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Love is the great miracle cure. Loving ourselves works miracles in our lives. -Louise Hay

I recently had the opportunity to attend the 2007 Hay House “I Can Do It” Tampa Conference. This was my first such conference but I know it definitely won’t be my last. I had an absolute blast and would recommend this to anyone interested in the topics covered by Hay House Publishing.

Over the course of three days, I attended presentations by 9 different authors covering a range of topics from an “unvarnished” version of Law of Attraction to Shamanism to Angel Therapy. The list of speakers was impressive to say the least. I was able to attend talks given by the following authors:

• Colette Baron-Reid – I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed her humor; she’s quite funny.
• Dr. Wayne W. Dyer – I love hearing Dr. Dyer speak; his PBS special that coincided with the book “The Power of Intention” was how I was first formally introduced to the concept of LOA and I’ve been a fan of his since.
• Caroline Myss – I had previously only heard her once or twice on Hay House Radio so being exposed to her material was something of a new experience for me.
• Alberto Villoldo, Ph.D. – Prior to signing up for this conference I had never even heard of him. Since he was discussing Shamanism, a recent interest of mine, and I was very familiar with Dr. Stephen Farmer’s work, who was also covering this topic, I decided to attend his talk and felt good about his message.
• Esther and Jerry Hicks – This was an amazing experience! If you are able to attend nothing else at a conference where they are, be sure to attend this one! Awesome!
• Doreen Virtue, Ph.D. – Doreen’s readings of individuals from the audience were some of the most detailed of any that I’ve heard in person.
• Christiane Northrup, M.D. – Although much of her message was targeted toward women, I still found a lot of useful information in the talk.
• Dr. Darren R. Weissman – There was much buzz at the conference about this man and his healing technique called “The Lifeline Technique”. The end of his talk included a demonstration of the technique on an audience member and after watching this technique in action, I have to say, I have no doubt that it works.
• Mehmet C. Oz, M.D. – Dr. Oz has become a regular on Oprah and makes body processes relatively easy to understand.

So, which of these great authors/speakers represents the BEST reason to attend a Hay House Conference? Frankly, none of them.

You see, the best reason to attend a conference like this is not the speaker, although they are all fantastic in their own way, but is, without a doubt, the people you will inevitably sit down next to. I had the privilege to sit down next to several wonderful people:

• Earl from the Northeastern U.S. – Earl was a retired gentleman who had made a career in agriculture that had taken him all over the world. He was politically conservative and had grown accustomed to being thought of as being “out there” by his colleagues. His sincere and genuine nature made him a pleasure to spend time with.
• The lady from Crystal River, Florida – She knew that even though where she was did not represent everything she wanted, that she was exactly where she was supposed to be. She had learned that traveling companions didn’t always have to be dropped off at the first sign of a bumpy road.
• The lady from Illinois – Trying to be true to herself, this lady was still a bit nervous about all of this as much was outside of her Midwestern comfort zone. She had bravely taken her first steps into a new perspective and was on her way to a new understanding.
• Helene from Ottawa, Canada – Helene gave me a personal reading and shared with me tidbits that were right in line with both things I’ve desired for myself and things that others have said to me. She was a wonderful lady with a true sense of her own direction in this life.
• The lady who didn’t seem like she wanted to be there – This encounter reminded me that very often we just don’t know what others are going through at any given moment and, as such, we should simply not judge them. We do not know their circumstances and should not jump to conclusions.
• Last, but far from least, Nancy from Connecticut – I met Nancy at the very first session I attended and we very quickly became friends spending much of our time between sessions chatting and sharing stories. It was very much like meeting someone I had already known for a very long time. We were instantly comfortable with each other and I have no doubt we will be friends for the remainder of our time in this existence.

It’s great to meet and hear well known speakers and authors. But ultimately, they simply provide a convenient excuse for the real reason to attend a conference like this. There’s just nothing that can beat cultivating a new friendship or “finding” one that’s been waiting for you!

Get over the idea that only children should spend their time in study.  Be a student so long as you still have something to learn, and this will mean all your life.  ~Henry L. Doherty 

Here’s some info on an LOA workshop for those of you in the Tampa area:

You’ve seen The Secret - Come and join us to practice utilizing The Law of Attraction to master your life in a weekend workshop with Darlene Williams, Ph.D. and Chris Hrabovsky, C.Ht. This workshop is led by licensed, certified healing arts professionals, and incorporates many different teachers and approaches to mastering the concepts.

Delle Donne Naturals
2822 E. Bearss Ave.
Tampa, 33613 (813) 903-WELL

Saturday, September 15th from 12:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 16th from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Healthy, organic snacks will be provided and there are several restaurants in the plaza.

You may also feel free to bring your own lunch and/or dinner to enjoy during our meal breaks. Please wear comfortable clothing, and bring a bottle of water, journal, and pen.

You will leave with the skills and experience necessary to master the Law of Attraction and instantly begin to transform your life!

About the Co-Facilitators:

Darlene Williams, Ph.D., is a Licensed Psychologist practicing Clinical and Forensic Psychology. She has been counseling others for twenty-one years. In the Forensic field she has published journal articles, and has recently published a book chapter. Dr. Williams’ areas of specialty include trauma recovery, group therapy, marriage and family treatment, and relaxation therapy. Dr. Williams is certified in Hypnotherapy, as well as Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy.

Chris Hrabovsky, C.Ht., is a certified Hypnotist, who incorporates Qi Gong, Brain Gym™, Emotional Freedom Technique, Conscious Language, and Kundalini Yoga as well as hypnosis to empower and energize retreat and workshop participants. Chris is a member of the National Guild of Hypnotists. He teaches individuals how to heal themselves with simple techniques they can use independently to successfully transform their lives.

CALL BRITTNI AT (813) 766-2960 for more information on the workshop and to register. A free copy of the book, The Power of the Subconscious Mind, by Drs. J. Murphy and I. McMairin is included.

If I could solve all the problems myself, I would. -Thomas Edison, when asked why he had a team of twenty-one assistants

As some of you are already aware, the Tampa Law of Attraction Meetup Group recently became an affiliate chapter of the Gathering Projects. This organization, founded by Andrew Adler, was “…created as a gathering place for those who share the common interest of changing the world one person at a time through spiritual growth and enlightenment.”

Andrew has asked that I share some information regarding an upcoming event that he’s involved with and I’ve chosen to do so by simply including his words below:

To all Gathering and Affiliate members,

On July 8th at 5:00 PST, I will be interviewing David Wilcock, who professes to be the incarnate of Edgar Cayce, on Law of Attraction Talk Radio.

David will be giving scientific information on why there is a shift of consciousness to be eminent in the year 2012. To find out more about David Wilcock you can go to his website Divine Cosmos.

This is also an interesting show for I have been selected as a finalist in the co-host contest. If you would like me to be the permanent co-host you can vote for me after the show. If I win this gives the members of the Gathering Project now a voice over the airways. Where possibly if you are doing something related to the Law of Attraction I suppose I could find a way to talk about you.

With us already having our own website at www.thegatheringprojects.com where I list what you do so that I can promote you, this would just be another way to let people know about you. Remember this is about us as a group of light minded people that want to empower others, and to impact the planet in a positive way. If you have not joined the Gathering Project website please do so it is all free. Wishing you all a happy and safe 4th of July.

To tune in on July 8th 2007 at 5:00 pm PST and 8:00 pm EST go to Law of Attraction Tools.

Andrew

I personally find this to be a very interesting topic that Andrew will be discussing with Mr. Wilcock as from the very first time I heard of the “Mayan-calendar-end-of-times” scenario, I immediately thought of a consciousness shift!

Man is a tool-using Animal…. Nowhere do you find him without tools; without tools he is nothing, with tools he is all. -Thomas Carlyle

In a recent post I mentioned that I’ve chosen to be more open to the Law of Attraction tools that come my way and during the most recent meeting of the Tampa Law of Attraction Meetup Group, I had the wonderful opportunity to be exposed to one of those tools courtesy of one of our group’s newest members, Patricia Hoover.

Patricia introduced us to Cymatherapy, which is a “non-invasive sound therapy that may help to restore the body to its optimal health.”

Cymatherapy is based on sound and sound technique research with the aim of applying said research to the field of holistic healing. The application method for Cymatherapy is a sound-generating device called the Cyma1000.

Using the research as a starting point, the Cyma 1000 was designed to emit different tones based on the vibrational level of healthy tissue/organs/emotions. Put another way, a healthy heart, for example, would vibrate at a particular rate while the feelings and emotions associated with self-confidence would vibrate at a different rate. Utilizing Law of Attraction where like attracts like, the tones emitted by the device are said to aid in the energy alignment of the desired tissue/organ/emotion thereby promoting the body’s natural healing abilities. The Cyma 1000 has a multitude of pre-programmed tones (which are actually comprised of a series of simultaneous tones) that can be used to address any number of concerns.

Currently Patricia is the only Health and Wellness Counselor in the state of Florida offering Cymatherapy treatments so if you would like additional information please feel free to contact me and I will be more than happy to put you in touch with Patricia.

As we enter what I believe is a new era of spiritual thought, it is my belief that alternative healing methods, like Cymatherapy, will continue to grow and evolve as we continue to unlock the mysteries of ourselves and the Universe. We are living in such an exciting time! I can’t wait to see what happens next!

One only needs two tools in life: WD-40 to make things go, and duct tape to make them stop. -G. Weilacher

If you’ve been to the Tampa Law of Attraction Meetup Group that I organize or have read very much of this blog you will no doubt know that my intention for these activities is to create an inviting space for like minded people to share ideas and grow as each of us walk our own path. To this end, I have been careful about how I present myself and this blog so as not to give any false impression that I’m doing any of this for any personal reasons other than the joy I receive when helping others and the information that I am able to use for my own continued growth.

As such, I’ve been somewhat resistant to talking about or addressing products and services within this realm (”resistant” - as I write it, it seems so ironic!). What has occurred to me over the last few days, however, is that these products and services essentially represent nothing more than tools which we can each choose to utilize or not depending on whether we resonate with them at any given moment.

I think that books are an excellent example of tools that can help us along our path. The reason so many books can be sold on a given topic like Law of Attraction, is due to the fact that each of us is following a different path and, as such, the same material presented in different ways could potentially resonate with different people. The information at it’s core may be very similar but the presentation could make the difference for one individual versus another.

So, I’ve made an internal decision to be more open to the tools that may come my way which could potentially prove to be beneficial to those I seek to serve.

As a first step in that direction, I would like to point you to a free collection of ebooks that contains a “who’s who” of authors who were writing, almost a century ago, about what we now call Law of Attraction. There are several books in this collection that I have read and finding them all in one collection like this is quite exciting!

I would also like to say a special “Thank You” to Lyman Reed at Creating a Better Life for posting a link to this particularly impressive collection!

Happy Reading!