The JaJa's

It's the most wonderful time of the year!  Do you know what that is for me?  Right NOW!

There are no greater teachers in the world for me in enjoying the gift of the present moment, than children -- especially my daughter, Faith.

A couple months ago, I took Faith on her very first backpacking trip.  Jeanne and I went with a group of girlfriends (Yes, our beloved YaYa's!) and their kids.  For them it's like getting together with their cousins - they love it! And as for us YaYa's, well that's a story for another time. ; )

So there I am, sitting on a rock in the middle of the creek, with Faith (6yrs), Reyes (7yrs), and Maia (4 yrs).  We're just sitting there, watching the water go by in the warm October sun.  The kids are taking turns tossing rocks in the creek.

I turn to Faith, and asked, "So what's been your favorite part of the trip so far?"

"Right now," she said.  

Of course I get all choked up and mommy-ish as I join her in embracing that moment.  "How about you, Reyes?"

"Right now," he said.

"Right now," Maia said.

So today, I'm going to follow the example of my greatest teachers.  In this moment, I'm creating the possiblity of being happy and fulfilled like a child.  And my commitment is that in all I do today, I will try to look at the task at hand with curiosity and wonder, happiness and fulfillment, Just Like a Child.

Happy Holidays to you and yours.

Love,

Barb

Join us for our exciting workshop, Redesign My Life! Get clear on your intentions for 2009, and create powerful tools to help focus and create that future! 

$40 in advance, $50 at the door

Unity of Divine Love - 325 N. Austin Drive, Suite 4, Chandler

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JOIN US at 420 W Watkins Rd, Phoenix!  For the second year in a row, Humanity Unites Brilliance  (HUB) will join Feed the Children and FEED333 as they combine efforts to create the single largest food distribution day in the U. S. The Human Services Campus (HSC)  and its clients are joining (HUB-Phoenix) to find sponsors for 5 trucks of food and supplies for 2000 families. What makes the Phoenix Holiday Miracle special is that the clients of HSC are full partners in organizing and implementing this program to feed the “working poor”.  (What is HSC? See below) If you would like to contribute toward our efforts to support the working poor families of this community you can do so by contributing money to help with the costs of these provisions. Checks should be made out to Feed333 and delivered to the Human Services Campus at 1201 W. Madison and or contact the Managing Director of the HSC, Arlene Pfeiff-Maraj at 602-229-1241. If you want to volunteer your time to help please contact Jeanne Mac Laughlin 480-374-0111.

In CELEBRATION of OCTOBER & its Power of ENTHUSIASM (12Powers), WAMMS is deLIGHTed to cordially invite You to attend a special GUIDED Candlelight LABRYRINTH Walk on Sunday 26October08. (see attached Invitation)

STEP FORward to welcome the PEACE within as We venture into/through this ancient symbol of meditation & hope.

I pray that Your schedule with permit Your visit/participation in this First WAMMS Walk which endeavors to CELEBRATE ENTHUIASM & PEACE. Please RSVP by 23October08. Blessings to You...Always!

I WHiSPER...ENTHUSIASTICALLY

DonnaChristine Park
'The Little Ol' Lady AND the SHOES'
WAMMS Founder/Team #1
(480) 373-5930

November 7, from 6-7:30 PM -- Jeanne has been invited to appear at the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts (SWIHA) Gifts and Graces as an inspirational speaker and graduate of this incredible school.  The JaJa's will also be performing that evening.  SWIHA is committed to helping individuals discover their Gifts and Graces and ultimately support them in going out into the world in a loving and profitable way.  If you have even remotely considered going into Life Coaching, Hypnotherapy, Healing or any type of Massage or Energy work, we encourage you to come and learn more.  I promise you will be inspired.