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Cooling,
Quieting: Circles "Imagine
your most recent experience in a conflicted situation. Most likely,
people were arguing their position, not listening, raising their
voices, acting out, doing power plays–in essence, acting
aggressively. Nothing positive ever results from this continued
conflict, yet we stay in it. Now imagine what might have been
possible if someone had intervened with a process to lessen the
drama, to cool down the situation. This first stage does just that,
by using an ancient, pacifying form, the circle. The
circle is the shape that cools, quiets, pacifies (makes peaceful).
It is the form of equality, the most common and enduring form of
human meeting. Circles have been found from about 500,000 years ago
as early human ancestors sat around fires, trying to get warm. To
pacify a conflict, you have to move into a circle (or a number of
small circles.) As soon as you sit in this form it becomes clear
that everyone will have a chance to speak. Things quiet down. Anyone
who persists in being dramatic or loud in a circle soon looks like a
fool. Circles create soothing space, where even reticent people can
realize that their voice is welcome. As the drama drains, people
will still speak passionately, but more quietly and earnestly. There
are many benefits to this process of listening. The first is that
good listeners are created as people feel listened to. Listening
is a reciprocal process–we become more attentive to others if
they have attended to us. We are often surprised when people truly
listen to us. Their unexpected acceptance encourages us to listen
better. The
second benefit is that listening brings people together. You can
see this happening physically in a circle. As people quiet down
and get more engaged, they lean in. The circle becomes tighter.
The room gets quieter, the volume decreases substantially, yet the
intensity of listening is palpable. And
as we listen, we develop greater awareness that each of us is
human, struggling with life’s challenges. One adage describes
this: "You can’t hate someone whose story you
know." We may never agree on an issue, or share the
same values, but as soon as we realize there’s a person behind
the position, we become more open to them, less reactive." PARO's
strength is The Circle. The circle of support, friendship,
help. The circle that lets us laugh and cry, grow and be
challenged together. Where two or more gather, there the
circle lives. There all can be respected and successful. From
circle to circle, Roz For
the full article, Solving, not Attacking, Complex
Problems
Join us for our next Biz and Bagel Wednesday March 23rd, 2005 featuring Lila Cano "Finding The Artist Within" This program is funded by the Government of Canada
Pysanky
(Ukrainian Easter Egg) Demonstration Come
in and watch
these beautiful, traditional eggs being made.
Also learn some of the symbolism,
history, and legends surrounding
this art form. Saturday,
March
26, 2005—10:00am to 5pm,
PARO Presents Gift Store Other
Up Coming Workshops and/or
Demos at PARO Presents Workshops and Demos take place every first Wednesday of the Month at 1:30pm. Please Note: Workshops require registration. Demos are free to the public. May
4 2005 - Braided
Rugs with Sarah Duncan -
Workshop June
1 2005 - Needle
Felting with Loretta Shymko -
Workshop July
6 2005 - Jewelry
Making with Meaghan Forbes -
Workshop August
3 2005 - Painted
Patio Stones with Maureen Broman
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Demo September
7 2005 - Tea
Cozies with Maria Sacchetti Come
In and See Our New Look! Introducing
Our New
Artists
Gallery Wall Select
Cards from Our New Convenient Card Rack We
Have Large Displays of Native Art, Candles, Home Décor and
More New
Items This Month Beaded/Fur
Trimmed Native Moccasins and Mitts, Child and Adult Sizes Woven
Carry Bags from Recycled Plastic Bags
~ Thrum Slippers Large
Woven Mat ~ Hand
Painted Easter Bunny Candle Easter
Bunny and Duck Candles ~ Hand
Beaded Flower Picture Crochet
Coasters over Rubber Rings ~ Reproductions
Antique Pattern Doily Large
Amethyst Sun Catchers ~ Hand
Painted Stone on Driftwood Stand Scrubs
~ Glass
and Special Bead Bracelets and Rings Sale! Selected
Beaded Necklaces ~
Selected Beaded Necklaces with Pendants Now
Half Price! Other
Services Supreme
Cleaners
Dry Cleaning and Alterations Depot Lu Qiao - Alterations, Repairs & Formal Dress Sewing PARO Presents ~ 111 N. May St. ~ 623-2200 ~ Tuesday - Saturday 10am until 5pm
Life-Work
Balance Here
is a review of some action steps to help you make harmony and
balance a reality in your life: ·
*
Pause.
Give yourself permission to take a step back &
breathe! “To make time, you
must spend time”
What are you choosing not to face by being busy? What
beliefs, habits, behaviors & ‘systems’ are
contributing to your ‘busyness’?
Work at aligning your ‘busyness’ with your core
values, priorities & strengths Shannon
Cormier ~ Tel #:
807-626-0936 ~ coachshannon@shaw.ca
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success, Learn
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Living Leadership…When:
Where:
followed
by refreshments and informal networking with the current
participants and alumni of the program. Managing
Director, Clara Butikofer, Leadership ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ NOTC ~ March, April & May Training Courses Crystal Reports - Level 2 ~ March 30-31, 2005 Implementing Supporting Windows XP (MS2272) ~ April 11-14, 2005 Programming an SQL 2000 Database (MS2073) ~ May 16-20, 2005 For more info, visit www.notc.ca
Are you a Woman with a Disability?
Want to Become Self-Employed?
Are you a woman contemplating going
into business but do not know where to start?
Orientation Session
FORT FRANCES
Thursday, March 24th 1PM
DRYDEN
Monday, March 28th 1PM - Holiday Inn
Express - Training Room
Rainy River Future Development
Corporation ~ Training Room ~ 608 Scott St.
Atikokan Sessions 10am until 2pm
March 31st
Thunder Bay Sessions 10am
Every Wednesday
In the Training Room at
the Local Economic Development Office
Call Lori for more info
625.0328 or 1.800.584.0252 or Diana in Atikokan 597.1299
Start Your Business
Today!!! Let us help you!
Join the Making A
Difference: A Business Development Program
Anyone Interested
please join us!!!
Are you out in the region
and want to start a business?
LORI @ 1.800.584.0252
Diana (807)597-1299 or toll free
1-877-554-6388
Funded by:
The support of Government
of Ontario through the Ontario Women's Directorate, the Ministry of
Citizenship and
Immigration is acknowledged
PARO Self-Employment
Benefit Program
PARO's GATEWAY: A Path
to Self-Employment
On EI now or in the
last 3 years, or had Maternity benefits in the last 5 years?
Register Today!!
Click
http://www.paro.ca/gateway.html
here for more information
This program is funded
by the Government of Canada
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Do you have a
computer? Can you surf the internet easily? Why not try our
new Pilot project...PARO On-line.
"Call today
because you may qualify for our NEW and EXCITING Computerized On-line
Training."
Forget Your Worries... A more carefree attitude may help keep your mind young. Chronic worry was linked
to an increased risk of cognitive decline in a recent study. Obsessive
worriers had more than double the risk of decline compared to their more
carefree peers. Kick worries to the curb by writing them down in a journal or
talking them out with people you love. Also, work on decisive plans of action
for worries that won't go away.
March 23rd - Biz and Bagel 12:15 - 1:15PM - Presented by Lila Cano - Finding the Artist Within March 24th - Fort Frances - Orientation Session 1PM - Rainy River Future Development Corporation - 608 Scott St. March 25th - Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce Ski Day March 30th - Biz and Bagel 12:15 - 1:15PM - Presented by Sarah Sowelu - Self-Grounding for Self-Employment March 31st - Making A Difference Atikokan Session - 10AM-2PM - Training Room - Atikokan Economic Development Office April 6th - Biz and Bagel 12:15 - 1:15PM - Presented by Nancy Angus - Stand-Out! Stand-Up! Showcasing Achievement & Potential with Career Portfolios April 13th - Biz and Bagel 12:15 - 1:15PM - Presented by Susan DeKeyser - Health & Safety April 16th - Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce - Business Awards Gala at the Thunder Bay Armories April 20th - Biz and Bagel 12:15 - 1:15PM - Presented by Brickhost - The Internet and Your Business April 20th - Chamber of Commerce After Business - Vanderwees April 27th - Biz and Bagel 12:15 - 1:15PM - Presented by Rosalind Lockyer - Making it Happen - Women in Business May 4th - PARO Presents Artisan Workshop and Demo - Braided Rugs with Sarah Duncan - Workshop May 4th - Biz and Bagel 12:15 - 1:15PM - Presented by Lisa Beckwick - Packaging Your Product May 5, 6 & 7th - Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce Tradeshow May 11th - Biz and Bagel 12:15 - 1:15PM - Presented by Laura Morine - Lessons Learned the Hard Way May 18th - Biz and Bagel 12:15 - 1:15PM - Presented by Donna Brown - Material Assets - Web June 1st - PARO Presents Artisan Workshop and Demo - Needle Felting with Loretta Shymko - Workshop June 24, 25 & 26th - Thundering Women Festival - Chippewa Park July 6th - PARO Presents Artisan Workshop and Demo - Jewelry Making with Meaghan Forbes - Workshop August 3rd - PARO Presents Artisan Workshop and Demo - Painted Patio Stones with Maureen Broman - Demo
"One
must have the adventurous daring to accept oneself as a bundle
of possibilities and undertake the most interesting game in
the world -- making the most of one's best." ~*~*~*~*~*~*~* POSITIVE QUOTE : "Believe, Expect, See and Think the BEST"
Do you remember? Poised poolside, shivering in fear in the heat of the July day. Scrawny legs, knees bent, and a fixed smile, quickly turning to a frozen symbol of courage as you stand, about to take your first plunge into the community pool. Alone, trying to be brave in front of the line of an impatient and eager peer group who has already forgotten their first plunge, and only jeer when the new kid takes time to think about it. Thoughts come fast now: "Can I hold my breath?" "Will it hurt or be cold?" "Is it like anything else I have ever done?" "Will anyone catch me?" Too late to turn back now! The small body catapults through the air, and for that eternal millisecond, the heart beats wildly as those little feet long for the safety of the warm concrete. Courage is now a fact, as a loud "Splash" announces, "I did it!" Nobody but you knows that it was worth all the fear, the waiting and the dares, which led to the summit of joy you finally experienced. Before the glow fades...you have got to go again. Three feet to the water is a time for a twist and shout as your confidence shows through triumphant. Summer passes and moments past seem far away, but graduation to new challenges does occur. By Labor Day, a plunge from the six-foot board into ten feet of water does not even get a nod from the gallery. Independence finally declared, fear has fallen to the powerful force of "Go For It." Can you remember? We all encounter new situations which, at the outset, require that strong first effort. You may relive that success all of your life as new challenges beg to be conquered with no one to coax and no one to cheer. Anticipation of that same feeling becomes a bridge to the next unknown. To choose success means playing in the game, rather than sitting on the bench. Failures become a way of learning . . . not a way of life. History is filled with the names of the heroes and heroines who persevered through winning attitudes. They are sports figures, scientists, politicians and "plain folks" who "Go For It." Can you think of Teddy Roosevelt and not visualize this attitude? Or what about Jim Thorpe, from a little Indian college, who rewrote records in every sport he had an opportunity to try. George Washington Carver lit the lamp of hope in every heart through his brilliant "Go For It" life. Henry Ford made the impossible dream more real, as did Madame Curie. The list continues, a gallery filled with names too numerous to mention. Without the Wright Brothers "Going For It," the steps of such later heroes as Neal Armstrong could have never been planted on lunar soil. All of these men and women refused to accept failure as the close of business. Failure only opens new doors. By giving 100 percent, their impossible dreams became reality. A commitment to doing, does it. The desire to try underlies all of life's efforts. Persistence heals the wounds of discouragement and failure, as glory eventually comes to those who choose to "Go For It." By Donald J. Brun Irby F. Stewart * Reminder - Friday, March 25th is a holiday. If you have submissions for the PARO Link, please send them in by March 23rd -12 Noon Until next week, have a fab weekend, LORI |
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