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The Week Ahead: Events with The Code, Wild Feminine, A Survival Guide for Landlocked Mermaids, and More!
Wow! It’s a busy week for events at Beyond Words, and we hope you’ll be able to get out and experience the inspiration and knowledge found in our books and DVDs in person. Whether you’re interested in numerology with The Code interested in watching a screening of the film For the Next 7 Generations, we hope you take the opportunity to reach out to the people behind these great titles and expand your wisdom and connection with the world around you.
Staff Pick of the Week: The Code by Johanna Paungger & Thomas Poppe
Staff Pick of the Week
One of the best aspects of working at a book publisher is that you get paid to read books! What’s better than that? In the office, we are always reading, passing around, and discussing the newest titles coming out. We decided to take the active energy surrounding our books and bring you in on the conversation. So, we’re beginning a new weekly tradition here on the blog at Beyond Words: Staff Picks. Our hope is to provide all of our readers some insight into the books we’re discussing, what we’re saying about them, and, especially, invite you to join in on the conversation. Please post your comments, share you stories, and be our partners in transformation.
Leah’s Pick of the Week—The Code: Unlocking the Ancient Power of Your Birthday
I firmly believe that the key to strong relationships lies in truly understanding and accepting the people in our lives: What makes them tick? What are their strengths? Where do they need support? It can really be a struggle to unlock these aspects of people in all areas of our lives, from co-workers to friends, family members to spouses. Also, we often struggle with simply understanding our selves and the deeper forces that guide our actions in life.
The Code delivers one way to better understand our selves and the people around us. Rooted in the tradition practiced for generations by the people of the Tyrolean mountains in Western Europe, The Code offers an accessible yet profound wisdom that can be applied to every aspect of ones life and each of ones relationships.
In the book’s introduction, our Editor in Chief, Cynthia Black, describes The Code’s method. “It [The Code] combines two dimensions working together: the power of one’s birthdate and the energies of colors.” These two powers are then combined on the Birthday Wheel, which brings in energetic motion and the points of the compass—North, South, East, West, and Center. This combination allows us to see the picture of the whole person. It can unlock the mystery within our relationships. Why does your spouse react in a certain way? How can I better understand and build stronger relationships with my colleagues.
Most important, The Code is not just about who we are, but about who we can be. It’s a system to better guide your life and fulfill your true potential by living in tune with our natural gifts.
It’s a book that can be referenced over and over again for all aspects of ones life and for every member of ones social circle. I’ve decoded myself, my husband, and am now moving on to my wonderful nieces. So far, the results have been nothing less then enlightening.
Unlock your Code here, then read the book to learn more.
Leveraging the Universe, One Reader’s Story of Success
Here at Beyond Words, we take our mission statement to heart. We strive to be your partners in transformation, so nothing makes us happier then when readers share their personal stories or experiences with us. Below is an inspiring story that comes to us based on the work of Beyond Words author Mike Dooley and his newest title Leveraging the Universe. In it, Dooley builds on the principles from Infinite Possibilities and Manifesting Change to offer a step-by-step strategy for leveraging the Universe in the course of self-fulfillment and success. In just seven steps, Dooley teaches you how to channel the Universe’s incredible energy to achieve your greatest dreams.
“Just a quick fun story for you. Last year, in the spring, I put this picture on my vision board at tut.com. In July I received a phone call that I had won the Cruise the Carribbean Sweepstakes…a 7 day cruise in the concierge class, roundtrip airfare and $1000 cash!!! Wow! What a thrill!!! One of the biggest and most FUN surprises came when I got home. I went back to tut.com to play with my vision board and noticed the picture of the cruise ship I had placed on it…IT was the exact same ship I had just come home from!!! How FUN is that!!! Thought you might EnJOY this story!!!
Have a FUN and Adventurous Leveraging the Universe day!!!
Debbie Hoffman Nutile
Adventure Extraordinaire”
Plus, did you know we’re running a sweepstakes to win an iPad full of Mike Dooley’s books! Be sure to sign up.
Win an Intuitive Reading!
Sometimes I wish I didn’t work here, if only so I could enter the sweepstakes! Our latest is a good one too! The winner gets a free consultation with renowned expert in intuition and personal energy Penny Pierce plus a signed copy of her latest book, Frequency: The Power of Personal Vibration! Check it out: The Frequency Sweepstakes.
Dr. Gary Schwartz on 11:11 Talk Radio
Don’t miss this interview with our beloved Dr. Gary Schwartz! Here he speaks to Simran Singh about how Spirit collaborates with us in our daily lives. Gary Schwartz is the author of The Sacred Promise which is a fascinating exploration of his work in his Arizona laboratory in the University of Arizona.
This is an excellent interview–Simran really knows what she is talking about and we love listening to her. Click on the “Latest Episode” button when you follow this link.http://www.voiceamerica.com/Show/1536
and if you like this, I’d recommend subscribing to her podcast on ITunes. I believe the next episode features another of our fabulous authors–Penney Peirce!
Swami Ram Dev says “Everyone should read this book.”
We have some exciting news to share here!
The Swami Ram Dev has endorsed Jefferey Armstrong’s Spiritual Teachings of the Avatar. The New York Times calls Swami Ramdev an “Indian who built Yoga Empire….a product and symbol of the New India, a yogic fusion of Richard Simmons, Dr. Oz and Oprah Winfrey, irrepressible and bursting with Vedic wisdom.”
“…At a recent event in Ottawa Canada Swami Ramdev publicly endorsed the book and honoured Armstrong for his work on behalf of the international Hindu culture and community. In Spiritual Teachings of the Avatar Armstrong informs the reader about the greatness of India and the real meaning of Avatar. The book speaks to Hindu students and youth in a contemporary way giving them new tools to clearly explain their culture. Swami Ram Dev said: “Everyone should read this book.” Included in the book are two brief summary chapters explaining the great epics and Avatars of India: The Ramayana and the Mahabharata. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar also received a copy during his visit to Vancouver Canada this past week.”
~ from “Vedic Book Opens Doors in the Commercial Markets“ by Sri Nandanandana dasa – Courtesy of…www.dandavats.com
You can read more about Jeffrey meeting the Swami Ram Dev and other endorsements for Spiritual Teachings of the Avatar here.
The Earth is Intelligent: Spiritual Teachings of the Avatar
Jeffrey Armstrong speaks about how his book Spiritual Teachings of the Avatar addresses environmental issues.
Jeffrey Armstrong enlightens readers on the meaning of the word Avatar and relevance of the original Avatars of India in today’s world. An Avatar—a Divine Being that descends from the transcendental realm to restore peace and harmony to the earth—is a manifestation of the Ultimate Being that can appear at will in human or animal form. According to Indian tradition, when Mother Nature has been harmed by the actions of humans, Avatars come to Earth to restore the karmic balance while showing humans the way back to the higher realms. Learn more at JeffreyArmstrong.com, or subscribe to Jeffrey’s YouTube channel.
Transforming Awareness: A Dialogue with Michael Bernard Beckwith and Robert Thurman
An Intimate Evening with Two World-Renowned Spiritual Luminaries
What happens when two inspired spiritual leaders—who are also great friends—share the stage? On Friday, September 10, 2010 at 7 pm, Robert Thurman and Michael Bernard Beckwith will share an evening of lively and spontaneous conversation, spanning topics from the global to the personal.
Held at Portland’s Trinity Episcopal Cathedral and sponsored by Beyond Words Publishing and The Center for Spiritual Development, Transforming Awareness: A Dialogue with Michael Bernard Beckwith and Robert Thurman will be a conversation that explores the current chaos in the world and potential lessons we may learn. This event will also be filmed for a new documentary of the same name releasing this October. (more…)
Pierre Pradervand: Blessing and the Oil Spill
Instead of hate, BLESS
I’ve seen some interesting feedback on Facebook and Twitter about the oil spill, and one of the questions running around is “What is your idea on how to fix the oil leak in the Gulf?” Some responses were serious, and some not so, like “take all the execs of BP and plug it up with them!”
People are upset. And I would hope, people are also working to find solutions. Last night I watched Cousteau’s grandson go diving in the oil infested waters, and he likened the oil burning through the ocean above him to dark clouds in the sky. It was shown that the leak is 25 miles deep, and is now hallmarked as the largest oil spill in history, exceeding the Exxon tragedy.
Those are tough words to hear. (more…)
Action is the Antidote to Despair
We’ll thrilled to have a new blog post to share with you from the delightful Zoe Weil, author of Most Good, Least Harm.
You’re making all the right choices. You’re an organic locavore. Whenever possible, you bike, take public transportation, or walk instead of drive, and when you drive it’s a hybrid. You choose cruelty-free, toxin-free personal care products. You’re a member of a dozen different organizations all with missions you wholeheartedly support. Compact fluorescents? Of course. Bottled water? Never. Yoga and exercise? Regularly. A positive attitude? Absolutely.
But perhaps you, like me, have those dark nights of the despairing soul when you worry whether we really can turn things around on our beleaguered planet. You present a sunny disposition, but deep inside, you sometimes struggle with your own hopelessness. And then you head to your Zumba or Pilates class to sweat away your anxieties and have a shot of wheatgrass to give yourself a boost. You focus on your good choices to stave off any bad feelings lurking below the surface. (more…)
