High Mesa Happenings

From “EnlightenNext”, Andrew Cohen’s Quote of the Week

The Paradox of Meditation

The meditation experience is interesting because on one hand it is about
completely letting go of everything, and on the other hand, it is about paying more
attention. It's a paradox. Let go of everything and have the courage and faith
and conviction to keep letting go, fearlessly, no matter what arises. But don't
let go of consciousness, don't let go of attention, don't let go of awareness.
Meditation is the paradox between those two positions.

--Andrew Cohen

Winter Solstice Celebration

Below is a link to an interesting article about Winter Solstice.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/19/winter-solstice-2011_n_1156526.html

Join in the Winter Solstice Celebration at HMHC on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, at 6:30 p.m. All are invited.

International Day of Peace Ruidoso Activities

7:00-7:30 am Peace Begins with You-Morning Meditation Meditate with peaceful music followed by a short presentation on finding your "peace within". This event will be held behind the Ruidoso Public Library at the outdoor theater.

12:00-1:00 pm Warriors for Peace - Peaceful Leaders in History Join the ENMU History Club who will share information on Peace in History. Bring your lunch and enjoy refreshments at ENMU-Ruidoso, room 105.

4:00-5:00 pm Kids for Peace - Peace Day Parade Meet at the Kids Connection Pavillion for music and activity followed by a short walking parade procession around a portion of the Links Walking Trail beginning around 4:30 pm and ending at the outdoor stage behind the library. Bring your peace costumes, flags, banners, bubbles, buttons, bells and other noise makers, and let the communities of Lincoln County and Mescalero know you value peace! This is an event for all ages.

6:00-8:30 pm - Give Peace a Dance Enjoy peace shared through the arts at an all ages Peace Day Celelbration held at Common Ground in the Sierra Mall (next to ENMU). Scheduled activities include live music, dancing, "Make Art, Not War" crafts table and speakers addressing the value of peace in our homes, schools, and community.

All Peace Day activities are free thanks to local community partnerships. Special thanks to Andrea Reed of Common Ground, Mayor Ray Alborn, Parks and Recreation, ENMU-Ruidoso, ENMU-Ruidoso History Club, High Mesa Landscaping, Lou Ann Ellison, others who have contributed to planning this event. Bring friends and enjoy the day.

Jay Schwed & The Song of the Healing Crystal Bowls

WHEN: August 26^th @7:00 pm Performance

August 27^th@10:30 am Crystal Bowls & Restorative Yoga

Shiva Reinhardt will lead Restorative Yoga

For performance only, $17.50 in Advance, $20 at the
door. For performance & Restorative Yoga, $30 in
Advance. For Restorative Yoga only, $15 in Advance & for Tai
Chi class members, $20 at the door for all others

WHERE: High Mesa Healing Center, 133 Mader Lane, Alto, NM

Mail advance payment to PO Box 834, Alto, NM 88312 by Aug 22
or call 575.336.7777/575.258.9932 for reservation by Aug 24.

NOT RECOMMENDED FOR MOST CHILDREN UNDER 15

PLEASE BRING YOUR FAVORITE MAT, PILLOW AND BLANKET

Please call Jay with any questions, 1-928-241-0311 or thejzone@yahoo.com WWW.HEALINGCRYSTALBOWLS.COM

Mindfulness-Based Well-Being

Mindfulness-Based Well-Being

Join Barbara Mader and Misty McArthur for an experiential day retreat filled with renewal, restoration, and rejuvenation.  Using time honored traditions along with evidence-based practices, this workshop will provide the tools necessary to assist you in embracing integrated health and well-being in your daily life.  Some of the mindfulness-based wellness techniques include Qigong, guided imagery, emotional freedom technique, labyrinth meditation, progressive relaxation, insight journaling, and reflective sharing.  Bring a lunch.  Contact ENMU Ruidoso Community Education Dept. at 257-3012 to register.

Instructors:  Barbara Mader, RN and Misty McArthur, LMSW

Date: Saturday, Apr. 9

Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Fee: $75.00

Location: The Yurt at the High Mesa Healing Center

Sheng Zhen Qi Gong

Sheng Zhen Qi Gong

Sheng Zhen Qi Gong will begin Friday, April 1, 2011, and will be held each Friday and Monday thereafter from 9:30-10:30 a.m. during the month of April.  It will be facilitated by Barbara Humble.  Everyone is invited to attend.  Donations are welcome.

Sheng Zhen Qi Gong

Sheng Zhen Qi Gong September 27, 29, October 1

Upcoming this week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at HMHC, learn Sheng Zhen Qi Gong from Barbara Humble.  Barbara has studied over three years with legendary Master Li Jun Feng, including international training in the Philippines and Norway.

Experience a universal tune-up through total relaxation of the mind and body.  All are invited.  There is no cost, but donations are appreciated.

Satsang and Meditation Program at HMHC

 

 

Meditate with Swami Ken

 

Satsang and Meditation Program
with Swami Ken

Date: Saturday, April 24th, 2010

Time: 1:00 PM

Place: HMHC, 133 Mader Lane, Alto, NM 88312

Contact Number: Keith, (315) 657-8695

A free meditation program is being offered in your area by a visiting swami, direct disciple of  Sri Shivabalayogi Maharaj, fully enlightened yogi from South India. Swami’s legacy is tapas — deep samadhi type of meditation — and is answering the call to make this meditation available to all interested without charge. He says more people need to awaken to their own true Self for world situations to improve.

All are Welcome! Program is Free.

Silent Meditation for 1 hour
Vibhuti for Meditation / Healing / specific purposes
Individuals come up to Swami Ken for questions and clarifications.

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For detailed information about Swami and the meditation program, click

Shantivan Dyana Meditation Retreat Center and Swami Ken

More about Tapas ....

How to Quiet the Ego

From the Chopra Center:

The ego is that part of ourselves that views life as a battle for survival. Feeling limited, the ego seeks control and power. Feeling isolated, the ego seeks outside validation and security. As Deepak discusses in his column this month, most people confuse who they really are with their ego identify. They garner their sense of self from external things, such as how much money they earn, what kind of job they have, and the opinions of others.

The Chopra Center offers a quiz to " help you gauge the degree to which you’re identifying with your ego and allowing it to limit your highest potential."

Click Is Your Ego Running Your Life ?  to get scores and find recommendations on how to quiet the ego.

Haiti

As a member of the Healing Touch community I am
joining with others everyday at noon for the rest of this month by sending
healing, light, peace,calm and strength to Haiti. As we do this we are creating
a rolling wave of healing and light that surrounds the people of Haiti. I invite
others who may or may not be a member of the Healing Touch community to
join us every day at noon and that will only strengthen our efforts of
compassion for the suffering.

Barbara