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CLASS:
Creative Playground (offered as an online
class) 2 weeks. $34 Begins August
17th, 2015. Learn more.
CLASS:
Relaxation and Meditation - Bringing Peace and Centeredness to Mind and
Body (offered as an online class)
2 weeks. $34 Begins September
7th, 2015. Learn more.
CLASS:
Managing Everyday Paper - Learn How to Stay On Top of Active Paper
Instead of Under the Piles (offered as an
online class) 2 weeks. $34 Begins September
14, 2015.
Learn more.
CLASS:
Overcoming Procrastination - Learn How to Get Out of Your Own Way and
Get Things Done! (offered as an online
class and a Facebook Class) 2 weeks. $34 Begins September
21, 2015.
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more.
CLASS:
Beyond Paper Piles - Creating an Effective Filing and Archiving System (offered
as an online class) 2 weeks. $34 Begins September
28, 2015.
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"To poke a wood fire is more solid enjoyment
than almost anything else in the world."
~Charles Dudley Warner
Good
morning!
How many times
have you found yourself getting angry at a disobedient computer? What
about getting tired of a ringing phone?
Have you ever head a child get frustrated with a video game? Do you
have a spouse or child (or does your) cell phone seem to ring
incessantly? Just as we choose to have these technologies that "make
our life easier" (said tongue in cheek), we can also choose to turn
them all off once in a while.
In Wisconsin we have many thunderstorms and with them many power
outages. We are all amazed at how quiet the house is when the power
goes out. There isn't any "hum" or electronics, beeping instant
messengers, radios or televisions left on--just silence. We navigate
the house by candlelight and flashlight without the option of
electronics. Depending on what we were doing at the time of the power
outage, it is sometimes frustrating. Yet after 10-20 minutes without
electricity, we all slow down, and then start laughing and talking.
(The only part that is truly frustrating is resetting all the digital
clocks in the house!)
After a particularly stormy spring, I began to miss the storms and our
"quiet time." As a result I began scheduling "power outages" once a
week for our family. Once a week we turn it "all off." Once a week we
slow down and enjoy. Try implementing an electricity and phone-free
night in your home once per week or month. If your family won't join
you (although young kids quickly embrace the idea) do it for a couple
of hours one day when you are home alone. Create a time and space for
life to be simple.
Your Turn:
Choose a time this week to "turn it all off" and enjoy quality time
without interruptions either by yourself or with your family.
Your Daily
Affirmation: Each week I take time to rejuvenate and connect by turning
off technology and turning on heartfelt communication.
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