What's New . . . July 2008
Radical Awakening Events with Ramana in North SD July 2-20; SD County Fair Enviro Fair 2008 July 5 at Del Mar Fairgrounds; Come for the Music, Stay for the Message at VISION throughout July; Discover Interfaith Summer Nights & Weekend Experiences in Poway; Living Life in the Divine Flow Workshop to be held July 13 in SD; Self-Heal School's 19th Annual Women's Retreat July 18-20 in Idyllwild; Siva Baba's Grace Light Ignites the Human Heart in LA July 24 & 27; Extraordinary Times! with Benjamin Creme in Marina Del Rey August 2; Experience the Heart & Soul of Lemuria for the 8-8-08 Activation; CompassionateCommunications.com Transforms the Gift of Giving; In Remembrance of Nathanael Pirolo, “Everyone's Friend”; Life Works Spiritual Center Welcomes New Staff Minister; Support Slow Food San Diego at Cardiff's Seaside Market July 19.
Radical Awakening Events with Ramana in North SD July 2-20
Ramana has combined transpersonal psychotherapy with ancient Indian teachings, culminating in a shift in consciousness he calls “Radical Awakening.” Ramana travels from his home at the feet of the sacred Indian mountain Arunachala, to the US and Canada, sharing the message of Ramana Maharshi and Papaji. Enjoy the work of Ramana at these events.
Evenings on Radical Awakening & Surrendering to Love: Wednesday, July 2, Carlsbad; Monday, July 7, Encinitas; Wednesday, July 9, Carlsbad; Friday, July 11, Encinitas; Monday, July 14, Encinitas; Wednesday, July 16, Encinitas; Friday, July 18, Encinitas. All events above: 7–9 pm, $10 at door or all 7 events above for $40 with a “Coming-OM” pass.
Welcoming Love and Awareness in a Troubled World Retreat is a total immersion into Radical Awakening and the Silence of the Heart. This workshop includes practical exercises in stabilizing awareness and heart, meditations and working closely with Ramana. Group size is limited. Attend one or all 3 days, 10am-5pm: Saturday, July 12, July 19 and/or Sunday, July 20.
Attend a special Aranachala Puja (a Hindu sacred ceremony) for the holy mountain of Arunachala. This puja elicits a powerful sense of peace, well-being, devotion and fullness. Bring a friend, an open heart, and a flower for offering. Friday, July 18, 7–9pm, Encinitas, Donation at door: $10. For more info on all events contact Radical Awakening Seminars by email: allanahair@sbcglobal.net, or call Allana or Randall: 760/942-9722 or visit: www.radicalawakening.org
SD County Fair Enviro Fair 2008 July 5 at Del Mar Fairgrounds
Expand your vision for a healthier planet by visiting the 9th Annual Enviro Fair. This fun one day event offers a variety of ways to participate for all ages and offers an opportunity to move toward a sustainable future.
Visit exhibitors and non-profit organizations with environmentally friendly products and services; see an Eco Fashion Show on the Flower Show Stage at 12 Noon; hear speaker presentations on the Flower Show Stage scheduled from 10:30am to 6pm highlighting greening your home and sustainability issues.
Presentations include: Solar 101 by Skip Fralick of the CA Center for Sustainable Energy; Going Green at Home with Sara Snow of “Get Fresh with Sara Snow” on the Discovery Channel; Greening Your Home by Robert Gilleskie, Director of Energy Efficiency and Engineering at CA Center of Sustainable Energy; and Andy Mauro, board president of San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy, on protecting our wetlands. Think Blue will look at ocean protection issues.
Applications for booth space are available. For further information call 858/792-4298 or visit: www.sdfair.com
Come for the Music, Stay for the Message at VISION throughout July
In keeping with its slogan: “Come for the Music, Stay for the Message”; VISION A Center for Spiritual Living has invited award-winning composer/pianist and recording artist Jeannete Alexander to join them for the July 6 Sunday celebration at 10am. In addition to her success in commercials, films, radio and airlines, Jeannete composes music that takes the listener on a spiritual journey that evokes peacefulness and introspection. Also appearing at VISION this month are some of Californian's best known singers: Andy Anderson, James Higgins and Ric Henry.
Senior Minister Rev. Patti Paris blends her message with the music with topics such as: “Let Freedom Ring,” “From Abundance to Wisdom,” and “Everything in between.” On July 27, Rev. Gary Kuebler will give a special talk entitled, “Me & Bobby McGee.” Enjoy Rev. Paris' earlier talks by visiting www.visioncsl.com and clicking on the Podcast icon. The calendar will give you the dates for all the guest soloists and talks. VISION is located at 7777 Alvarado Rd., Suite 321, La Mesa, CA 91941, 619/303-6609.
Discover Interfaith Summer Nights & Weekend Experiences in Poway
Have you ever wondered what other religions are really about? For seven consecutive Thursdays beginning July 10, The Poway Interfaith Team will be hosting its Third Annual “Interfaith Summer Nights.” From 6:30-8:45pm, come and hear spiritual leaders from 14 different religions (New Thoughts, Sufi, Zoroastrian, Jain, Islam, Mormon, Unitarian Universalist, Hindu, Sikh, Baha'i, Buddhist, Judaism, Unification and Christian) share their faith's perspective and sample their foods. The topics for the each evening include: Holidays, customs and sacred texts, beliefs about death and dying and how to achieve peace on earth.
Then, the first “Interfaith Weekend Experience” will be held Saturday, August 23, 9am-1pm and Sunday, August 24, 1-5pm. During these two days there will be an Interfaith Bridging Ceremony, Sharing Your Stories Round Table Discussion, Singers from the Sikh Temple, Hindu Kirtan Band, Native American “Calling in the Directions,” a Panel Discussion with a Minister, Rabbi and Imam, Israeli Dancing, a Unitarian”Ritual and a New Thought White Stone Ceremony. All events are held in the Fellowship Hall, Community Church, 13501 Community Road, Poway. A Love-Donation box will be available. For more information call 858/487-8885.
Living Life in the Divine Flow Workshop to be held July 13 in SD
Steven Lane Taylor, author of the book Row, Row, Row Your Boat, will present his “Living Life in the Divine Flow” Workshop at Joyful Living Church on Sunday, July 13 from 12-3pm.
Whether you are consciously aware of it or not, there is a divine flow in your life that is continually guiding you toward the effortless fulfillment of your heart's desires. The trick is learning how to recognize, cooperate, and co-create with that flow. And that's exactly what Steven's workshop will teach you.
You will learn how you may be subconsciously sabotaging yourself, the three main ways you receive divine guidance, the four ways you may be interfering with the flow and the miraculous effect of loving kindness. There is a $25 suggested love offering for the workshop. Steven will also be the guest speaker in the Sunday service starting at 10am at
Joyful Living Church, 3505 Camino del Rio South, Suite 160, San Diego. Call 619/521-4800 or visit: www.joyfulliving sandiego.org.
Self-Heal School's 19th Annual Women's Retreat July 18-20 in Idyllwild
This empowering event is scheduled for July 18-20 in the beautiful Mountains near Idyllwild, CA. The retreat center nestled in the pines and cedars features clean mountain air, a large pool, cozy A-frames and cabins, camping and delicious vegetarian meals. Activities include great Workshops with excellent teachers, a Barter Faire, Herbal Spa and a Saturday night Talent Show. Also, Young Women's Camp for attendee's daughters ages 10-15.
Registration includes all workshops, activities, meals and lodging. Please call 619/224-1268 with any questions or visit online www.selfhealschool.com for teacher bios, workshop descriptions and registration information.
Siva Baba's Grace Light Ignites the Human Heart in LA July 24 & 27
This summer you can be part of an extraordinary global phenomenon—the entry of Grace Light into the human heart. This miracle will diffuse sorrows, diseases and other negative realities while infusing our hearts with new levels of compassion, joy and divine intelligence. Revered master Dattatreya Siva Baba will transmit profound Grace Light empowerment for physical, mental and spiritual healing. Come receive this Grace Light and learn to be a “giver” of the light to heal your communities and awaken the human heart at the Grace Light Induction on July 24, 7-9:30pm at Agape Church, 5700 Buckingham Parkway #200, Culver City, CA. Induction Seminar Fee: $35 pre-registration, $45 at door. In this introductory session, Dattatreya Siva Baba will transmit sacred energy to diffuse old karmas and begin awakening your third-eye and heart center, bringing more loving relationships and divine intelligence into your life. Then on July 27 attend the Grace Light Intensive (9-Gate Process), 10am-5pm at the Hilton Los Angeles Airport, 5711 West Century Blvd., Los Angeles, CA. Intensive Seminar Fee: $110 pre-registration, $125 at door. During this full-day Intensive, open powerful energy centers in the body and become a “giver” of the light. Attendee will receive a series of initiations (9-Gates process) to manifest dreams into reality and experience a joyful new perspective on life. Once you receiving this initiation, one can offer Grace Light to others. Visit: www.GraceLightAwakening.org or view www.youtube.com/user/DattatreyaSivaBaba.
Extraordinary Times! with Benjamin Creme in Marina Del Rey August 2
In spite of all appearances the greatest event in history is now unfolding. As we face a world threatened by war, growing economic disparity and environmental problems, British author and futurist Benjamin Creme offers extraordinary information: a group of enlightened spiritual teachers, known as the Masters of Wisdom, are emerging into our everyday world for the first time in many centuries. These teachers, led by Maitreya, The World Teacher, have come to guide and inspire us in the rebuilding of our world based on the principles of sharing, justice and brotherhood.
Hear Benjamin Creme Saturday, August 2, 7:30pm at the Courtyard Marriot Hotel, 13480 Maxella Avenue, Marina Del Rey, CA. Also, Benjamin Creme will conduct a public Transmission Meditation on Monday, August 4, 7:30pm at the same location. Transmission Meditation is a powerful form of group meditation for the coming age – a way to serve the world and our own spiritual growth at the same time. For more information: 818/785-6300. Sponsored by Share International. Both events are free of charge.
Experience the Heart & Soul of Lemuria for the 8-8-08 Activation
A powerful, infinite alignment is occurring on 8/8/08. In this year of transformation, spiritual synchronicities are given to us through the Universe within numbers being in sequence. The number 8 being the number of Infinity, it is now on this date that we activate, align and Illuminate the Infinite Spiritual BEings we are. Lemuria is the first base for ethereal beings on this earth dimension. Within the Experiencing the Heart & Soul of Lemuria Meditation & Retreat, we will explore the essence of what Lemuria is in depth and utilize various energies as a portal to many of these spiritual vortexes. Come remember the soul of who you are, where you came from and why you are here.
Friday, August 8, Lemuria 8/8/8 Activation Meditation, 7-9pm, Free, Oceanside, CA. Saturday, August 9, Experience the Heart & Soul of Lemuria, One Day Experiential Retreat, 12-4pm, $40, Oceanside, CA. Friday through Monday, September 26-29, Experience the Heart & Soul of Lemuria Weekend Retreat in Tijeras, NM, $500. Space is Limited at all events. Please RSVP to The Diamondlight Spiritual Oneness Center. 760/529-0092 or email: diamondlady1025@diamondlady.net and visit: www.diamondlady.net
CompassionateCommunications.com Transforms the Gift of Giving
Compassionate Communications has a new website that's transforming the experience of giving. Greg Voisen founded Compassionate Communications after his son, Sean, was diagnosed with Leukemia. “People want to know that they are really making a difference,” lifelong entrepreneur Voisen states. “They want to find a way to do that, to augment their financial giving, but in a way that they really give of themselves—with the currency of their heart.”
Hallmark has created a custom line of 50 card designs for users to choose from in both English and Spanish. Now anyone, anywhere in the nation, can effortlessly share personal messages of encouragement with those who are literally fighting for their lives. Blending art, heart and the latest web technology, Compassionate Communications is a growing community engaged in a nationwide healing dialogue.
Visitors can send personalized messages of support and encouragement to patients anywhere in the country and raise money for their chosen charity at the same time. Supporters subscribe and select from the database of patients who have requested to receive cards of support. Sean Voisen, now in remission and a highly talented programmer, has devised and built this technology that brings patients and those supporting them together in inspiration and healing. Visit: www.Compassionate Communications.com for more information.
In Remembrance of Nathanael Pirolo, “Everyone's Friend”
He was a recognized, friendly bearded figure on the streets of San Diego. And he always had a good word for everyone he met. He was an amicable, gentle soul. But his time came and now he is gone. His name, Nathanael Pirolo, will long be remembered. He reached out to people. He cared. And he seems to have met practically everyone, from the Dalai Lama to the lowest of the forgotten in the sometimes unfriendly streets of our town. His congeniality was like that. He excluded no one. He decided to create an informal ‘friendship club' and invited everyone to consider themselves to be a part of it. Many of his ‘members' are regulars at the Claire De Lune Coffee Lounge in San Diego, but many are also from all over our world. Remembrances have been held from the Christ Church Unity to Claire De Lune's, concluding with a final get together held at the Coffee Lounge on the 29th of June. That would have been his 75th birthday. And he almost made it.
But he did make it, big time, in the heart and soul of so many. Yes, in some ways he may be gone, but in a much larger sense, he remains with us. We remember you, Nathanael. We remember and we are better for having known you. Submitted by Jonathan West, San Diego
Life Works Spiritual Center Welcomes New Staff Minister
Reverend Brian Graham is welcomed as a new addition to the spiritual family at Life Works Spiritual Center in Carlsbad. Serving as Staff Minister, Rev. Brian will be an active participant in Sunday Celebrations, sharing his enthusiastic open-hearted point of view. He has been a dedicated student of the Science of Mind for the better part of a decade and a practitioner for almost 30 years.
As an actor, contractor, grandparent and lifelong Southern Californian, Rev. Brian says his life is totally enriched every day through the practices established by Ernest Holmes, first as a student, then Licensed Practitioner and now as a Minister of Religious Science.
Life Works Spiritual Center celebrates Sundays at 10am, 799 Pine Ave, Carlsbad, CA. For more info call Rev Lynn Collins, 760/815.9462.
Support Slow Food San Diego at Cardiff's Seaside Market July 19
Seaside Market in Cardiff-by-the-Sea is sponsoring a Community Day on July 19, with 5% of all proceeds from the sale of produce to support Slow Food San Diego's (SFSD) projects. Tastings and information tables will feature a variety of individuals and organizations. Come meet some of the people that make up our vibrant and growing food community; from growers, producers, chefs and more!
One beneficiary of the day's event is SFSD's continued support for the development of the unique garden farm project at the San Pasqual Academy (SPA) for foster teens. Scott Murray, an organic farmer for 30 years and President of SDSF, is turning the acreage into sustainable gardens, orchards and groves while teaching the students about nutrition, responsibility and land stewardship. The agriculture program also helps fight obesity and diabetes by offering fresh, organic produce and fruits for daily meals at the school. As the garden continues to grow and become sustainable, the produce will be sold to local restaurants and markets. SPA is the first residential education campus in the country to serve only foster youth. Slow Food USA envisions a future food system that is based on the principles of high quality and taste, environmental sustainability and social justice.
Also, save the date of Aug. 23 for the 5th Annual Taste of Slow Food San Diego & Stagecoach Days. From 5-9pm enjoy tastes of 20 great restaurants prepared by guest chefs inspired by the cultures of early San Diego. Locally grown food, artisan beers, wine from S.D. Vineyards, live music, a silent auction and more. For details visit www.slowfoodsandiego.org. See this issue's FoodBites for more info on Slow Food Nation 2008.
Since 1985, family-owned and operated Cardiff Seaside Market offers locally grown produce, fresh fish, sushi, artisan meats, cheeses, catering, and delectable dishes prepared daily led by Executive Chef Scott Wright. They're located at 2087 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff, CA, 760/753-5445.
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