This simulation (game?) is both fun and reminds me of programs that I used write as a teen to simulate particles in motion (in particular a projectile under gravity and wind resistance).

http://www.thecleverest.com/content/attractors.html

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For peace of mind, you'll have to resign as general manager of the universe:)

Your greatest wealth is a quiet mind, a container whose mouth is wide open to accept yourself and all the world -- unconditionally.

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There is a cuddle party on Saturday February 10, 2007 from 2:00-5:30 pm at Amy Storm's house 6429 Deep Calm Court, Columbia, MD

Edie Weinstein-Moser, will be facilitating. Her
background.....Writer, speaker, social worker, therapist, reikimaster, massage practitioner, interfaith minister, consultant andCuddle Party Facilitator in Training.

What is a Cuddle Party you ask?
A Cuddle Party is an innovative and unique workshop/social-event to
give women and men better tools for setting powerful and graceful
boundaries, building community, asking for what you want, and
meeting people. It's…

• A place to connect with heart-centered, conscious people in a light-hearted, relaxing environment.
• A setting in which you're respected for the whole of who you are.
• A structured, safe space to learn about boundaries, intimacy and affection.
• A laboratory where you can experiment with what makes you feel comfortable, and what makes you feel good.
• Fun!

Treat yourself by genuinely connecting with amazing men and women.
Ask for exactly what you want without being afraid. Develop a deeper
respect for yourself, your body, and your boundaries. Have fun
sharing affectionate touch in an open-communication, no-expectation
zone!

Bring pj's or yoga clothes to change into. Please bring a blanket
and pillow. Yummy snacks are included.

One important piece of information: Cuddle Party workshops start
and end on time. There is a component of the workshop called The
Welcome Circle that sets the stage for the flow of the rest of the
afternoon. Since part of the workshop is about communication and
boundary setting, I am putting this out there now, so that all
present will feel respected and there is no misunderstanding.
Give yourself an empowering experience, one that you can be truly
proud of! www.cuddleparty.com

$25 in advance $30 at the door. We expect it to fill quickly, so
please contact:

Amy Storm 410-290-9090 Amy (at) BlissfulBodyCollection.com to register.
Call Edie at 215-249-9190 or 215-738-8668 with any questions.
www.liveinjoy.com

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Bad news: PolyLiving 2007 canceled Good news: new poly track at Beltane

If you haven't been to Beltane it is a fabulous sacred sexuality event held in a 200 acre retreat centre called Ramblewood - where Loving More was held a few years ago. I you are interested in presenting contact Cat Castells. I will be there. - Michael/Michelle > ----- Forwarded Message ---- > From: Catalina Castells > > > It is my sad duty to inform you that, due to low registration numbers and the death of my husband, George Marvil, we are forced to cancel this year's PolyLiving event in Philadelphia. In the next day or two, if you have paid us any money, you will receive a refund to your credit card. If you have reserved a room at the hotel, it is your responsibility to cancel it. Unfortunately, we can't do this for you. We apologize for any inconvenience. > > In the coming days, I will be contacting many of the presenters we had planned to include this year and asking them to consider presenting at FSA's Sacred Sexuality Beltane, being held in Northern Maryland April 26-29, 2007. I will be putting together a Polyamory Track at the event in an effort to fill the void left by the cancellation of PolyLiving. > > This event embraces those of many alternative life- and love-styles and includes terrific programming that I'm certain you would enjoy. I encourage you to consider registering. I have set up PolyLiving as one of the discounted groups so you can get in at a slightly reduced rate. Registration for this event has just opened today. > > Take a look by going here: > http://freespiritgathering.org/beltane/index.html > > To register, go here: > http://freespiritgathering.org/beltane/registration.html > > It is possible that PolyLiving will be reorganized in a different, hopefully less-expensive, location for 2008. If so, I will certainly notify you. Until we meet again, I hope that you will enjoy 2007 and continue to love well and love often. > > Best, > Catalina Castells

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I run a Getting Real honesty salon in Rockville MD. Getting Real is about communicating honestly, being in the present moment and being with our feelings more than our thoughts and internal judgments.

At the salon we practice honest communication with other students of Getting Real. We practice the ten communication guidelines of Getting Real:

· being with what is · transparency · noticing your intent · welcoming feedback · asserting your wants and not wants. · Taking back projections · Revising an earlier statement · Holding differences · Sharing mixed emotions · Being ok with silence

Each salon starts with a brief check in and then a focus on one of the honesty guidelines. Then we work on the issues, triggers and buttons that people bring to the group with the intent to interrupt our patterns. This is an opportunity to grow and learn more about being present and honest in real life situations. Email me if you are interested in joining the group.

Pre-requisite: Read Susan Campbell's book "Getting Real" When: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month 7pm – 9pm Where: Rockville MD Cost: $10 per session

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Fall is a great time for looking at dying and change in our lives. I did a great Autumn Equinox releasing ritual at Dark Odyssey last week - the actual equinox date is Thursday 9/21/06 if you want to do some releasing yourself. We wrote out things we want to let go of from the year and then burnt them.

Another thing I have found useful is a death meditation. Breath out every last bit of air from your lungs then hold your empty breath for 8 seconds, inhale, repeat. As you practice this you can increase the empty lung time to 15 seconds. At first it is frightening but after a while I relax into it. Think about letting go while doing it.

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