Issue 9 - 2002-11-01
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SARK's E Letter (e stands for energy)
Nourishing November 2002
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"ONLY CONNECT"
E. M. Forester
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).
Frolic with SARK in her pajamas at 2 events in
November! (Or join us telepathically if you 'aren't able to
physically attend).
November 15-17: Celebrate Your Life! Scottsdale,
Arizona. This is a full festival of Juicy Folks. SARK will
present 3 workshops in an atmosphere of art, music and
absolute succulence.
November 23: Perfectly Paradise Pajama Party. SARK
loves Maryville University in St. Louis so much that she is
returning for a very special pajama party event that will
raise money for Camp Quality (children living w/cancer).
SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS.
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SARK ON SABBATICAL
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Dearest Morsels of Goodness,
While I am taking some time to write my new book, I'm
sending energy from my sabbatical. Sometimes, I call it
the "Creative Cove" or "Creative Bubble." (Often, I am
just flailing around, avoiding everything.) Then, I get quiet
and listen, and then words come.
I have some fantastic news about my mother, "Marvelous
Marjorie," who has been in hospitals and nursing homes
since last February, unable to walk. She was told she
would never walk again, and through a series of
Micromovements and Miracles, took her first steps last
week! Her goal is to return home again. We are deeply
grate-full for all the cards and prayers that people have
sent, and I am reminded of the enormous power of
connection, and how indelibly connected we all are. I am
sending you that knowledge and certainty of connection.
I'll be back in the second week of Delicious December!
Divinely, SARK
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Enticing Excerpt From SARK's Science of Mind Interview
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SARK is on the cover of the Science of Mind December
issue! Read the full and wonder-full article by subscribing
at http://www.sommall.com/publish/subscribe.htm, calling
1-800-247-6463, or finding the magazine at Borders,
Barnes & Noble, Unity and Religious Sciences churches
as of December 1. And now here is the Enticing
Excerpt…
"Science of Mind: You speak about darkness. What has
the darkness meant for you?
SARK: The darkness is everything I¹m troubled by, don¹t
want to see, or don¹t want to deal with. For years I pushed
it away and tried to deny it, as we all do. Of course it finds
its way in. You can do a lot to stave off the darkness, but it
will get you in the end.
Q: For years you stayed in the light. I¹m sure that had
value.
A: It did, but I would question the quality of that light
because when we block the darkness we also block the
joy. You can¹t simply block darkness. One of my big
fears was that therapy would erase my creativity, as if by
not having drama or struggle or great euphoria, I would
become very bland.
Q: So you thought that perhaps by not addressing those
issues you could stay more creative?
A: Oh, absolutely, but I found the opposite to be true.
Q: Has your work been birthed through joy or sorrow?
A: It¹s a marvelous alchemy of both, but I¹m perceived as
someone who has come mostly through joy. There¹s a
common assumption that if you use bright colors and if
you write about whimsical or unusual things, you are a
free spirit who has somehow absented himself or herself
from pain. It couldn¹t be less true.
Q: You quote a wide variety of spiritual teachers: Ram
Dass, Krishnamurti, Thich Nhat Hanh. Can you speak
about your spiritual journey?
A: I was kicked out of Sunday school in the Lutheran
Church because I asked too many questions. I got really
mad at the church because I wanted to be an acolyte, the
one who carries the candle. I was told girls couldn¹t do
that. I dropped out of the church, but I knew through
nature that spirituality was all around me, but I didn¹t know
what it was. I remember reading Krishnamurti when I was
fifteen and thinking, "Wow." He awakened me to the
whole idea of universal spirit, something larger than me
that was not some man. I had a really bad connotation of
God through the Christian church. I felt like it left out
women in such a profound and mean way.
Q: What artists or spiritual thinkers do you admire?
A: I¹m very drawn to Buddhist teachers. I think in some
ways I¹m still pretty young spiritually. I find teachers in
different guises so it isn¹t ever any
one person. Sometimes Ram Dass might be my spiritual
leader and then I get the guidance I need, and then
there¹s another. It may sound flittish. I think I¹ve labeled
myself a spiritual dilettante."
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SARK SIGHTINGS
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SARK has openings for speaking engagements and
workshops in March and October 2003.
Mailto: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).
SARK had a wonderful time in Redding, California
speaking at a scholarship benefit for the Business &
Professional Women's Club. Nanette Thomas wrote: "I
found her to be just as I read in her books...Insightful,
Inspirational, Easy-Going, Fun, and A Dream to be
Around!!"
SARK will make a special guest appearance and
present 3 workshops at the Celebrate Your Life
conference in Scottsdale, Arizona on November 16 - 17.
Celebrate Your Life will feature 23 authors and speakers
including: SARK, Cheryl Richardson, Sylvia Browne, Dr.
Wayne Dyer, Dr. Brian Weiss and many more. This will
be a rare opportunity to experience your favorite authors
and speakers in one amazing weekend event!! Please
visit the website www.mishkaproductions.com for more
details and reservations or call toll free: 1-877-300-7352
November 23: SARK will be the Honored Guest at a
Perfectly Paradise Pajama Party at Maryville University,
St. Louis, Missouri. The event, beginning at 6 p.m., will
feature "comfort foods" and appearances by artists
including Christine Kane and Sandra Knight. 75% of
ticket proceeds are going to Camp Quality (children living
w/cancer). Prices: $75.00 (adult); $50.00 (Maryville
alum); $25.00 (children/students). Call Debbie Davis at
314-529-9684 for more information and to order tickets.
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SARK IN THE NEWS
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Read recent SARK interviews by
Lifechallenges.org, Femail Creations, and MP3
at SARK in the News
www.campsark.com/pages/news.php
Cosmo Girl! SARK's contribution to "I Wish I'd Known in
High School…" appears on the newsstands in November.
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ORDERING SARK'S BOOKS
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We have made it possible for you to order all 11 SARK
books online at www.campsark.com/pages/books.php
through 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, or wandering in a book-induced trance.
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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 2004 CALENDARS
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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 are revisioning the websight and there will be
marvelous new additions soon.
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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