This is a random image that I found while surfing the web — and its so important!!

Free Thinking is something to be Proud of! Question Authority!

Magic Passion Love & Being Curious!!

She’s just created a new website called “Green Muse Art” www.greenmuseart.com – where she explains and shares delightfully positive info about how you can feel good about BEING YOU 24/7!

What is the Green Muse!!???

The Green Muse is a crafty spirit that sparks inspiration in my fellow artists. A revolutionary, avant-garde, co-creator of transformation and liberation; a modern day Parisian, psychedelic “Green Fairy”, re-incarnated for the 2012 age of enlightenment. Committed to treating Mother Earth with the utmost respect and teaching the values of reduce, re-use, and recycle; leave no trace; and minimizing our carbon-footprint. Shares all the wisdom information that crosses my path through my spiritual, artistic, eco-conscious minded site: Green Muse Arts.

If you are in the NYC area – be sure to contact Carly if you are in need of a “ZIP ZAP” of positive energy!! As we all know — Magic Passion Love is a renewable, sustainable energy source found within all of us …. sometimes — we just need a little RESET/REBOOT to get it flowing again. Its all about allowing feeling living your PERSONAL FLOW — because when we do this — WOW!!

Its’ been quite an adventure thus far!! For those of you who have never been to Lexington, VA and like mountains — I highly encourage you to travel here! Lexington is about 55 minutes east of the West Virginia border and is about 50 miles north of Roanoke, Virginia. It was first settled in 1777. I made the decision to go there after Philadelphia on my way south because I met a woman this summer who was visiting Tybee Island. She suggested I go – so I did! This tour is being guided by Intuition and Invitation! (email me trickydame@gmail.com if you want to invite me to visit your town!)

Since I didn’t know anyone there and didn’t keep the name of the woman, I had to figure out a reason to go there. I looked up on the internet to see what was in that town. Lots of ARTISTS! I found Artists in Cahoots , an amazing collective of very creative people. I visited the store and it’s so beautiful, right on the corner of Main St & Washington St – downtown Lexington. Which is one of the cutest little towns I’ve seen — and there is a nice Visitor’s Center. I decided to stay in a campground and sleep in my mini-van. That was an interesting night and another blog post or …maybe I’ll keep it for the BOOK!!

This blog post is about the women I met at Washington & Lee University!

The Ladies’ Club is a group of multicultural women who get together at least twice a month to participate in a wide variety of activities that emphasize “social learning”. From group discussions to study breaks, bowling night to spa night, and cooking for a party to line dancing, the Ladies’ Club is a chance for the women of the multicultural community to come together and, quite simply, have a good time!

With some online research, I discovered Washington & Lee University in Lexington, so I emailed the women who were part of a womens group. I figured they would be FCW … and they were!! Within an hour after emailing the social chair, I got a response! This was an really exciting moment for me because complete stranger understands the importance of sharing Magic Passion Love. I asked them why they responded and invited me to have a Manifesting Party on a Saturday afternoon in October. All of them said, because they are interested in understanding how to use the laws of attraction to manifest positive things in their life. The women ranged in ages from sophomores to seniors. We shared a lot of amazing energy and creative conversation. I’m realizing as I go along — its not just me that’s doing the ‘sharing’ — I’m receiving some pretty awesome energy that I’m so grateful for! Its all about the sharing — what are you sharing today!?

Washington & Lee University shares AMAZING values … it has an honor system that all of the students abide by. If you violate the codes of ethics – you’re out. That’s pretty cool — and it was awesome to see bikes unlocked! That’s how it should be …respect is an easy thing to offer and receive. If you ask me … and you are reading this blog post

Here are some photos of the campus as well as a few of the Manifesting Circles made by the “Ladies Club” — who are now members of the FCW Society!!

Joanne chose September 11 as the date to install the Mass Manifesting Mobile in a public space to help encourage peace, love and tolerance on this historic day. The Tybee Island Social Club was a perfect venue for the bright pink & yellow circles that flowed in the wind.

The Mass Manifesting Mobile is an opportunity for people to publicly and proudly share the sometimes hidden and protected desires of our hearts and souls. The Mass Manifesting Mobile is made up of a collection of shapes that people hang together after writing their positive affirmations/intentions on them. The ultimate purpose of the Mass Manifesting Mobile is to give everyone more freedom to allow their magic, feel their passion, and live their love!

Joanne continues the MPL-USA Art Tour in October, traveling to NE Ohio, NYC, Philadelphia to make her way south again to arrive in Sarasota/Tampa area by early November. Along the way she will be stopping off and creating more Mass Manifesting Mobiles! At the end of the Tour, Joanne plans to install the interactive collaborative public artwork made up from all of the places she’s visited. This Mass Manifesting Mobile shares the positive energy created by humans across the USA!! and this is a good thing!

Thank you to everyone who helped install it at the Tybee Island Social Club, especially Jack & Pam!! Visit the Tybee Island Social Club – great food & great energy! Magic Passion Love kind!!

If you are inspired by the MPL-USA Art Tour and would like to contribute, please visit www.trickydame.com

Membership is free and open to researchers, meditators, philosophers and the public at large. We publish pamphlets and white-papers, freely available on our site; we also edit a newsletter for media experts who want to receive updates about developments in the field of subjective well-being.

(THIS IS SO INTERESTING!!!!!!)
Considering scientific research has already proven happiness is a matter of many factors, including personal choices, environmental influences and genetics, we work to keep the discussion open. An analogical approach to happiness (where different factors influencing happiness are weighted according to the context) has proven more effective than a digital approach (where the discussion is focused on finding one exclusive, or leading, cause for all); even of course the yes/no approach seems always the most efficient, the additional knowledge we are gaining and the exponential growth in computing power when it comes to scenarios-building, will make possible to opt for a more effective approach, with efficiency taken care by progress. Discussing about different degrees of appropriateness, instead of zero-sum right or wrong positions, brings more positive results, at the advantage of all parties involved in the discussion.

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money — Money is a very essential energy source for most humans living in our society today however, we also know that it’s NOT OUR LIFE ENERGY SOURCE!! Our Life Energy Source is “MAGIC PASSION LOVE!!” … but we are living in a society where we do need to create financial abundance in order to feel good … and the amount of Financial Abundance we create is different for everyone. Right now, some of us are living in challenging times because of all of the “changes that are occurring in how we make money” — we can agree that some old ways of creating money are not sustainable options for many of us and we need to be thinking of new ways to create money. Money is energy — that’s why its called CURRENCY, right?! How can you ( how can I!) work together to create financial abundance for everyone!? There is enough to go around …

and this is why I decided to post some Great Tips on how to create prosperity in YOUR LIFE … from a Mover & Shaker, Helen Kim!

1. Forgive yourself and others for any financial trespasses
If you are gripped by the past or still upset by financial indiscretions, you are not allowing yourself to move forward. A great deal of this is about boundaries. Have you consciously decided what kinds of financial behaviors you are wiling to accept from yourself and others? How far you are willing to go for someone and how far you are willing to let someone go for you, financially-speaking? The harder it is to create a boundary, the more important it is to create it.

2. Take Extreme Physical Care of yourself. If you’re not well cared for, your ability to prosper suffers. Are you getting enough exercise, sleep and healthy foods into your week?

How about making a conscious effort to eat foods that are not only yummy but best of all have what I consider to be, “medicinal effects”? No matter where I am, I can always manage to sneak in 10-30 min of some simple aerobic and core strengthening exercises that elevate my heart and lenghthen my body.

Do you know the brain scientist, Jill Bolte Taylor – the one who wrote “A Stroke of Insight” and not only lived to share the process of her stroke and her recovery with us, but to tell us that “living in the right brain” or “Nirvana” as she puts it, is only moments away for all of us? She credits sleep as one of the most important reasons her body was able to recover from her stroke. I know that when I don’t feel my best, it impacts by moods and energy levels which impacts my ability to maintain the standard I need to sustain wealthy thoughts and actions.We’ve got to respect the wisdom of our body; it never lies.

3. Understand that Money has no power (only the power that you give it)

The source of your supply comes from within. You are your re-Source. Until this very basic principle is learned and accepted life will give you plenty of opportunities to master this. The greater your sense of consciousness the bigger the receptacle into which money will flow towards and from you.

4. Research your future
Put real numbers to everything you want in your life, even if the money hasn’t shown up yet. Get your “dream life” out of your thinking mind. Stir your pots. For example, if you dream about buying real estate find out just what your dream house costs. Consult with real estate agencies; find out what kind of mortgage you would get, how much down payment you need, what it would cost to run it….
The more specific and directed you are towards growing and maintaining your wealth, the faster you will receive it. By doing this, you show yourself that you are serious. Money loves clarity.

5. Keep a Spending Diary in order to understand your Triggers.
(I know, I know. You’ve heard me say this a lot – but have you tried it : )? A few days after you track everything you buy, go through the list of items bought and ask:

1. Does this have the same value today that I thought it would when I purchased it?
2. What mood was I in when I bought this? 3. Have I used this yet?

This exercise has helped a lot of my clients learn about some of their financial triggers and helps you learn to be proactive, not reactive.

6. Track your Time, Energy and Money
Many sabotaging behaviors that prevent us from prospering come from unawareness of how we spend our Time + Energy (see last newsletter article here). Try tracking all your activities from the moment you wake up to the moment your head hits the pillow. Then ask yourself these questions about every activity; 1. How much time did this take? 2. How much energy did it require of me and what was the quality of energy I received in the doing of it? 3. How much did it cost or did I make? 4. On a scale from 1-5, was it worth the Time, Energy and Money spent and/or made? I have said time and time again (no pun intended) that fogginess of how we use our time and energy is a huge culprit re: thriving your wealthy self. I’ve noticed how successful entrepreneurs whom I admire respect Time; they show up on time, they deliver on time, they stick to the agreed to amount of time. This is so huge I’ve invited Organizing Guru Julie Morgenstern to join me on “Conscious W ealth” (www.HayHouseRadio.com) as we talk about decluttering our lives in order to have enough time to create wealth (and remember it’s a call in show, so we would love to answer your questions!). Money allows us to do what we want with our time and energy.

7. Understand that everything, every situation, is temporary.
Whether you have more than or less than enough money to cover your needs and desires right now, your financial situation is temporary. Money, like your breath, needs to flow in AND out.

8. Keep in touch with your money.

Show up for your money. Stealing a line from Tom Cruise in Jerry McGuire, “Help it help you”. Visit with it consistently. Financial Expert Galia Gaichon recommends we set aside 15 minutes/week – that’s all! I have incorporated that into my lifestyle now and find it ends up saving me time in addition to staying close to my financial pulse.

HELEN KIM is the founder of YourMoneyRelationship.com, a company dedicated to helping people gain clarity around their relationship with money so they make conscious financial decisions that stimulate their personal economy. Her programs have helped her students and clients earn their full potential and live more conscious lives. This Fall she launches her radio show, CONSCIOUS WEALTH on Hay House Radio. She is a frequent media guest and has appeared on radio and on local ABC, CBS and Fox networks. Helen is Certified Financial Counselor and a graduate of the Juilliard School of Music.

http://www.vernissage.tv | Just one week before Art Basel Miami Beach, VernissageTV had the chance to have a look at the new exhibition space of the Rosa and Carlos de la Cruz Collection, located in the Design District in Miami. The new museum will open on Wednesday this week, and when we visited the space, Rosa and Carlos de la Cruz, their staff, and several of the artists were busy with installing the works and the final preparations for the opening.

One of the artists we met was Jonathan Meese, who was installing his work “Ich mach’ mein Ding Love like Blood” in a distinct room, together with his gallerist Bruno Brunnet of Contemporary Fine Arts and his team. In this video, Jonathan Meese talks about his installation at the Rosa and Carlos de la Cruz Collection and why art will rule the world.

BAGHDAD – Lt. Col. Kirk Dorr, commander of 5th Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Advise and Assist Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, talks to a local Iraqi sheik and politician during the Doura Art Show May 15. The art show brought together artists from across Iraq to display their work for local people and influential Iraqi and U.S. leaders, and to show how much security in the area has improved in the past nine years since the war began. (U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Emily V. Knitter, 1/3 AAB, USD-C)

BAGHDAD – An Iraqi artist shows her work to Col. Roger Cloutier, the 1st Advise and Assist Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, commander during the Doura Art Show May 15. The show allowed Iraqi artists to show off their work, as well as allowing Iraqi and U.S. leaders to see the progress Iraq is making toward security and independence. (U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Emily V. Knitter, 1/3 AAB, USD-)

Pictures are from ARMY Website! http://www.army.mil/-news/2010/05/19/39367-local-art-show-paints-bright-picture-for-iraqs-future/

There are some great photos on Connect Savannah’s site too!

The art of war

* By Stephen Davies

On May 17, I stood at the center of an art gallery. I looked around, observing the paintings and sculptures that decorated the walls and accented the room.

I felt as though I was in New York City’s Museum of Modern Art, or the Metropolitan Museum of Art. It was all too easy to immerse myself in the artwork, hoping to discover the story or meaning behind each piece.

I had almost forgotten that I was in the Doura District of Baghdad, Iraq — the same Doura District where numerous IEDs (Improvised Explosive Devices) and suicide bombers have killed American soldiers and innocent Iraqi civilians.

It quickly dawned on me the importance of this art show and the positive impact it could have. It could show the world that Baghdad, a war zone, has become peaceful enough to house a public art show promoting the city’s own art and culture.

The organizer and visionary responsible for the show was Captain Evan Davies, commander of Apache Troop, 5th Squadron, 7th Cavalry, based in Ft. Stewart, Ga.

“The art show demonstrated Doura’s and, in actuality, the rest of Baghdad’s progress towards a return to normalcy,” says Capt. Davies. “The ability and desire to hold an art show is a significant step in the resurgence of culture in this formerly war–torn area.”
…. visit Connect Savannah for the rest of the article

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To FEEL GOOD BEING YOU – you must know the Smart Questions to ASK YOURSELF … and answer them HONESTLY!
A friend of mine shared this with me in an email and I wanted to share it with YOU!

SMART QUESTIONS THAT WILL
SUPER CHARGE YOUR LIFE

One of the most effective ways to achieve success is to ask yourself the right questions. When we ask ourselves a question, we always come up with an answer. Ask yourself “Why does this always happen to me?,” and you’ll get an answer. But if you ask yourself “How can I have a great day today?” you’ll also get an answer. Which answer is going to empower you more? You got it. So why not ask yourself smart questions that will make you happier, more confident, more powerful, and more successful?

The world moves fast, our many interests are constantly being seduced by TV, the Web, and the omnipotent presence of marketing. Here are some questions you can use to keep you on the rails that lead to success.

How to Use Smart Questions

My recommendation is to take your favorite 5-10 questions from this list, write them down and post them near your desk, your bathroom mirror, the visor in your car and on the back of your cell phone. Pretty soon you’ll have them memorized and you’ll find yourself using these questions to filter out the wheat from the chaff.

The other way to use these questions is to take one question per day or per week. Write it down on a few yellow stickies and place them where you will see them all day long: by your bed, in the bathroom, in your car, at your desk and so on. Do this and watch the magic unfold!

Questions:

What do I want to accomplish today?
What is the most important thing I need to do today? (Do it first!)
Is this the best use of my time right now?
What am I trying to accomplish right now?
What can I cross off my list by deleting or delegating? What is not important?
What can I do right now to take the next leap instead of the next step?
Who can I learn from today?
Who can I thank today?
What am I grateful for?
How can I eliminate distractions right now?
What are my top 3 current goals?
What is most important to me in life?
If the my world was going to end within one year, what would I be doing right now?
What will I do today towards my major goals?
What action can I take instead of worry right now?
Who should I thank today?
Who needs some love today?
How can I be a kinder person today?
How can I have more compassion today?
What can I do right now to release negative energy in a positive way?
What can I do to let go of my anger?
How can I put worry on hold right now?
How can I choose happiness right now?
What can I do to slow down today?
What am I learning right now?
What beneficial routines can I start today?
What will I do, see, explore, or experience today that is new?
How and with whom can I partner today to make 1+1=3?
How can I be more compassionate today?
What will I celebrate today?
Where did I find Joy today?
What did I learn today?
How will I “pay it forward” today?
How will I make today great? How do I define great?
What can I stop holding/clinging to help me break free?
How can I let go with peace?
Who can I help today?
How can I add Peace to the world today?
What’s the most powerful thing I can do right now, today to increase my business?
What have I been avoiding that I can do today?

What are your favorite empowering questions?

Please share!

CAN DO MISSION STATEMENT:

Compassion into Action Network – Direct Outcome Organization (CAN-DO) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing lasting solutions to some of the world’s most critical problems, from natural disasters to environmental degradation, humanitarian crises to educational inequity. CAN-DO is committed to getting aid to the people who need it in a timely and transparent manner that maximizes the impact of the aid and services provided while allowing its supporting donors to see the impact that their aid is having. We go anywhere in the world and do whatever it takes to get the job done.
CAN-DO arose out of founder and CEO Eric Klein‘s frustration at the problems that seem to be considered “normal” in disaster situations. Time after time, emergency food, water, and medical supplies seemed to sit on docks or airport tarmacs while little or nothing reached survivors in the critical days immediately following a major disaster. Surely there was some way to get aid to survivors more quickly and efficiently? And time after time, it seemed that charitable organizations raised far more in donations from the public in response to a natural disaster than ever made it to the people who were suffering on the ground in the stricken communities. Where was the money going?

GO TO CAN DO WEBSITE TO READ MORE AND DONATE…here’s more about them!
www.can-do.org

CAN-DO is not motivated by money, political or religious agendas, we are a charitable organization whose approach is simply to provide DIRECT, SUSTAINABLE RESULTS. (Magic Passion Love, Renewable, Sustainable!)

We appreciate your interest and support!”

Eric Klein, Founder – CAN-DO