January, 2012

4- Rabbi Sally Olins- Rap With The Rabbi-Rabbi Sally is a frequent speaker at our Wednesday Night Live programs.  She is the rabbi at Temple Isaiah here in Palm Springs.  She will speak briefly about Judaism in the 21st century and then open the remainder of the programs to answer your questions regarding Judaism, such as life cycle rituals, dietary laws, holidays, the Hebrew calendar and worship.  Rabbi Sally has been a conservative Rabbi for over 20 years. Whether teaching religious school children or leading the Temple’s congregation in worship, the Rabbi derives great pleasure in helping the community to understand Jewish traditions.  Rabbi Sally’s Adult Education classes are enormously popular and range in subjects from Kaballah to Beginning Hebrew.  Adult Education Classes are open to both Jews and non-Jews.  Whether Rabbi Sally is visiting the sick or establishing communal relationships, she brings joy to all she touches.  Plan to join us for an evening of discussion and the sharing of ideas with Rabbi Sally. You can reach Rabbi Sally at kgordon@templeisaiahps.com.

 11— Rev. Dr.  Robert Sneed- Love Is A Choice- Dr. Robert Sneed is Founder and Pastor of Rebirth Temple of Faith in Palm Springs, California.  He has been in the ministry for over 26 years and is the author of the book “Born to Win, Taught to Lose”.  He will speak with us this evening of the topic of “love”, and show us why love is a choice, not a feeling.  Feelings come and go.  If we choose to base our most important relationships on how we feel at any particular moment we are in for a rough and rocky journey.  Love is something we do, not something that happens to us. The most powerful agent of change in the universe is love, for God is love.  Life is about love.  The giving and receiving of love is the highest calling of humanity.  The giving of love may, at first, seem to be the difficult part.  However, for many of us, opening our hearts to receive the love of others can be the great challenge. Dr. Sneed will show us how to order our life so that we are preoccupied with giving love wherever we go, to whomever we meet, because…the measure of love is to love without measure.  Be sure to join us for an inspirational message of love from Dr. Sneed. Contact Dr. Sneed  at 760 322 8777 or at penny8@yahoo.com.

18- – Pete and Edna Carlson- Shinnyo Buddhism- Pete and Edna will tell us about a new form of Buddhism, Shinnyo Buddhism, which was established in 1936 by Shinjo and Tomoi Ito in Tachikawa, Japan. Based on the last Nirvana teachings of Buddha, the founders made the teachings easy to understand and stressed orderliness and the “Garden Of Truth”. The practices include prayer, chanting and giving service. Shinnyo also stresses consolation services, and Pete and Edna will share their video of the beautiful Hawaiian Lantern Floating Ceremony, which is a memorial to loved ones. Pete and Edna hold Shinnyo meetings at their home on a weekly basis and all are invited to attend.  Join us for a discussion of Shinnyo Buddhism and view the Hawaiian Lantern Floating Ceremony with Pete and Edna Carlson. You can contact Pete and Edna at www.ednalakem@yahoo.com.

25- Dr. Yoshi Tsuyuki-Shinto: The way Of Divinity- Join Dr. Yoshi for the ancient Shinto ceremony of “disrobement”, as well as other rites of passage in the Shinto way of life, followed by a presentation.  Shinto is a cultural tradition of Japan, not a religion per se.  Shinto has no founder, no teachings, no authoritative text nor official organization. Yet Shinto is here and now, vibrant, pulsating with life, alive and well!  Dr. Tsuyuki will discuss the basis of the Shinto belief, which is being at one with nature and all humanity.  Dr. Yoshi is the head minister of the Konko Church of Los Angeles and presently the spiritual patriarch to the Konko Churches of North America.  Do join us for this evening for a discussion of the Shinto way and a demonstration of the accompanying pomp and circumstance so vital to that way of life.  Dr. Yoshi can be reached at 323 997 0213.

February, 2012

1-Arjuna- Harmonic Heaven- Experience the harmonic vocal sounds and unworldly music of Arjuna and discover his unique style of blending world instruments, such as the Mbira, a twenty two key thumb piano from Zimbabwe, the Dhun-chen, a twelve foot Tibetan horn and the Didgeridoo, a wood horn from Australia, with harmonic vocals, in the tradition of Tuva and Tibet.  With these instruments Arjuna creates an enchanting vibration of heaven and earth.  Arjuna has been singing harmonics for nearly twenty years and has created simple vocal techniques, which he calls “harmonic fusion”. These will allow anyone with the desire to sing harmonics to do so. Arjuna has studied the ancient music of Tibet and with Ishi, the last native man discovered alive in northern California.  He also plays the Tibetan and Himalayan singing bowls.  Arjuna has created 2 CD’s, “Spirit Of The Bear” and “Harmonic Heaven”.  Arjuna lives in Joshua Tree where he is a guide and teacher.  He also volunteers as a hospice giver for the terminally ill. Join us for an evening of Harmonic Heaven with Arjuna. Arjuna can be reached at arjuna@harmonicfuzion.com.

8- Garry Corgiat – Breaking Through To Love-Under all of our other emotions is a reservoir of deep love, but when we are afraid of loving we build walls to protect ourselves.  To do this we construct walls of judgment, expectation, competition, control, power and projection. How do we begin to break through these walls and return to the love that is already deeply available in each one of us? In this interactive group discussion we will explore the development of our own personal relationship to love, learn, and what shapes or limits our capacity to love others and ourselves.  Prior to our meeting, please consider what walls of your own keep you from operating from your loving self.  This evening is a chance for us to learn from each other and to begin to dispel these obstacles. Dr. Garry Corgiat is a therapist in private practice in Palm Springs.  In his work with clients he focuses of a solution based approach and moves the individual to create sustainable change in their lives. Join us for a lively and enlightening discussion with Dr. Garry Corgiat.  He can be reached at 310 850 8595.

15- Terry Hawkins- There are only two times in life, NOW AND TOO LATE! In this dynamic and interactive presentation Terry Hawkins will take you on a journey of self discovery that can be best described as life changing! Motivation, desire and passion are not enough to create results. In her renowned style and talent for shifting people to action Terry will give you the elusive missing link to ensure that you achieve the results you want. Her natural and engaging style inspires you to discover the blocks that inhibit your success.  Rather than give a lightweight, feel good session, you will be amazed as you watch her effortlessly offer powerful, long lasting strategies in an understandable, captivating manner. Terry will give the answers and provide an experience that will alter the way you think and feel forever. You will also roar with laughter, have intense learning, embrace life-changing techniques and create outstanding results. Terry is a bestselling author and founder of her own training company, People In Progress, which she founded in 1989. Her fascination with human behavior and results has also led her to study incessantly about peak performance and the blockages that stop people from succeeding and becoming all that they can be! Join us for an evening of joy, laughter and self-discovery with Terry Hawkins. You can reach Terry at Terry@terryhawkins.com.

22- Judy Cali- The Path Of The Sacred Heart- From the time of your birth you are given the opportunity to listen to your own heart and know the truth for yourself. Your Sacred Heart, located behind the base of your throat, is your Universal, Cosmic Heart. It holds all the Divine Agreements, Blueprints, Codes and Keys you have that serve you.  All that you require for this life experience is encoded in your Sacred Heart before your birth.  Every thought, word and deed you experience, and your life purpose, along with who and what would assist you to honor this purpose. As a human being you are given the Right Of Freewill.  Your Sacred Heart never lies to you, but your mind does lie by constantly keeping you in fear.  Come and learn a technique that allows your Sacred Heart to let you know the highest truth for you each moment.  Divine Truth is simple. Learn to live in Grace. Judy Cali has been doing Intuitive Healing work with The Ascended Masters and Angels since she was three years of age.  She was asked to go public with her gifts by Ascended Master Hilarion, Master Of Healing, more than ten years ago. Judy receives a whole picture of you through seeing, hearing, feeling and knowing about your soul. Her intuitive readings bring forth what is most important for you to know at this time in your life. She is able to share with you who your Guardian Angels and Guides are, to talk to your family in spirit and share with you past life details that are most relevant to your current life. Join us for Judy Cali and learn the path to your sacred heart. Judy can be reached at www.judycali.com.

29- Janet Lightstone-How To Be A Psychic- You already have great intuitive gifts! By using the simple practices developed by the Lightstone Academy you can become a great psychic. Janet demonstrates how to access and utilize psychic ability to create an amazing and magical life experience and become a great psychic for you! Have you ever heard psychics say that they can read for themselves? You will be able to read for yourself to improve your life! Do you get random intuitive hits and wonder how you can ask a question and get the answer on demand? You will get answers to the questions you want to know when you want them!  Janet will demonstrate simple, easy and fun practices to bring out the psychic in you! Janet Lightstone is a self-developed professional psychic who has been teaching psychic ability, psychic healing, channeling and Tarot with enormous success for 10 years. Her newly developed Super Psychic Power Program is a revolutionary approach to growing psychically and spiritually. Her Star Blessing initiation awakens long dormant abilities to connect with the Angels and Ascended masters. Janet is the author of the book “Cave Of The Apocalypse” which reveals the Christ story through the eyes of the Beloved Disciple of Christ, John the Divine. Join Janet Lightstone for an evening of learning and psychic healing.  Janet can be reached at janetlightstone@yahoo.com.