ChoicePoints December 2004

"When shadows fall across our lives, we would be wise to remember
that shadows are an expression of our relationship with the light.
Where and how we stand determines the degree to which those shadows appear
and how long they stay."  _{Louise LeBrun}

This issue released: Sunday November 28, 2004

Spotlight On - people, products and pronouncements
Today's Thought
Coming Attractions!
Quick Updates
Thought Waves

Spotlight On — Huna Highlights and the Hunger for More!

Magic and miracles were everywhere as a small band of curious and adventurous folks came together 'ohana' style (in a family of choice) for three days of exploration and change. Experiencing Huna in the framework of the quantum biological human, we watched with delight as the weather mirrored our journey of discovery. Venturing in to what sometimes felt like the chaos and turmoil of our innermost being, we always came out the other side and discovered so much MORE of our own potential! Participants left the three-day Huna Retreat marveling at what human beings are capable of, with lives expanding on all fronts - physical, emotional and spiritual.

Finding meaning in our lives can happen in the blink of an eye - if we're willing to look. In a place where we felt nurtured and cared for- with creature comforts in abundance and a context of safety - the invitation to press our edges and re-discover about ourselves what we'd left to languish for far too long, was like a long, cool drink of water for a thirsty soul.

And this was just the beginning! What makes these retreats so powerful is experiencing the wisdom of the ancient Hawaiians in the context of who we are as quantum biological humans. We will continue to make space for those new to such experiences to have a gentle entry, as well as deepening experiences for those ready for the increasing adventure!

Our next scheduled Huna Retreat is for Kona, Hawaii, November 14-18, 2005. Designed specifically for those who have completed at least one level in the Portals Passages intensives, this Huna experience will be wrapped around the notion of an Open Forum and shaped by those who choose to attend and engage.  If you have already experienced a Portals Passages program intensive (Igniting the Self or beyond) or intend to do so before August of 2005, and want to be on our contact list for registrations, send us an email at Kona@WEL-Systems.com.

We may not be able to choose our family of origin but we can choose with whom we continue to evolve. Join us in Hawaii for yet another extraordinary 'ohana' experience!

Today's Thought

"Family isn't about whose blood you have. It's about who you care about."

Trey Parker & Matt Stone, South Park

Coming Attractions!

We are pleased to offer you the following seminars, workshops and programs. Each one designed to provide thought-provoking and life altering experiences for your on-going personal and professional development.

WEL-Systems Experiences: December to April

The listing above only shows the first scheduled date. For more details and the complete program schedule, see www.WEL-Systems.com/schedule.htm

Quick Updates

WEL-Systems Change Agent Certification

What changes will you and other members of your workplace experience in 2005? Would you like to be equipped to deal effectively with these changes rather than to be limited by engaging the turtle strategy (head down, hope no one notices you) or the bulldog strategy (growl at anything that moves, hope you scare them off)? As a certified WEL-Systems Change Agent™ you can take charge and begin to reap the benefits of initiating or managing change in your workplace. This simple and effective program series will make a huge difference in your ability to be the difference you seek. Start anywhere you like, select two 1-day modules that match your needs and interests, add them to the core The Power of One session and discover just how easy it is to become a skilled agent of change ...and achieve certification!

The Power of One module is scheduled for February 10 & 11. Optional 1-day modules include:

Communicating with Intention	February 15th
Connecting with Confidence	February 17th
Taking Care of Business in Changing Times	February 22nd
Your Self Directed Career	March 8th
From Survival to Thrival	March 9th

As a certified WEL-Systems Change Agent you'll not only be a powerful force for change in your organization but you'll be eligible to deliver WEL-Systems based change modules into your organization. For more information, visit www.ProGenerations.com/programs/CA.htm.

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WEL-Systems Conference:   Awakening the Quantum Biological Human

We continue to put the pieces in place for another extraordinary WEL-Systems experience at the Valhalla Inn in Toronto on May 28-29, 2005.  Day 1 brings you a discovery-rich day with Dr. Bruce Lipton and Louise LeBrun. Day 2 includes the opportunity to spend time with them over breakfast on Sunday morning and attend a book-signing of their latest books.

Day 2 continues to take shape as we finalize the selection of Certified WEL-Systems Catalysts and CODE Model Coaches™ who intend to offer workshops on a range of topics of interest to a broad audience. You will have the opportunity to register in a variety of ways to suit your interests and schedule. Attend both days, or choose to attend either day - flexibility is the key. When advance registration starts in early 2005, you'll have the opportunity to pre-select your preferred workshop guaranteeing a seat.

Don't miss out!  To identify your interest in attending, send an email to Conference@WEL-Systems.com and we'll add you to our growing participant list of people who will be given first notice of pre-registration details.

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Igniting the Self and Resourcefulness In Action - April, 2005

There are many signs that a growing number of people are seeking to awaken from the deep sleep of life. One way that we know this is the continually growing interest in the wide array of program and coaching experiences offered by the Institute.

We already have a large and growing list of people who have declared their intention to participate in our Spring 2005 series of certification intensives.  If you hold the intention of taking advantage of the powerful awakening and accelerating of consciousness that these programs offer, we encourage you to get in touch and reserve your place as soon as possible since it appears that we will be completely booked for both Igniting the Self and Resourcefulness in Action early in the New Year.

Igniting the Self	awakening creativity and the ability to connect	April 16-22
Resourcefulness in Action	a WEL-Systems® coaching practicum	April 14-22
Influencing with Intention	mastering Self creation	April 25-May 1

Magic and Miracles

From Carlos Z, Ottawa, who completed Awakening Body, Mind and Spirit

“ 'Depressed' is a label stuck to me after one appointment with a therapist and I am proud to say that I never accepted it. When drugs were prescribed, I can now explain why I never took them. My body was literally screaming to me that it will not let my hands put anything like that into it. I called it intuition at the time. My breathing since Sunday afternoon is much more natural and deeper (earth breath) than I can ever remember. I'm no longer sick. I'm noticing things that I had never before and my experience at work is already dramatically different in very positive ways. My wife has asked me about how it went and I realized that i didn't need to take any notes at all because my body is communicating it to her in many, many ways.

I don't 'get' it… I 'am' it! … and I intend to make a complete pig of myself feasting on all of the experiences in my life. I am not shy. 'Igniting the Self' is on my path. Its not a choice - I feel it pulling me like a magnet. Much like I felt my wife and I were pulled together as soulmates. Listening to that magnetic energy in my body is simply unbelievable.”

The next scheduled offering of Awakening Body, Mind and Spirit is February 12 - 13

Thought Waves

As we move into that special time of year that invites us all to stop... and take time to consider what is meaningful for us in our lives, we offer you the following thoughts to help you recall your own magical moments. As you read, may you be reminded of the sounds and smells of all those times in your life when you knew you were deeply loved.

We wish you all a safe and happy Holiday Season!

Mary Clarke writes:
"I am a 52 year old grandmother of three, who joined Louise and Gwen and a number of special friends for Igniting the Self in October 2004. My experience over the seven days, allowed me to process a great deal of information and raised my internal comfort level to such a degree that I am able to share this story."

Grandmother's Room

by Mary Clarke
WEL-Systems:NLP Practitioner

I stand at the bottom of the stairs that lead to my grandmother's rooms and open my mind to the memories. I reach out and touch the carved balustrade. It feels friendly and warm as I trace its complicated design, my fingers getting lost in its deep, worn crevices. Beneath my feet I feel the rough ridges of the rubber matting, and its pungent smell drifts upwards, mingling with the tangy odour of lemon.

Reaching the top of the stairs, I hear once again the whistling tea kettle drawing me towards the kitchen. I enter the room and see the teapot waiting patiently in its orange and yellow teacozy for the ritual of pouring and sharing. I listen for the scraping sounds of the metal garbage can being dragged over the cracked linoleum towards the table where it will serve as my chair. I can imagine the feel of my grandmother's loving touch as she lifts me onto it. I remember the welcome puckering of it as I am settled onto it.

My grandmother's voice was gentle, like the softest caress of warm wind when she spoke. Her hair was iron-gray, but softened by the disarray of a bun put up without enough pins, soft wisps curling around her face.

She spoke often and lovingly of a grandfather I had never met, making him come alive for me through her memories of him. They had met on the ship bringing them both to this country from Ireland. They had worked hard and long to keep this house and raise their five sons. A mist would come over her eyes and a visible ache in her voice as she spoke of the one daughter lost in infancy.

Through a child's eyes, I once again look around at the bright, cozy kitchen. I do not see the weariness of the wallpaper, the frayed curtains or the sparsely-set table. I see only the brilliance of the afternoon sun reflected on my tiny porcelain tea cup. I see my grandmother pouring out the tea and placing two lumps of sugar on my saucer. One lump goes into the teacup, then, as if a prearranged signal has been given, my grandmother turns back to the stove while I slip the second lump into my pocket ... I can still see the twinkle that came into her eyes when she returned with her own tea, probably laughing inside at the "cat that swallowed the bird" expression on my face.

I turn from the room and start back down the stairs. Through habit, I feel inside my pocket for that second lump of sugar, and, even though its not there, I can still remember how it felt inside my mouth; the rough texture of the crystals against the inside of my cheek. How my tongue would take quick darts around it, and how I could feel the grating sensation against my teeth when I could no longer hold back and had to bite through it.

As I savoured the sweetness of that lump of sugar, I now savour the sweetness of my memories. They are surely snapshots that will always be worn with handling, but ones that will never fade.

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