January 2007 Newsletter

I want to unfold.
I don’t want to stay folded anywhere,
because where I am folded, there I am a lie.
From “I’m too alone in the world” by Rainer Maria Rilke
To read the poem in it’s entirety, visit www.wakeuptoyourdreams.com and go to the “Blog” area
******Dream Workshop
Benefit for the Boulder Seniors Center
Sat, Jan 27th, Boulder

******Boulder County Dreamers Meetup
Thurs, Dec 1st, Lafayette
******Dream Portrayal Workshops
facilitated by Irene Clurman and Michael Tappan
Sat, Feb 3rd, Boulder
Sat, Feb 10th, Denver

******Altered Book Workshop
facilitated by Star Edwards
Fri, 9th-Sun, Feb 12th
******January Featured Businesses
-Marcel’s Chocolate Room
-Migun of Boulder

Hello fellow dreamers:
Happy New Year! I hope this finds you doing well and back into the swing of things after the holiday season. Personally, I have been fighting a strong urge to hibernate due to the exceptionally cold and snowy weather we’ve been having here in Colorado. Did I unwittingly sign up for a reality show titled “Survivor: Colorado Blizzard!”? These back-to-back snowstorms have been phenomenally exhausting as just getting from “point A to point B” has been a major chore. Now that the sun is out (at least for today), I’m slowly thawing out and thought I would finally get the January newsletter out before the next storm hits!
Look for my article Only the Shadow Knows in the Jan/Feb issue of the Healing Path or you’ll find a link to the article on the “Resources and Links” page on my website. Also, take a look at the “Books” page which has some new additions as well. For anyone facing the challenges of running their own business, check out the book link to Priestess Entrepreneur, by Cindy Morris, a humorous and heartfelt account of the author’s life lessons learned through running her own business and how this ten-year journey eventually leads to her deeper spiritual awareness of life in general . (remember to refresh the page if you’ve visited recently.)
Don’t forget to mark your calendars for the upcoming Spring Dreamwork Retreat at Sunrise Ranch, May 18-20, 2007. This will be the eighth retreat at Sunrise! Thanks to all of you who have made the retreats such a continuing success. The brochures are currently in production and will be mailed out late Jan or early Feb. If you know someone whom you think might like to join us this time around, just send me their mailing address by email and I’ll make sure they get a copy of the brochure once they’re printed.
The Wed night and Thurs night Dream Groups are still going strong! For upcoming dates, check out my web calendar on the “News and Events” page. To reserve your spot for any group, please call 303-929-6122 or email me at wakeuptoyourdreams@earthlink.net Drop-in rate $25 ~ $20 when you sign up for two or more sessions.
Here are some upcoming events for the month of December:
Dream Workshop
to Benefit the Boulder Seniors Center
West Seniors Center
9th and Arapahoe, Boulder
Sat, Jan 27th, 10AM-4PM
I’ll be back at the Boulder Seniors Center for my yearly benefit workshop. This is a great opportunity to participate in a full-day workshop at a very affordable cost ~ they even provide a light lunch!
In this workshop, we uncover the basics of the projective dreamwork process, common dream symbols and hints on helping you remember your dreams. We spend most of the workshop actually working dreams to show the process in action.A light lunch, snacks and coffee/tea will be provided. (If you have special dietary concerns, we suggest that you bring food and beverages that are appropriate for your needs.)Open to non-seniors (under age 60) as well.

Location: West Senior Center
Date: Saturday, January 27
10:00am – 4:00pmFee: City Resident ……… …$18

Non-Resident (no lunch)……..$21

To register, call 303-441-3148 and mention
Bar Code: 95276

Dreams Meetup
Starbucks Coffee, Lafayette
Hwy 287 and South Boulder Rd
Thurs, Feb 1st, 6:30-8:30PM
Brenda Ferrimani and I will be co-hosting another Boulder County Dreamers Meetup Feb 1st. These meetings are being offered to those who haven’t had an opportunity to attend one of the groups or workshops but who are still curious to learn more about their dreams. Or, if you just haven’t had the chance to connect in a while and would like to come by and say hello, please join us!There will be one Meetup each month, the date and location of which to be announced at the beginning of the month. We plan to offer the meetings at different coffee shops in Lafayette, Longmont and Boulder. Each meeting will have a general theme centered around how to better understand your dreams and why it’s important to honor them. This will be more of a discussion forum rather than a structured group, however, we hope to offer whatever insights we can to all those who attend. We will also welcome any general questions about dreams and dreaming as well.This month’s topic will be “Nightmares: Why are some dreams impossible to forget?”
The fee is only $5.00
This month’s Meetup will be at the Starbucks at the corner of Hwy 287 and South Boulder Road in Lafayette, 6:30-8:30PM.
Meetup.com is an on-line community designed to bring together people with similar interests in the same geographical area who might not have met otherwise! They offer a large variety of topics in a wide range of areas.
To join our group and to RSVP for the meeting visit www.dreams.meetup.com/138/
Dream Portrayal Workshops
facilitated by Irene Clurman & Michael Tappan
Sat, Feb 3rd, 10AM to 4PM, Boulder
Sat, Feb 10th, 10AM to 4PM, Denver
Most of you on this list have had the pleasure of meeting Irene and Mike and especially those of you who attended the last Fall Dreamwork Retreat will remember their brilliant work with the Dream Portrayal break-out sessions. Read on for info on their upcoming workshops in February:
Note from Irene and Mike:

Last year our Dream Portrayal workshops in Denver and Boulder and at Sunrise Ranch were astounding, profound and often life-changing, and we can’t wait to get back to doing this work. Please join us! The first daylong Dream Portrayal workshop of 2007 will be Saturday, Feb. 3, in Billie Ortiz’ sunny Boulder space. Saturday, Feb.10, we will be doing Dream Portrayal at Connie Lehman’s lovely LoDo loft in Denver.
Both events will be limited to eight participants on a first-come, first-served basis.
Dream Portrayal combines group discussions with techniques that allow participants to embody and interact with dream characters and physically explore dream landscapes. Bring a dream to put in the hat and/or learn by entering others’ dreams for an unforgettable journey into the mysteries of the collective unconscious.

Please call or email if you have questions. We love to talk about this work!

Dream Portrayal facilitator Michael Tappan has trained in improv theater and apprenticed with shamans in Siberia and the Ecuadorian Andes.
Irene Clurman is a yoga teacher and longtime dreamworker.
To reserve your space, mail a check for $65 (payable to Irene Clurman) to:
Irene Clurman
Box 3520
Evergreen CO 80437
**Please include your phone number with your check in case of last minute weather cancellations.**

Information: Irene Clurman, Tel. (303) 674-3789) isee@indra.com
Michael Tappan, Tel. (303) 462-0747) Michael.Tappan@comcast.net

Altered Book Workshop
facilitated by Star Edwards
Red Delicious Press
9901 East 16th Ave in Aurora Arts District
Fri, Feb 9th, 7PM-9PM, Sat, Feb 10th, 11AM-3M
Sun, Feb 11th, 10AM-Noon
Many of you know Star from the Dreamwork Retreats, mostly for her heavenly harp music that accompanies our meals but you might not know that she’s also a very talented artist and dreamworker as well. Here’s some information about her upcoming “Altered Book” workshops:
A note from Star:
Altered books are art projects that may (or may not) convey “sequence” (as in a story). Pages are “altered” in a way that a transformation takes place on each page. Many times a book is also seen as a metaphor for our life – since we also experience sequence; books make a perfect medium for that expression. The materials we use are any hardback book, any size, shape or content. The pages and cover are all altered with a multitude of textures, colors, words, music, quotes, stories, or ideas. Books have been altered with paint, glaze, cloth, lace, leather, metal, leaves, paper (any kind!), buttons, stones, feathers etc. Our imagination is our only limitation! We will learn to create simple pop-up designs, doors, folded pages and anything that will give the dream a solid form to hold. In creating an altered book about one dream or the central theme in many dreams – pictures (from magazines,photos, old cards etc), drawings, and anything that will bring the dreamer more in touch with the symbols are used.Call 303-366-2922 for more information

Cost is $60 for non-members – $55 for members (for one workshop)
For the series of all 3 workshops (#1 on Dreams, #2 on Threads of Life, #3 on Love), the fee is $150 for members and $180 for non-members
The dates for #2 “Threads” and #3 “Love” workshops will be announced soon.
Featured Business Section
Something new for 2007! Each month I plan to feature two unique businesses or services I feel will be of interest to everyone on this mailing list. Please take a moment to visit these businesses if you get an opportunity and tell them I sent you! If you would like your business or service to be considered for mention in this newsletter, please contact me anytime via this email address or call 303-929-6122.
Migun of Boulder
Owner Rebecca Browning
If health is a priority in 2007, visit Migun In Boulder, at 1900 Broadway, Ste. 100. Migun offers free and unlimited trial use of thermal acupressure massage beds, with jade stone and far infrared. Whether for fitness, prevention, stress reduction, detoxification, injuries or major health challenges, almost anyone can benefit. The beds can be purchased for the best kind of home care, but all Migun asks you to do is to relax and pass the word.
If you’ve never experienced the Migun bed, you’re definitely in for a treat! I’ve been enjoying the benefits of the Migun bed (with the gracious and comforting assistance of Rebecca and her staff) for the past three months and have made a weekly visit part of my regular routine. I have noticed increased energy, improved digestion and a general sense of well-being. I miss it terribly whenever I’m not able to fit it into my schedule! If you’re not in the Boulder Area or have any other questions, contact Rebecca at 303-442-8777 or miguninboulder@earthlink.net and she’ll be happy to help you.
Marcel’s Chocolate Room
Owner Marcella Moy
Marcel’s Chocolate Room carries award winning Belgian chocolates as well as a world class collection of rare and unique sweets from all over Europe. Over twenty five items are exclusive to our store, including the ultra-premium Venchi brand from the chocolate district of northern Italy! Marcel’s also carries high quality jewelry, cards, and gifts to round out a tasteful and luxurious gift for anyone…..including you!
Marcel’s is now accepting orders for your Valentine, so call today!
Marcel’s Chocolate Room, at 720 Front Street, is located one block east of Main, in Historic Downtown Louisville.
Store hours are: Tues-Fri from noon to 6pm…Saturdays Noon to 4pm.
Closed Sundays and Mondays.
(303)604-1100
www.marcelschocolateroom.com

In the meantime, wishing all of you a happy, healthy and safe New Year!
Peace and Honey in the Heart,

Billie Ortiz

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