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Greetings,
January might be off to a chilly start outside, but
the fires are raging at SunRaven.
Please read on for information about the programs
ahead that should warm your heart. Starting with
the recently added Imblog Fire Ceremony, there is a
growing list of events that culminate next weekend
with the introductory meetings to the SunRaven Mindful
Gardening Project (speaking of growing!).
And, there is more....
We look forward to seeing you soon!
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| Imblog Fire Ceremony
Celebration of Imblog & St.
Brigid
Friday January 30th
7:00 - 9:30PM
Imbolg (eem-bolg) and the festival of St. Brigit
are celebrated on or around February 1st. There
are many stories and legends about both of these
occasions. The common theme is that after the
Winter Solstice, the longest night of the year, there
seems to be a time of darkness during the month of
January. In ancient cultures it was referred to as
the Wolf-month or Dead-month. Especially those who
live in the Northern Hemisphere can feel this. In
the Celtic tradition, Imbolg was a time to celebrate the
return of light and the stirrings of spring within
mother earth.
St. Brigid or the Celtic
Goddess Brigit also has a feast day on February
1st. As a Saint and Triple Goddess, she is
said to bring healing and protection. Brigit, has
a deep connection with the hearth fire, she brings to us
the strength of our own eternal flame of light, love and
consciousness. Brigit can guide us through the
darkest of times and help us to remember the light
within, just as mother earth awakens into spring.
The fire ceremony was taught
to us by the late Shaman Lorna Roberts. We follow
in her tradition of using the power of intention,
authenticity, and creativity to help uncover the
blockages that prevent us from living in joy, love and
peace. The element of fire represents
transformation. The fire ceremony is a ritual of
intention to help propel you forward on your personal
life path.
Please join Annie West, Holistic
Nurse/Acupuncturist, who apprenticed the late Shaman
Lorna Roberts for over 13 years & Michael
Finkelstein, MD "Founder & Spiritual Leader of
SunRaven".
You Must Pre-Register for this Class. Space is
Limited!!!
Teleconference Call to prepare for
Ceremony: Wednesday, January 28th @ 8pm.
Call or email Annie West for more details:
(You will also need to receive and complete a
preparation sheet prior to the ceremony.)
Suggested Donation:
$35
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 Kirtan-Ecstatic Chants!
Saturday January 31st
7:30 -
9:00PM
Led By: Satya, Ma and Kalidas
Join us for this delightful and ecstatic
practice of chanting the names of the Infinite from the
Bhakti Yoga tradition. No experience is necessary, just
come and experience the ananda, the bliss of the Self,
and the sweet love that arises with the chants. Satya's
new chanting CD will be available
soon!
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| SunRaven Monthly Spiritual
Gathering
Sunday February 1, 10:30
- 12:00
The Monthly Spiritual Gathering, is designed to
fill a niche that appears to be missing for many....an
opportunity to spend time in a community, sharing a
sacred space and connecting to spirit--unbridled by the
trappings of many religious institutions.
The Gatherings are typically held on the fist
Sunday of the month, and are led by Michael Rosenbaum,
after some opening remarks from SunRaven's founder, Dr.
Michael Finkelstein. Please join
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Gardening Project 2009
Sunday February
1, 1:00-3:00PM
Monday
February 2, 7:00-9:00PM
It is not too soon to start thinking about the
gardening season. In fact with the weather outside now,
it is comforting to think of warmer days ahead.
The Mindful Garden Project at SunRaven is
entering its fourth season and is open to new
members! For those interested it is important
to attend one of the two meetings that will be held at
the beginning of next month. A final date for commitment
will follow soon afterward, (believe it or not, we will
begin planting on March 1st, just 7 weeks away!)
If you cannot attend one of these two meetings, but
are interested in participating in the project please
contact me directly at garden@sunraven.org. Since there is a
limited number of spaces available, priority will be
given to those who attend the meetings and on a first
come first served basis.
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| SunRaven
Book Club
Thursday February
5, 7PM
 This month's book club will
reintroduce the discussion of the remarkable discoveries
that demonstrate the alignment of science with ancient
wisdom and the common practical understanding of our
shared human experience.
Dr. Bruce Lipton takes us through the research that
adds credibility to the notion that the
integration of our mind, body and spirit is worth our
serious attention. Further, the work reinforces the
SunRaven philosophy that the development of a
clearer more accurate appreciation for our experience of
life is critical to our health and happiness and to the
achievement of our highest potential.
Please join us and share your insights, for it is
in community that we help each other in such an
endeavor.
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| SunRaven
Group Juice Fast
Spring 2009
If you have been thinking about undertaking a true
"cleanse" or detox, a green juice fast along with a
comprehensive protocol developed by one of the leading
experts in the field can be an extremely valuable
experience.
The SunRaven Juice Fast is unique in that it offers
the support from a group of participants who share this
interest and live in the same community.
Tentatively, the program will begin on Friday
May 1st and continue through Saturday May 9th. A final
date will be announced soon. If you are interested
please contact us at: juicefast@sunraven.org
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Announcing the New Skillful Living
Blog
Over the course of several years I have received
and answered many questions regarding my philosophy and
approach to healthy living. Through my training as
a physician and subsequent education in the field of
Integrative and Holistic Medicine I have come to
appreciate that the pursuit of health requires
preparation, much like any other skill we might wish to
develop. I call this Skillful Living.
Of note, quite recently, I completed the manuscript
for my first book, titled Skillful Living: A New
Paradigm for Health. This is an exciting time for
me professionally and I am looking forward to its
publication and wider distribution.
In advance of this auspicious occasion, I wish to
share many of these insights now and encourage your
participation in the dialogue which I hope will enrich
the lives of many.
To connect, please enter the SunRaven website and
click on the link to the Skillful Living Blog and please
share the link with others you feel will benefit. Talk
to you soon!
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 Personal
Consultation
If you have an interest in learning more about
how you can take better care of yourself, or are
struggling to make sense of the health and medical
advice offered by your doctors, friends and the media
perhaps it is time to make an appointment.
For more information about the process, please
contact me by email or phone.
I wish you a happy, peaceful and healthful
year,
Mitakuye Oyasin,
Michael
SunRaven
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