June 2004
What's New . . .
International Transpersonal Conf. in Palm Springs 6/13The Sixteenth International Transpersonal Conference, to be held in Palm Springs June 13-19, celebrates 100 years since the birth of the great mythologist Joseph Cam pbell. In keeping with Campbell' s dream of discovering a new planetary myth, this gathering of spiritual leaders, visionary anthropologists, artists, scientists, healers, authors, and other consc iousness explorers is entitled “ Mythic Imagination and Modern Society: T he Re-Enchantment of the World.”
Presenters include Chungliang Al Huang, Angeles Arrien, John Cleese, Vishnu Tattva Das, Ram Dass, Charles Grob, Christina Grof, Stanislav Grof, Sandra Harner, Michael Harner, Jean Houston, Jack Kornfield, Ervin Laszlo, Bokara Legendre, Francis Lu, Albrecht Mahr, Ralph Metzner, Jane Middelton-Moz, Wes Nisker, Peter Russell, Marilyn Schlitz, Huston Smith, Tav Sparks, Charlene Spretnak, Brother David Steindl-Rast and Nina Wise.
Many of the ITA Conference participan ts have carried Joseph Campbell' s dream of a peaceful and sustainable world forward in their work. Dr. Jean Houston, an advisor to UNICEF and the United Nations Development Program said, “ in the midst of the turmoil of too-rapid change, an extraordinary light has arisen. Factors unique in human history are posed to help us become more th an we thought we would ever be.”
The over 100 presenters and performers come together in this conference to offer their versions of the new myth through creative art, chants, dance, music, meditation and laughter. The presenter list, workshops, cultural events, the parallel Youth Conference and pre and post- conference workshops are available at www.ITAconferences.org or call 415/575-6115 for a free brochure.
Local Author Begins Wold Peace Tour
It doesn't have a peace sign painted on it. And it's not a beat-up VW van. It's a 24-foot Winnebago with all the comforts of home and has a website- www.yourpeace.com- posted on the side.
Author Viki Hurst calls it her “peacemobile,” and she's taking it across country this year to 92 cities in 180 days with a powerful message about personal responsibility for world peace, and her new book, Let It Begin With You. “My generation still has an important role to play in raising consciousness about world peace,” the baby boomer said, “and I'm taking that to heart.”
Hurst recently sold her tri-level La Costa golf course home, along with nearly everything she owned to take her book on the road. The author will visit about 100 cities in her updated, upscale peace van, wearing a line of peace beads designed especially for her tour. “It feels a little like the ‘60's.” Hurst reminisces. “Peace beads and passion about something you believe in.”
The six-month trek began in Carlsbad at Sacred Pathway Bookstore on May 15 and will end in Washington D. C where Hurst will deliver messages to the White House from people she meets on her travels. “I'll be carrying a notebook on my journey and asking people to fill it with their visions for peace,” said Hurst . “We can't go around complaining that our politicians don't have a vision for peace. We have to help them to craft that vision.”
Paradise Day Spa Grand Opening
Paradise Day Spa will host their Grand Opening on June 3 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Ambassadors from the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce will be doing a ribbon-cutting at 5:30 p.m. Participants can leave a business card for their raffle and network with other chamber and community members. H’ors devours and refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Elaine at (760) 722-6640 or see www.paradisedayspa.com.
Defending Democracy 2004, June 12
Concerns are arising from all sides about the upcoming election season. The voting public is feeling powerless. This has caused the Unitarian Universalist Church Service Committee to engage in a broad national effort to help people identify opportunities for election-related action. Working with the Unitarian Universalist Association, they are now working to “educate, motivate and mobilize their members and supporters” through a forum called “Defending Democracy 2004.”
With the intent on educating voters about their rights, registering new voters, creating and
circulating issue briefs that congregations and individuals may use, “Defending Democracy
2004” is aimed at helping participants educate themselves about discrete issues, engage
communities in preparing to take action that will help defend our democracy’s election process and engage young people. The purpose of the forum is to ensure that the November elections run smoothly, that every vote cast is counted and that the results are reliable.The nonpartisan workshop/forum, offers a day packed with opportunities for people to educate themselves and gain tools to become mobilized to take appropriate and helpful citizen actions.
“Defending Democracy 2004” will be held on Saturday, June 12. The location is First
Unitarian Universalist Church, 4190 Front Street, San Diego (near the UCSD medical center),
from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. In San Diego the Forum session experts will include: Midge
Costanza, the first woman to serve as Assistant to a U.S. President and a strong advocate
for women’s rights, civil rights and human rights; Journalist and author Robert Scheer, known for his powerful social and political columns and the trenchant analyses in his six books; and Jackie Ladd, spokesperson for the UUSc’s Defending Democracy Program, will be the Workshop/forum leader. She is an election expert and leader in the areas of children’s
rights, human rights and civil liberties.
Break-out Sessions led by specialists are designed to provide hands-on training for election-
related action. In San Diego there will be representatives from San Diego Clean Elections, Save Democracy, the Environmental Health Coalition, the Bill of Rights Defense Committee,
North County Unity, Liberty Mulch, San Diego Cultural Creatives, Youth and Non-Military Opportunities and California Alliance for Retired Americans.Other organizations like the San Diego Coalition on Peace and Justice and San Diego Citizens for Global Solutions will be tabling at the event.
Attendees will have many opportunities including hands-on training in election-related action for both beginners and people experienced in the electoral process, information onengaging communities and organizations to take action, and facts about the state of our civil liberties.
Registration fee: $20, Students $10. A simple box lunch is included. Free parking in the church ACE parking lot. Wheelchair accessible. Interpretation in both Spanish and
Sign Language will be available. For more information contact Katherine Miller 858- 571-7006 or John Falchi 619- 222-6036.
TOP OF PAGEEarth Award Winners Announced
For 14 years, in honor of Earth Day, San Diego EarthWorks has been acknowledging local businesses, governments, non-profit groups and citizens for making a positive difference for conservation and the environment in their daily work.
This year’s Earth Award winners are: The Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians; TKG Consulting Engineers, Inc.; Architectural Salvage; San Diego Chapter of the California Native Plant Society and RECON; Environmental; Brad Rubottom and his Environmental Systems Class at El Camino High School; Friends of 32nd St. Canyon; Judge Robert Coates
For more information on the winners, see www.earthdayweb.org or call 858-272-7370.
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Creating SD County CohousingSan Diegans are coming together to create community through cohousing, a tradition launched in Denmark over 35 years ago. There are now more than 70 cohousing neighborhoods in the U.S.A., offering Americans a balance to traditional home ownership
with the benefits of shared facilities and ongoing social connections with their neighbors.Cohousing for San Diego! is a local umbrella cohousing membership organization in support of three emerging core groups in north, central, and south county areas. Meetings are held at People’s Food Co-Op in Ocean Beach. Attendees are asked to park elsewhere, not to bring food into the meeting room and to abstain from political activity at meetings For information and RSVP (optional) e-mail cohousing forsd@cox.net or call Laura at 619/838-1727. Or visit the Web site at www.cohousingforsandiego.org
BACK TO TOPWeight Loss Results Without Dieting
The new Gross Out Diet introduces a highly endorsed, successful weight loss plan that does not include “dieting” or taking pills. The unique program uses the ONLY principles supported by the U.S. Government and universities for long-term, non-surgical weight loss success.
Obesity has become a national epidemic, affecting 65% of adults and also many children. Unfortunately, diets do not work for long-term weight loss. Diets only complicate matters for the individual while lowering self-esteem and creating life-time emotional instability.
The Gross Out Diet works by conditioning the mind to say “no” to food using photographs that cause a negative reaction to the very thought of overeating. If a person becomes disgusted with the thought of eating at the moment of their craving, the craving suddenly transforms into a successful “weight loss moment” for the individual. When practiced consistently, and correctly, the person begins to have a new mindset toward food and life in general, resulting in long-term, successful weight loss.
Studies by the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force reveal that behavioral therapy, the basis for the Gross Out Diet, when combined with counseling is the most effective non-surgical method for losing weight and keeping it off.
With the Gross Out Diet counseling is offered by Cheryl Willis, who has trained over the past 25 years with Tony Robbins and Landmark Education. Having coached hundreds of people with the need for weight loss, Cheryl understands and can help resolve the underlying issues that cause a person to be out of control with their eating habits.
For information about the Gross Out Diet see www.grossoutdiet.com or contact Cheryl Willis at 1-858-776-2479, or by email at info@grossoutdiet.com
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