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 Happy "V" Day!
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I have been struggling with what to write about for Valentine's Day this year. Today almost everyone's security base is being shaken by fear and uncertainty. Financial worries spill over to commercial holiday's such as Valentine's Day. Spending unnecessary money on roses, chocolate, expensive dinners and even hallmark cards is not the real indicator to expressing, acknowledging and demonstrating one's love for another. However, the fact remains ~ it is the unofficial "LOVE HOLIDAY" for some women (and men) and their expectations are ripe. We all have on some level bought into this illusion of truth. We want to feel special...to be thought about...to be surprised...to be romanced. (And, what better way but with the beauty of a rose and the scent of chocolate...but I'm digressing)
This year in particular, I am having a lot of compassion for men and their responsibility to satisfy their beloved. I just read this very funny article called, "Surviving Valentine’s: A message to Men". It was written by a man and states,
"Men of the world, hear me now. Log it in your Outlook, your Blackberry, sticky notes, and perhaps even carve into your left wrist. In just a few short days, we will come upon February 14th, otherwise known as the “V” word. If ever there was a reason for men to unite, this is the mother of all reasons because it is here, on this day, that we collectively shoot ourselves in the foot, year after year." He goes on to write that he waited until the last minute last year and bought his wife yellow roses instead of RED. And, his hallmark card said something like, "I'm Bananas over You! (with a picture of a chimp smiling!) I have a strong intuition that he and his yellow roses were eating red bananas with his new found friend, the chimp that night.
So, what is my point in all this. I would like to relieve this undue pressure that our society creates for 2-14. Anyone who knows me, knows I live everyday as if it were Valentine's Day. Romance begins with oneself. Fresh flowers are always in my home and office. The majority of my workshops teach the mastery of love. The importance of awakening and connecting to the divine. The importance of forgiveness and letting go. I make it a point of telling my friends and family that I love them. Last week, I told my hair stylist how important she was to me. I often use one of my doctor's as a role model for men. I love telling women...yes....there are men out there that LOVE their wives, crazy about their children and are absolutely passionate about their work. Imagine your life if you received appreciation and recognition every day? A couple days ago, an old friend who I hadn't heard from in several years made my day. He sent me a note thanking me for helping him with his career. So, tomorrow, who could you do something for or simply express how important they are to you?
This "V" day ~ try to have some fun and be playful. Get out your crayons and make your cards. Find the humor in this love holiday. Love like a 6 year old would. Remember what it was like to be a child on Valentine's day? Did you bring in cupcakes for everyone? Bring that child out of you. (Remember, a 6 year old doesn't care if the flower you gave her is a daisy or a rose...she is just so happy you picked her the flower on the way to school and gave it to her) You don't have to spend a lot of money. But, you do need to access your imagination and creativity. Several weeks ago, one of my friends was having a hard day. It was snowing that night so I asked him to go for a walk in the park. Before we did that, I had a surprise for him - I knew what would do the trick. A candle lit hammock ride in my garden under the stars and moon while the snow melted on our cheeks as I told him a story. I can still see his smile now.
May you all have a very happy Valentine's day full of love, magic and enchantment.
Stay and Be Well,
Sue
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| Loving The Life You Live!
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A Mini Retreat for the Soul
with Sue Waldman, MA, LPC, CEC
Date: Sunday, February 22, 2009
Time: 6:00-7:30 PM
Location: Sue's Office Verona, NJ
Fee: - $44.00 prepaid online by Wed. February 18th
$50 late registration ~ cash at door
Advance Registration is REQUIRED ~ Seating is Limited ~ Call (973) 857-9090
Come join Sue Waldman in a sacred, inviting space to inspire you to love the life you are living. Learn how to master the art of Loving.
LOVING THE LIFE YOU LIVE! is a heart-filled gathering that addresses today's most meaningful themes:
life, spirituality, relationships, love, health and wellness, careers, personal goals
and so much more.
Together we will explore the secrets to living a life filled with more joy, less stress and profound inner purpose. Loving the Life You Live! is a monthly workshop designed to enhance your daily journey with dynamic approaches to self empowerment!
This customized "mini retreat" for the soul includes an inspirational talk, guided meditation, thought provoking group exercises and sharing that really reaches home in an life altering, motivational and supportive way.
Loving the Life You Live! is a heart-filled experience that energizes, motivates and supports personal, professional growth, and spiritual fulfillment.
SAVE THE DATE - our next Loving the Life You Live! will be on Sunday March 29, 2009 at 6:00pm
Sue Waldman is a licensed Psychotherapist in NJ & NY with specialty certifications in Business/Life Coaching, Energy Leadership, Group Therapy & Grief Recovery. Her 20 - year career in the Mental Health Profession is all about inspiring, empowering & supporting people to reach their full potential. Sue's passion is guiding people to deeply love who they are and the life they are living.
Sue Waldman is a dynamic, warm, passionate and engaging facilitator with a genuine commitment to helping people heal and evolve. In one to one sessions, with groups and through her workshops, teleclasses and retreats, Sue especially enjoys creating sacred spaces for women to develop their self-esteem, spirituality, and creativity.
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| Look DAMN Good -- At Your Age, With Your Body and On Your Budget
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Date: Friday, February 27th
Presenter: Janet Cargill ~ Image Consultant
Time: 6:00 -7:30pm
Location: Sue's office
Fee: $28.00 early online registration by Feb. 25th: $40.00 cash at door
The purpose of this workshop is for every women to see she is uniquely beautiful in her own way. Our own understanding of what that looks like and how it affects our own perceptions of ourselves is a key part of this presentation.
Objectives:
1. To change negative perceptions and language we use about our bodies and ourselves to ones of acceptance, appreciation and gratitude for the bodies we have been given.
2. Learn the 7 steps to fabulous in my tool kit that women can use to enhance their attributes.
3. To lead women to the awareness that Looking Damn Good is a choice, a decision each of us has to make.
What will you take away?
1. A new, educated level of acceptance of yourself that is positive and motivating.
2. A “tool kit” that gives you a lot of information as to style, where to shop and what works for you and why.
3. A mandate to live your life Looking Damn Good and bring this empowering message to other women. When you look good, you feel good, when you feel good, you do good, when you do good everyone benefits.
Janet Cargill is an image consultant, author and motivational speaker known for her lively manner and disarming wit. As a seasoned traveler in the world of style her ultimate goal is to help women feel good about themselves, both inside and out.
Janet owns her own image consulting and speaking business, J. Cargill Image Consulting. She is a member of The National Speakers Association and is also the author of the popular book, “Look DAMN Good -- At Your Age, With Your Body and On Your Budget".
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| THE HEALING POWER OF FORGIVENESS
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Join us for an evening of spiritual enrichment with internationally known motivational and inspirational speaker, Janet Pfeiffer.
When: Friday, March 27th
Time: 6:30pm-8:00pm
Location: Sue's Office
Fee: $28.00 early online registration by March 25th; $40 cash at door
Forgiveness is a universal force that allows for a spiritual and emotional healing of past wounds. If you want to release anger, bitterness, resentment and sorrow and live in abundant joy, learning to forgive will create that life for you. Janet will share with you the necessity of forgiving as well as a step-by-step guide to healing the pain and creating lasting peace within your heart.
“WE CANNOT BE A WORLD AT PEACE UNTIL WE ARE FIRST A PEOPLE OF PEACE.” - Janet Pfeiffer
Janet Pfeiffer, internationally known motivational and inspirational speaker, TV host and personality, and award-winning author is a leader in anger management and conflict resolution. She serves as a consultant to the U.S. Army, U.S. Postal Service, Hoffman-LaRoche, United Way , NJEA and others. Janet has spoken at the United Nations and Notre Dame, writes a column for the Daily Record and has been published in Woman’s World Magazine as well as many others. She appears frequently on TV including Fox TV, NBC News, and Steve Adubato. Janet’s recent books include “The Secret Side of Anger” (endorsed by Dr. Bernie Siegel) and “101 Great Ways to Improve Your Life, Vol. 3” (co-authored with Mark Victor Hanson of Chicken Soup for the Soul).
Janet is the founder of The Antidote to Anger Support Group, a board member of the World Addiction Foundation, an instructor at a battered women’s shelter and former co-host of a radio show.
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Women's Forgiveness Circle -
starting Wednesday April 1, 2009
Meeting every Wednesday night
Facilitated by Sue Waldman, MA, LPC, CEC
Fee: $45.00 pre-registered the week before ~ $55.00 cash at door
Time: 6:30pm- 7:45pm
Location: Sue's Office
Advance Registration is REQUIRED
This forgiveness circle for women teaches you how to put compassion and unconditional love into action in a practical way and help free them from any resentment and anger they may be holding towards themselves or others. The intent of the circle is to help women to consciously live life filled with love, peace, abundance and happiness! Experience the beloved connection of women. Transform negative thinking, build self-esteem and eliminate anxiety. Learn how to live with "Presence, Purpose, Passion and Power!". Please call Sue Waldman at (973) 857-9090 for more information. This is the perfect group for anyone going through a break up, divorce or job transition.
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| The Truth of Love
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We are a sum of everything we have ever thought, done, felt and believed. The beauty of this equation is the powerful choice that we can rewire the faulty connections by our earlier environments. Thoughts are forces of energy that have a dramatic impact on our daily experience. Shift and reframe your perspective in an effort to live harmoniously in alignment with your truth.
Billy Ward will discuss various techniques and ideas about the power of love. This is an experiential workshop which will include meditation, group discussion and reflection.
When: Friday, April 3
Time: 6:30pm-8:00pm
Location: Sue's office in Verona, NJ
Fee: $28.00 early online registration by Wed. April 1 ~ $40.00 (cash) at door
Billy Ward is licensed professional counselor, life coach and motivational speaker. After teaching theology and working in guidance at Seton Hall Prep for ten years, he formulated a message about the human spirit and the power of love. Billy's message starts with helping people to understand how to feel love for their own self so that love can be shared in all relationships.
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Sue Waldman, MA, LPC,CEC
Advanced Counseling & Coaching Services
320A Bloomfield Avenue
Verona, New Jersey 07044
Telephone (973) 857-9090
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