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In This Issue
Save The Date!
November 14-16
The Holly and the Ivy Retreat— Enter this year's holiday season from a place of calm and centeredness by attending this retreat and giving yourself the gift of...read more
Tip for Simple Living
If Americans recycled every one of their paper milk cartons, and these were used to make new cartons, 3,689,244 tons of greenhouse gases would not enter the atmosphere.
—National Geographic documentary Human Footprint
Recyle your half-gallon milk cartons!
"So powerful is the light of unity that it can illuminate the whole world. "
-Baha'u'llah
Save the Date!
December 20, 2008
Winter Solstice Gathering
Experience and embrace the darkness that comes before the light.
Local and organic dinner at Jana's Soul Food in The Plains, Ohio followed by a candle lighting ceremony and bonfire, weather permitting...read more.
Spiritsong Workshops
offer ways to help you slow down, de-stress, simplify life, and gain clarity of purpose.
Contact us at
1-740-591-8626
or
info@spiritsongworkshops.com
www.spiritsongworkshop.com
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Megan's Musings 
The Importance of Connections
I recently led a mask-making workshop that turned out to be as important for me as it was for the participants. As a workshop leader it is very easy to get caught up in the idea that each workshop needs to lead people through fancy, life-changing activities. This most recent mask-making workshop helped bring things into perspective. Although the purpose of self development workshops and retreats is to move towards greater consciousness, the most important thing, the thing that really matters, is that people have an opportunity to come together and share their experiences. Despite all our fancy technology and the many committees and groups we belong to, the opportunity to connect with people on a real level seems to be missing for many.
Creating this sacred time and space for real connection is important to our happiness, well being, and health. Connecting with other people in a meaningful way connects us to our higher power, to God, to spirit, you get the idea. It reminds us that we are more alike than different, that we all are one.
In our fast-paced world of many distractions, we have to be intentional about creating this time for meaningful connections. Maybe it means joining a discussion group, attending a worship service or community event, calling an old friend, or writing a letter. When we take a moment to reflect about connecting, we may find that many opportunities already exist in our lives if we only reach out.
Love and peace to you, Megan
Review
Belief Net
This is a wonderful online resource for religion/spirituality with
• articles
· prayer circles
· fun quizzes
Check out the great possibilities for creating new connections through discussion groups on everything from Cultivating Creativity to Men’s Spirituality to Pagan forums…
For an interesting look into your own psyche, take the Belief-O-Matic™ quiz for the fun of it!
What's New
Creating Community
Spiritsong Workshops launched a Web community called Spiritsong Connections for people who have attended a Spiritsong Workshops event in the past and have the desire to stay in touch with each other. This online space allows people to particpate in and start discussion groups. post pictures, send announcements, and continue to support each other through the journey toward greater consiousness.
In the future, all workshop attendees will be invited to join this online community following the workshop.
Upcoming Event 
The Journey Within; Exploring the Labyrinth Sunday, September 21, 12:30-3:30 pm at United Campus Ministry, Center for Spiritual Growth & Social Justice. Learn about the transformative and meditative power of the Labyrinth in this 3 hour workshop during which you will create your own finger labyrinth for personal "walking" anytime you need to relax, quiet the mind, find focus, reconnect to your inner voice, or re-energize...read more.
This workshop is sponosred by UCM and Ohio University. There is a $10 registration fee that is due September 16, 2008.
Ongoing Event
Women's Empowerment Group to begin at United Campus Ministry in Athens, Ohio, this fall.
The Women’s Empowerment Group will be an opportunity for women to come together in community to share spiritual ideas, discuss and air frustrations and doubts, share joys, and ask questions regarding their faith. The group will nurture each participant’s spirit and creativity and encourage spiritual authenticity and growth. Women of all faiths, backgrounds, and ages are welcome. This group will meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month, beginning September 16 at 6:00 p.m. at UCM, 18 North College St, Athens, OH, 740-593-7301.
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