March 2007 Newsletter

Today with Spring here finally we ought to be living
outdoors with our friends.
Let’s go to those strangers in the field
and dance around them like bees from flower to flower,
Building in the beehive air
our true hexagonal homes.(From “The Whole Place Goes Up”, Rumi – Coleman Barks translation. To read the poem in its entirety, click on ‘visit our website’ at the bottom of this newsletter and go to the blog area)
******Boulder Healers Association
Metaphysical Fair
Sat, March 17h, Niwot

******Dream Workshop

Benefit for the Boulder Seniors Center
Sat, Mar 24th, Boulder

******Dream Images Altered Book Workshop

Facilitated by Star Edwards
Sat, March 31st, Aurora

******Dreams Meetup

Tues, April 10th, Longmont
******New Millennium Moms Workshop
Facilitated by Patti Ashley, Ph.D.
April 13th-14th, Niwot
******Dream Workshop
Benefit for the New Horizons Center for Spiritual Living
Sat, April 21st, Lafayette
******March Featured Business
VG Burgers: Organic Fast Food
Hello Fellow Dreamers!
I hope this email finds you well and dreaming abundantly! I wanted to select a poem for this month honoring spring after such a long and arduous winter here in Colorado. Wow, now I will never take the term “cabin fever” lightly! All of us long-term residents of this area are very accustomed to our “300 days of sunshine a year” and our sunlight bank account was getting very low. Needless to say, the recent return to warmth and light has done wonders for my soul!
For those of you who haven’t already seen it, I was recently honored to be featured in the “Practitioners Spotlight” in the Feb newsletter on www.WhisperingTree.net . Here’s the direct link: http://whisperingtree.net/index.php?c=50&a=112&w=2&r=Y The full interview will be posted on my website soon. The interviewer, Colleen Quinn, did an excellent job of capturing the spirit of our discussion and conveying my passion for dreamwork. While you’re at the Whispering Tree site, check out all the wonderful resources they offer for all of us who are seeking reputable alternative healers and energy workers.
The Spring Dreamwork Retreat with Jeremy Taylor at Sunrise Ranch, May 18-20 is just around the corner! I’ve already received several pre-registrations. The brochures are at the printer right now and will be mailed out soon. This will be the eighth retreat at Sunrise! I’m so grateful to all of you who have attended regularly over the past years and look very much forward to meeting any new dreamers who will be joining us this time around. Each retreat has its own unique personality and style and they all live on in my heart as some of my most precious memories. To reserve your spot or for more information, call 303-929-6122 or email me at wakeuptoyourdreams@earthlink.net.
The Boulder Dream Group meets the first and third Wednesday of every month. (Dates are listed on my web calendar on the “News and Events” page.) Remember it’s important to RSVP as the group is limited to six participants. 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 months of March and April:
Boulder Healers Psychic Fair
The Left Hand Grange, Niwot
Saturday, March 17th
11:00am to 5pm
Now at a new location:
The Left Hand Grange in Niwot
The grange is located at 2nd Ave. and Franklin St. in Niwot, midway between Boulder and Longmont on the Diagonal.
Click here for info and map – http://boulderhealers.com/psychicfair/grange.htm
Easy to get to, plenty of parking, and food/shops to keep you busy when you’re not with us.
Come celebrate St. Patty’s day this Sat, March 17th at the BHA Psychic Fair!
I’ll be available for short dream sessions blended with the Osho Zen Tarot.

Aura photos, numerology, massage, dreamwork, automatic writing, tarot, clairvoyance, more.
Live music
Dream Workshop
to Benefit the Boulder Seniors Center
West Seniors Center
9th and Arapahoe, Boulder
Sat, Mar 24th, 10AM-3PM
Thank you to all who have signed up for this workshop! I look forward to spending the day with you sharing dreams. There are still a few spots left so don’t hesitate to call if you would like to join us.
Working dreams in the “if it were my dream” format allows everyone a chance to enter the dream image and gain insight from their hidden messages.
A light lunch, snacks and coffee and tea will be provided. If you have special dietary concerns, we suggest that you bring food and beverages that are appropriate for your needs.

10AM to 3PM

Saturday, March 24th

Open to non-seniors (under age 60) as well.
Fee:
City Resident …………$18Non-Resident……..$21

To register, call 303-441-3148 and mention
Bar Code: 95276
Dream Images Altered Book Workshop

facilitated by Star Edwards
Red Delicious Press
9901 East 16th Ave in Aurora Arts District
Sat, March 31st, 9AM-6PM
What is an altered book? An altered book is any book-old or new-that has been recycled by creative means into a work of art or an altered book can be an existing book that has been changed …glued, painted, collaged.
I’ve seen pictures of the work that Star has created into Altered Books and they’re truly amazing!
Personal Note from Star:
“A big part of making the books is to be in the spirit of “play” so the unconscious can work through us without our interference, and seeing and holding the dream in our hands gives the dream another dimension to speak its message! How fun is that!”

Dream Images – Altered Book Workshop
One Day with Star Edwards
March 31 from 9 to 6 pm

$65

contact RDP for info 303 366 2922
Red Delicious Press at
9901 E. 16th Ave. Aurora, CO 80010

Dreams Meetup
Borders Books Cafe

1101 S Hover Rd, Longmont
Tues April 10th, 6:30-8:30PM
Thank you to all who attended our last Dreams Meetup in Boulder. Wow, what a turnout! This time we’ll be meeting in Longmont at a much quieter venue, the Borders Books Cafe. Brenda Ferrimani and I really enjoy co-hosting these meetings and love meeting new people who are curious about their dreams!

This is 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.
The fee is only $5.00
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 please RSVP for the meeting by visiting www.dreams.meetup.com/138/

New Millennium Moms:
Mothering Beyond Image
Facilitated by Patti Ashley, Ph.D.

April 13th and 14th, Niwot Inn

Do you sometimes feel frustrated, inadequate, guilty, or not good enough as a mother? This intensive weekend workshop will explore these common experiences and help you to feel better about yourself and your role as a mother. Designed for mothers with children of ALL ages!

(The Saturday night dance party is designed for anyone who likes to have fun and dance! Bring your family and friends!)

with Kendra Howard-Espinoza from 7-9 PM, Location -TBA

Workshop topics include: unrealistic expectations, judgment and guilt; self-care and support systems; unconditional love and letting go; individual differences, self-esteem and advocacy; the paradox of being a mother; and mindfulness, balance and authenticity as the new parenting paradigm.

Patti Ashley, Ph.D., workshop presenter, brings over 26 years of professional and personal experiences of mothering into this experiential weekend. Based on her research on mothering in the new millennium.

Kendra Howard-Espinoza, black belt Nia instructor, will lead the dance party with her fantastic light energy!

To register call 720-565-3388 or email pashleyphd@aol.com

Friday, April 13, 2007 from 7-9 PM: PowerPoint presentation and discussion of topics.

Saturday, April 14, 2007 from 9 AM – 5 PM: Experiential activities including creative arts, music, dance, meditation and small group discussion around the topics.

Saturday, April 14, 2007 from 7-9 PM: Dance Party led by black belt Nia instructor, Kendra Howard-Espinoza. An evening of dance and fun! (Location: to be announced)

Choose from one or more of the following workshop events:

Registration: Early Late Closing

(before 3/15) (before 3/31) (after 4/1)

Friday Night 10.00 15.00 20.00

Saturday Day 90.00 95.00 100.00

Combo(Fri/Sat) 95.00 105.00 115.00

SATURDAY NIGHT DANCE PARTY…………………… 10.00

~Call the Niwot Inn 303-652-8452 as soon as possible if you want to stay over-night~

Dream Workshop

Benefit for the New Horizons

Center for Spiritual Living

107 E. Geneseo, Lafayette

Sat, April 21st, 10AM-3PM

I’m excited about an upcoming workshop that Brenda Ferrimani and I will be co-facilitating as a benefit for the New Horizons Center in Lafayette on April 21st.

New Horizons: Celebrating Divinity. Embracing Humanity. Creating Community

We’ll be teaching how working with dreams in the “if it were my dream” format, allows everyone a chance to enter the dream image and gain insight from their hidden messages. When we begin to realize that “every dream is everybody’s dream,” we enter a state of compassionate awareness of our common shared humanity. Bring your dream journal, dream art of just your curiosity and learn about the endlessly fascinating and infinitely rewarding world of dreams!

Location: New Horizons Center

107 E. Geneseo
Lafayette
Date: Saturday, April 21st
Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm

To register, call Rev. Alexandra Potash 303-664-5603 or email rev@newhorizonscsl.com

March Featured Business:

VG Burgers, Boulder

If you’re looking for a quick and super healthy lunch, check out VG Burgers 3267 28th Street in Boulder (Just south of the Iris Safeway)


Stop by for a new food experience -a 100% good-for-you-delicious meal. All Vegan! Choose one of their specialty organic burgers with unlimited toppings. Add a side of baked organic fries or fresh salad and top it all off with a scrumptious healthy shake made with either soy or rice milk. And their soups are delicious!


For the menu, go to www.vgburgers.com.

Phone: 303-440-2400
Email: info@vgburgers.com
Open Daily: 11AM to 9PM

In the meantime, wishing you sweet dreams!
Peace and Honey in the Heart

,

Billie Ortiz

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