Happy Halloweiner 31 October 2007

I just learned that my two best boys are dressing up as twin Buzz Lightyears, going to infinity & beyond on the Seattle streets this eve. That idea sure makes me smile. Since the Pixie hates a parade, I’m not partaking in partying here but have ingested my fair share of M&M’s in a spooky show of solidarity.

A friend forwarded this bit of British inspiration on earlier in the week. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry & you’ll miss Paula Abdul? It really is proof positive that no one is ever just a “phone salesman.”

http://www.maniacworld.com/Phone-Salesman-Amazes-Crowd.html

Keep those hopes high, pumpkins, & may you have more treats than tricks tonight!

 

 

Preaching the Reaching 28 October 2007

I’m struck that people get stuck making do in life. Many, including little Miss Pixie over here, have big dreams we want to come true. But some may have tired of trying. They’ve hung up their gung-ho hats, accepted the status quo and resumed being “realistic” about their lives. If that’s true for you, please STOP. Reality Bites remember? Here’s a few tips for staying in the “Take your passion and make it happen” game.

1. Spend time preening that dream you have for yourself first – kick-ass career, sexy soul mate, pimped out pad, etc.
2. Hold a clear, crisp, far-out, fantasyland vision of this in your mind’s eye. Feels pretty good, doesn’t it?
3. Write that shit down.
4. Take the necessary steps to go after what you want. That resume won’t write itself!
5. Look over your list & visit the Vision Quest often to keep yourself on the “true you” track.
6. Ignore the naysayers because they’re out there & they’re more than happy to tell you to face the facts. I say “F*!#%&! facts.” Say no to naysayers in general. Why share your dreams with someone you know’s not gonna get it?
7. If it smacks of settling, it is. Here’s the test: When a friend asks, “How’s your new boyfriend?” & you start your response with, “Well, he’s good but…” He’s not. Next?
8. While moving on, remind yourself that you are on a mission to magnificent. Nobody’s going do it for you. & no one but you’s gonna get your butt back on the high-hopes horse. Giddy-up!
9. Repeat step 5 often, daily if you have to, as there will be times when it feels like you’re spinning your wheels. Just don’t get stuck in that muck!
10. Keep working the small steps that move you in the direction of your dreams. If you’re headed the right way, your passion’ll be burning from all that yearning!
11. Remember the bamboo.

Wax on, wax off & keep reaching for those stars!

bOOb Bash 25 October 2007

Check out my beloved bOOb Lady’s book launch on the Whitney & Wyatt show:

http://www.whitneyandwyatt.com.

I’m one proud Pixie!!

Word! 24 October 2007

I got an email today from my friends at Unity NYC, announcing that the Word of the Week is PEACE.

Below are the quotes they sent along for the inspirational ride. It seems, dear reader, most existential experts agree: you’ll have to deal with the man in the mirror to make it to the promised land o’ peace. See?

If you do not find peace in yourself, you will never find it anywhere else. – Paula A. Bendry

Nowhere can you find a quieter or more untroubled retreat than in your own soul. – Marcus Aurelius

Nothing can bring you peace but yourself. – Emerson

The mind is never right except when it is at peace within itself. – Seneca

I couldn’t agree more. All my time being therapized, meditative & walking the woo-woo’s paying off as I’ve never been happier. But, staying that way takes much maintenance. So treat your underneath like you treat your teeth. Work hard on your soul, keep it fab like those abs. A strong spirit’s the greatest muscle you’ll ever flex. Feel the burn & learn, baby, learn!

Peace out,

UP

Love LifeBites 23 October 2007

Check out this sweet spot with Steve Carell on Lifebites.com. Brought to you by Nina, another Lady Who Launches, Lifebites is a positive, inspiring & dare I say “woo-woo” website that encourages readers to flee the comfort zone scene.

According to the interview on LifeBites, the cast of Dan in Real Life, reminds us that to find love you have to be willing to risk, be surprised & stop playing it safe. It’s so good to see Steve Carell’s career continuing to climb but even better to learn the man’s spreading the word that needs to be heard: Live, people, LIVE!

Sporting an Essie shade called Sole Mate on me toes today, I couldn’t have said it better myself. Bring it on, Universe, this Pixie is ready for the real deal!

Are you??

P.S. My hands are “Hot Commodity.” Need I say more?

Leaf It for Later 20 October 2007

As Paul Engle said, “Wisdom is knowing when you can’t be wise.” On this Saturday night, the Pixie pauses to post only this until the words I want arrive. It’s been an intense few days, with more messages & material than a girl can ask for which I’ll soon share. The muse in me knows today that “wise” still lies a ways away.

Happy Fall Foliage!

Local Love Connection Class 18 October 2007

Hey, New Yorkers, this Heart to Heart healing happening comes highly recommended from my pal Doug E. Fresh Larson. If you’re feeling the woo-woo, it might be right for you-you? The Urban Pixie can’t personally recommend but anything that includes, “Say ‘Yes’ to our life energy, our sexual energy, and our aliveness” in the announcement is a-ok with me!

Heart to Heart Workshop – Humaniversity AUM and Tantric Journey Event – 10/20 Heart To Heart Workshop Humaniversity AUM: An Active Social Meditation & Tantric Journey: Expanding in Awareness with Bodhi, Karaiva and Pathik When: Saturday, October 20th 4pm-9pm Where: Attune Wellness and Yoga (formerly “Yoga Mandali,” same location) 560 Broadway at Prince Street (in Dean and Deluca Building) Suite 406 (4th floor) Subway: R/W to Prince Street Description: Deep down we all long for loving connections and friendships; but often we find it difficult to be to open with the beauty, presence and tenderness we know exists in our self and others. To be able to totally allow this opening is an innate desire in everyone. With trust in this possibility, we invite you to join us on a transformative, awakening journey to support us to break through our blockages and explore our potential as loving and lovable human beings. The workshop will consist of two parts: a Humaniversity AUM and a Tantric Journey. The processes will combine meditation, breath, dance, communication exercises, bioenergetics, emotional expression and explorations of intimacy shared in a safe and caring environment. We will have an opportunity to expand our boundaries, practice the art of friendship and celebrate who we really are. Part 1: Humaniversity AUM (Awareness, Understanding, Meditation): An Active Social Meditation What is the AUM Process? A 2 1/2 hour group meditation and therapeutic process in twelve stages where we explore all shades of our emotional life — such as anger, love, sadness, laughter… — experiencing, expressing and releasing in a protected & safe environment. A fun and intense journey, offering deep cleansing, vast opening and a taste of pure being. The process is quite active and full-on, as we are encouraged to be total with our bodies, our expression and our energy to explore and let go of everything we are unconsciously holding in our systems. What are the benefits of the AUM? Lightness, sensitivity, crisp awareness, a profound sense of warmth and relaxation. Like a clear rainbow-crested sky after a thunderstorm. The space allows us to refresh old friendships and create new ones. It is restorative and healing for the body, mind and spirit and gets us in touch with our inner-power and vitality. As we integrate this experience over time, it starts to become easier to express emotions in a healthy way, resulting in more effective communication skills and a greater sense of personal empowerment. The fear of being with and expressing our feelings diminishes, allowing us the freedom to be more honest with ourselves and others, and to stay present in the moment with whatever is coming up. It is common to feel great joy and gratitude for a sense of having rediscovered our real “selves.” Part 2: Tantric Journey: Expanding in Awareness We will then move deeper through a subtle and respectful exploration of our selves in relation to connection and intimacy. We will be using guided Tantric breathing explorations and Osho Tantra meditations alone and with a partner. The Tantric approach supports our life energy to transcend imposed restrictions so that the energy can express, expand and unify with existence. The tools Tantra offers can also be used to bring awareness and healing to our individual issues of intimacy and openness. This approach can support us to become more conscious of our sexual energy flow, and to recognize how this flow reflects our relationship with ourselves and life as a whole. The journey will nourish us to become more relaxed with the opening in ourselves and with others, allowing us to feel more self-confidence and self-love, and helping us to remember how easy it is to be rooted in love and awareness when we simply say “Yes” to our life energy, our sexual energy, and our aliveness. *This event will not include any nudity or sex, and is open to both singles and couples. **Please bring a change of soft, comfortable clothing and bring a large bottle of water. Cost: $50 For more information, visit: MeditationLife.com Contact: Info@MeditationLife.com or call 914-646-0199 About the Facilitators: Bodhi Lionel Dyer is the Director of Bodhidharma Osho Freestate, a meditation center in Pennsylvania associated with the Humaniversity. He leads meditation based groups under the motto “just do it!” and stress management seminars. He is a Corporate Trainer, a Certified Peace Experience Ambassador /AUM Leader and a Humaniversity-Quebec Therapist Trainee since 2000. Dhyan Kairava and Sangit Pathik click here for bios Quotes from the works of Osho used with permission of the copyright holder, Osho International, © 1953 to 2007.

dusting for dollars 16 October 2007

While I hate that it all comes down to the money, that’s the way the campaign cookie crumbles! I got another email from my buddy, Barack, seeking additional support. So, if you’re on-board & feeling HOPEful, please pony-up & pass on. If not, the Pixie respects your right to choose differently & asks only that you participate in the democratic process, FUBAR as it may be.

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Dear Jennifer,

Last night each of the presidential campaigns reported their third-quarter fundraising numbers.

The results are clear. We continue to build the largest grassroots movement in history, but Washington lobbyists and special interests rallied to help Hillary Clinton out-raise us for the first time.

If we want real change in this country, then we need to prove that together we are stronger than the lobbyist-driven money machine that has dominated Washington for too long.

The situation here is simple. We are $2.1 million behind. We must close that gap right now. I need you to make a donation of $50:

https://donate.barackobama.com/closegap

Hillary Clinton aggressively seeks money from Washington lobbyists and special interest PACs. She’s even said that these lobbyists represent real Americans.

She’s wrong.

I think it’s time to turn the page on that kind of politics, and that’s why I have not accepted a dime from Washington lobbyists and special interest PACs in this race. We rely on a network of more than 350,000 ordinary people to make us competitive — more supporters than all the other Democratic candidates combined.

Washington lobbyists have chosen their candidate and are determined to provide her with an overwhelming advantage. But you can even up this contest.

In the face of the most entrenched political machine in Democratic politics, I believe a movement of ordinary Americans can change our country. And you can prove that right now.

I need you to make a donation to close the gap:

https://donate.barackobama.com/closegap

Barack

Yes to Yoda We’ll Say 15 October 2007

Never a huge Star Wars woman, I have, however, long loved Yoda’s language, “Galactic Basic.” One only has to invert the subject and object in a sentence – as seen in today’s title – to twirl it off the tongue like a Jedi master. For some unknown reason, this comes oh so naturally to me. I mean, so naturally to me this comes.

I mention Yoda to you now, as his wise words keep popping up in my spiritual studies. If that ain’t a sign to share, what is? So, Pixie Dusters, here’s two terrific Yodaisms to kick off the week:

“Do, or do not. There is no ‘try.’”

“Fear is the path to the dark side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering.”

You and me baby ain’t nothin’ but Jedis. Let’s do it like they do on the Star Wars channel. What do you say?

Be the Change 11 October 2007

In a time when a noose appears on Columbia’s campus, Columbinesque copy-cats creep up around our country and faith fades fast in lost leaders, I turn to wise words from another. Please take this one to heart and pass along the peace out there.

“The world is too dangerous for anything but truth and too small for anything but love.” – William Sloane Coffin

Once again, thanks for the Sunbeams, Sy & Co. My days are brighter with your light in my life.