Public Presence - Jo Anne Smith

A SOULFUL WEEKEND WITH BILL BAUMAN

THE POWER OF PERSONAL STORYTELLING WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES with JO ANNE, DAVID ROCHE & TERRI TATE

Note:
For information or to register, contact Jo Anne.
All events in Mill Valley, California unless otherwise noted

A SOULFUL WEEKEND WITH BILL BAUMAN

July 17 - 18, 2010
9 am - 6 pm
Mill Valley Community Center
Mill Valley, CA
$175 per person for both days ... $100 per person for either one day

The Center for Soulful Living sponsors weekend seminars led by Bill Bauman in cities around North America. These seminars are for people who are seeking to live more fully in their own truth, love and empowerment. In Bill's words: "To me, these experiences are 'Sacred Ceremonies of the Soul'—settings in which your soul moves to the fore, speaks its truth to you, and guides you with its loving wisdom."

During these two day events, Bill humbly and powerfully offers you three of his special gifts:

* Vision: Bill's over-the-forest perspective is visionary, profound and transforming.

* Inspiration: Bill speaks an inspired, insightful message about life itself and about each participant to whom he give personal input or feedback.

* Blessings: Through Bill's hands comes a pure light that gives you a transforming personal gift.

Thus, these seminars allow you to live in the midst of your own wisdom … to find and know yourself more profoundly ... and to unite with your deepest personal resources. Rather than learning or adapting to a belief system or model outside of yourself, Bill powerfully creates with you a divine space filled with grace and gifts, and helps you to:

* Discover your truest, most real Self

* Open your heart to Life and its grace-filled blessings

* Listen to the quiet, loving voice of your inspiring soul

* Ground yourself in your beauty, vastness and truth

* Let inspiration wondrously take over your life

* Witness your divine and human nature merging into unity

* Receive unexpected blessins, transformation and renewa

Format
Each day contains four elements: First, Bill shares his knowledge, inspiration and vision with the participants. Second, time is spent in self-reflection, sometimes silently but often with Bill verbally guiding the experience. Third, Bill invites individual participants to share themselves—their insights, experiences, needs. In this context, and in response to a person's request, Bill often becomes the conduit of a divine or soulful response to someone's needs—resulting in strong healing, shifts or transformation for everyone present. Finally, Bill offers individual hand-on blessings during the final hour of each day.

Registration
Contact Jo Anne at 415-383-9544 or by email.

THE POWER OF PERSONAL STORYTELLING

Express your natural creativity in a safe, supportive small group

Experience the healing power of telling your stories and really being heard

Explore the wide range of your stories, or

Craft a story for pleasure, presentation or performance

Enjoy the warmth of shared community

We bring our experience as performers and storytelling coaches to these playful, powerful programs as we guide you to tap into your wealth of stories and show you how to share them with ease.

Each group includes participants with a range of experience - from beginners with stage fright to professional performers and storytellers, and we prefer it that way.

And don't worry about bringing a polished story. Some people come with ideas about what they might tell, and others just show up with an open heart and see what arises in the moment. Some tell and re-tell the same story, and others find a fresh story each turn.

The programs below may lead to a performance showcase for those who are interested.

Evening class:
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7 pm – 9:30 pm • Mill Valley
$35 fee includes individual videotape
Class size is limited

One-day workshop:
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9 am – 5 pm • Mill Valley
$160 fee includes individual videotape
Class size is limited

Facilitators:

Jo Anne Smith   •   415.383.9544
Jo Anne tells stories, produces and directs storytelling showcases and solo shows, and hosts a popular performance salon. An experienced facilitator, she combines a gift for helping people relax into their public presence with a keen ability to identify the essence of a story.

David Roche   •   415.381.3518
David has told his stories across the U.S. and around the world, including at the (Clinton) White House, the Sydney Olympics Arts Festival and the Moscow Film Festival. He has coached and directed for many years, and is a master at the art of finding and enhancing the universal appeal in a personal story.

Terri Tate   •   415.331.5443
Terri is a nationally recognized speaker and inspirational humorist. Audiences describe her performances as "hilarious, original and highly entertaining." Trained as a therapist, she is skilled at creating an environment in which the best in people emerges.

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