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Wright Minded
www.wrightminded.com
December 31, 2005
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 Note From Karen
We
are so blessed...
On this last day
of the year, I'm filled with a profound
gratitude for all the moments we have shared -
even in this virtual world. As unintended as it
is, the internet is teaching us a new way to
be with one another. In spirit rather than
the physical. May it give us new understanding
of how to see one another in a new light.
Today, as a
personal tradition, I will reflect on this
year's blessings and challenges to see that all
that has happened was simply here to help me
remember who I really am and why I'm really
here.
I'm not here to
compete or get ahead. I'm not here to earn the
biggest income or have the most fame. I'm not
here to fix my weaknesses or atone for my
mistakes. And neither are you.
We are here to
live the Love we are. To feel it every day and
to share it with everyone we see. Sunday school
children sing that God is Love. how could we, as
His children, be anything less? You are not
unfit, inept, or inferior. You are love. You are
not lost, you've merely closed your eyes.
You are the
light of the world and God's most precious
miracle. You don't have to earn it and it can
never be denied you. You only need to accept
it and share it. That's who we are and why
we're here. To be love, to receive love, and
to give love. All the rest is simply the
canvass on which we paint our love.
In the coming
year, shine your light brightly. Though you
are hundreds and thousands of miles away, I
can feel your light in my heart. Make this our
global warming - to melt hate and fear
and loneliness with the heat of our love. It's
our ultimate renewable, inexhaustible
resource.
My gift to you
on this dawn of a new year is my eternal
thankfulness for your being. This world would
not be the same without you. Please accept
this beautiful reminder of your magnificence:
www.lightmovie.com. May 2006 bless you
with love and laughter. Karen
You Don’t Say
"At
times
our
own
light
goes
out
and is
rekindled
by a
spark
from
another
person.
Each
of us
has
cause
to
think
with
deep
gratitude
of
those
who
have
lighted
the
flame
within
us."
Albert
Schweitzer
"If you were all alone in the universe with no one to talk to, no one with which to share the beauty of the stars, to laugh with, to touch, what would be your purpose in life? It is other life, it is love, which gives your life meaning. This is harmony. We must discover the joy of each other, the joy of challenge, the joy of growth."
Mitsugi Saotome
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"We look forward to the time when the Power of Love will replace the Love of Power. Then will our world know the blessings of peace."
William Ewart Gladstone
"If the only prayer you said in your whole life was, "thank you," that would suffice."
Meister Eckhart
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The Sequoia Seed
by Karen
Wright
Sequoia trees
can tower over 300 feet tall, yet their seed
cones
are very tiny...about the size of a small
chicken egg. It can take
decades for sequoia seeds to break free of
their protective cones
and sprout. Most often, it's the heat from a
wildfire that opens the
cone and releases the seeds. The fire that
destroys much, gives
birth to the seed and new life begins.
We each live
through many of life's fires. Illness, death,
abandonment, disappointment - our fires can
also destroy or give life.
When our personal tragedies leaves us with
nothing familiar to hang onto, that's when
seeds of new possibilities can finally take
root and bring us to a new awareness of who we
are and
why we're here.
The Sequoia
Seed was born from five years of weekly Waking
Up messages. Selected by readers and
strengthened and polished, each of these 23
chapters will reveal new insights into very
familiar challenges. If you've liked Waking
Up, you'll cherish The Sequoia Seed for years
to come.
Order
now and receive your book personally
autographed! $14.95USD plus s/h (and tax if you
live in Washington). Check out the first few chapters
and table of contents. A wonderful gift to
yourself and others for starting the new year
with hope, resolve, and joy.
Sprouts I, II,
and III
Inspirational quotes that will touch your
life and give you pause. Beautiful laminated
cards, with a unique quote on each card,
come in shimmering organza drawstring
bags. Randomly pull a card when you're
struggling with a decision. It's uncanny how
the quote will provide new insights into the
issue. Or use like a horoscope each day to
give you focus. Stick one in a birthday card
that seems perfect for the recipient. You'll
find a million uses for these
thought-provoking tidbits of wisdom. Each
set of 52 cards is unique and no quote is
repeated from deck to deck. Get all three!
Sprouts I sample cards:
Beautiful teal cards in a shimmering white
organza drawstring bag.
Sample quotes:
- "Our thoughts are the currency with which we buy our lives."
- "What we learn is directly related to the teacher we choose."
- "Clarity does
not bring commitment. Commitment brings clarity."
Item # S1-03
Price: $10.50USD (plus s/h; tax for WA
residents)
Email your order below.
Sprouts II sample cards: 
Rich purple cards in matching organza
drawstring bag.
Sample quotes:
- "It's never too late to be what you might have been."
- "The
Universe is full of magical things patiently
waiting for our wits to grow
sharper."
- "Failure is never so frightening as regret."
Item # S2-04
Price: $10.50USD (plus s/h; tax for WA
residents)
Email your order below.
Sprouts III
sample cards: 
Midnight blue cards in a deep blue organza
drawstring bag.
Sample quotes:
- "We cannot become what we need to be by remaining what we are."
- "Don't mistake a clear view for a short distance."
- "Well behaved women rarely make history."
Item # S3-05
Price: $10.50USD (plus s/h; tax for WA
residents)
Email your order below.
Brass display
easel
sold separately.
Special
Events
Personal Development
Workshops/Retreats
The Choice: mastering the mind, living the
dream
Coming to Irvine, CA January 8, 2006
Email for schedule
Looking into your future, do you see an
impending change? Are you being called to live larger - be bolder? What's holding you back? If you're like most who dream big, but never take the step,
what-if self talk is probably working overtime. Learn to master your mind and follow your passion. Lives have been changed by this workshop -
yours can be too!
Mother-Daughter Getaway Weekend
Email for schedule
Mothers and daughters - a special and unique relationship. Or it
can be. It can be more than reliving old storylines; more than event-driven interactions; more than superficial niceties. The wealth of wisdom and personal insights from both sides of the relationship can create a sacred bond that nourishes and gives strength to the whole family.
Whether you're the Mom or the Daughter, don't
your deserve to know and share more while you
still can? Minimum age limit for daughters: 21.
Looking for a Speaker for Your Event?
Email to discuss your goals
If your organization is looking for innovative
and high-impact workshops, you'll find options
for employees and management at:
http://www.wrightminded.com/business_programs.html.
Create stronger leadership and build a culture
of trust and commitment. Businesses that don't
invest in their people are at the mercy of those
who do. Contact me to find out how to customize
these programs for your company and your needs.
Upcoming Speaking Engagements
January 7, Costa Mesa, CA -
Toastmasters District Training, National
University, 3390 Harbor Blvd, 8:30am and 12:30pm.
January 8, Irvine, CA - The Choice
workshop for women, Chapman University, 7545
Irvine Center Drive, 1st floor, 9am-4:30pm. For
info call: (509) 891-6602.
January 14, Port Gamble, WA - The
Dauntless Bookstore, 4790 NE State Hwy 104, for
info email:
gollum50@comcast.net, 1:00pm.
January 16, Spokane, WA - Spokane
Valley Sunrise Rotary, Mirabeau Park Hotel, 1100 N.
Sullivan, 7:00am.
January 19th, Spokane, WA - Tiara
Networking Club, for info call:(509) 536-654,
noon.
January 29th, Grand Coulee, WA - United
Methodist Church, 405 Center St, 10am.
February 1, Spokane, WA - Auntie's
Bookstore, 402 W. Main St., The Sequoia Seed
reading, discussion, signing. (509) 838-0206,
www.auntiesbooks.com, 7:30pm.
February 8th, Coeur d'Alene, ID - Coeur
d'Alene Writer's Club, Jewett House, 1501 E.
Lakeshore Dr., (208) 667-5194, The Sequoia Seed
and presentation on "Dissing and Dodging and
Dread, Oh My!"
March 18-19, Spokane, WA - Sacred Heart
Women's Show, Spokane Convention Center,
334 W Spokane Falls
Blvd,
10am to 5pm. For info call: (509)468-2388.
Business Workshops
Email to discuss your goals
If your organization is looking for innovative
and high-impact workshops, you'll find options
for employees and management at:
http://www.wrightminded.com/business_programs.html.
Create stronger leadership and build a culture
of trust and commitment. Businesses that don't
invest in their people are at the mercy of those
who do. Contact me to find out how to customize
these programs for your company and your needs.
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