Issue 5 - 2002-07-11
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SARK's E Letter (e stands for energy)
Juiciest July 2002
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"LIFE IS CONSTANTLY PROVIDING US WITH NEW
FUNDS, NEW RESOURCES, EVEN WHEN WE ARE
REDUCED TO IMMOBILITY. IN LIFE'S LEDGER,
THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS FROZEN ASSETS."
HENRY MILLER
Welcome to my monthly e letter! The "e" stands for
energy. My intention is to infuse you with new energy,
and nourish you with quotes, book recommendations,
fresh insights, and places I am floundering. I wanted to
connect more often than once a year when I write a new
book, or briefly in person on a book tour. My vision is to
have this turn into a forum, a place to converse, a salon
where we can EXTRAVAGANTLY LOUNGE together.
I have been so inspired by your responses that we have
started a guest book where can leave your writings for
me, and others to read at SARK's Glorious Guestbook
(www.campsark.com/vmt/guestbook/guestbook.php)
(Please note: if you wish to receive responses from other
SARK readers, please post on the Marvelous Message
Board at Lounge and Chat
(www.campsark.com/pages/lounge.php). I love having
this dialogue with you! I receive so many scrumptious,
thought-full responses to my e letters. Thank you. Back
issues of all the e letters are happily archived at Catch Up
With SARK, (www.campsark.com/pages/catchup.php).
Come and Play with me at a SARK event:
September 15: Chabot College, Hayward, California:
"Cancer as a Turning Point, From Surviving to Thriving."
SARK will speak about Succulent Healing.
October 1, 3, 5: SARK events in Canada! Sponsored by
the Learning Annex in Calgary, Edmonton and Toronto.
See below for details!
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Tender Travels
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I arrived in New York City at 10 p.m., where the
temperature was 86 degrees, and the humidity was
10,000%. The driver of the car started shouting at me,
and I saw a snarling dog by the side of the road. My
favorite jeans had become uncomfortably snug, and I felt
exhausted, overwhelmed and "too vulnerable" for this trip.
I've been studying my vulnerability for a while now, and
notice that my typical response to feeling vulnerable has
been to: tighten up, wear a better mask, "get it together"
and mostly, repair or replace feelings of vulnerability.
On this trip, I decided to experiment with what I'm calling
"awakened vulnerability" and just allow and notice when
I'm feeling vulnerable. Some of my new responses have
been: softening my approach, reaching out to others in
new ways, endearing surrender, and trusting that a shift
will occur.
The 2 SARK events, Learning Annex in New York City
and the Free Library/Open Book in The Hamptons, were
nourishing, fabulous, and filled with really fine human
beans. For a first-hand account of the Learning Annex
event, go to www.campsark.com/pages/lounge.php to
Search. Type in "SARK in NYC" and "About Last Night"
(remember to use "exact phrase"). Thank you to "French
Toast Girl" and "Indigomoonchild."
After the event, my agents took me out to dinner in SoHo,
at a cool spot that reminded me of Paris in the 1920's. I
went down the narrow wooden stairs to the bathroom,
and found a bathroom attendant who I became friendly
with. On the way up, I noticed an elegantly dressed man
in a tuxedo coming down. Since the stairs were too
narrow for both of us, I waited at the bottom. Suddenly, I
was showered and wet! I shouted, "Hey!" The man in the
tuxedo was covering his mouth and rushing past.
Yes. He had vomited on me. My eyes, hair and clothing
were dripping. I ran into the ladies room where the
bathroom attendant graciously helped me. The
restaurant offered to pay my dry cleaning; my agents
called a cab for me and offered copious sympathy. The
elegantly dressed man ran off into the night.
My assistant, Anne Ferguson, wisely observed, "From the
glory to the vomit."
Leslie, the lovely librarian and Terry the terrific book
beauty threw a salubrious and most succulent soirée in
The Hamptons at the Free Library and the Open Book
Bookshop. Leslie and the sublime Sabrina Ward
Harrison introduced me, and we all talked together about
things that count. Then we all mingled and laughed at the
bookstore.
Afterwards, Leslie and her husband, Mike, and niece
Miranda catered a fantasy dinner at the library. There
were candles, Italian music and a gorgeous table all set
up in the library! This was a total fantasy for me: to eat
scrumptious food in the company of good people and
good books. A sheer and uncommon delight!
My travels were tender, heat-soaked, awkward and
enlivening. I pray for continued tender travels! My
gratitude to "Sparrow" on the Marvelous Message Board
who complimented me highly by saying, "I think she is a
good little vessel for God."
I think that living in awakened vulnerability means that we
can contain it all … after all the dictionary defines
vulnerable as "capable of being hurt." I propose an
expanded definition to include "being hurt means being
capable," or "having become transparent to being hurt."
THINGS TO TRY FOR LIVING IN AWAKENED
VULNERABILITY
---> Become aware of your vulnerability, or increase your
awareness
What is your definition?
---> Respond to "bad things" and "good things" in new
ways
How might vulnerability assist you?
---> Experiment with your capacity for living in awakened
vulnerability.
Where in your life are you most guarded or self-
protected? What kinds of shifts might occur if you held
your experiences up to a different light?
MAY WE ALL
~~~ Soften our approach
~~~ Receive experiences through new filters
~~~ Practice endearing surrender
I SEND TO YOU
A sweet nap at the bottom of a sun-warmed canoe.
Someone else is paddling, and there is a soft thunk as
the paddle touches the side of the canoe. You are
smiling slightly and admiring the sky. Water splashes up
periodically, and you lie in a state of timeless wonder.
You are going somewhere, but it doesn't matter when you
get there. Your body feels light and strong and flexible.
Take a deep breath…and another. You are in a state of
awakened vulnerability. All is well.
Lusciously, SARK
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RESOURCES
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BOOKS
"The Grace in Dying" by Kathleen Dowling Singh
"Imagine a Woman in Love with Herself" by Patricia Lynn
Reilly
"Loving What Is" by Byron Katie
WEBSIGHTS
www.joanborysenko.com
www.sabrinawardharrison.com
www.thework.org
MUSIC
Brand new, gorgeous CD by Karen Drucker called
"Beloved."
www.karendrucker.com for ordering information
Nourishing reports are flowing in about Patricia and her
work. Patricia is a healer and business coach, and is
offering a 10-minute introductory session at no charge.
She can be contacted at Patricia Huntington, Healing
Arts, 831-625-5177.
"Patricia is an enlightened guide and a walking gorgeous
moment! I've benefited immensely from my work with
her."
SARK
MARVELOUS MARJORIE (My Mom)
More challenges and miracles: Last month, Medicare
declared that she wasn't making progress. (There is just
one measurement for "progress," regardless of what has
happened to you) and discharged her from physical
therapy. I was told that she would never walk again.
Through a series of serendipitous miracles, and via an
angel named Kathy Green, we located a company called
Senior Abilities Unlimited.
They formed their company in direct response to the gap
in Medicare policy on the subject of progress.
After 2 months of intensive physical therapy and energy
medicine by Linda LeClaire, and a remote healing by Dr.
Sha (power healing), my Mom is preparing to take her
first step. If you'd like to send a quick note of
encouragement…
Marvelous Marjorie
Castleridge Care Center, Room #5
625 Prairie Center Drive
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Thank you so kindly for all the cards and letters which are
covering her walls at the nursing home. Bless our elders!
QUESTIONS FOR SARK
Starting in the fall, I plan to answer 3 questions from
readers each month. Please submit your questions to
the SARK's Glorious Guestbook
(www.campsark.com/vmt/guestbook/guestbook.php) for
my review. Clarification: if you wish to have your
questions answered or responded to by other SARK
readers, please post them on the Marvelous Message
Board at Lounge and Chat
(www.campsark.com/pages/lounge.php).
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SARK SIGHTINGS
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SARK still has some openings for speaking
engagements for Fall 2002 and Spring 2003. Contact
anne@campsark.com
MICROMOVEMENTS ARE FUN & EASY AND CAUSE
HUGE CREATIVE GROWTH
I had a fabulous time appearing as a facilitator on Cheryl
Richardson's Life Makeover Project on Oxygen. We
created a take-home tool worksheet on Micromovements
(to assist you with procrastination). We've now added
your own downloadable MICROMOVEMENT.PDF
WORKSHEET at Catch Up With SARK
(www.campsark.com/pages/catchup.php).
Life Makeover will continue to air on Oxygen throughout
the summer: 4 p.m. ET on Saturdays; 6 pm ET on
Sundays.
July Issue Of Science Of Mind
A SARK article entitled "Songs of Surrender" (excerpted
from "Eat Mangoes Naked" with a new introduction)
appears in the July issue of "Science of Mind." You can
purchase the magazine at Borders, Barnes & Noble,
Unity and Religious Sciences churches now. Do visit
their website at www.scienceofmind.com. Watch for
news of a future issue featuring an interview with SARK.
"A Divine Dinner With Sark" Sweepstakes!
SARK says "Come and eat scrumptious food in San
Francisco with me. I dare you to enter!"
Femail Creations is offering a sweepstakes with Divine
Dining with SARK as the grand prize! The winner will
receive a flight for 2 and 2 nights at the beautiful Orchard
Hotel (www.theorchardhotel.com) near Union Square in
San Francisco AND a divine dining experience with
SARK at the hotel's Solea Restaurant AND $250 play
money! ALL Fabulous Femail Creations Club members
are automatically entered for the July 30, 2002 drawing.
To enter, go to www.femailcreations.com. Cost:
$39.00 to join FeMail Creations Group.
Sunday, September 15
Chabot College, Hayward, California
"Cancer as a Turning Point, From Surviving to Thriving"
Conference. SARK speaks about "Succulent Healing."
This wonderful 2-day conference is free, but requires pre-
registration.
For more information and to register go to
www.healingjourneys.com and click on "Chabot College."
SARK Events in Canada sponsored by Learning Annex
Prosperity Pie: How To Relax About Money and
Everything Else, Course 3210
Oct.1 Calgary: 6:45-9:45pm
Oct.3 Edmonton: 6:45-9:45pm
Oct.5 Toronto: 1-4pm
Registration Information
1-877-277-1240 for all cities
416-964-0011 for Toronto (local calls)
Or go to www.learningannex.com to register online.
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SARK IN THE NEWS
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Read recent SARK interviews by
Femail Creations, MP3 and Newsday
at SARK in the News
www.campsark.com/pages/news.php
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ORDERING SARK'S BOOKS
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We have made it possible for you to order all 11 of
SARK's books online. At
www.campsark.com/pages/books.php, you can order
each and every one through either Amazon.com or
Femail Creations.com.
As always, you can find SARK's books at your favorite
bookstore, where you might find SARK curled up in a big
chair, reading!
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ORDERING SARK'S PRODUCTS
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At www.campsark.com/pages/gifts/php, you will be
transported to Femail Creations or call 1-800-996-9223.
These people are succulent!
Impact also carries many SARK products, but does not
have a websight. Call them at 1-800-322-4810 for a
catalog. These people are wonder-full!
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SARK'S 2002 CALENDARS
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So many succulent souls ordered them, they're sold out
for 2002. Calendars will take a nap for 2003, and be
back for 2004. (2004 calendars will begin to be available
October 2003.)
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SARK'S MARVELOUS MESSAGE BOARD
AND WEB DEVELOPMENTS
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We have a most vibrant, succulent community of souls on
this board. Please feel welcome and free to participate.
The "Questions" section is now linked from within the
MMB to make it even easier at Lounge & Chat
(www.campsark.com/pages/lounge.php).
There is now a new section called "SARK's Glorious
Guestbook"
(www.campsark.com/vmt/guestbook/guestbook.php)
where you can leave a note for or read a note from our
succulent community. Welcome! This is also where you
can leave questions for SARK. If you wish to receive
responses from other SARK readers, post on the
Marvelous Message Board at Lounge & Chat.
Soon, a Luscious Links Section will follow.
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SARK'S INSPIRATION LINE
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10th Anniversary, this line welcomes more than 5,000
people per month from all over the world.
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Special Note: The Inspiration Line is currently under
construction. There will be a new message soon! Thank
you for your patience.
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