Giving and taking

You believe in a world that takes, because you believe that you can get by taking.

In a world that takes our egos tell us we have to be careful to safeguard what we have otherwise we will "lose" it. In fact, it is only when we give that we receive. Giving and receiving are one and there is nothing to gain by "taking". In fact this is an ego debate because the truth is that we are love and that is all that is real. Love is abundant and to extend it is our birthright.

Trust

Trusting your brother is essential to establishing and holding up your faith in your ability to transcend doubt and lack of sure conviction in yourself.

Whenever I judge my brother/sister instead of trust that they are exactly where they are supposed to be, I am of course judging myself (they are only reflections of me). So when I accept the truth I transcend my doubt about myself.

Innocence

The guiltless do not doubt their own ability because they know their function will be filled completely in the perfect time and place.

When I recognize the truth about myself (my innocence) I have no concern about "getting it done" or getting it done on time. I rest in the knowing that it will happen without my needing to control.

Compassion

As we learn to have compassion for ourselves, the circle of compassion for others - what and whom we can work with, and how - becomes wider.
Pema Chodrun

When we react lovingly and with more kindness to ourselves, we naturally extend this to others thereby teaching kindness through example.

Only love

" You are only love, but when you deny this, you make what you are something you must learn to remember."

I am slowly learning to relinquish the the little self that I made up in order to remember the truth that I am only love. My ego wants me to maintain my separateness and my individuality but when I  know I am love my little self disappears into the heart of God.

Message from Christie

Dear All,

My daughter Kayla, recently returned from the centre in Costa Rica and I have found it to be such a delight to have someone in my house to process with I thought I would pass this pleasure on to all of you. No, this does not mean Kayla will be moving in with you! If you would like to have a processing partner or would be willing to help others process their upsets please send me your name and phone number. I will compile a list of people who are willing to be contacted and send it out one week from today ( Monday, June 21st). The more names the better!

See you on Wednesday.

Love Christie
604 720 7093
christie@choose-again.com

Circle time;
Wednesdays from 7pm - 9.30pm
4438 West 5th Ave
$20.00 per person

About grievances

"Grievances darken your mind, and you look out on a darkened world. Forgiveness lifts the darkness, reassert your will, and lets you look upon a world of light."

When I hang onto a grudge about someone then I am making myself miserable. My ego says that my upset will make the other pay! Crazy ego. It simply makes me miserable.Forgiveness melts this upset and allows me to see myself and the other person in a completely different way.

Jerry Jampolsky interview with Diederik Wolsak

Listen to Jerry Jampolsky's one hour interview with me on http://www.blogtalkradio.com/love-fear-and-attitude/2010/06/12/attitudinal-healing-centers-in-vancouver-bc-and-costa-rica

Forgiveness

All aspects of the self that I made up can be relinquished through forgiveness. What will be left? Only love.

Don't misinterpret what compassion or patience really is.

For example, trying to smooth everything out to avoid confrontation, not to rock the boat, is not what's meant by compassion or patience. It's what is meant by control. Sometimes we don't know what is going to help, but we need to speak and act with clarity and decisiveness. This comes with opening our heart and not running away. Pema Chodron

Workshop in Vancouver on April 24

Diederik Wolsak, our Program director will lead the workshop. This month's topic will be forgiveness. Who do you find it difficult to forgive? What have you done that you may consider to be unforgivable? What does it mean to forgive? We will discuss these issues and more. You must confirm your space with payment prior to April 21.
The workshop will be held at 4438 West 5th Ave. Please make payment before April 21 to sign up. Space is limited.
Cost is $150.
For more information and to sign up:
Call Christie at 604-720-7093
Email us at csdakin@shaw.ca

The latest interview with Diederik

An October 2009 interview with Italian Television at the International Transpersonal Psychology Conference in Milan, Italy. Our Program Director, Diederik Wolsak, addressed delegates and discussed the Choose Again approach to depression, anxiety and substance abuse issues.

Vancouver, Saturday, January 23, Choose Again Workshop

Saturday January 23, 10am - 5pm in Vancouver, $150
Call Christie Dakin at 604 720 7093
See www.choose-again-vancouver.com for details

Diederik leads a workshop that is limited to 10 people as an introduction to the work that we do at the center. This time is totally interactive and personal. The purpose of the workshop is for each participant to learn to experience the peace of mind that comes from recognizing their intrinsic and unchangeable worth, and to then be able to make choices in their lives which lovingly reflect the person they truly are rather than the person they believed themselves to be.

Vancouver, Thursday, January 21st, Choose Again Open House

If you or friends or family would like to know more about the retreat, please come to our Open House in Vancouver to learn more about the program. You can ask questions in a casual atmosphere. Diederik and the rest of the staff will be there to answer any questions. Please RSVP, we have limited seating.

See www.choose-again-vancouver.com for map and contact details.

Thanks!