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December 01 2001, Passport 2000+ Newsletter
Vol. 3 Number 12
Contents:
- Editorial
- Upcoming Events &
Announcements
- On
- Going Television Internet Show
- Letters To The
Publisher
- Let's "But Out"-- Anne Marie Evers
- Remembering the Self -- Janice Smith
- Reflections -- Janice Smith
- December Affirmation
- Legal and Contact
Editorial:
HAPPY BLESSED CHRISTMAS TO ALL!
Dear Readers, I am so pleased to extend
Happy, Loving Seasons Greetings from the staff at Passport 2000+,
in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
-- Janice Smith, David Evers and myself to you and your
families!
It is unbelievable that we are going
into our 4th year of publishing the Passport 2000+.
We are so blessed to have you wonderful
readers and supporters from all parts of the world. It is such a
pleasure and privilege to have the opportunity to visit with you
every month, answer questions and just enjoy your interaction with
us. My heart is full of gratitude.
Christmas is also a time to remember
others less fortunate. When you are wrapping your Christmas gifts
this year, stop and put thoughts of love into the wrapping paper
and the gift itself. As you tie the ribbons saturate them with
thoughts of love, peace, joy and happiness. Bless them as they
make their journey from you to that person. Enjoy the greatest
gifts of all at Christmas, watching children sit on Santa’s
knee, watching your children or grandchildren Christmas morning,
having a chat with a friend, giving that busy Christmas shopper
the gift of your smile, or just sharing a cheery greeting to
another person.
It is the little things that really
count. They are the building blocks to the great structures. When
you stop and think about this statement, it really gets your
interest. “Everything you say or do to another person,
negatively or positively, affects the life of that person in ways
you will never know.” So the next time you are annoyed at the
clerk in the store, or waitperson in a café, stop, think and say
to yourself, “If I react in a negative, angry manner what effect
could that have on that person’s life?” A little bit of
appreciation goes along way, especially during these busy, hectic
Christmas shopping days. Be extra aware of others and their
feelings. If a person is grumpy, do not jump to the conclusion
that it is aimed at you or take it personally, just know that he
or she may have something going on in their life that is
irritating, annoying or they could be experiencing physical pain.
Lets make Home Made Christmas Gifts
this year for everyone on our lists ... Gifts of love,
consideration, empathy, patience and loving kindness.
I know sales people all over the world
will love it and respond to you in the same manner. Like attracts
like, more gathers more and what you give out you get back. So the
next time, you are tempted to feel grumpy or out of sorts, stop
and really think about the life long effects that statement of
anger could have upon that person.
When I do my Masterminding Group at
11:00 p.m. every evening, one of the things I give thanks for is
the privilege of being a part of your spiritual journey. I
personally feel we are here for one purpose with two parts – (a)
to evolve, learn and grow ourselves and (b) then to help others do
the same.
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Up Coming Events
& Announcements:
Intuition and Reflections
Janice is now taking reservations for the January class.
It will begin January 14th, 2002 and run till the last Mon in
February
On Monday nights 7-9pm in North Vancouver.
The class is about learning to trust your intuition more and to
understand your life more through the use of reflections. Trusting
our intuition assists us in our day to day lives in making
decisions. It helps us to know when we are going in the right
direction for ourselves. I have been spending more time this last
class in helping to understand one's reflections. I find that this
is a very good way to help my students make the changes they want
to in their lives. If you want less stress in your life and
more joy, then this is the class for you.
Janice believes learning should be fun, so prepare to laugh.
If you want to have more joy, call Janice at (604) 986-0259.
Don't be disappointed, call now as the class is filling rapidly.
A Positive Hit!
A Positive Hit in December is cancelled as the last Wednesday
falls on Boxing Day.
Come visit with us in January 2002.
Wednesday, January 30th, 2001
7pm Piece of Cake Restaurant,
100
block W. Esplanade Street, North Vancouver, BC
Janice and Anne Marie will be at the Piece of Cake to share
some positive and upbeat ideas. We are hoping to make this a
regular event to create a time for everyone to consciously be more
positive in our lives.
There is no charge for this event. So bring all your friends out
with you to get inspired on being more positive in life. We are going to run this the last Wednesday of every
month.
We look forward to seeing you there. If you require more info contact Janice at 604-986-0259.
Affirm & Learn Enhancement Program for Children:
We acknowledge that November is the declared Anti-Violence month and are proud to announce that our anti-violence program for
children called The Affirm and Learn Enhancement Program is being taught for its 2nd year in Grade 3 in Kendall Elementary School
in Washington State!
We now have classes teaching affirmations to young children in the North Vancouver area. One young single mom of three boys
ages 4, 6 and 7 is teaching it to her sons. They have just finished making their Affirmation Houses to house the Affirmation Family. It
is so rewarding to see young children learning positive words, actions, methods and exercises to help them cope in a positive
manner in this uncertain world.
I will keep you posted on our North Vancouver Mom and the family's progress. I was so honored to spend the afternoon with them
and catch their enthusiasm and excitement. We can never start teaching our children positive things too young.
The Cards of Life - www.cardsoflife.com
Anne Marie is reading
at Utopia Book Store at 117 West First Street, North Vancouver, B.
C. Phone 604-984-8782 every Monday from 1:00 – 6:00 p.m.
You can also purchase
her book, Affirmations, Your Passport to Happiness and the
Cards of Life at Utopia. This book is presently be reprinted for
the fifth time!
The Cards of Life make
wonderful Christmas Gifts. As most of your know this is a set of
72 Cards of Life divided into 12 sections, -- Health,
Relationships, Career, Money, Forgiveness, Fear, Love, Happiness,
Children, Beginnings & Endings and Spiritual Growth. They are
very uplifting, inspirational cards.
Be sure and pick up a
copy of Shared Vision (December issue) and read about the Cards of
Life. They sell for $29.95 and you can purchase them from Anne
Marie Evers, Utopia, Dempsey Distributors, Banyen Books and other
stores.
Cards of Life Classes
start again in the New Year. They run the first Saturday of every
month starting, February, 2002. Time 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 PM.
Cost is $50.00. Book your space early, as seating is
limited. Call Anne Marie at 604-988-9907 for further information.
Email: annemarie@cardsoflife.com
-- Telephone Number (604) 988-9907
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On - Going Monthly Television/Internet Show:
Our show is called, "Anne Marie & Friends." (the
show that never ends... ) Canadian Producer: Richard Denault,
Vancouver, BC, Canada.
To view this show go to www.affirmations-media.com
and click on Affirmations -TV and then click on real player. Please e-mail us your comments
and suggestions and we will answer them as promptly as possible. We are always looking for interesting guests for our TV/Internet Monthly
Show, Anne Marie & Friends.
Merv Wright is our December Guest!
This month Merv Wright is our guest for our December Anne Marie
& Friends Monthly Show. Merv is the answer to one of my
affirmations. Our December guest has been called out of town
suddenly and had to reschedule and my thoughts were, “We really
need to have a male guest (as we try to keep a balance with male
and females guests) who is interesting, uses affirmations and we
need him now!’
I was standing in line in the bank after having done that
affirmation and I heard a voice say, "Hi Anne, remember me
Merv Wright?’ Of course I did. Merv knew me as Anne from our
real estate days. We had worked together almost thirty years ago!
I was quite surprised to see him as I had heard that Merv had
moved to Calgary and was selling real estate there. I immediately
launched into the subject of affirmations and was bubbling over
saying, “Mervie I want you to be a guest on our TV/Internet Show
tomorrow.” He laughed and said, “Slow down, I just want to
enjoy the moment of seeing you again.” He was a wonderful guest
and practices affirmations as you will discover when watch our
show.
He works for Sutton and can be reached at 604-986-9321 (mwright@sutton.com.
He is a good realtor and if you have any real estate needs; please
do give him a call. And oh yes, say you read it here!
The Show's Format:
- I speak about Affirmations and say the Monthly Affirmation,
- Second segment is the Guest Interview
- Third part is answering your e-mail
I look forward to receiving your e-mail. If you wish to be a
guest on the "Anne Marie & Friends" (The show that
never ends... ) and share your positive experiences, please do
send us an e-mail. We will answer all your e-mails as
promptly as we can.
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Letters
to the Publisher:
Publisher,
Anne Marie Evers www.netadssell.com/affirmations
Telephone: (604) 988-9907
Dear Anne Marie,
I need help. I can’t stop thinking about the past, reliving
it and then beating myself up. This process goes on and on like a
broken record. I have tried saying
to myself, “Now, Now, Now is all there is,” and I still
get transported back into past events and situations. Can you
suggest anything to help me?
Thanks Marnie
Dear Marnie,
“It is normal for us all to think and ponder over situations
and events that took place in our pasts--- and why wouldn’t it
be as the pest is what makes up our present. It is important to
live in the now and saying "Now, now, now," to yourself
definitely will help you present tense yourself. At times it is
most helpful go back and review past events and situations to
recognize the message and then apply it to present situations. Or
we may need to go back to learn something about ourselves. It is
okay to revisit the past but refrain from taking up residency
there. The past is simply what it is -- The Past. We cannot change
or alter things that took place in our past. However, we can
change the way we view and feel about those events. A good
affirmation would be: “I,
(Marnie), deserve and now enjoy living in the present. I spread
today’s jam thick on my bread. I am happy and balanced to the
good of all parties concerned. Thank you. Thank you, Thank you.”
Dear Anne Marie,
“I am a single female, 52 years of age. Again I am spending
Christmas alone, depressed and sad. All my family is overseas and
most of the friends I have are involved with their own families
during the Holiday season. People tell me that I do have a
wonderful singing voice and I used to sing in a choir. I do have
another friend who is in the same boat as I, but she is even more
depressed than I. What to do? Julie”
Dear Julie,
“You have plenty to do. There is a whole universe out there
that needs your help. Think of the gifts you have to share with
others. For starters, the gift of yourself, then your beautiful
singing voice. Get involved with a singing group, good singers are
always in demand, especially in volunteer situations. Become
involved in helping at the Food Bank, Singing at Senior Homes,
Volunteering at Hospitals and Blood Banks. You can volunteer at
your Community Center or find a Hospice near you to work with. The
world is full to overflowing of opportunities for you and others
to help inspire and give hope to others less fortunate. The list
is endless Spread joy and happiness around and you will be blessed
and not have time to dwell on your own problems of sadness,
loneliness and depression. It really is a prescription for
Happiness! Do try it! God Bless you!”
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Let's
"But Out":
Anne Marie Evers, Affirmations Coach
You
know the word but
cancels out what was previously said?
For Example:
If I said to my friend, Lila, "you certainly look good
in blue -- I love your dress, but your hair is a mess,” what do
you think Lila will remember about that sentence?
You can be certain she will remember the negative remark
and probably say to herself, "Anne Marie thinks my hair is a
mess.”
Your
employer could say to you, “John, you are a great worker, steady
and reliable, but I don’t like that report you handed in
yesterday.” What will you remember about that conversation?
If
your girlfriend said, “Henry, I really like you, but lets just
be friends,” he may not ever hear the fact that she likes him as
that little word but is doing its canceling out work!
You
may say, to your child, "I love you, but you are lazy and
untidy." Here by using the word but
you are affirming your child’s negative behaviour and canceling out the positive statement of love. Affirm the child's special
attributes. Say, “you have a great smile, your skin is silky or
your teeth are so perfectly formed. You can always find something
to compliment your child on. They are vulnerable about being
ashamed of their bodies and appearance.
Affirm the child non-verbally, with hugs, loving looks and
spending time with them. Words are important, but the need to be
mothered by the action of love is of utmost importance. When you
have congruence between words, feelings and actions your
Affirmations ring true.
Practice
daily forgiveness and positive Affirmations on a regular basis and
your child will internalize the words you say and they will become
the child’s own Affirmation about self. I always told my
daughter, Aren that pretty is as pretty does and it is important
to be pretty on the inside too. Saying Affirmations to your
children will create a more loving, respectful, happy, productive
life for them. Teach them how to create their own Affirmation
Program. Forgive anyone who has said anything unkind about you or
your loved ones.
Children
who do Affirmations on a regular basis are more independent,
autonomous, self-responsible and experience greater
self-confidence and self esteem. It is easier for them to know
what they want and achieve their goals, desires and wishes. They
enjoy improved health and body image and are able to resist
unhealthy, negative peer pressure. They say
no more easily to
negative situations and people. They attract, develop and enjoy
greater optimism for the present and future. A simple method to
introduce the Affirmation Program to your children is to ask your
child to identify some personal goals or challenges in their life.
Some of these could be making friends, being accepted and popular,
liking school, teachers, or getting good grades. Reflect and
mirror the child's feeling and or aspirations back to them. Before
you can help a child with an Affirmation, it is important that you
acknowledge and validate the child's feelings, thoughts, goals and
desires. It is important to help the child to formulate an
empowering Affirmation in a positive self statement written in
first person that the child can say to himself. For Example: “I am a
likeable person." It is easy for me to make friends. "I,
(child's name) like myself and others like me. I am accepted and
popular.”
So
folks lets “But out” of our conversations and watch things
change in your home for the positive.
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Remembering the Self:
Janice Smith
Self Empowerment Coach
This time of the year, is such an easy time to forget about
ones self, with all we have to get done and all we must do for
others, we are often left feeling tired and depleted. Take some
time for yourself this Christmas season, even if you can only fit
in a short time to just be quiet and reflect upon what the season
means to you. What do you want for yourself this Christmas? How
would you like to see Christmas unfold? Take a few minutes now and
just let yourself envision the beauty, peace and magic that
Christmas is all about. How can you create this in your life, with
all that has to be done? The answer to this question is often very
simple once we slow down and think about what is important to us.
Does the house really have to look perfect or the gift be just the
perfect one. Reclaim some of your precious time, and use it in
ways that will bring you joy and love. Remembering to love
ourselves is one of the most important things we can do throughout
the year but especially at Christmas time. I always remember to
tuck a special gift for myself, from myself, under the tree. This
way when I wake up Christmas morning, I remember how special I am
to me. The only true thing we have in this world is our love for
ourselves all the rest can be taken away from us. Yet learning to
love ourselves and be our own very best friend, are things that no
one else can change. So honor that gift of self love. Remember
that you are a very precious, special and unique being. In
learning to love ourselves, we will find more love in the world
and give out more love, therefore creating a more loving world to
live in.
Wishing you and yours a magical Christmas season filled with
love and joy!
Hugs,
Janice
Janice is a self empowerment coach. She works on the North
Shore teaching intuition classes, doing past life regression
therapy, psychic readings, intuitive counseling, speaking and
writing. You may contact Janice at 604-986-0259 or email her at janice_smith@telus.net
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Reflections:
Janice Smith
Hi Janice,
I am not looking forward to the Christmas season, every year it is
the same. I don't get along with my family very well. They are
always criticizing me and making me feel small. I would like it if
we could all be nice to each other, at least at Christmas time. I
feel like the odd one out in my family, they are all much more
similar to each other than I am. What can I do to make this
Christmas more enjoyable.
Amanda
Hi Amanda,
Christmas is definitely a difficult time of the year especially
with family. As you know there are many different personalities in
any one family, some get along better or fit better than others.
Just remember that these people are your angels, helping you to
see things about yourself that you would like to change. If you
are finding constant criticism from them then you need to be aware
of how you are internally criticizing yourself. Take time and
listen to your inner voice, is it loving and gentle with you or
constantly telling you, you can do better. Or if only I wasn't so
fat or so old or so ugly, then I could create what I wanted. Our
inner voices are most often nasty and we would never dream of
telling someone else the things we tell ourselves. So take some
time to appreciate yourself this holiday season and to acknowledge
all the wonderful things about yourself and to love the things you
don't think are that great. I promise you will see a difference
with your family if you take the time to love and acknowledge
yourself.
Merry Christmas to you.
Hugs,
Janice
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Affirmation
for December, 2001:"
“I,
(your name) deserve and now am 100% healthy. Any germs that come
into contact with my body are instantly dissolved. My whole body
is filled with God’s wonderful healing power. I enjoy this
wonderful healing and live in an attitude of gratitude for my good
health and wonderful life. I am happy to the good of all parties
concerned. Thank you. Thank you Thank you.”
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