August Break

We'll be taking a break for the rest of the month, catching up, completing week 10, and reconvening on September 9th at the Arts and Heritage Council Gallery. See you then when we begin "Week 11".
Blueberry Field by Alex Katz

Summer Holidays

See post below for Tuesday, and contact Virginia for details. On Tuesday, August 5th, the Arts and Heritage Council is closed for the fair, so interested "CeCees" can meet at 6:00 at JC's for appetizers. We'll discuss then, whether or not we're meeting more in August or waiting until September. Happy vacationing!

Roni

*Edward Hopper, "The Long Leg"

*The term "CeCees" was coined by Virginia

Bon giorno (sp?) CeCEees

CeCees Eileen, Connie, Pat, and Virginia are going to see Mamma Mia at the Newton Movie Theater on Tuesday@5. After, we will get a bite to eat .. or WHATEVER @ JC's ... unless that changes. 

Hope others can join us.

Ciao

Virginia

Week 10: Recovering a Sense of Self-Protection

Ceremonial shield dating from the late 16th century. The shield is made of wicker wound with raw silk in a design of tulips and carnations. the central iron boss bears a star motif. Wicker shield.
TOPKAPI PALACE MUSEUM.

This Week we are going to begin confronting the myriad of ways we block our creativity. We are to read Chapter 10 and begin by doing the "Workaholism Quiz" on page 167. The tasks for this week should be very interesting and enlightening.

• Task 1: The Deadlies
• Task 2: Touchstones

I will see you all on Tuesday. Have a good and creative weekend!
Roni

Bonjour CeCees ... 

Monday, July 14 is Bastille day. If you find yourself in NYC, go over to MacDougal Street, between Houston and Spring Street and just east of 6th Avenue. Enjoy the block party.

I have the most wonderful memory of my mother joining some of my children, there tre cool friends, and moi, about ten years ago for the celebration. At 82, she had taken the LIRR in to Penn Station from Northport, and then a subway, "to have some fun."

There is an ongoing bocce ball game set up in the street and some of the local French, and not so French, restaurants, have a little tournament. There is great food, beverages, music, and much spontaneity.

On this particular day, at some point, musicians began to play the Marseilles. My mother, my very Irish mother, stood up, broke into song and encouraged  the crowd to sing with her ... IN FRENCH! As she bowed to rousing cheers and applause when the song ended, I could only wonder if this was the same woman who raised nine children on the "don't ever do anything where someone can point a finger at you, and don't be calling attention to yourself" mantra.

Perhaps it was her longterm memory getting better, as she got older, perhaps it was the Chardonnay, or perhaps it was her Child Artist ... still doing while she could. 

Whatever it was, it was a wonderful afternoon.

Week 9 "Recovering a Sense of Compassion" Continued

Last week we began re-reading our "Morning Pages". 

This week we're to finish the tasks in week 9.

• Task 2: Visualizing: Fully imagine having your goal accomplished.
  
• Task 3: Priorities: List for yourself your creative goals for the year.
  
• Task 4: Creative U-Turns: Name one of your creative U-Turns.
  

Have a wonderful weekend. See you on Tuesday.

If the Queen of Cups appears in a reading to indicate a woman, she will be a gentle and tranquil woman, romantic by nature, generous with her tenderness. She will be something of a day-dreamer - perhaps a bit unrealistic, but creative and hopeful.

She is often involved in creative or literary pursuits, and enjoys art, good music, literature and things of beauty. 

*The Queen of Cups from the Crowley Tarot

Week 9: Recovering a Sense of Compassion

Hello, all.

Hope everyone's having a good summer so far. We'll be meeting Tuesday as usual. The homework is to read the chapter and do the exercises on pp. 159-160, "Blasting Through Blocks," and Task 1 on p. 160. We finally get to go back and read our morning pages! Take stock, take heart, and acknowledge.

I'll be facilitating on Tuesday and look forward to seeing all of you who are able to make it.

Best,
Eileen

TONIGHT'S MEETING CANCELLED

I'm sorry everyone, this evening's meeting is cancelled. I'm too ill to come and it will not be possible to open up the Arts & Heritage Council. See you all next week.

Roni

Event for this weekend Saturday and Sunday

Ricky Boscarino of Luna Parc is having an open house this weekend. To see the transformation of his 5 acre home, including unique sculptures, pottery, and jewelry items in Sandyston visit Luna Parc at:http://www.lunaparc.com/2008-open-house.htm

"Recovering a Sense of Strength" Continued

Last week we looked at our goals, and did a goal search. This week we are looking at our childhood, our colours, and more of our desires. On page 147 there is a quote by Dr. Joseph Murphy, "Your desire is your prayer. Picture your desire now and feel it's reality and you will experience the joy of the answered prayer." This is the teaching of "The Secret", of Wayne Dwyer, of Eckhart Tolle, and many other spiritual leaders. Our thoughts create our world.

• Task 2: New Childhood...What might you have been?
  
• Task 3: Colour Schemes...Pick a colour and write a few sentences describing yourself...
  
• Task 4: List five things you are not allowed to do.
  
• Task 5: Style Search...List twenty things you like to do. 

* Mary Cassatt, "Mother and Child"

 

LESSON

I was thinking of you all and think we all can relate to this poem:)
Connie

LESSON

by Grace E Easley

They said "you'll never make it",

And they thought that they were right.

But I kept on plodding onward,

Because I hoped I might.

And they shook their heads in wonder,

That I lacked the sense to quit,

But I held my chin up higher,

And I didn't mind a bit.

They said "you'll never make it",

As the problems multiplied,

But I had to make an effort,

And to know at least I tried.

So I dug my heels in deeper,

Though sometimes my spirits lagged,

And I shouldered what was lightest,

And the rest I sort of dragged.

And I found to my amazement,

At the ending of the day,

That what they said I couldn't,

I had managed anyway.

It only took three little words,

"Lord help me", and I rid

myself of doubt, and all they said

I'd never do...I did.

Actually, I had been praying for guidance, because of some self-pity personal issues,when I came upon this poem in some old papers. I knew when I read it, it was God's answer to me:)

Traditional Ceili and Set Dance Classes will commence this Wed. at the Irish American Assoc. Northwest Jersey Cultural Center in Rockaway........http://iaanj.com/events.htm
If you never experienced them, they are similar to square dancing. It's exercise, and great fun.

Thursday's on the Green

THURSDAY'S ON THE GREEN

The Thursday's on the gren concert series begins this week at SCCC.

All concerts are free. To see a complete schedule follow the link.

http://sussex.edu/

http://sussex.edu/newsandevents/2008/onthegreen/index.htm

* George Seurat Sunday in the Park

Week 8 "Recovering a Sense of Strength"

*Birth of the Butterfly by Australian Aboriginal Artist Peter Muraay Djeripi Mulcahy

This week we're to look at our dreams, and what we need to do to accomplish those dreams.
Please begin with the exercises on page 144 and choose affirmations on the following page to begin wirking with.
For the Tasks:

• Task 1 : Goal Search...Name Your Dreams. 

Do parts 1-6 for as many dreams occur to you.

Clearing and New Beginnings

In Week 6 we were supposed to begin clearing out some things which didn't support us and were cluttering up our lives. Serendipitously the blog was cleared out also, and so here we are mid way, a genesis for our group, "Recovering a Sense of Connection" with one of Edward Hick's versions of Peaceable Kingdom.

Tasks for Week 7:

• Task 1: Treating Myself Like a Preciosus Object Will Make Me Strong.
• Task 7: Collage ~~~~~~~ Have Fun and Be Creative!
• Another Task of Your Choice!