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October Intention

Bearhug . I love this intention. It's so much fun to give someone a Bearhug and to really mean it. Everytime I think about a Beahug, I think about my good friend Dennis Hayman who's nickname is Bear. He is a wonderful person who cares a great deal about others. So for all the "Bears" in this world I send them a Bearhug NOW!

So, who are you giving a Bear Hug to today?

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Intention Exercise:

This is an exercise to get back in touch with that part of you that wants to give someone a Bear Hug.
Please have a pad and pen close by so you can record your answers.

Share your experiences by sending them to me. I will include one readers experience in the next newsletter. Just eMail me. In the subject line include the following words: October Bearhug newsletter (these words will let me know that you are referring to this month's intention)

The Intention word for last month was MAGIC. The following is note by Iris Perrin from Scotland regarind her Magical experince:

"In August this year, my husband and I travelled to Cyprus and Egypt on holiday. On the flight across, I had the window seat and as we flew further and further east, the skies cleared completely of cloud to a brilliant blue. I could see the landscapes far below in perfect colour and detail. I spent a long, long time just gazing at the world going by below me and felt quite emotional. I could see the curve of the horizon and way the landscapes changed from country to country. It was quite beautiful. Magical. Patchwork fields surrounding villages were linked together by rivers and roadways and edged with green curls of forest. A simple description would be to say the landscapes looked something like starfish with long, trailing ribbons flowing off in all directions - the centre of the starfish being the village - and all linked together by these flowing tendrils of river and road. Then it changed as we reached the high mountains - absolutely incredible to fly over these peaks with patches of snow clearly visible. And then the hot countries - the patchwork changed to browns and beiges. Still starfish patterns, but different colours. It was definitely quite magical - I'll never forget it. Made me realise how absolutely wonderful and beautiful our world really is and how lucky I am to be able to travel and see it. It also inspired me to do a painting of these images which are still clear in my mind.......watch this space!"
Iris

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From the Home Front

The leaves continue to change and it is truly lovely. Here's an example of the beauty around me:

Photo by Karin Janin - © All rights reserved

This time of year is breathtaking in the countryside of New York. When I first moved here I thought of the state of New York as New York City - all cement and wonderful plays!. But now that I am here, there is so much history behind each tree. I can feel the heritage of the American Indians, the struggles of the Dutch, the hardships of the immigrants and the fulfillment of a dream that is in all of us. Look closely and you will see the mystical opening to all your dreams. If you would like an 8 1/2 by 11 copy of this picture please go to Karin's Store.

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Announcements

NO MORE WAITING! IT IS HERE

This book is filled with personal stories, information as to how intentions work, what tools to use, obstacles, exercises, meditations, visualizations and more. When you finish reading Magic of Intention you will KNOW how to create your future and how to make it happen FASTER! A handbook for ALL Life Coaches! If you would like an autographed copy go to Karin's Store Book Review: "I loved how you wrote Magic of Intention in a matter of fact, honest method. You didn't put a lot of technical stuff and verbiage that would make it hard to follow or to understand. And I loved it how you made it very personal, sharing some of your own stories. As I was reading I felt as though you were talking to me as a reader, not just to the general population. The ideas and exercises were great, many of which resonated with me in terms of goal setting and steps to achieve...the idea of a good thing and making it better." ~Dee Saunders National Certified Therapist and Counselor

Magic of Intention publication is listed under my pen name: Karin Janin.

Coming in November - exciting news!
Online interviews with successful people....their message and what relationship it has to do with Intention.

WORKSHOPS :
Magic of Intention Circles in October & November, 2004

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Brainstorm Coaching - 3 sessions per month.

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Featured Website:

Bearhugs written by my dear friend, Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein - a Positive Psychologist

"What does a Bearhug mean to THE ENCHANTED SELF?  A Bearhug can be the reward for moving forward in any of THE SEVEN GATEWAYS TO ENCHANTMENT.  Let me illustrate with several of the Gateways. 

     The first Gateway is learning to recognize your own talents and untapped potential.  It is not so easy to recognize what is special about ourselves.  Once you do, doesn't that deserve a great big bearhug to oneself, flinging one's arms around yourself and squeezing and saying "I love you" to none other than yourself!
     The second Gateway is being able to finally see yourself as the Heroine of your life that you really are-a survivor, a giver, a doer, a maker of dreams and 'magic'!  Doesn't that also deserve a big bearhug to yourself once you get there?  Maybe even a bearhug to some of those wonderful people who helped you along the way?  Perhaps a teacher or a therapist or a mentor or a friend or a family member?  Or maybe that horse you learned to ride and finally helped you see that you could do almost anything?  (Just be careful with the horse).
      The third Gateway is learning how to meet your needs, negotiate for yourself and get the training and education you need to move forward.  Of course finally taking those steps deserves a big Bearhug to yourself and again to those who helped you.
     By the way, not all Bearhugs have to be physical.  There are metaphorical Bearhugs also.  For example, if I keep a Gratitude List in my pocketbook and jot down my thanks during the day for all sorts of things, that is a metaphorical Bearhug to the Great Divine!  If I call someone on the phone just to say 'Hello' that is also a form of Bearhug that saids, "I care."
      Coach Karin gave me an important Bearhug when she wrote to me after she found my site, www.enchantedself.com and told me that my work had meaning to her.  She uplifted me by sending me a Bearhug message of support! 
     The more I write about Bearhugs, the more I realize that Bearhugs, both literal and figurative, make the world go round in positive ways! 
     May I send a Bearhug to each and every one of you!  May you be blessed with positive states of being, a sense of purpose and fulfillment and may you always feel the love that a good Bearhug supplies!"

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From The Orphan Connection

The Orphan Connection is a foundation that is dedicated to honoring orphans who are making a difference thus creating Mentor Orphans. We are always looking for stories of orphans who have made a difference in YOUR life - so please share them with us. These Mentor orphans give hope and a sense that "I am not alone."

WANTED: Stories of orphans who are making a difference NOW!

After last month of excitement, I am still replaying the excitement and the joy of spending time with my biological brother, Günther. Someone said to me today "that is what movies are made of." And we created a film that may not be introduced to the world, but it was introduced to our hearts forever. I mentioned last month that there will be an article written about our visit. You can find the article at: http://www.orphanconnect.com/OCF_3.html

I have to admit that not everything is correct in the article but the essence of our joy in seeing each other and how much we have in common, is there. Enjoy the article.

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The f irst person to email me with the answer to this question will receive
a free set of Magic of Intention Motivational Cards.

Question: Who said the following quote?

Do not be too timid and squeamish about your actions. All life is an experiment.

Answer: _____________________________________

Have a wonderful October Month and stay in touch.

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Don't forget to think about this month's Intention

REACHING YOUR GOAL(S) BY INCLUDING
BEARHUGS FOR THOSE WHO DESERVE ONE NOW!

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Namasté , Karin Janin