Travel offers an invitation to explore, open our minds and refresh our spirit. The question is how do we stay open and refreshed in our everyday living? Here is a simple practice that helps me to make everything new.

In the morning, as soon as you awaken, bring your awareness to your inner landscape. Notice your breathing, any sensation in your body, and your thoughts. Do your best to observe without judging. Then let go of this awareness as you move into your day. A little later - say when you brush your teeth - bring your attention to sensation: Feel the brush against teeth and gums, the temperature of the water, your hand holding the brush, and your feet on the floor. Then let go and return to your habitual way of doing things. When you arrive at work, be present to opening a door, sitting in your chair, and pushing a button to turn on your computer. And let it go. Continue throughout your day to take these little mini awareness vacations.

Spend no more than 30 seconds each time you do this practice. Be grateful when you remember, and forgive yourself when you forget. You can always start again. Notice what begins to happen. What I find is -- I tap into that exquisite pleasure and joy I experienced while I was in Alaska.

~ Linda

With special guest,
Hunter Flournoy
Sunday, November 12
5:00 - 7:30 pm
West Los Angeles

Suggested Donation: $25.00

Join Hunter Flournoy, Toltec master teacher, and myself for an evening of Toltec Dreaming. We will guide you through a series of powerful body-based meditations to help you release limiting habits and beliefs so you can be more present, authentic and happy.

To learn more about Hunter, click here: http://www.newdestinies.com
And to register, please email us at info@lindalandon.com

Don't Take Anything Personally

Presented by Santa Monica's
Co-Opportunity Speaker Series
Monday, December 11
7:00 - 8:15 pm
Sha'arei Am, The Santa Monica Synogogue
1448 18th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90404

Come learn how to integrate this powerful principle from New York Times bestseller The Four Agreements into your life so you can be immune to criticism, communicate more clearly, and stay peaceful no matter what is going on.

The Four Agreements at Work
Next Class and Teleclass Series

Teleclass Series:
Monday: January 8, January 22, February 5
and February 26, 2007
3:00 - 4:30 pm PT (6:00 - 7:30 pm ET)
Teleclass cost: $59 per class or $199 for series of four

Class Series:
Tuesday: January 9, January 23, February 6
and February 27, 2007
7:00 - 9:00 pm PT
Class cost: $69 per class or $229 for series of four

Many people who have read The Four Agreements find it challenging to live them. These lively and interactive class and teleclass series teach you how to make these simple principles real in your professional and personal life. In each class you learn one agreement and practice using it to transform yourself and all your relationships.

Choose the format that is more convenient for you: Classes meet in a beautiful location in West Los Angeles. Teleclasses are held via a phone conference line. Both are equally interactive, experiential, life changing and fun!