*September Newsletter 2009*

Hello, Everyone:
Have you been feeling like you need to get rid of “stuff”? Clean out the closets and dust if you must, but you’re not really sure why? Or that you need to make a change in your life, but you have no clue why the strong sense of urgency? As I have mentioned in previous newsletters, we are in a time of “out with the old, in with the new.” A new shift in consciousness is upon us; old paradigms no longer “work” for us. If you remain stuck in old patterns— old ways of thinking — things could get confusing – even downright difficult. We need to be able to just flow with what is present in our lives and what our heart is telling us. Do not let it get the best of you! We must remain steadfast in our convictions and hold to our truth. We must trust that the universe knows what is best for all concerned and we must trust that our lives are unfolding the way they need to for our growth. With all of that, I’m sure you are saying, “Yeah, Dan, it’s easy for you say; you’re not going through my hell.” Know this: Hell is basically a state of mind that you perceive to be true or not for you. No one will take it away from you. It is up to you to change your thinking, your environment, your perception as to what is best for you. I pray and visualize each day that your Christ self / Buddha self / higher self comes through you more and more. Know Thyself – Daniel

Thought for the Day: “Learning builds daily accumulation, but the practice of spiritual integration with the subtle essence of the universe builds daily simplification. Simplify and simplify more, until all contamination from relative, contradictory thinking is eliminated. Then one does nothing, yet nothing is left undone. One who wins the world does so by not meddling with it. One who meddles with the world loses it.” Lao -Tzu

Light Thought; Three boys are in the school yard bragging about their fathers. The first boy says, ‘My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he calls it a poem; they give him $50.’ The second boy says, ‘That’s nothing. My Dad scribbles a few words on piece of paper, he calls it a song; they give him $100.’
The third boy says, ‘I got you both beat. My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he calls it a sermon, and it takes eight people to collect all the money!’

Announcements; Workshops:
Birmingham, Alabama August 7th Contact Darlene 205-612-9470

Melbourne, Florida August 14-16 Workshop Aquarian Dreams; Contact Cheri 321. 729.9495 or www.aquariandreams.com
St .Petersburg, Florida August 20 Sound Body Holistic Healing Center Contact Rosie 772-388-1444 www.soundbodycenter.com

Homosassa , Florida August 21 Contact Patricia 352.382.5863 or 352.612.9470
Palm Harbor, Florida August 22 Oak Trail Bookstore Contact Leslie at 727.785.1960 or www.info@oaktrailbooks.com

Meditation Retreat
I will be doing a wonderful Fall Retreat at Tanyard Hollow Retreat Center in Middle Tennessee October 16-18. The Fall colors should be at their peak at this time. Please tell your friends! The retreat is designed for beginners as well as long-time meditators. (See attachment for details.)
People have really enjoyed these retreats to just “get away” (2 1/2 hrs from Memphis).
Please tell your friends about my upcoming Workshops, Retreats, and Classes; call 901.685.2462
Meditation Talk at Whole Foods on Thursday, August 27th, at 7:00 p.m.

Blessings ~ DANIEL remember laughter heals play me again
Bodhisatva in Metro enjoy http://youtube.com/watch?v=jedd2FiZTqM