QUOTE FOR THE DAY

THERE IS A PLACE IN YOU WHERE THERE IS PERFECT PEACE,

THERE IS A PLACE IN YOU WHERE NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE.

- A COURSE IN MIRACLES

INTENDERS' BRIDGE - A HIGHER POINT OF VIEW

The Bridge ~ Reminder #25
A Higher Point of View

Adversity strengthens us.
Who could we learn more from than our own brothers and sisters?

It is time that we started looking at our lives from the level of the soul. At present, most people have bought into the limiting idea that this life is the only one there is, but nothing could be further from the truth. Indeed, as it has been said many times throughout these writings, we live countless lifetimes in countless realities, all for the purpose of expanding our creativity. Sometimes we even take on tasks that require us to learn lessons which are not always pleasant in the short run.


Our soul is an enthusiastic, adventurous vehicle, but our body tends toward complacency and becoming comfortable with routines. It seems that we need our apple cart upset every so often in order to break us out of our malaise. This is why we made agreements and arrangements with others, before we came into this lifetime, to help each other in case we started to get stuck here. We asked our soul family to show up at the right time to provide the perfect lesson that would get us moving forward again.


For those who don't see this wondrous play going on from a higher, soul level, it would appear as if the person who is creating all of our turmoil and adversity is a horrible bad guy. Those who are wedded to their Earthly identity tend to make judgments, play the blame game, and grumble incessantly about the harsh conditions imposed on them by someone else. However, in truth, our adversaries are just doing what we asked them to do long, long ago, in a place beyond this beautiful Earth.


"You labor under two great limitations, Robert. These limitations pervade your world and keep you from experiencing your birthright. The first limitation is that there are no worlds other than the one in which you are living. It amazes those in my world how this idea can continue to exist, especially in light of all of the new information which is being made available to you. Where do you think your dreams are coming from? Where do your thoughts, your feelings, or your creative inspirations come from? There is so much more that awaits your people, and yet they cannot access it as long as they believe it doesn't exist."


"Our limiting beliefs create our limited reality?" I stated, rhetorically.


"That's the way it works, Robert. If, on the other hand, your people would seek, in earnest, to step into the world of Spirit, then ancient doors would open, and old friends would bid them to enter."

From The Code: The Reunion - A Parable for Peace



My Intention for today is:

I Intend that I am looking at life from my soul's point of view.

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LIVE THE LIVE YOU LOVE WITH BARBARA SHER

Live the Life You Love
with
Barbara Sher

Hi everyone! I'm back from my travels overseas and ready to do a new internet radio episode this Sunday, May 11 at 2 p.m. New York time (EDT). It's called Live the Life You Love with Barbara Sher. You can listen live by going to Barbara's Radio Show (and you can hear the archived shows at any time).

I'm devoting this show to the most exciting program I've ever run: I call it How To Write Your Own Success Story or WriteSpeak for short - and you can find out more at Write Your Own Success Story or Genius Press.

It's about creating a career like mine as an author and speaker, using techniques I've developed over the course of my 30 years of running workshops, giving speeches and writing successful self-help books.

About a year and a half ago I turned what I'd learned into the WriteSpeak program which is now in its 3rd generation. The results have been amazing. I'll be talking about the next WriteSpeak program which begins on May 17, as well as some the recent alumni and their success stories, and I'll do my best to explain this completely new approach to becoming an author and a speaker. I'm going to tell where my ideas and techniques came from, how they work and why I started this program in the first place. As always I'll welcome your questions, so feel free to call in. ................................


Barbara Sher | 123 West 93rd St #5G | New York | NY | 10025

WILDERNESS SOCIETY NEWSLETTER

Dear sherrie,

The Rio Grande National Forest in southwestern Colorado has been called "one of the true undiscovered jewels of Colorado." Moose and mule deer call this forest home, and its alpine semi-desert grasslands, lodgepole pine forests and views of the rugged peaks of the Sangre de Cristo Wilderness make it a beloved destination for locals and tourists alike.

Little wonder, then, that a Bush Administration plan to lease 145,000 acres of the forest to oil and gas companies drew a public outcry from local officials, conservation groups, and two members of the Colorado delegation: Senator Ken Salazar and Rep. John Salazar.

And in a lovely intersection of citizen activism, congressional leadership, and agency responsiveness, the drilling proposal has been withdrawn. Don't you just love success stories? I do


Yours for continued success,



Suzanne Jones
Regional Director



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Don't Pass up this Million Dollar Opportunity

Wouldn't it be nice if you could suddenly make double the difference in protecting America's wildlands? Today, sherrie, you can!

A couple of generous donors will match your gift dollar-for-dollar, in a one million dollar challenge grant. Why? Because they share your passion about protecting America's wilderness, and they are well aware that the Bush Administration can do some serious damage in its final days. This is when our work to save places like the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is most urgent.

Give today to see your donation go TWICE as far. And thank you!

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Please Thank the Salazars for Their Conservation Efforts

The Rio Grande National Forest in southwest Colorado is home to moose, mule deer, bighorn sheep, and a host of other animals-- hardly the place for industrial oil and gas drilling. That's why local citizens and officials and conservation groups organized to oppose the plan. And when Senator Ken Salazar and Rep. John Salazar joined the effort, the federal land agencies withdrew the plan. This is a great success story, and a good reason to say thank you to the Salazars.


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And the Survey Says...

As a WildAlert subscriber, you are passionate about wildlife and the great outdoors. You love to visit wilderness, hike and camp or work in your garden and watch birds. Mobilizing with others to protect wilderness is a winning strategy for you.

That's just a part of what we've learned from this year's WildAlert survey, with its record 24,000 responses. Here's more: Most subscribers have spoken out via email about wilderness issues. A growing number are eager to help by making phone calls, posting information to blogs, and getting involved in other ways.

Your thoughts and opinions help to shape our strategies, and we'll be seeking more from you in the future. Thank you!

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New Washington Wilderness for the 21st century

America's brand new wilderness, dubbed Wild Sky, can be found on the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest north of Seattle. It's Washington's first newly-designated wilderness in more than 20 years. It includes pristine lowland valleys, large stands of old growth forests and a handful of Washington's famous wild rivers. This is the culmination of a multi-year effort, and the WildAlert community has played an important role in gaining passage for this bill. Truly, this is something to celebrate!

Public Overwhelmingly Opposes Oil & Gas Drilling in Utah's Famed Nine Mile Canyon

House Passes Major Land Conservation Initiative

Bill would make the National Landscape Conservation System permanent.

PBS Features Alaska Wilderness

A new video about Gates of the Arctic National Park in Alaska will be shown on many PBS stations this summer. The park's creation was due in part to the actions of Wilderness Society giants Bob Marshall and Mardy and Olaus Murie. If you'd like to see it, go to your PBS station's web site and search on "Gates of the Arctic"
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SWAMI PARMANANDJI HERE UNTIL MONDAY

Subject: An extraordinary experience
Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 03:11:04 +0000

I know we all have very busy lives and schedules but did want to relate an extraordinary experience with Swami Parmanandji who is here Friday through Monday. Victoria had emailed me information about a meditation and fruit blessing on Wednesday evening and although I was busy, I did manage to catch the 8:30pm time. I walked in, greeted Victoria and Iggy and had a chair. We were encouraged to pull our chairs close to the Swami which I did. Almost immediately the energies made me take notice and I noticed something happening in my right arm (been clearing stuff from the right arm for over a year now!) which really got my attention. During the short meditation, I had a heart center deepening and throughout the time with Swami, simply wanted to be silent and experience the exquisiteness of his Presence. If you haven't experienced this masterful Being, I do encourage you to do so, if you can manage to find any time in the next four days to be in His Presence. What an uplift! Blessings of peace, Aurelia

His Holiness Swami Parmanandji
in Denver this week on his United States Tour
Enlightened Master-Author of Many Books-Philosopher-Teacher of the Saints in India-Key note Speaker at the UN on World Peace. Compared to Gandhi or Dalai Lama. Swamiji embodies pure Love & Joy! Come see a Master that people in India comes by the tens of thousands to see.

Schedule:
FRIDAY -SAT-SUN-MON. May 9-12
RETREAT in Bailey (only 35 minutes from Littleton)
CHOOSE 1 or ALL 4 days!
Swami Parmanandji from India will teach you different meditations throughout the weekend and lecture. Also joining him is Internationally renowned Medicine Woman Sally Perry from Virginia and Dr Singh Yoga Master & Ayurvedic Dr from California. You will benefit from all 3 of these masters to raise your consciousness. This will be a life altering experience.
All days Vegetarian meals are included.
Only $125 Friday
$150 Sat
$150 Sunday
$100 1/2 day Monday
ALL 4 days $599 including meals


CALL Victoria for details 303 816 4180. LIMITED SEATING ALL EVENTS-CALL TODAY

Rev. Victoria West
238 Derringer Ct
Bailey CO 80421
victoria@baranbiz.com
303 816 4180


Aurelia 303.771.5622
www.DenverSpiritualCommunity.org --- Holistic Healing Directory

Ancient Toltec Wisdom of The Four Agreements -
1-Be impeccable with your word.
2-Don't take anything personally.
3-Don't make assumptions.
4-Always do your best.

A MOTHER'S DAY QUIZ: ARE YOU A MARTHA OR A MAXINE?

>> *Martha's Way* Stuff a miniature marshmallow in the bottom of a sugar cone to
> prevent ice cream drips.
>
>
> *Maxine's Way * Just suck the ice cream out of the bottom of the cone, for
> Pete's sake! You are probably lying on the couch with your feet up eating it,
> anyway!
>
> To keep potatoes from budding, place an apple in the bag with the potatoes.

>
> Buy Hungry Jack mashed potato mix , keep it in the pantry for up to a year.
>> When a cake recipe calls for flouring the baking pan, use a bit of the dry cake
> mix instead and there won't be any white mess on the outside of the cake.
>> Go to the bakery! They'll even decorate it for you.
> If you accidentally over salt a dish while it's still cooking, drop in a peeled
> potato and it will absorb the excess salt for an instan t 'fix-me-up.'
> If you over salt a dish while you are cooking, that's too bad. Please recite
> with me the real woman's motto: 'I made it and you will eat it and I don't care
> how bad it tastes!'
>>
> Wrap celery in aluminum foil when putting in the refrigerator and it will keep
> for weeks.
>
> Celery? Never heard of it!
>
> Brush some beaten egg white over pie crust before baking to yield a beautiful
> glossy finish.

> The Mrs. Smith frozen pie directions do not include brushing egg whites over the
> crust so I don't.
> Cure for headaches: take a lime, cut it in half and rub it on your forehead. The
> throbbing will go away.


> Take a lime, mix it with tequila, chill and drink!
>
> If you have a problem opening jars, try using latex d ishwashing gloves. They
> give a non-slip grip that makes opening jars easy.
>
>
> Go ask that very cute neighbor if he can open it for you.

> Don't throw out all that leftover wine. Freeze into ice cubes for future use in
> casseroles and sauces.
>
>
> Leftover wine??????????? HELLLLLOOOOO !!!!!!!
>

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CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL STARTS TONIGHT!!!!!

Dear Friends and Chocoholics,

The Colorado Chocolate Festival runs TONIGHT AND ALL DAY SATURDAY!!!

Learn how chocolate can be a HEALTHY choice! It has more anti-oxidants than any food on the planet! There will be a TON of FREE CHOCOLATE SAMPLES at this Festival... and free wine samples on Friday night too!

Bring mom and celebrate Mother's Day early! We'll even have a few tarot readers to help you decide what she really wants... :) And we have loads of Mother's Day Gift Market booths - with handcrafted jewelry, candles, clothes, accessories.... mixed in with the 50+ booths of edible chocolate!

And there's a CHOCOLATE SPA.... where you can get a cocoa butter massage, a chocolate facial, chocolate wrap... you get the picture? You might even be crowned THE COLORADO CHOCOLATE QUEEN!!!

See our Comedy Central TV ad and a clip from Ch. 2's Morning News about us!
Click here for videos and more show info: www.chocolate-festival.org

Details below...
See you TONIGHT!!!
-Dana

May 9th - 10th
This Friday and Saturday!
Denver Merchandise Mart
I-25 at 58th Ave (exit east) just north of I-70! Carpeted indoor fair! LOADS of free parking!

30,000 sq ft of Chocolate Heaven!
- includes Mother's Day Gift Market! -

Over 100 Vendors from 16 States!
Chocolate Candy, Chocolate Cakes, Cookies, Truffles, Fudge, Brownies,
Toffees, Coffees and so much more! Everything chocolate will be here!
Full Vendor List is on the Website at www.chocolate-festival.org !

Tastings * Samples * Speakers * Cooking Demos * Wine-Tastings * Contests * 2 stages * Chocolate Body Painting * Food & Drink * Wedding Cake Competition * Live Music * Chocolate Spa * Willy Wonka Photo Booth * Gabby Gourmet * Chocolate Queen Crowning * Mother’s Day Gift Market * Chocolate Trivia * VIPs * Chocolatier Championships * Fudge-Off * Gifts * Games * Kids’ Activities * Fun for ALL!

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Guests

Brian Dowling as Willy Wonka; News 2 Colorado's Chris Parente; Chocolate Therapist Julie Pech;
Denise Nickerson from orig Willy Wonka film; Gabby Gourmet Pat Miller; and MORE!

Preview Gala
Friday, May 9th, 7 - 10pm: $10
Enjoy the Ultimate Date Night or Ladies Night Out!
Chocolate Martini's! Wine Samples! Tons of free Chocolate!
Denver Jazz Quartet playing live! Wedding Cake winners!
Workshop: Chocolate and Wine Pairings!
Buy Tickets AT THE DOOR!

Regular Show Hours
Saturday, May 10th, 10am - 6pm: $5
Kids age 5 - 12: $2 (under age 5: FREE!)
Bring out the family! Shop for Mother’s Day! Start Mother’s Day early!
A FULL DAY of CHOCOLATE OVERLOAD!
Chocolate Queen Trivia Contest! Gabby Gourmet Live Broadcast!
Special Chocolate Children Area with Bounce House & Face Painting!
Chocolatier Championships MC'd by News 2's Chris Parente!
Chocolate Demos! Colo Film Premier: "Death, Taxes....And Chocolate!"
Buy Tickets AT THE DOOR!
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Full Event Schedule and Vendor List online
www.chocolate-festival.org
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WHY GO HOME?? Stay Overnight!
It's all about INDULGENCE, right? Party on Friday, crash at the hotel and go back for more on Saturday! The Comfort Inn Central, located at the Merchandise Mart where the Festival happens, is offering us a special rate of $79.95 per night! Call 303-292-9096. website: www.comfortinn-central.com

Partnerships and Thank-You's:

Rocky Mountain PBS - www.rmpbsauction.org
The Chocolate Therapist - www.theChocolateTherapist.com
The Gabby Gourmet - www.gabbygourmet.com
Alliance Francaise - www.afdenver.org
Rocky Mountain Bride magazine - www.rockymountainbride.com
The Colorado Connector - www.theColoradoConnector.com
News 2 Colorado - http://cw2.trb.com/
Westword - www.westword.com
KUVO Radio - www.kuvo.org

Rocky Mountain PBS is a Chocolate Festival PARTNER!
We're donating a portion of every ticket sale to PBS!

www.chocolate-festival.org
More Information. Vendor List. Link to other US Chocolate Festivals. More!

Please Forward to Your Friends, Lists and Groups ...Your Address Book!
EVERYONE will want to know about this!