Issue 12 - 2003-05-23
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MELTING MAY 2003
SARK's E Letter (e stands for energy)
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"YOU ARE HEALED OF A SUFFERING ONLY BY
EXPERIENCING IT TO THE FULL."
MARCEL PROUST
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THE BLUE DINOSAUR
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It had been a "difficult week." On this one particular day, I
just felt so angry and helpless. I'd heard of a friend's
death, another friend's diagnosis of illness, and was
feeling consumed by all there is to do and solve in the
world.
I sat there, surrounded by piles of things to do, feeling
pressured and helpless.
I did what we all do in such times. I got up and started
doing the laundry. As I stomped across the street,
dragging the heavy bags of laundry, I began to feel even
more upset. I flung my clothes into the machines,
slamming the lids and angrily noticing that I hadn't
brought enough quarters for my 5 loads.
For some reason, at that moment, I looked up.
There, at the top of the wall near the ceiling, balanced on
a pipe, was a stuffed Blue dinosaur.
I just gasped with delight. It seemed to me that within a ¼
second of seeing the blue dinosaur that all things were
possible. I knew that someone had climbed up and
placed this stuffed animal there, and that also thrilled me.
I then looked out the window and saw my darling
neighbor Jimmy, walking with his 2 little cartoon dogs,
Spot and Bella, and excitedly beckoned him inside to
see the Blue dinosaur. I told him about my bad day/week
and we shared experiences of coping with loss and
change, and of the basic utter helpless feelings that
sometimes envelop us.
I came back later to get my clothes out of the washing
machines, and saw on top of each machine, a potted
flowering plant! Again, I felt amazed. Jimmy had put
these flowers on top of each machine. It reminded me of
goodness and delight and of how indelibly connected we
all are.
When I came back later to get my clothes out of the
dryers, the gentleman who cleans and maintains the
laundromat was there. He exclaimed about the flowers,
and I asked him about the Blue dinosaur. He said,
smiling,
"I put that up there in case it could cheer someone up."
I explained how MUCH it had cheered me, and how it had
led to the flowers and a deep conversation. I then
handed him one of the flowering plants,
"Here, this one's for you."
He had tears in his eyes and said,
"I've never had a plant before. How do I take care of it?"
We talked about not over watering, and he walked off
with his little red flower in a pot.
I send you these hope-full surprises
Love, SARK
(Susan Ariel Rainbow Kennedy)
THINGS TO TRY
~~> Lie down immediately. Most of us are overworked
and overtired. Everything seems a little lighter from a
horizontal position. Then call me on the Inspiration Line
415-546-3742
~~> Surrender INTO the pain. We often try to escape or
avoid pain, which really only leads to more pain. See if
you can open to the pain just a tiny bit, and breathe.
Then, it is possible to make a shift.
~~> Explore (and perhaps alter) your Attitude. How we
experience ourselves and life is directly related to our
attitude. Take a look at your attitude by writing or
expressing what you're thinking about. Remember that
attitude shifts can occur VERY quickly.
MAY WE ALL
~~> Remember that we are all divine beings, placed
here for exquisite purposes we may not completely
understand
~~> Remind ourselves and others of this fact
~~> Review our attitudes frequently and do the work
necessary for healing and change
I SEND YOU
A surprise of angels, playing Chopin in a sunny forest
glade. You are lying on a soft blanket, listening and
smiling as babies play nearby. You soak in this Utopian
scene, and feel utterly and deeply relaxed and loved.
When you leave the forest glade, you feel a surge of
energy and power to go and assist where you are
needed. Because you are filled up from the inside, you
are able to go outside, with that much more wisdom and
love.
An invitation…
I'd like to ask you to tell me your creative dream(s). You
can post them in my guest book at
www.campsark.com/vmt/guestbook/guestbook.php. I'll
read them and you will receive energy from posting them.
It's kind of like a giant "Dream Catcher" for creative
dreams and I'd love to hear about yours. (Also, when I'm
having a "bad" day reading your words restores me).
Thank you.
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RESOURCES
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BOOKS
"When You're Falling, Dive" Cheri Huber. Place your
order at http://www.thezencenter.org/dive.html
"The Places That Scare You: A Guide to Fearlessness in
Difficult Times," Pema Chodron
"Guarding the Moon : A Mother's First Year," Francesca
Lia Block
WEBSIGHTS
www.superherodesigns.com/journal (This journal
positively glows and so does Andrea)
www.todolistmagazine.com/quirkylikeus.html (The Quirky
Alone Folks)
www.questforlife.com (Zolar Entertainment, Producers of
The Women of Wisdom and Power series)
www.questforlife.com/feb162000/press.html (Women of
Wisdom and Power III debuted on PBS in March)
RADIO
Hear Cheri Huber!
Cheri Huber's call-in radio talk show, Open Air, has
moved to a new day and time: Tuesdays, 4:45-5:40 PM
Pacific Time
You can listen locally in the Bay Area at 90.1 FM, or over
the Internet at: http://kzsulive.stanford.edu
Call during show hours at: (650) 723-9010 to talk live on
the air with Cheri. If you want to be sure to get on the air,
call early - 10 minutes before the show starts. We'll give
you a time to call back and get right on the air. You can
send email questions/issues to openair@kzsu.org.
General information about the radio show (and details
about listening over the Internet) can be found at:
www.cherihuber.com/radioshowfaq.html
CLASSES
If you are in the SF Bay Area, My Dear Friend, Sabrina
Ward Harrison, author and artist of "Spilling Open" and
"Brave On The Rocks," is teaching scrumptious creative
classes:
The ARt of BEcoming YOurself with Sabrina,
Sabrina is offering new exciting spilling workshops in her
private Berkeley Studio! These classes are geared
towards all us adult humans in transition, and provide an
intimate, one-on-one, small group creative environment.
We will talk about creative blocks, do free writing
exercises, work on a final project, spill, paint, and dangle.
These deep workshops will bring fresh life to your
creative life. To receive an automatic email response
with information about Workshops, including how to
register, please contact
workshops@sabrinawardharrison.com. visit
www.sabrinawardharrison.com (learn section).
About 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 love lounging
with you.
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).
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SARK SPEAKS! YOU ARE INVITED
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SARK is creating her new book and not currently
traveling/speaking. Her next appearance is September
13 in Spokane, Washington. SARK still has a few
openings for speaking engagements and workshops in
November, 2003. Mailto:anne@campsark.com
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SARK IN THE NEWS
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SARK's book EAT MANGOES NAKED is going to
appear in a movie entitled MOVE! USA. For more
information about this worthwhile film project, go to
http://www.hopecouragejustice.com.
Lifechallenges.org and Femail Creations
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 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 wandering in a
book-induced trance.
The MAGIC COTTAGE ADDRESS BOOK by SARK is
back in stock and can be ordered at most bookstores or
through amazon.com. It is now spiral-bound.
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ORDERING SARK'S PRODUCTS
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THERE WILL BE NEW PRODUCTS AVAILABLE FOR
THE HOLIDAYS!
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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The Glorious 2004 calendars will be available in October
2003.
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SARK'S MARVELOUS MESSAGE BOARD
AND WEB DEVELOPMENTS
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NEW! LUSCIOUS LINKS SECTION COMING VERY
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! If you wish to receive
responses from other SARK readers, post on the
Marvelous Message Board at Lounge & Chat.
MICROMOVEMENTS ARE FUN & EASY AND CAUSE
HUGE CREATIVE GROWTH
We've now added your own downloadable
MICROMOVEMENT.PDF WORKSHEET to assist you
with procrastination at Catch Up With SARK.
(www.campsark.com/pages/catchup.php).
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SARK'S INSPIRATION LINE
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"A Place to be How You Actually Are" Celebrating its
10th Anniversary, this line welcomes more than 5,000
people per month from all over the world.
415-546-3742 (epic) 24 hours
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CAMP SARK INFORMATION LINE
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415-397-7275 (SARK) 24 hours
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THANK YOU!
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