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How to Really Become a Miracle Maker
Over the last 25 years scientific research has clearly shown that most every person has the potential to be a healer and intuit information. Studies have proven the validity of higher human function such as qigong, remote viewing, clairvoyance, telepathy and precognition. Even though these truths should be self-evident to all they are still widely rejected by much of mass media, academia and many religions. Higher human function is simply not encouraged by most societies. As a result we are faced with an increasingly bleak future as a species.
As our population continues to explode, demand will soon exceed available water, fuel and food resources. Reliance on fossil fuels is causing rapid climate change and global conflict over remaining supplies. Water aquifers have been depleted and crop yields have started to decline. Toxic chemicals now contaminate every corner of the globe. Poverty abounds.
Our culture has reached its peak and can't be sustained without fundamental change on an individual level. Waking up and developing our true potential is simply no longer an option but an imperative.
You can super-charge your evolution and learn to make miracles this December 1-4 at the Life Force Summit at the Westin Mission Hills Resort and Spa in Palm Springs. The event will bring together some of the world's leading thinkers and doers who will share their wisdom in lectures and workshops on topics such as qigong, quantum touch, neurofeedback, ecovillages, clean energy, expanding intuition, structured water, soul healing and more.
The event is designed specifically to give individuals the tools to heal and empower themselves to create positive change in their lives, their families and communities. Registration starts at only $69 for main events. Register online at www.Life-Force-Summit.com or call 902/823-1949 for more info.
Creating a One Person Show
Project Life Stories
Project Life Stories is an organization dedicated to sharing stories of human experience through public performances and writing workshops. Artistic Director Tanya Taylor Rubinstein offers classes that have been designed as healing tools, allowing students to explore their lives through the process of autobiographical monologue writing. She has extensive experience, having written, directed, performed and been involved in over one hundred shows and feels it is her gift to bring the Transformational Monologue/One Person Show format to as many people as possible. Rubinstein is now accepting students for her Creating a One Person Show class, a monthly class that will meet over the course of one year, beginning in January 2007 and taking place in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara. The class will cover everything from writing your story to creating interesting characters, editing, to production and financial aspects. Come explore the proven health and emotional benefits of therapeutic writing and performance. For more detailed information, please go to www.projectlifestories.org or call 505/470-5267. -JD
Black Story Tellers
Baba Jamal Koram is just one of the distinguished storytellers who will present at the festival.
The Black Storytellers of San Diego, Inc., are a non-profit organization that seeks to promote and maintain the art of Black storytelling. This art form of educating through oral tradition embodies the heritage and culture of many African Americans. Through myths, folklore, legends and fables, the history of Africans, their ancestors and descendants is shared. The Black Storytellers are proud to host the 24th Annual National Association of Black Storytellers (NABS) Festival in San Diego this November 15-19th. Featured storytellers and workshops will all explore this year's theme–Walkin', Talkin' and Shoutin' All the Way to the Ocean. On November 16th, a special scholars panel will discuss the legacy and breadth of the African story, from its various forms and reoccurring themes, in a special presentation titled “Oral Traditions of the African Diaspora: Connecting Our Voices Across the Oceans.”
The NABS Festival will take place at the Double Tree Hotel, Mission Valley, San Diego. For a complete list of speakers and events, registration and preliminary schedules, please visit www.NABSinc.org or call 410/947-1117.
Red Nation Celebration
Los Angeles is home to the largest American Indian urban population in the U.S. This is why Joanelle Romero, founder of Red Nation Celebration, decided it was the perfect spot to host the first ever annual Native American Indian Heritage Month festival. Established in part through the support of Mayor Villaraigosa, the inaugural event will feature more than 20 American Indian Tribes in the Southern California region, as well as over 500 nations celebrating their talent, heritage, culture, past and future. Although other heritage activities have taken place in the past, this will be the first official recognition of this heritage month by any city or Mayor. This breakthrough celebration has been years in the making. Ever since Senator John Kerry proclaimed November as Native American Heritage Month in 1992, Romero has been on a passionate mission to carry out the message of her people. It is her dream for the Native American Indian culture to be better understood and recognized by everyone. “Indian Country is strong today and it's time that we celebrate everything Native–our cultures, our talent, our youth, our families,” Romero said. “We welcome everyone to join us in celebrating the first Native American Indian Heritage Month 2006.” Festivities will kick off with a “Respecting the Water of Life Ceremony” at the LA River on November 1st, 7:00 p.m with other events, such as an acoustic concert series on Saturday November 11 at Amoeba Music, continuing throughout the month. For a full list of events and locations, as well as general information about Red Nation Celebration, please go to www.rednation.com. -JD