In this issue:
Quote of the Month:
What is the happiest thought you can think at this moment? -- Christian Almayrac
Current Events:
Women's Circle: Come and join us and invite your friend s to our ongoing monthly women's circle held the third Tuesday of every month . Take the opportunity to learn, listen, share and laugh. The evening focus es on women's challenges, strategies and energizing exercise s to promote happiness and well being.
The next circle is on June 21 at 190 Robert Speck Parkway in Mississauga.
From Hurontario St.: Coming N or S on Hurontario, turn on Robert Speck Parkway, away from Sq 1 shopping mall. On Robert Speck, on your RIGHT side, go past the business buildings, and the field and the first laneway on your right, where there are 3 red mailboxes, The Treetops sign, turn in and find a parking spot. #190 is the building closest to Robert Speck. From Burnhamthorpe Rd.: Turn onto Robert Speck Parkway. On your LEFT is a condo then a laneway with 3 red mailboxes and a Treetops sign. Turn in and #190 is the building closest to Robert Speck.
Topic for that evening will be:
From Chaos to Simplicity - Developing practices to begin building a more balanced life
Please call 905-821-4361 or email: elizabeth@lightworksforwellbeing.com to reserve your space for the circle to be held on June 21, 2005
from 7:30 to 9:30 pm. Registration at the door from 7:00 pm. to 7:20 pm. Cost: $10.00
Cancellation policy: We require at least 24 hours notice prior to the day of the event for cancellations. Late cancellations and no-shows will be required to pay an administration fee of $10.00
Facilitators: Anne Bourke and Elizabeth Skronski
Relationship Renewal:
A 4-week course for couples that benefits the relationship by providing:
- Experiential exercise s that promote personal and couple awareness of beliefs and values
- nformative presentations to guide couples toward realistic expectations and goals
- Weekly instruction and practice of constructive communication skills to enhance understanding & intimacy
Date: June 6,13,20,27 Please call for 905-785-6383 or email at annebourke@lightworksforwellbeing.com to register.
Facilitators: Anne Bourke and Wendy Saxe
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Article of the Month:
Spring …. A perfect time to let go …
Written by Elizabeth Skronski
Spring… Who does not feel a sense of renewal when Spring arrives? The whole idea of spring cleaning is about clearing up the clutter we have accumulated during winter… The grime on the windows, the dust bunnies under the furniture, the extra weight we've put on.
Spring is also a perfect time to clear up the clutter in our mind, review what's working for us and let go of what is no longer serving us.
There are so many things, thoughts, beliefs we hold on to just because. Just because what???
May be just because we don't know what to do without them. We have come so accustomed to defining ourselves by these “ things”, thoughts, and beliefs that we feel lost if we even think about not having them.
So what's golf got to do with this?
I was playing golf on a gorgeous May morning recently. I was spending time with my husband doing something I love to do. Nothing could have been more perfect … except getting the perfect shot. For those of you who are golf lovers, I'm sure you understand. Instead of enjoying the moment, the refreshing wind on my face, the warm rays of sunshine, my mind was stuck on the negative comments I kept saying to myself. I just could not let go of the sinking feeling that my whole game was shot, that I would not break the 100 (I rarely do but dreaming is allowed!). I was stuck in my old belief that I'm not a good golfer. And I was only on the third hole.
I was so discouraged that I finally let go of counting my score. In my mind, there was no point counting it. I might as well just enjoy the moment. Two holes after letting go, my whole game started improving and I was actually completing holes in regulation.
Focus on the process, not the outcome
That's the whole point. We are so focused on the outcome that we forget to enjoy the process. Mix in with that our fears, beliefs that we are not good enough or that we don't deserve it and you get a nice serving of perceived failures. And we believe we have failed because we have not focused enough on the outcome, because we have not put in enough efforts to compensate for our belief that we're not good enough … And the cycle repeats itself.
Are you ready to take the risk?
Letting go means being ready to take the risk of choosing to believe something else. A dear friend of mine took a huge risk lately by letting go of something that gave her security, yet was not the right thing for her. She knew it; what she needed to do was to choose to believe it and believe that she would succeed. The moment she let go, a much better environment presented itself to her. Begin by p ay ing attention to your feelings and your emotions. They are your compasses to what you need to let go . Would you want to let go of this wonderful feeling when you see your garden bloom from the love and care you give it? Would you want let go of the belief that you created it? Probably not. Would you want to let go of that awful feeling that there's not enough this month(even if that's not true)? Would you want to let go of that discouraging feeling that you won't get that job that you want (even if there's no reason to believe you will not)? Probably yes Observe the beliefs, the situations, even the people that make you feel alive, good, and ready to take on the world. At the same time, observe the ones that drain you, that make you feel bad, or guilty
Risk choosing something else. Start small and see what happens.
Choose the outcome you want and then let go. Enjoy the process of creating something you want.
Start by proclaiming …
Letting go is an important step towards creating whatever you want in your life.
Begin to renew yourself!
Copyright 2005 Elizabeth Skronski |
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Question of the month:
What am I ready to let go of?
Recommended book of the month:
Creative Visualization, from Shakti Gawain
Upcoming Events:
Women's Retreats
A week-end intensive that provides a natural setting and personal discovery experiences to increase self-esteem, energy, self-nurturing and connection to other women who share similar challenges.
Please call 905-821-4361 or 905-785-6383 for information. Facilitators: Anne Bourke and Elizabeth Skronski
Relationship Renewal
A 4-week course for couples that benefits the relationship by providing:
- Experiential exercise s that promote personal and couple awareness of beliefs and values
- Informative presentations to guide couples toward realistic expectations and goals
- Weekly instruction and practice of constructive communication skills to enhance understanding & intimacy
Please call for 905-785-6383 further information on course dates, location, cost, to request a brochure and to register.
Facilitators: Anne Bourke and Wendy Saxe
Anger Management Course
A 4 week group interactive course that provides self-awareness and understanding of your anger style, the purpose of your anger, naming your stressors and practicing constructive strategies to make changes at all levels: mentally, physiologically and emotionally.
Please call 905-785-6383 for further information. Facilitator: Anne Bourke
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In the Community:
Lightworks for Well Being is proud supporter of
Anita Morrow's Swim of Hope as she swims to raise $100,000 for The Gatehouse®, a child abuse advocacy centre
Stay Tuned for a Special Broadcast later on in June on how you can get involved and support Anita's goal |
