Soulful Features
Oct-Dec 2004

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Letting Go.

"We must be willing to let go of the life we have planned,
so as to accept the life that is waiting for us."
 --Joseph Campbell  

This October through December, our Feature Articles, dedicated to personal and spiritual growth, are exploring the subject of "Letting Go." Our contributing authors have provided us with a wonderful and varied collection of thought and wisdom on this topic. Some articles are theoretical and philosophical in nature, while others are more action oriented, but all offer invaluable advice and techniques for surrendering our lives to a Higher Power, letting go of what no longer serves our Highest Good, and just simply letting go and letting be.

May peace and joy be yours as you surrender and let go!

THIS MONTH'S FEATURES:

"Let Go or Get Dragged"
By Lama Surya Das, one of the foremost Western Buddhist meditation teachers and scholars, one of the main interpreters of Tibetan Buddhism in the West, and a leading spokesperson for the emerging American Buddhism. He is a published poet, translator, and chantmaster. His books include: "Awakening the Buddha Within," "Awakening the Buddhist Heart," and "Awakening to the Sacred." His newest book is "Letting Go of the Person You Used to Be." (www.surya.org)

"Letting Go and Living Well"
by Father Paul Keenan, popular speaker, author and radio co-host of WABC Radio’s "Religion on the Line." Widely experienced as a national and local television and radio news commentator, he is the author of "Good News for Bad Days," "Stages of the Soul" and his newest, "Heartstorming: The Way to a Purposeful Life." (www.fatherpaul.com)

"The Logic of Letting Go"
by Bret S. Beall, MS, PhD (Cand), who applies his scientific training as an evolutionary paleontologist to help people easily live fantastic lives via consultations, demonstrations, lectures, articles and his free e-newsletter about Cooking, Entertaining, Décor, Budgeting, Simplification, Prioritization, Organization, and Travel via his company, Global Organic Designs Lifestyle Services. (www.god-dess.com)

"The Gift of Letting Go In Midlife"
by Daina Puodziunas (Dinah - Midlife Fairy Godmother), helps women become their own midlife fairy godmothers. She has been passionately helping self aware, spiritually focused, fun loving women move past obstacles to an enchanted life her entire life. Midlife Magic For Second Half Bliss is a five step formula she offers through life coaching, telephone and in person workshops, speaking engagements and articles. (www.midlifefairygodmothers.com)

"Letting Go"
by Rev. Sandra Lee Schubert, interfaith minister, poet and founder of Wild Woman Ministries, a forum to explore and express creativity and spirituality. As a minister and coach, Rev. Schubert helps people discover and unlock their creative potential -- through creating art, producing classes and workshops or just pursuing a life long goal -- and is committed to assisting people in fulfilling their dreams. Her website is www.wildwomanministries.org

"Clearing Out and Letting Go"
by Donna Henes, Urban Shaman and editor and publisher of the highly acclaimed quarterly, "Always In Season: Living In Sync with the Cycles." She is also author of "Moon Watcher's Companion," "Celestially Auspicious Occasions," and the forthcoming book, "The Queen of My Self: Women Stepping into Sovereignty in Midlife." She has offered lectures, workshops, circles, and celebrations worldwide for 30 years. (www.donnahenes.net)

"Letting Go and the Other Half"
by Hubert Pryor, author of "Soul Talk: Positive Mind Treatments to Turn Your Life Around" and the forthcoming book, "SERENITY 101: Spiritual Wisdom, Ancient and Modern, for Peace of Mind Today."  Formerly, he was editor-in-chief of "Modern Maturity" magazine and of "Science Digest" and a senior editor of "Look" magazine.  He lives in South Palm Beach, Florida, where he is a free-lance writer and editor.

"Letting Go"
Read Laura's Monthly Column, "Gifts of the Soul," at SoulfulLiving.com
by Laura V. Hyde, co-founder of Infinite Wisdom, author, and national speaker. As a regular contributor for publications across the US and Canada, she writes about human awareness and spiritual growth. Laura is the author of the widely acclaimed book, "Gifts of the Soul" and is the creator and teacher of various personal growth programs. (www.laurahyde.com)

"Experiencing Loss as a Gain"
Read Karen's Monthly Column, "Being Present," at SoulfulLiving.com
by Karen Deborah Farris, a successful counselor, healer, and bodyworker, who, for more than fifteen years, has taught extensive self-discovery workshops. She is the author of, "MESHE, HESHE, MISON & ORBIT: What My Grandmother Taught Me About the Universe." Her website is www.MESHE.com.

"Letting Go and Moving Forward"
Read Nessa's Monthly Column, "Writing Our Hearts Out," at SoulfulLiving.com
by Nessa McCasey, a former technical editor for NASA, street/performance poet in Denver, corporate writer, single mom, marketing communications specialist, and church music director. She is charting a new path for work and life in the profession of Poetry Therapy serving as a State Representative for the National Association for Poetry Therapy (NAPT).

"My Enduring Relationship with the Man of Steel"
Read Rev. Laurie's Monthly Column, "Soulful Love," at SoulfulLiving.com
by Rev. Laurie Sue Brockway, an interfaith minister who is often called upon to teach, speak and write about women’s spirituality and The Feminine Faces of God. She is author of the new book, "A Goddess Is A Girl's Best Friend: A Divine Guide To Finding Love, Success and Happiness." She is also the resident "Romance Reverend" at SoulfulLiving.com, where she is a monthly columnist. (www.goddessfriends.com)

"Letting Go with the Help of Numerology"
Read Rob's Monthly Column, "What's Your Number?," at SoulfulLiving.com.
by Rob Ragozzine, expert numerologist, owner of www.simplynumbers.com, and 
monthly columnist at SoulfulLiving.com

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