What's News - June 2010

Two Mississippians who work for C.W. Roberts, a big contractor in Walton County, Florida, may have found an ingenious, low-tech solution for the dreadful devastation of the most recent oil disaster—the absorptive properties of common hay. TLC readers may be interested in checking it out on You Tube at www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5SxX2EntEo and www.youtube.com/watch#!v=6b3N9NHQPzY&feature=related. According to OilHay.com there is the ability to supply the hay that would be needed—and it was used in the Santa Barbara spill years ago. See the OilHay video at www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLeKIXQXjzo

3rd Annual Wine, Cheese & Chocolate
Festival June 4 in Balboa Park

The San Diego Women’s History Museum and Educational Center will present its 3rd Annual Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Festival on June 4th from 6:30 to 10pm in Balboa Park’s Spanish Village. The Festival is held to promote and support the on-going activities at the museum located at 2323 Broadway in service to the San Diego community, which include cultural and educational exhibits and programs related to documenting and preserving the contributions and experiences of San Diego women.

Dozens of well-known chocolatiers and wine and cheese vendors will participate by offering samples of their wares for tasting and enjoying; Sue Palmer, San Diego’s Queen of Boogie Woogie, will entertain. In addition, 500 commemorative wine glasses provided by Prudential California Realty will be given away to the first 500 attendees at the event, which has proved to be so popular that it has outgrown its old venue elsewhere in the park.

Tickets for this year’s festival can be purchased on line at www.WomensMuseumSD.org. Advance Tickets are $30. Groups of ten or more, $20 each. $50 VIP tickets include reserved seating and drink vouchers. To learn more about the festival, contact the museum’s Executive Director, Ashley Gardner, ashley@womensmuseumsd.org, or at (619) 233-7963, or visit the website above.

Evolving Tools for Healing Mind, Body
and Spirit Conference June 4–6

An estimated 500 therapists from over 12 countries and 4 continents will be attending, the “Evolving Tools for Healing Mind, Body and Spirit” Conference from June 4–6 at the Loews Coronado Hotel. Sponsored by the Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology, the conference is open to anyone who is interested in their own healing and personal growth, as well as professionals. Featured speakers include William Bengston, Ph.D.—researcher in the Energy Healing of Cancer; Norman Doidge, M.D.; Donna Eden; David Feinstein, Ph.D.; Debbie Ford; and Dean Radin, Ph.D.

Energy Psychology is a set of therapies that work directly on the body to produce psychological change. Instead of talking extensively about past traumas or hurts, EP uses visualization to focus on problems, accompanied by very specific routines of activating the meridians and chakras. EP techniques can improve high level functioning in sports and business, while producing startling, permanent relief of the emotional charge associated with trauma and negative events

A 1-day post conference seminar on Energy Medicine with Donna Eden and David Feinstein, and a two-day post conference Seminar on The Bengston Energy Healing Method follow. Visit the website www.energypsych.org, or phone (619) 861-2237.

Marx-Hubbard and Beckwiths Highlight
Unity People’s Convention June 7–11

This year’s theme, “Circles of Divine Love,” brings together the national organization of Unity churches for a new and exciting future on June 7–11 at the Town and Country Resort in San Diego.

Regardless of the size of your church, you and your Unity Congregation can make a positive difference in your community. Learn how other churches and some of their community partners have built relationships and work together to co-create a World that Works for All!

Keynote Speakers include: Dr. Barbara Marx Hubbard, Dr. Michael Beckwith and Rickie Byars Beckwith, Doug Krug, Julie Montague and Wayne Elsey, and Joseph R. Myers. Featured workshops include: Pastoral, Music and Theatre, Youth and Family Ministry, Expanding your Intergenerational Ministry, along with Awards Program, Bookstore, Kids’ Kamp, Theatre Forum and Licensed Teachers’ Forum. For more information visit www.unity.org/convention

Doctors Without Borders Film opens
at Hillcrest Cinema June 11

For the first time ever, Doctors Without Borders, the Nobel-Peace-Prize-winning international humanitarian organization also known as Medecins Sans Frontieres, gave a documentary crew uncontrolled access to its field operations. Set in the war-torn Congo and post-conflict Liberia, Living in Emergency: Stories of Doctors Without Borders interweaves the stories of four doctors as they struggle to provide emergency medical care under extreme conditions. Gritty but inspiring, the film, which was shortlisted for the 2010 Academy Award for Best Documentary, opens Friday June 11 at the Hillcrest Cinemas.

Doctors Without Borders is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency medical care in nearly seventy countries to people whose survival is threatened by violence, negligence or catastrophe, mostly caused by armed conflict, malnutrition, natural disasters and exclusion from health care. More information about it and the film is available at www.doctorswithoutborders.org. Show times available at landmarktheatres.com by following links to San Diego/Hillcrest Cinemas.

World Healer Institute Conference June 17–20

Dr. Aarti Khosla, founder of the Temple of Inspiration, New Delhi, India, will be a keynote speaker at the World Healer Institute’s 4th annual conference, ‘Welcome All Spirituality,’ to be held June 17–20 at the Hilton Hotel in Mission Valley. Dr. Khosla is a mind therapist, spiritual teacher and healer. She will be speaking on teleportation, the Vedic connection and ancient scripture energies.

The intent of the conference is to provide a theater for those who have been in some way connected to what is referred to as the Inner World. According to Dr. Joseph Costa, CEO for the World Healer Institute, “This is your time to share, safely and without judgment, your own personal experiences and tell the world what happens to you. We are bringing together people to show the world, it is safe to be spiritual—mentally and physically.”

The 4-day event is $300, $240 for members. Bring a friend and receive a $50 discount for each. For conference information and to register visit www.worldhealerinstitute.org or contact the World Healer Institute, 9820 Willow Creek Rd. #270, San Diego, CA 92131 at (858) 964-8318.

Complete Works of Wm Shakespeare, Abridged
at San Diego Rep in June

The original work of the high-spirited comedy troupe, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged), returns to the San Diego Repertory Theater’s Lyceum Stage in Horton Plaza downtown for a limited run June 11–13 and June 18–20. Starring two of the show’s originators, Reed Martin and Austin Tichenor and three talented newcomers, the hilarious romp through the work of the Bard continues to delight and amuse. Warning: this high-speed-roller-coaster type condensation of all of Shakespeare’s plays into just 97 minutes is not recommended for people with heart ailments, inner ear problems or a tendency to motion sickness! Tickets are $25. Information at (619) 544-1000, or www.sdrep.org.

Emmet Fox’s Seven Day Mental Diet
taught at VISION June 20

“The subject of diet is one of the foremost topics of the present day in public interest.” This quote by Emmet Fox is the opening sentence of his insightful and sensible little pamphlet on how to change your life in a week. The booklet will be the focus of two classes to be held at VISION: A Center for Spiritual Living. A contemporary of Religious Science founder Ernest Holmes, Emmet Fox, who also worked with Alcoholics Anonymous originator Bill Wilson, taught extensively about the power of Constructive Thought. He is one of the most influential New Thought Authors of the 20th century.

On Sunday, June 20, from 12–4pm, following the 10am Sunday Service, Practitioner Emeritus Cindy May will facilitate a class designed to teach participants the guiding principles of Fox’s work. VISION is located at 11260 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. For further information visit www.visioncsl.com, or call 619-303-6609. These classes are presented on a Love Offering basis.

Rickie Byars Beckwith at
Celebration Center June 22

Rickie Byars Beckwith will be at The Celebration Center for Spiritual Living for a one-night-only concert Tuesday, June 22 concert at 7:30pm. Her music has been described as opening the heart, touching the soul, and uplifting the spirit. Tickets are $25 in advance; $35 at the door. Beckwith has starred on the PBS special “The Answer is You” with her husband Dr. Michael Bernard Beckwith (one of the featured teachers in “The Secret” movie). Rickie is the Music & Arts Director of the renowned Agape International Choir. She has performed by invitation at President Obama’s Inauguration, “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” “Oprah,” and “Larry King.”

She is acclaimed as a pioneer in alternative spiritual music and has been recognized with an honorary doctorate degree in music from the United Church of Religious Science.

Beckwith’s sound crosses all musical boundaries—gospel, rhythm and blues, jazz, and world beat. Rickie’s extensive music catalogue is heard on the radio and on soundtracks for movies and television. Her songs of unconditional love and spiritual transformation are the highlight of consciousness raising events throughout the world. She has performed in five sessions with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, at Green Festivals across North America, and at countless Peace Concerts that promote unity and the principles of non-violence.

The Celebration Center is located at 5820 Oberlin Drive, #108, San Diego, CA 92121. Call 858-320-0090 or visit www.thecelebrationcenter.org for more.

Dahna Fox Akashic Records Workshops
and Lectures June 23–27

Dahna Fox, well-known in psychic circles for her work in the Akashic Records, will be presenting two lectures that include messages for attendees as well as holding a two-day workshop during her San Diego visit at the end of this month.

On Wednesday, June 23, she will speak on The Qualities of Ascension at a private home in Oceanside (2005 Via Esmarca, #1, 92054). On Thursday, June 24, her topic will be Expanding the Prosperity in Your Life in an appearance at The Controversial Bookstore, 3063 University Ave., San Diego, 92104. Both talks are to be held from 7–9:30pm for a suggested donation of $15. and will include the opportunity for participants to ask questions and receive guidance from their own Akashic records. RSVP to Laurie Reyon at (619) 271-9461 or at puddysplace@yahoo.com for either event, or to the bookstore for Thursday’s talk at (619) 296-1560.

An Akashic Records Level One workshop will be held in a lovely private home in Encinitas June 26 and 27 from 2:30 to 7:30pm. (Both days required.) Participants will learn how to access their own Akashic records using a sacred prayer handed down from the Mayans. The $333.00 tuition includes a one-hour telephone consultation worth $135. if registering before June 10. To register, contact Laurie Reyon at the number or email above, or contact Dahna directly at (216) 392-5490, or at info@akashicwisdom.com. See Calendar Ad on Page 16.

EVENTS IN BRIEF:

Guest Speakers at Christ Church Unity El Cajon

Join Christ Church Unity of El Cajon, 311 Highland Avenue, El Cajon, CA, in welcoming 2 very dynamic Unity ministers. Dr. Charlotte Shelton, President/CEO of Unity, will be the guest speaker at Christ Church Unity of El Cajon, Sunday, June 6 at 9:30am. Dr. Shelton is the author of Quantum Leaps: 7 Skills for Workplace Re-Creation, and coauthor of The NeXt Revolution: What Gen X Women Want at Work and How Their Boomer Bosses Can Help Them Get It. On Sunday, June 13, at 9:30am, Rev. James Trapp, President and CEO of the Association of Unity Churches International, and an advocate of mutual respect and understanding among the world’s religions, will speak. More information at 619-579-9586, or at www.christunity.net

Debbie Ford’s The Shadow Effect Movie

Debbie Ford broke ranks with the forces of relentless positive thinking with her 1999 New York Times best-selling book, The Dark Side of the Light Chasers. As a writer, teacher, coach, and speaker, she has an uncanny ability to see beyond the masks, the false personas that the ego presents to the world. Her film, The Shadow Effect explores integrating Jung’s concept of the shadow into other light-based forms of spiritual work. Part of the NIGHT VISION series, the film will show at VISION, 11260 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., at 7pm on Wednesday, June 30. For further information and directions visit www.visioncsl.com, or call 619-303-6609. Donations gratefully accepted.

Master Yogiraj Siddanath 2010 Tour

Public Satsang and Darshan with Himalayan Kundalini Kriya Yoga Master Yogiraj Siddhanath: FREE, Sat. July 31, 7–9 pm, Seaside Center for Spiritual Living, 1613 Lake Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024. Kriya Yoga Workshop and Empowerment into Kundalini Kriya, $108 for new Initiates, Sun. August 1, 3–8pm, Vision Center for Spiritual Living, 11260 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92124. Questions & Registration: 858-877-3219 or sandiego@hamsa-yoga.org Learn more at www.hamsa-yoga.org and www.YouTube.com/HamsaYogi

4 Days of Qi Revolution in San Diego Aug. 21–24

The largest Qi Gong event ever to be held in San Diego, featuring high-powered breathing techniques, Qigong exercises, and lessons in food-based healing, will be happening at the San Diego Convention Center from August 21–24. Harnessing the group energy generated by hundreds of participants, Qigong practitioner Jeff Primack, who healed himself of asthma and has helped tens of thousands of people in his fourteen years as a full-time Qigong healer, will lead forty certified instructors in teaching all three levels of Qigong healing and breathing applications for $99. Advance Registration required. More information at (800) 298-8970 and www.Qigong.com.