Sounding Circle

Vacation/Retreat Summer Special Ojai, CA

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:13:10 GMT

Hello friends,

What an incredible summer it has been thus far at Calliote Canyon. All of our
guests have been awed by the beauty here and several are already booking their
returns.

We are offering a special summer rate, though most of July is already booked.
Check this out:
End of Summer Special
July-August
10% off 2-3 nights
$990 night (reg. $1100) 2-12 people/ 13+ $108 pp/pn
15% off 4+ nights
$935 night (reg. $1100) 2-12 people/ 13+ $102 pp/pn
plus 8% tax
$150 cleaning fee
children under 7 years stay free
$300-600 refundable damage deposit

Send me an email at: info@calliotecanyon if you have any questions or want to
inquire about specific dates

In Peace,
Raymond
http://calliotecanyon.com

Nature loss 'dwarfs bank crisis'

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 06:21:33 GMT

Nature loss 'dwarfs bank crisis'
By Richard Black
Environment correspondent, BBC News website, Barcelona

The global economy is losing more money from the disappearance of forests than through the current banking crisis, according to an EU-commissioned study.

It puts the annual cost of forest loss at between $2 trillion and $5 trillion.

The figure comes from adding the value of the various services that forests perform, such as providing clean water and absorbing carbon dioxide.

The study, headed by a Deutsche Bank economist, parallels the Stern Review into the economics of climate change.

It has been discussed during many sessions here at the World Conservation Congress.

Some conservationists see it as a new way of persuading policymakers to fund nature protection rather than allowing the decline in ecosystems and species, highlighted in the release on Monday of the Red List of Threatened Species, to continue. more >

Importance of Alkaline Water

Mon, 4 Aug 2008 08:51:58 GMT

http://www.therealwaterclub.info/raypowers

A friend here in Ojai, who has been in the natural cures business for 20 years and teaches raw food cooking classes, sent me an email tonight about a new product called Real Water. I signed up free on the website to take advantage of a pre-launch offer. They are drops that turn your water into 8.0 alkalinity. Dr. James Chappell is behind it who is also here in Ojai and a pioneer and best selling author in nutrition and health.

More info. here - The Real Water Club

Heres the situation. Most water and water-based products we drink and use have two very common problems. First, the water has been damaged. Before it gets to you, it has traveled through pipes, filtration devices, and various systems. During these travels, it has been stripped of electrons (-). The result is water that is positive (+) ionized. Second, the water is very acidic.

Through a proprietary process called the Electron Energized or E2 technology, licensed by us has figured out how to maintain and stabilize the negative (-) Oxidation Reduction Potential (ORP) and we guarantee it! Save Money and use E2 Stabilized Real Water Concentrate to change your water's foundation or get E2 Stabilized Ready To Drink Real Water from a local health store such as Whole Foods Market or delivered to your door ready to drink from local water company that has licensed the technology.

Raymond

Website update: Simple Brilliance

The HUB Experience

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 00:14:45 GMT

I'm very excited and proud to be involved with HUB - Humanity Unites Brilliance. This video is a milestone for us in sharing our vision of a creating a world of sustainability, peace and respect for one another.

The HUB Experience Video
http://www.divshare.com/download/4883570-5eb

HUB - Actioning Your Brilliance Recap

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 21:17:34 GMT

Dear friends,

I was fortunate to attend and help produce the recent Humanity Unites Brilliance Actioning conference in Long Beach and I know many wanted to attend but could not make it.

Words are really quite inadequate to describe our experience. All I can do is hope that you get to participate and experience it yourself... soon

One of the participants wrote up this beautiful synopsis of our 5 days together.

We have been called out by master teacher and Social Artist Jean Houston to be the "Evokoters" - the mid-wives of the soul. More than just another "how to" session, we learned evolutionary practices for creating a world that works for everyone. Through archetypal embodiment, we were invited to be a part of the story and recognize the characters as ourselves. We scored our own music, dancing the dream awake, meeting our Inteleky (higher self) and allowing our brilliance to be received from it's reflection. Moving away of linear left brain into creative right brain expression, we used the language of Glasarania (Gibberish) to awaken our creativity and become the Sacred Actor and Holy Fool, discovering a whole new way of communicating and creating.

We have shaken off the "gunk" of ego with Dr. Sue Morter. We cried tears of joy when we felt the density dissolve, and the lightness of Unconditional Love flowing more freely inwards and outwards through the layers of our being. We have felt even the fear of death drop away when we really knew the indestructibility of the beings of love and light that we really are. We giggled when we saw that our challenges, like an obstacle course we have designed for ourselves, now allow us to become who we were born to be. We laughed when we knew that "it's hard, until it isn't"

And we have seen through the evolutionary eyes of Barbara Marx Hubbard, that we ARE the imaginal cells in the caterpillar that envisions the butterfly it will become. We have experienced, in spite of the old and difficult "evolutionary drivers", the hope and excitement of being among the early forms of a new species of human emerging that is moving, like the Universe itself, towards greater synergy and greater intelligence. And we were pleased to know that it's not that we are bad or wrong, but just mistaken. We have been using a faulty operating manual and we now have the opportunity to use a new one, in greater alignment with Truth.

And we have cried tears of grief with the "Angels in the Dust" film, confronting the worlds most unconscious, darkest shadow reflected in the AIDS crisis in Africa. And with Lynne Twist, Jack Canfield and the Pachamama Alliance we have squarely faced the environmental crisis facing our fragile planet. And we have felt the sadness of our own participation in the unconsciousness of our consumer culture. We have been humbled to see our own myopic focus on ourselves, while ignoring our roles as stewards of the earth. We have recommitted to living more responsibly as those planetary stewards. We have come through the darkness to see the light of what is possible for our planet and have seen the emerging vision of a world in balance and harmony. We have been called to being "hospice to the old", while being "midwife to the new", both requiring our loving attention. Later, we raised $280,000 for Pachamama with a generous $100,000 matching pledge from Jack Canfield. Wow!

We have celebrated the national launch of HUB in the US AND Canada with moving words from Charlie Gay and good news from Brandon Barnum. And we have danced until we were drenched in sweat, (especially Brandon). And spun and leaped and shook off the last remaining hard edges.

We learned from Feng Shui master Marie Diamond how important our working and living environment is in supporting our vision. And while action is important, more important is stating clearly what we want and asking for it, and then opening to receive.

Lastly, we learned from master learner Paul Scheele how our mind works and does not work to process and store information. We learned how the reptilian and mammalian minds work better when relaxed and content than when stressed out and fearful. And how the simple act of breathing can help. We found through a profound exercise in perception and refection, how easy it is to completely miss the beauty all around us and how equally easy it is to take it in when we stop and pay attention.

Throughout the event, we have known and felt our Oneness, not as a concept or metaphor but as the actual truth of our experience. We have looked into each others eyes and seen our own sweet divine selves smiling back at us. We have felt the inseparable connection of being individual cells in the body of God. We have held the hand of the being next to us and known that we were touching Spirit. And we have polished each others mirrors so that our brilliance is more clearly reflected in the world.

We have come to see that HUB is so much more than humanitarian aid or personal development. It is absolutely at the center (hub) of the multi-faceted 12 sided wheel that is allowing the new social and spiritual vehicle to roll down the road to the emerging New World. And as we develop, strengthen and lubricate that wheel, we will go faster and farther down that road. HUB will be a pivotal convergence of new thought and environmental and humanitarian efforts for the evolutionary leap into the next phase of the human journey. We can all be pleased and proud to be among the founding members and to be evangelists for the message of true hope and love and sustained abundance for all people that HUB represents.

Remember, there are two more amazing events coming up soon:
Awakening Your Brilliance August 15-17th in Long Beach, CA
Awakening Your Brilliance August 8-19th in MInneaplois, MN

Let me know if you or your friend wants to attend one of these events. Member price is $400, retail $500. If you can't afford it let me know. I have 3 tickets to give away. They go fast though. So, the earlier you register the better.

Love and blessings,

Raymoond Powers
Founding ArchAngel
of Humanity Unites Brilliance
805.640.1525
http://www.raymondpowers.hubhub.org

BE YOUR OWN PUBLICIST - TELECOURSE

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:19:55 GMT

"BE YOUR OWN PUBLICIST" TELECOURSE

A dear friend of mine Lisa Schneiderman, publicist extraordanaire,
book shephard and PR person for a list of who-whos is giving a "Be
Your Own Publicist" telecourse.
Telecourse Info. & Registration

It's a 4-week telecourse with a value of $3000 that she is offering
for $500. This is a chance to learn from one of the best. It includes
two, 30-minute personal coaching calls and one press release edit per
participant.

This is an amazing opportunity to have Lisa give you feedback and
concrete ideas for your company, non-profit, book, TV, music or film
project. Her specialty is taking those messages and turning them into
a concrete mainstream presence. Throughout her career, she has become
an internationally recognized leader in pioneering concepts and
developing brand messages for the marketplace.

Telecourse Info. & Registration

A bit about Lisa. As an expert in the game of "raising consciousness"
Lisa became the publicist and brand specialist representing clients
who, in her own words, "were called to the voice of their deepest
calling". Her unique niche and expertise spanned way beyond the
confines of publicity and marketing. In a time where "social and
spiritual causes" were just scratching the surface in becoming
household names, Lisa also became known as the bridge for messages
that were ready to cross over into the mainstream marketplace, often
pushing the status quo envelope. Whether it be a company, non-profit,
book, TV, music or film project, her specialty is taking those
messages and turning them into a concrete mainstream presence.
Throughout her career, she has become an internationally recognized
leader in pioneering concepts and developing brand messages for the
marketplace.

Steve Reich Program in Ojai, CA June 5-8

Sat, 7 Jun 2008 07:48:12 GMT

First I want to thank Tyler, founder of ojaipost.com, for posting the opportunity and Gina Gutierrez, the Marketing Director of the Ojai Music Festival, for allowing me to attend last nights concert at Libbey Bowl.

For me, particularly, it was a peak moment to listen to the music and meet the composer, Steve Reich, (Reich bio: http://ojaifestival.org/festival/bios/reich.htm) who has been an enduring force in my life for thirty years. It was his brilliance, his approach to rhythm and harmony that inspired and influenced me to go to conservatory and get degrees in voice and composition.

Last night Steve Reich returned to Ojai with his signature minimalist works of past and present; His new Daniel Variations, a tribute to the late American reporter Daniel Pearl, was paired with his earlier known pieces Eight Lines, Nagoya Marimbas and his unconventional Four Organs.

We were treated to the remarkable talent of the Signal Contemporary Ensemble conducted by Brad Lubman. (Quite fun that Libbey Bowl borders Signal Street) Lubman founded Signal along with cellist and co-artistic director Lauren Radnofsky. These young musicians, mostly between the ages of 27-33, brought to life Reichs music and infused it with their own vigor and enthusiasm. They are a force to be reckoned with. I highly recommend you get yourself to Libbey Bowl sometime this weekend and immerse yourself in this transcendent program of magnificent music and musicianship.

When I say Reich's music transcends something for me, I'm implying that his design and structure of sound affects our brain chemistry and can take us into non-ordinary states of consciousness. I experience deep meditative states listening to the repetitive, percolating rhythms as they shift and change. This has always been the case for me with Reich's music. more >

Awakening Your Brilliance Seminar A Huge Success - Thank You!

Wed, 7 May 2008 18:16:41 GMT

I'm so excited to share the success of HUB's Awakening Your Brilliance event with you all. We had close to 500 people attend and the feedback has been wonderful. People walked away with a clearer personal and global vision and tools to transform their lives and bring their dreams into fruition. Speakers such as Rev. Michael Beckwith, Mark Victor Hansen, Janet Bray-Attwood, Charlie Gay, Barbara Marx Hubbard, Kimmie Weeks, Freddie Ravel and others inspired a profound call to action and empowerment. that we are the

Humanity Unites Brilliance (HUB) is already making a huge impact in the lives of those who are in need. In a few short months we have over 1200 members and have funded $102,000 of humanitarian aid domestically and internationally. That's 40% of all of our profits we give away! As a member you have an opportunity to generate income for yourself, and in so doing, be catalysts for positive social change.

For those of you who attended partially or all of the event Thank You! Together we are making a huge difference.

If you would like to know more about how you can participate please contact me or visit our website. Humanity Unites Brilliance

Some Simple Brilliance

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 18:00:09 GMT

These are some words from Charlie Gay, visionary founder of Humanity Unites Brilliance His wise words are as follows.

It is simple, so very simple.

The world was created, went into its childhood, our minds led the world to confusion, it lingered in compromise, our frustrations raised, hurt and angered led us to conflict and then crisis.

Everything about the world, everything in it, everyone in it, every business in it. You, me, our relationships with our selves, with each other follow this path.

The path led the world to two thousand years of slowly becoming deaf. Nations became deaf. Our leaders became deaf.

Then today came. This hour. This second...

The very moment when our cries in ultimate crisis of God get me out of this may not have allowed us as people to continue.

The crisis was too great. The hurt too deep and the judgment too lost.

Inevitably we would have continued in the choice of being lesser than, slipping away and loosing the beauty and spirit of the world for ever.

But this was not too be.

Confessionas authentic as the worlds origin, and then self-compassion swept the world and us as a people.

As 2000 moved towards 2008 the ranks of those that could hear, swelled exponentially, with the knowledge that humanity, not the awareness of it but the very the action of humanity, could save us.

Humanitys dimension of grace given to us 2000 years ago with dont judge lest thee be judged and help those that dont have what I have became the heartbeat of a universal code that is felt by millions today.

The reopening of the heart through compassion now leads the world back through clarity, a consciousness that endorses not the survival of the fittest, but a new paradigm, a new law of cooperation.

This leads you and I to be connected...

Now we are joined, united with each others brilliance, free of judgment of color, creed, religion and politics. We are to become the true authentic crusaders of love.

Humanity Unites Brilliance

Affirmation & Visioning Software

Thu, 6 Mar 2008 03:55:51 GMT

GotVision's Vision Guider is a user-friendly Personal Affirmation/Visualization Software Program, that gets you recording your affirmations to music so you can listen to them any time! We know affirmations and visualizations work; but we have to do them for them to work! This tool makes it easy, and fun and is extremely inexpensive, yet powerful!!!! I recommend it for highly!

Check it out at this link:
http://www.gotvision.com/cmd.php?af=743212

I just got introduced to this and for those who don't have fancy recording software it's awesome. I liked it so much I've become an affiliate distributor.

Heres what Jack Canfield, Co-author of The Success Principles How to Get From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be and The Power of Focus had to say:

'I love this product. It instantly gives the average person a cost-effective way to combine personalized background music with their own affirmations and visions of their ideal life and create a CD or MP3 file for their I-pod or MP3 player. Then you can listen to your affirmations every day and burn them deeply into your subconscious mind. This assures an accelerated achievement of your goals.'