Jeans Workshops

2010-05-13T15:08:00.000-07:00

Compassionate Illumination
Presents
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

A free bird leaps on the back of the wind
and floats downstream till the current ends
and dips his wing in the orange suns rays and dares to claim the sky.

But a bird that stalks down his narrow cage
can seldom see through his bars of rage
his wings are clipped and his feet are tied so he opens his throat to sing.

The caged bird sings with a fearful trill
of things unknown but longed for still
and his tune is heard on the distant hill
for the caged bird sings of freedom.

The free bird thinks of another breeze
and the trade winds soft through the sighing trees
and the fat worms waiting on a dawn-bright lawn and he names the sky his own.

But a caged bird stands on the grave of dreams
his shadow shouts on a nightmare scream
his wings are clipped and his feet are tied so he opens his throat to sing.

The caged bird sings with a fearful trill
of things unknown but longed for still
and his tune is heard on the distant hill
for the caged bird sings of freedom.

Maya Angelou

Please join us as we discuss the topics of imprisonment, freedom, empowerment, self-actualization, truth, and love as they pertain to your body, mind, and spirit!

Jeanne Brumbaugh’s Home
306 Maple Hill Lane
Manns Choice, PA 15550

SUNDAY, MAY 23, 2010
5-7 pm

Call 814-327-2435

Love Donation Requested
All Are Welcome!

COMPASSIONATE ILLUMINATION PRESENTS WORKSHOP HOLY LONGING: OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD

2010-04-10T12:56:00.000-07:00

COMPASSIONATE ILLUMINATION

presents

HOLY LONGING:

OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD

Jeanne Brumbaugh’s Home

306 Maple Hill Lane

Manns Choice, PA 15550

SUNDAY, APRIL 18, 2010

5-7 pm

Call 814-327-2435

To confirm your participation

Please bring one of your

spiritual symbols/holy symbols to share with others!

“What more, you may ask, do we want? … We do not want merely to see beauty, though, God knows, even that is bounty enough. We want something else which can hardly be put into words—to be united with the beauty we see, to pass into it, to receive it into ourselves, to bathe in it, to become part of it.” —C. S. Lewis

Love Donation Requested Not Required

All Are Welcome!

COMPASSIONATE ILLUMINATION PRESENTS MAGIC IS BELIEVING

2010-03-18T04:57:00.001-07:00

COMPASSIONATE ILLUMINATION presents MAGIC IS BELIEVING

ARE YOU LIVING A MAGICAL LIFE?

***Working definitions of "magical" for workshop purposes: extraordinary, amazing, unusual, remarkable, astonishing, wonderful, unique, marvelous, unbelievable, miraculous, phenomenal***

Join Jeanne as she examines the power (vibration) of beliefs, thoughts, words, and actions, thus bringing to light (raising conscious awareness) connections between the beliefs you hold and the life you create.

Come with an open mind and prepare for life-altering, magical insights!

BEDFORD ARTS CENTER
137 East Pitt Street
Bedford, PA 15522

SUNDAY, MARCH 28, 2010
4-6 PM

Call 814-327-2435 to make your reservation!

$20. Love Donation Requested

ROOTS AND WINGS: JOY!

2010-02-11T13:23:00.000-08:00

COMPASSIONATE ILLUMINATION presents ROOTS AND WINGS: JOY!

This workshop is guaranteed to be colorful, fun, playful, energizing, and healing. The topic: joy! Activities include a chakras visualization, coloring with crayons, listening to music, and even some light dancing!

BEDFORD ARTS CENTER
137 East Pitt Street
Bedford, PA 15522

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2010

4-6 PM

Call 814-327-2435
to make your reservation!

$20. Love Donation Requested

THE GIFT OF GRACE

2010-01-17T13:07:00.000-08:00

JEANNE’S COMPASSIONATE ILLUMINATION

Presents

THE GIFT OF GRACE

Sunday, January 31, 2010

BEDFORD COUNTY ARTS CENTER
137 East Pitt Street
Bedford, PA

4-6 pm

4:00-4:15 pm
Prayer/Meditation

4:15-6:00 pm
The Gift of Grace

$20 Love Donation---Includes Workshop Materials and Refreshments
Call Jeanne @ 814-327-2435 to make your reservation!

***NOTE: PARTICIPANTS ARE ASKED TO BRING A SMALL GIFT WRAPPED OBJECT TO GIVE AWAY AS PART OF THE GRACE GIFT EXCHANGE***

INSIDE OUTSIDE UPSIDE DOWN: THE POWER OF PERCEPTION

2009-05-06T07:06:00.000-07:00

JEAN'S
COMPASSIONATE ILLUMINATION
PRESENTS

INSIDE OUTSIDE UPSIDE DOWN: THE POWER OF PERCEPTION

• Living inside out in an upside down world

• What you believe shapes what you perceive which then leads to what you receive as well as to what you achieve

• Living your truth

• Owning your perceptions
and owning your power

Bedford County
Arts Center
137 East Pitt Street, Bedford

Saturday, May 16, 2009
4-6pm

$20 – includes materials & refreshments

Reservations requested!
Call 814-327-2435

Pausing For Presence In Prayer Workshop

2009-04-08T14:04:00.000-07:00

JEAN’S
COMPASSIONATE
ILLUMINATION

presents

PAUSING FOR PRESENCE IN PRAYER

BEDFORD COUNTY ARTS CENTER
137 East Pitt Street, Bedford

SATURDAY, APRIL 18
4-6 PM

$20 – Includes Materials & Refreshments
Reservations Requested!
Call (814)327-2435

“In prayer it is better to have a heart without words, than words without a heart.”

---John Bunyan, English preacher and writer

PRESENTATION INCLUDES:

• Examining definitions of prayer
• Exploring diverse prayer practices
• Discovering the power of prayer
• Sharing “prayer pearls”

LOVE: CALL AND RESPONSE

2009-02-03T09:47:00.000-08:00

LOVE: CALL AND RESPONSE

February 14, 2009

Can you live with an open heart, even while others are frightened? Love is not taking advantage of the vulnerabilities of others. It is making the needs of others as important as your own. Love is a fire that is out of control. Once ignited, it cannot be contained. You may strive for moderation in diet, exercise, and work hours, but striving for moderation in love is like striving for moderation in breathing.

Practice moderation in all things except love.

---Gary Zukav
Soul to Soul: Communications from the Heart

The seminar focuses on learning the art of effective communication in intimate relationships. A thriving, rewarding, mutually satisfying relationship possesses a solid foundation based on healthy communication skills. If you love your partner and feel your relationship can benefit from learning some new skills then this seminar is for you! Give your loved one something to truly celebrate this Valentine’s Day: the gift of improved communication!

(Note: It is not necessary to presently be in an intimate relationship with someone in order to attend! These skills can benefit everyone!)

Please plan on attending

LOVE: CALL AND RESPONSE

BEDFORD COUNTY ARTS CENTER
137 East Pitt Street
Bedford, PA 15522

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14 @ 4 PM

$10 – Includes Workshop Materials and Refreshments

CALL JEAN TODAY
814-327-2435
TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION
FOR
VALENTINE’S DAY!

Learn more about COMPASSIONATE ILLUMINATION at
http://www.compassionateillumination.com

HOLDING ON & LETTING GO

2009-01-13T07:24:00.000-08:00

HOLDING ON & LETTING GO is a Grief and Loss Seminar.

Grief and loss are part of life. There are many different faces of loss. Grieving is a complex process which is unique to each individual; however, regardless of the type of grief (loss of person, marriage, pet, job, lifestyle, health, etc.) there are common factors which run through all grief experiences.

This seminar offers an opportunity to talk about grief, own our experiences, examine our grief issues, explore healthy coping methods and consciously tend to our bodies, minds, and spirits. GRIEVING MEANS LEARNING TO HOLD ON WHILE WE ARE LEARNING TO LET GO.

In A GRIEF OBSERVED, C.S. Lewis writes: "The more we love, the more we are hurt when we lose the object of our love. But if we are honest with ourselves, would we have it any other way?"

HOLDING ON & LETTING GO
A Grief and Loss Seminar

Bedford County Arts Center
137 East Pitt Street
Bedford, PA 15522

SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 2009
4-6 PM

$10 - Includes Materials and Refreshments

Reservations Requested!

Call (814)327-2435 today!

"Give sorrow words. The grief that does not speak whispers the o'erfraught heart, and bids it break." - William Shakespeare

CHRISTMAS SPIRIT: THE GIFT OF PRESENCE!

2008-12-07T13:02:00.000-08:00

Jean's workshop CHRISTMAS SPIRIT: THE GIFT OF PRESENCE will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2008 at the Bedford County Arts Center from 4-6 pm.

What's on your wish list?

"BAH, HUMBUG!" you grumble. "What's all this talk about Christmas Spirit, Presence, and Presents?"

Do you need some Christmas cheer?

Have you ever thought about what it means to be truly "present" in the midst of a holiday which seems to have material "presents" as its focal point? Have you ever considered what a gift you give yourself as well as your loved ones when you are truly present?

Come and join Jean as she encourages you to reflect on CHRISTMAS SPIRIT: THE GIFT OF PRESENCE!

This workshop includes:

Definitions of spirit, present, presence, and gift

The gift IS the present

The gifts of past, present, and future

Scrooge and the ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present, and Christmas Yet to Come

Angelic visualization exercise in which you will be presented with three gifts

***Note: Some assembly required***

***Cookies are requested!***

BEDFORD COUNTY ARTS CENTER
137 EAST PITT STREET
BEDFORD, PA 15522

$10 includes workshop materials and refreshments

RESERVATIONS REQUESTED: CALL(814)327-2435

MAY THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS---THE GIVING OF SELF TO LIFE---ENTER AND ABIDE IN YOU NOW AND ALWAYS!

"Sticks and Stones: The Power of Words"

2008-11-05T15:27:00.000-08:00

Compassionate Illuminations Presents:

"Sticks and Stones: The Power of Words"

Saturday November 15, 2008 4-6 pm

The Bedford Arts Center

Reservations are Requested

$10.00 (covers materials & refreshments)

Please contact Jean at (814)327-2435
E-mail: illuminata306@hotmail.com
Website: www.compassionateillumination.com