The Attractor
> Factor", one of my miracles coaching students
> developed a "positive news" website.
>
> Yep. This site has nothing but positive news
> relating to business, politics, health, science,
> entertainment and more. You can see it here --
>
> http://www.positivenewz.com 
>
> Now that's a news site worth visiting.

They have an old saying in newspapers that "if it bleeds it leads". I take to mean that violence, conflict and fear tend to make it to the front page or leading stories. This is even more true of TV, which is a more emotional medium.

I do like some radio shows such as This American Life which goes into non=leading stories.

Perhaps if you contact the website with you idea for actionable news they would be interested.

If you don't already read it you might check out Yes magazine http://www.yesmagazine.org/

"Concerned with building a more just, sustainable, and compassionate future with articles about economic alternatives and peace options."

I also watch spiritual cinema circle DVDs as a way to find uplifting movies and documentaries. http://www.spiritualcinemacircle.com/

Does any one have any other positive magazines, website or shows they can recommend?

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I have used EFT (tapping) for years and highly recommend it. Here is info on the free tapping world summit from Joe Vitale. The event is Sunday, February 21st, through Tuesday, March 2nd 2010

Last year 81,000 people attended the Tapping World Summit. This year even more will attend the free online event.

Why?

And what is tapping?

Tapping is a simple way to release issues and blocks that occur in your life.

I call it "psychological acupuncture."

In short, all you do is use your fingers and "tap" specific areas of your body while you think of a problem or issue you want to release.

Tapping has been shown to provide relief from chronic pain, emotional problems, disorders, addictions, phobias, post traumatic stress disorder, and physical diseases, as it helps people clear the limiting beliefs that are holding them back from attracting what they really want.

I've been using, teaching and promoting this simple technique for decades. I've written about it, and even appear in a movie about it, called "The Tapping Solution" (formerly titled Try It On Everything).

The Tapping World Summit is the best place to learn all about this.

It has lots of teachers and lots of bonuses.

It's an online event -- and it's freeee.

Just go to --

http://www.tryitoneverything.com/cmd.php?Clk=3533132

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Recently a friend suggested renaming "Global Warming" to "Climate Chaos".  Michael Rios wrote:

"Who doesn't like being warm?  And when the warming is
just a couple of degrees, who can tell the difference between 76 degrees and 78?  None of these are likely to generate concern in the average listener.

The issue that matters isn't temperature itself; it is the consequences of those changes that are important.  So while "global warming" is technically correct, better and more meaningful framings would have been "global climate instability" or "climate chaos."

Framing the debate by choosing what you call the issue is a key way to win a debate before you start. It is something that right wing issue groups have been doing well for years now, using NLP to help frame issues. Perhaps it is time for left wing groups to start using this technology more. Perhaps it is time to email Al Gore and suggest a reframe for global warming like the one Michael Rios gave above

"Strange title for a New York Times bestseller, isn't it, but this little book has lit a fire under the Democratic party which had no idea how it lost the last election. The author, George Lakoff, is a linguist. He studies language and how it works in society and especially inside of our heads.

In this 120-page book, Lakoff argues that the Republicans won by framing the debate about everything in the election. And framing is so powerful a tool that it got people to vote for Bush and against their own self interest. "Many Americans voted their moral identity and values, often at the expense of the economic interests." Such is the power of framing.

Howard Dean, in the foreword, says: "Language matters. Americans who want to be first to set the agenda need to be quick, and must understand the use of language."

Whether you're a politician running for election, a corporate leader trying to shift the corporate direction, or just a parent trying to orient your children, you might want to learn more about framing and reframing.

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I just bought this from HayHouse (text and images below from their newsletter) - looks interesting if you are into chanting or India spirituality. I have several of his regular CDs and looking forward to listening to this more personal one.

Coined "the chant master of American yoga" by the New York Times, Krishna shares his heart through music and chanting—his way of serving the Divine within himself and others.

Chants of a Lifetime: Searching For A Heart Of Gold offers an intimate collection of stories, teachings, and insights from Krishna Das. Since 1994, the sound of his voice singing traditional Indian chants with a Western flavor has brought the spiritual experience of chanting to audiences all over the world. He has previously shared some of his spiritual journey through talks and workshops, but now he offers a unique book-and-CD combination that explores his fascinating path and creates an opportunity for just about anyone to experience chanting in a unique and special way.

Chants of a Lifetime is about Krishna's search for true meaning within. He details his struggle with seeking outside himself for love and acceptance and the connection he found through chanting.

My life has been spent searching. Even before I knew what I was looking for, everything that has happened to me has led me into the presence of love, whether it was the physical presence of my guru or the presence of love deep within my own heart. No matter what my life may look like from the outside, on the inside it is a constant process of turning toward that place, of trying to come face-to-face with love.

The more I chant and share my path with seekers from so many different countries and cultures, the more I am being transformed myself. The purpose of this book is to illuminate the part of my path that surrounds and gives life to the chanting. I hope that by sharing the way I see my life, some of my experiences and some of the things I've learned while waiting for the door of my heart to swing open may be of help to those of you who are trying to open that same door.

Chanting alone is not my path. It is my main practice, but my life—and everything in it—is my path. I had the opportunity to spend several years in the presence of my guru, and I've been able to meet many saints, yogis, lamas, and instructors from different spiritual traditions. Without the blessing of these wonderful teachers and my experiences with them, I wouldn't have been able to pass through the darkness and despair that have often filled my life, and finally begun to learn how to be good to myself.

When we do kirtan, the practice of what in India is called "chanting the Divine Name" over the course of a few hours, we are letting go of our "stories" and offering ourselves into the moment over and over again. Chanting is a way of deepening the moment, of deepening our connection with ourselves, the world around us, and other beings. The Sanskrit chants that we sing—recognized for millennia as the Names of God—come from a place deep within each of us, so they have the power to draw us back within. If we go deep enough, we will all arrive at the same place, our deepest Being.

When you hear my story, maybe it will resonate in your heart because, even though all of us walk our different paths and live our different lives, we are all headed to the same place: our One Heart of Gold.

Chants of a Lifetime includes photos from Krishna Das's years in India and also from his life as a kirtan leader—and the CD that is offered exclusively in the book consists of a number of "private" chanting sessions with the author. Instead of being performances of chants for listening, the recordings make it seem as if Krishna Das himself is present for a one-on-one chanting session. The idea is for the listener to explore his or her own practice of chanting and develop a deepening connection with the entire chanting experience.

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The Sandbox sleepover weekend is Friday 4/2/10 - Sunday 4/4/10. Come co-create a stronger Sandbox community! I was inspirited both by the New Culture weekend and the Sandbox cabins/kitchen at Beltane.

Please RSVP here.

• opening circle Friday night to create safe container and introductions
• plenty of unstructured time to hang, interact, play
• workshops, some dance/movement
  • Contact improv dance
  • a morning yoga class
  • Millie wiccan ritual
  • Buddhist meditation (developing bodichitta)
  • Aural sex (yes the ears!)
  • Cuddle pit
  • Finger (and other body parts) painting
  • More to come
• closing circle Sunday lunch
• space to sleep over if you chose or commute to and fro
• shared meals - breakfast, lunch, dinner
• everyone helps out with prep and clean up like at Wednesday gatherings
• support for clear communication throughout the weekend
• Cost is on a sliding scale donation basis so that all that want to attend can. Suggested donation $50 for the whole weekend - Friday night, all day Saturday, Sunday til after lunch closing circle. If you only come for part of the weekend then make a partial donation.

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This Wednesday Sandbox gathering we join Whittney is learning new ways to pleasure your male's member.

Space is limited - Please RSVP here.

Do you love your Male's Member? Here's a way to show him. Bring your male, and his member, to learn new ways to stoke his... ego. The techniques you learn in this hands-on workshop are culled from a variety of teachings, relying heavily on Taoist techniques of male self pleasure (masturbation). Getting to the root of the matter, this class teaches physical techniques and breath work to get his whole body focused on what you are doing to him. 

Participants are encouraged to prearrange who they will be partnered with for the class.  Pairing up at the class is possible but not guaranteed.  Paired participants must have at least one functioning penis between them for the active partner to practice on.  Solo female attendees will be asked to find a partner or withdraw from the class.   Solo male attendees may find a partner at the class or participate in the class practicing on themselves.  (This class is hands on only - no voyeurs). This class is limited to 40 participants.

Please bring towels or mats to lay on for comfort and to help keep the space clean. Lots of massage oil (coconut oil) is used in this class so bring soap and a clean towel if you wish to wash up afterwards. Please bring towels or mats to lay on for comfort and to help keep the space clean. Lots of massage oil (coconut oil) is used in this class so bring soap and a clean towel if you wish to wash up afterwards.

The workshop begins after dinner at 8pm.  I invite you to join us, though as always what ever choice you make you will be honored in.

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I heard this mantra at Winter Solstice at Harijiwan's class. It's called Jai Te Gung and is from the Dasam Granth, which was written by Guru Gobind Singh. It is used to cut through blocks to what you want to project or manifest in the world.


The complete mantra and translation from Mantra Pedia at www.spiritvoyage.com is below



Khag khand bihandan khal dal khandan at ran mandan bar bandan
Bhuj dandh akhandan tej parchandan jot amandan bhaan prabhan
Sukh santaa karnang durman darning kilbikh harnang as sarnang
Jai jai jag kaaran srist ubaaran mam pratipaaran jai tegang

Translation:


The sword breaks through and cuts down the demons of the mind and body. This beautiful and powerful weapon adorns the battlefield of life.
It is as an extension of the arm, unbreakable, terribly fast, it's awesome splendor overshadows even the sun.
It protects the peace and happiness of the saints and destroys any powerful negative energy. It has erased the negativity and guilt that I carry. I seek its refuge.
Praise, praise be to the great doer of the world, savior of the creation, my great protector, praise be to the sword!

You can download a short loop from Dharam Singh's  website here.

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Sheri Winston's Tour De Sex Is Coming To DC & MD

Empowering, Entertaining Erotic Education for Everyone Would you like to have BETTER SEX than you ever dreamed possible? Now you can ... with the help of a great sex teacher! "Sheri is an amazing, articulate, accessible teacher"—LaSara Firefox Allen, author, Sexy Witch

SPONSORED BY:

• Mar 3| Sandbox – Smith House| 614 E Lynfield Drive, Rockville, MD | www.abundantmichael.com
• Mar 4-5-6-7|Friends of Sheri | Private Home in Arlington, VA. | For details: coyote.connection (at) gmail.com
• Mar 9| Sugar | 927 West 36th, Baltimore, MD | 410-467-2632

All classes are for men and women, singles and partners, regardless of skill level, gender or orientation. They’re also all “clothes on, hands off” and most important, fun and comfortable!

WED, Mar 3 6:30pm-10:00pm COST: $20 (includes dinner) Sandbox (Rockville) Sneak Peek at Women’s Anatomy of Arousal—A mini presentation & book signing of Sheri Winston's acclaimed book of the same name. Learn about the female parts even gynecologists don't know about & how to make them ecstatically happy! Discover how much you've been missing! Chat with the author & get a preview of the longer class (on Fri 3/5 & Tues 5/9).

THU, Mar 4 7:30pm-9:00pm $15-$25 (suggested donation) (Arlington) Hot Wholistic Sexuality—An Introduction to Sexual Integration & Empowerment. Discover a transformative new model that integrates your sexuality with yourself and your world, in an empowering vision of pleasure, passion, power and possibilities.

FRI, Mar 5 7:30pm-10:00pm $25-$50 (suggested donation) (Arlington) Women’s Anatomy of Arousal—Secret Maps to Buried Pleasure (For Men & Women) Find out what you’ve been missing. The clitoris is just the tip of the volcano! Women have as much erectile tissue as men do—a whole network of structures responsible for female sexual pleasure. Expand arousal and orgasm with this essential, empowering information. Draws from and expands upon on the acclaimed book of the same name.

SAT, Mar 6 10am-1pm & 3pm-6pm $25-$50 AM only (sug/don) $45-$95 Full Day (sug/don) (AM prerequisite for PM) (Arlington) Orgasmic Abundance Intensive—Use breath, movement, sound, intention, imagery and awareness to increase your own arousal and develop your orgasmic capacity. Learn to become absorbed in experience, amplify sensation & surrender into mega-orgasmic states. Basic solo-hands-off arousal skills in the AM. In the PM, we’ll build on that to explore solo-orgasmic meditation practices to awaken your inherent aptitude to become turned-on and ecstatic.

SUN, Mar 7 1:00pm-6:00pm $40-$80 (suggested donation) (Arlington) Touch Intensive—Get in Touch. Really Feel. Connect with your Body Wisdom. Get lost in the pleasure of contact. Get tuned in & connect. Delight in expanding your touch intelligence. Add new vocabulary to your contact communication. Learn to give with attuned attention & actively receive with responsible responsiveness. Become a master of touchology!

TUES, Mar 9 7:30pm-10:00pm COST: $20 Sugar (Baltimore) Women’s Anatomy of Arousal—Secret Maps to Buried Pleasure (For Men & Women) See March 5 th description, above.

Sheri Winston, CNM, RN, BSN, LMT Wholistic Sexuality Teacher, Founder & Executive Director of The Center for the Intimate Arts Info & Pre-register: www.intimateartscenter.com  or Pay at the Door

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Want to have a "Golden Aura"? Then go to the Re Man meditation at the foot of the Himalayan Mountains in North India next to the holy Ganga river with Internationally renowned Healer and Yogi Guru Dev Singh Khalsa.

Every spring a large group gathers near Rishikesh to Chant the Re-Man for 7 days until until 11,000 repartitions have been completed.

This year my yoga teacher Darshan Kaur is going. I am interested in going another year.

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I attended my first Network For a New Culture event last weekend in Arlington VA - I met lots of old friends and made lots of new ones. Organized by Michael Rios and Sarah Taub the weekend started with a Friday night opening circle and dinner - a chance to get to know people. On Saturday I taught a Getting Real workshop that was fun. Then came the ZEGG Forum - a signature NFNC event for expression, mirroring and growth. I did some deep expression with the help from several people. I also ended up teaching a Shamballa meditation and some Kundalini Yoga. The kind of community connection and open hearted people at NFNC reminds me in some ways of PDF and also Rainbow Gathering. If you are looking for some deep personal transformation in a supportive community then check out their Summer Camp East or West.

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