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Winter 2007

In this issue:

Monthly Mantra * I know what's best for me.
Web Site Resources
* Gift ideas for special friends.
Attraction in Action
* Comfort & Joy!
Out & About
* Where I'll Be. See ya there?

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 Mantra of the Month

Dance with Life!
I know what's best for me.


Diane Armstrong
What's your mantra this month? Share your TWIGs (Talented, Wise, Illuminating Gifts) with others. Together we can Be The Tree! Email me with yours. Include your contact info or website and I'll share it here.


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Web Site Resources

Chakra BraceletLooking for the perfect gift for someone on your list? How about something from my Chakra Jewelry collection?  Each one is handcrafted by me and comes in its own gift bag.  Visit my web site to order yours today!
what I'm reading now


Click here for a more detailed description about VisionBoard Collages.  Amp up your New Year's Resolutions by scheduling a VisionBoard Collage art party in January.  I'm also going to be at several public venues this winter and spring. Check out my web site for a detailed list of where I'll Be. 

Comfort & Joy

Hi !

Whelp, the holiday season is in full swing here in Plan Be Land.  Last night was the Christmas Parade in our little town and I must admit that I always get a bit teary eyed at these things and it's not just from the cold!

I love tradition, and there are parts of it I sometimes set aside for the sake of maintaining my equilibrium.  For instance, this year we really wanted to put up Christmas lights. We did, and I feel Happy, Happy when I return home at night.

But as I look at the rest of the boxes of Christmas decorations we've collected over the years, I find I just don't feel like opening up every single one this year.  So I'm thinking this year I won't. Which is what lead me to share my current personal mantra with you this month:  I know what's best for me.

The best part about my decision to put aside this tradition is that it doesn't have to become another tradition. I'm just opting out of it right now because I know what's best for me right now.

You know what's best for you too.  Only you. May your precious time this holiday season be filled with Comfort and Joy.  Whenever you feel anything other than Comfort & Joy, close your eyes, take a deep breath, and ask this question, "What is best for me?"  Then listen, really listen, and follow its guidance. 

How will you know it's real Guidance?   Real Guidance is direct, has a loving tone, and feels True.




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Where I'll Be. See you there?


First Friday in Snow Hill


First Friday is a monthly event in Snow Hill where all of the shops, galleries and restaurants stay open until 8 pm. December is a magical time here in town. Twinkling lights all around and the shops & galleries are all brimming with unique gifts for everyone on your list.

While you're in town, make sure you visit the Festival of Trees in the old Snow Hill Firehouse. My BFF Debbie and I designed a matching pair of trees that would fit perfectly on either side of your fireplace or upon your buffet table.  They might even make a perfect gift for a special someone on your list.  They are so elegantly glamorous we call them Diva Trees.

The trees will be on display from December 5th through December 9th, and then they will be auctioned off for charity on Sunday December 9th following a cocktail reception from 2 to 4 pm. I'll be on hand to meet & greet visitors throughout the week or, if I'm not there when you visit, give me a call and I'll meet you there. I live only 2 blocks away…


Mother GingerReprising my role as Mother Ginger for the 5th year in a row!


At: Ocean City Convention Center, Ocean City, Maryland
Date: Saturday, December 15, 2007
Time: 2 shows - 11 am & 7 pm
Investment: $10 students & seniors, $15 everyone else.  Tickets are available at the convention center or at the studio. Call 410-629-0377. You can also purchase tickets at the door.


Informational Seminars about Life Coaching

If  you've been wondering what all this Life Coaching stuff is about, here's your chance to meet a Life Coach in  person, Me!  I'd love to meet you too, and more than willing to answer any questions you may have about coaching and how it could serve you.

At: Ocean City Health & Racquet Club
61st Street & the Bay, Ocean City, Maryland
Dates & Times: Tuesday Dec. 11th @ 6 pm
and Wednesday Dec. 12th @ 10 am
Investment: $ 0.00 pre-registration not necessary.

At: Curves Ocean City/Fenwick Island
130th Street & the Bay, Montego Bay Shopping Center, Ocean City, Maryland
Dates & Times:
Tuesday Jan. 8th @ 6 pm
and Thursday Jan. 10th @ 11 am
Investment: $ 0.00 please pre-register by calling 410-250-2111 or by stopping in.


VisionBoard Collage Workshops

VisionBoard Collage

One picture is worth ten thousand words.
Fred R. Barnard


This year amp up your New Year's resolutions by attending one these VisionBoard workshops. All of these workshops are open to the general public. Or, if you would prefer to gather 6 of your Best Friends for an Art Party in your home, I'd be happy to bring the whole thing to you! Learn more...

OCEAN CITY HEALTH & RACQUET CLUB

Complement your exercise program by picturing your goals instead of just thinking about them. Get faster results that last!

Address: 61st Street & the Bay, Ocean City, MD
Date: Saturday January 5, 2008
Time: 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Investment: $ 45 for members ($50 for all others)
To register: Please pre-register by calling 410-723-2323 so I can bring enough supplies.

THE SERENITY SHOPPE
Bring a friend for a fun Friday night out!

Address: Washington Street, Snow Hill, Maryland
Date: Friday January 12, 2008
Time: 6:00 to 9:00 pm
Investment: $ 45
To register: Please pre-register by calling 443-614-8872 so I can bring enough supplies.


CURVES OCEAN CITY/FENWICK ISLAND
A VisionBoard will help you stay focused on your goal to live in a healthier body by year's end!

Address: 130th Street & the Bay, Montego Bay Shopping Center, Ocean City, Maryland
Date: Thursday January 17, 2008
Time: 12 noon to 3 pm
Investment: $ 45 for members ($50 for all others)
To register: Please pre-register by calling 410-250-2111 so I can bring enough supplies.



Take Control of Your Energy Level

chakrasTake your wellness routine to a more powerful level! Chiropractic, Acupuncture and Reiki are just a few of the healing methods that work on the energetic level of our being. 

Learn how to access the energetic level of your being via the Chakra system, a 4,000 year−old model brought to the West through the tradition and practice of Yoga.

This informational seminar will cover the basic history of the chakra system, the location and overall meaning of each chakra, and a guided visualization focusing on each individual energy center.

At: Atlantic General Hospital, conference room One
Berlin, MD
Date & Time: Saturday Jan. 12, 2008, 9 am to 11 am
Investment: $ 0.00

A 4−week class is available following this introductory seminar that will explore the chakra system in more detail.


Business Planning for Creatives

Business Planning for CreativesOkay, it's a paradox. I want you to enjoy the holiday season, and I'm also inviting you to begin considering what you might want to create for yourself over the next year. 

Yet this is what it's all about  !  Wanting it, creating it, living it, and moving on to the next thing you want.  Every facet of your life is somewhere on this continuum.

Have you been wanting to start a business? Is your intuition about this subject becoming more insistent?  January is a great time to step into the creation phase of business building, most often called the business plan.  No need to quit your job first, no need to know how you will fit it into your already full life.   All that's really needed is a Knowing that it's TIME.

And speaking of time, you would be amazed how much more you get done in a very short time by utilizing the support of a personal coach.  In particular, with me as your personal coach!  It's more affordable than you may think.  Especially if you feel, as I do, that there is no better investment strategy than one that feels like it's going in the direction of Happily Ever After.  I've got several spaces available.  Let's talk. 


I've also got a couple of different Business Classes coming up at Wor Wic Community College in February plus a whole lot more!  My upcoming appearance schedule is posted on my web site, just follow this pretty blue link!

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And in the end, the Love you take/is equal to the Love you make. The Beatles