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As I took my seat and got comfortable with my surroundings, a gentle smile speared across my face . . . the room felt electric . . . I could feel the flow of excitement in the room and my body relaxed . . . It took a deep breath, shoulders went down, head ache left, and relaxed. I had been stressing trying to get to the Women of Color Conference on time and I made it. . . I felt a calmness flow through me as I connected to the comfort and unspoken love of being in a room with all those women . . . tapping into the Divine Feminine . . . sitting with the Divine Mother’s daughters.
During the day I attended workshops, listened to panels, had engaging conversations, and some disagreements, but what surprised me was that that energy of unspoken love that I connected to stayed throughout the conference even when conversations were difficult, and world views and experience clashed . . . tempers flared . . . nothing was left unresolved. The organizers has set the energy and intent for us, over 800 women, for empowerment, inclusion, and acceptance. This was a social- justice event and I was surprised by how many of the speakers talked about their work being grounded in loving compassion.
There were women from countries from all over the world . . . some that I had never even heard of . . . and even in all our complexities the connection was still there. As we convened back for the keynote speaker, I felt the power of the group energy flowing around and through me, gently clearing blockages and also activating new energy flows with in me. Felt my shoulders grow more and more relaxed and automatically started breathing deeper . . . and although I was enjoying myself I was ready to go and be alone . . . needing some me time . . . but something said no.
Our last speaker was Ericka Huggins, one of the cofounders of the Black Panther party. As a social justice activist, she was on the front lines of the Civil Rights Movement, and had been one of the primary targets of the FBI in its intent to bring down the Black Panther Party. Her husband Johh Huggins was killed by the police, three weeks after she had her daughter. While awaiting trial for two years before charges were dropped, including time in solitary confinement, Huggins taught herself to meditate as a means to survive incarceration. From this time on, she would incorporate spiritual practice into daily life, her community work and teaching as a tool for change - not only for herself, but for all people.
I don’t know what I was expecting, but certainly not this grounded, radiant being, filled with light and peace. I was drawn in as she told her stories. Later, I asked how meditation had changed her life. “She said that in solitary confinement, she tapped into the healing substance and power of love. She spoke of how through love, she was shown her own innate greatness . . . and she had never known or felt that before. . . . and experiencing that connection with her true self she felt free . . . she felt a freedom no bars could contain and she was deeply humbled. She also said that through that love she was able to release her arrogance, her anger, her fear, and that time in prison forever changed her.” I was deeply moved.
We all are way more than we seem . . . but how do we access that innate greatness. We all have our own unique path . . . We can't make it happen, but we can certainly prepare the way. Every thing that takes place in our lives happens twice. First in the world of energy and then in the world of form. What's going on with your Energy?
We are changing our Monthly Circle to The Rise Up Energy Healing Group
Each month we will focus on a different aspect of our own Energy
We will ground in and get present with ourselves
We will activate and feel our own energy
We will tune in and find specific blocks in our bodies
We will heal them through energy work
We will get clear on our next self care step
This month's focus will be on the Energy Cords
Rise Up Energy Healing Group
Create want you want and need first in the World of Energy
Are you feeling drained with low energy.
Do certain people always seem to get their way with you.
Do feel way too responsible for others' emotional and physical well being
You may be corded.
Come and release old energy cords
Get your energy back
Rise Up Energy Healing Group
Saturday April 8, 2017
10:30 - 12:30 pm
1905 San Pablo Ave
Oakland CA
F*R*E*E* Event - Bring a friend and refreshments to share.
Your voice, your point of view, your understanding is needed now. If you have something to say . . . SAY IT ! ! !
The 10 Golden Rules of Argument
In his book, How to Argue, Jonathan Herring outlines positive ways of understanding and looking at arguments:
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Be prepared – Make sure you know the essential points you want to make. Research the facts you need to convince your opponent.
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When to argue, when to walk away – Think carefully before you start to argue: is this the time; is this the place?
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What you say and how you say it – Spend time thinking about how to present your argument. Body language, choice of words and manner of speaking all affect how your argument will come across.
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Listen and listen again – Listen carefully to what the other person is saying. Watch their body language, listen for the meaning behind their words.
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Excel at responding to arguments – Think carefully about what arguments the other person will listen to. What are their preconceptions? Which kinds of arguments do they find convincing.
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Watch out for crafty tricks – Arguments are not always as good as they first appear. Be wary of your opponent’s use of statistics. Keep alert for distraction techniques such as personal attacks and red herrings. Look out for concealed questions and false choices.
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Develop the skills of arguing in public – Keep it simple and clear. Be brief and don’t rush.
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Be able to argue in writing – Always choose clarity over pomposity. Be short, sharp, and to the point, using language that is easily understood.
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Be great at resolving deadlock – Be creative in finding ways out of an argument that’s going nowhere. Is it time to look at the issue from another angle? Are there ways of putting pressure on so that the other person has to agree with you? Is a compromise possible?
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Maintain relationships – This is absolutely key. What do you want from this argument? Humiliating, embarrassing or aggravating your opponent might make you feel good at the time, but you might have many lonely days to rue your mistake. Find a result that works for both of you. You need to move forward. Then you will be able to argue another day.
Would you like to talk to me? I certainly would love to talk to you. Schedule your complimentary clarity session.
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Sister, Lela
Lela Loyce MA
Intuitive Life Coach
510-223-2086
Soul Alignment
Radical, Compassionate, Self- Care
Schedule your complimentary Clarity Session
Lelaloyce.coachesconsole.com
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