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Workshops, Sweat Lodges and Childrens Activities
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Wanda & Bob Wade is the Workshop Coordinator for 2010
Wanda and Bob are responsible for getting all the workshops together and scheduling them. It is a tough job. Wanda and Bob Wade, 236 Hurt Street, Dublin, TX 76446, (254) 445-3789, wblwade@yahoo.com
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Bob & Wanda
Wade - Meditation
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We will use different minerals, crystals, and stones to see how we react to each one. Each person will determine their responses to different stone energies. We will do some exercises to differentiate between three different types of glass-like tektite meteorites. I will use Tibetan Tektites to clear volunteers' charkas. Cliff and I will facilitate a Shamanic Drumming Journey allowing you to travel with the aid of a crystal provided for the duration of the workshop. If you have journeyed previously, perhaps this will be a new experience for you. If not, notice how the crystal interacts with your journey. We will explore the potential of healing and forgiveness in the non-ordinary realms of creation, including the cosmic realms. Techniques for maintaining health during the journey will be discussed prior to the journey. Crystals and stones have called me to use them this past year and I have set up a business, El Salto Crystals. I have a wide assortment of stones that have different energies and can recommend to people what they might want to use for a specific application. I also have a set of Quartz crystals that can be used in energetic and spiritual healing. I will be available to work with people individually at no charge so I can get more experience. Mike Andrews, Seven Laughters Studio, PO Box 577, Arroyo Seco, NM 87514, (575) 770-4321 (m), 7laughs@newmex.com Cliff Buchanan, 1404 Castle Road, Odessa, TX 79762, (432) 550-3302, Cliff@ISISoftware.net
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“Why
Go Looking for Spirit?” This is an exercise to get people connected with Spirit – what it “looks like, feels like, appears as” to them. Discussion of when in their lives they have clearly “connected with” Spirit. Closing exercise to generate possibility that Spirit is always present. “Keeping
The Fire.” Generate an overall understanding of the meaning of “keeping fire" and the specific activities for sweat lodge Firekeepers. Basic tasks of being a Firekeeper. Conversation about the “holding of space” required of a Firekeeper. (Will feature some input from Mike Two Bears as a water-pourer and Vision Quest leader). Participants will have an opportunity to assist in keeping fire at some of the GOC Sweat Lodges. I
have led over 1,000 national and international workshops and
seminars on business, creative thinking, leadership, management and
transformation since 1987. Among people I have studied with: Werner
Erhard, Gurumayi Chidvilasananda, Arnold Siegel, Abraham and Bear Heart. Michael Scott Scudder, P.O. Box 1260, El Prado, NM 87529, (505) 751-4248 michaelscottscudder@yahoo.com
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What is communication and how does it impact ourselves and those around us? Are we impeccable with our word? Are we honest? Do we actually say what we mean? While communication seems like such a simple thing, it is not. The way one communicates often leads to misunderstanding and confrontation. This workshop will present concepts of communicating in a clear and non-threatening manner, with honesty and integrity. "Intro
to Relationship Building" Our continuing quest to improve interpersonal relationships and finding ways to make ourselves understood in an honest and clear manner. We want to share the things that we have learned and that have worked for us. Tony Beauregard & Petra Reynolds, 926 Toepperwein Rd., Converse, TX 78109, (210) 885-6516 light1butterfly@gmail.com
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This is a family that reaches across races, religions, nationalities, and creeds to embrace our humanity. All are welcome into this family and though the paths are as varied as the faces of our hundreds of members all paths are honored. We will explore the journey of the Rainbow Bridge Clan Pipe and some of our many family members. Come join our family story and become a part of the story yourself. Windrunner, as a founding member of the Rainbow Bridge Clan, has been one of the many leaders from its inception. Windrunner has led or co-led many events, workshops, gatherings, vision quests, and dances for the past twenty years. He also has sat in ceremony with many spiritual leaders over the years and is well respected in many circles. Brett Messer, 1404 Castle Road, Odessa, TX 79762, (432) 349-6640, bcollinsmesser@hotmail.com
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The Munay-Ki are a series of nine energetic transmissions or “rites”, that heal and transform our human energy field into that of "Homo Luminous" – one who lives free of fear and resides in his or her transcendent nature. The Munay-Ki comes from a Quechua word that means “I love you” or “Be as thou art.” The Munay-Ki are the nine rites of initiation to become a person of wisdom and power who has accepted the stewardship for all creation. The nine rites are common to all shamanic traditions, even though they are expressed in different forms and styles in different cultures. They derive from the great initiations from the Hindus Valley that were brought to the Americas by the first medicine men and women who crossed the Bering Straits from Siberia during the glacial period some 30,000 years ago. These courageous travelers were the Laika, the Earthkeepers of old. We will
view the DVD: Munay-Ki: The Hero’s Journey by Alberto Villoldo, PhD. Cliff Buchanan, Mike Andrews, and Brett Messer completed the nine rites from Charles Conatser of Lubbock in July 2010 which began in October 2009. The rites are currently being given in Abilene at Shawna Mitchell's healing center. Cliff plans to initiate the series in September in Odessa TX with Charles facilitating. There will be a Munay-Ki Fire Ceremony from 07:00 to 7:30 pm Thursday. Open to all. Fire provides the avenue to let go of the old story and drama, to transform, to renew and to be reborn. Through fire ceremony, you honor your lessons and old belief structures by placing them in the fire and turning them over to Spirit. By releasing these old patterns and beliefs into the fire, you heal deeply at the level of the soul without having to experience them at the literal and physical levels.
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June Baldwin has become chef extraordinaire!! Cliff's World Famous Pancake Breakfast has now been served to hundreds of people who have all exclaimed: "These are the best pancakes I ever tasted!!" June has served these pancakes to the Price-Daniel prison in Snyder Texas. That is a very rewarding experience especially when you hear the comment: "I have not tasted bacon in seven years". June plans to serve ham at the GOC this year. Any cooks out there, bring your chefs' hat and any food you would like to donate. Please bring your plate, coffee cup, and appetite! Any donation is appreciated, but we suggest $3.00 per person as a minimum. June Baldwin, 1404 Castle Road, Odessa, TX 79762, (432) 550-8747, Nell@TripFantastic.com |
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Donna
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Face Painting
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Sweat Lodge Schedule Thursday Children's Sweat: 4PM - Shawna Mitchell Thursday Night
8PM: Friday Sunrise Coed Sweat: 4:30am- Petra Reynolds Friday night Coed Sweat after the Sweet Medicine Dance - Mike Andrews - Dress for the sweat lodge consists of shorts, swim trunks, or sarong for the men and T-shirt 'n shorts, swimsuit, dress, or sarong for the women. Please bring a towel to sit on. Women on their Moon time will be allowed to participate in the Women's Lodge, Sunrise Coed Lodge, and Friday Night Coed Lodge. Please be well hydrated if you are planning to attending any of the lodges and encourage your children to drink water throughout the day if they are attending the Children's Lodge. An altar is available outside the Lodge for placement of any items you may wish to have empowered by this sacred and healing ceremony. It is appropriate to give a tobacco offering in appreciation to those conducting the Lodge. If you have any questions or concerns please call or E-mail.
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The GOC labyrinth is an archetypal pattern that has defined sacred space for over 4000 years – integral to many cultures including Native American, Greek, Celtic, and Mayan. Labyrinth geometry is a metaphor for life’s journey. The path takes you to center, but along the way it’s hard to judge your progress and how much further you must go. Labyrinths are also a meditation tool. Walking the labyrinth requires attention to where your feet fall, creating a meditative state that enhances concentration on prayers or concerns held in your heart. The GOC labyrinth is self-guided. You’ll find the flag waving in a meadow at the end of the primary road through the campsites [the road lined with port-a-potties]. This site was selected to offer a quiet experience with few distractions. When you visit the GOC labyrinth, please run your fingers through the vessel of stones. In doing so you blend your energy with that of those who have walked before you and leave your energy for those who will follow. If you’d like, take a stone with you to remember your walk. Jazz Jaeschke, 10504 Settlers Trail, Austin, TX 78750, (512) 335-9517 sjazz@austin.rr.com |
"Munay-Ki" 
