Practical WooWoo

Practical WooWoo™ is changing.......

2010-01-28T18:31:00.000-08:00

Practical WooWoo™ is changing and embracing its own growth and development. For years now I have wrestled with how I communicate what it is that my company does. Believe it or not, I even seriously considered changing the company’s name last year! But the truth is, I love the name and it ALWAYS gets a reaction - sometimes a laugh, sometimes a frown, sometimes a confused look and yes, sometimes even a knowing nod. For those of you who may not be familiar, the term “woowoo” in the healing world is sometimes used to describe something that is “out there” or not “common practice” by western health approaches (i.e. yoga, meditation, guided visualizations, hands-on-healings, healing remotely, reiki, chiropractic, regression therapies, spiritual/intuitive readings, etc.)

When you do a Google search, Double Tongued Dictionary
defines it as
“woo-woo
adj. concerned with emotions, mysticism, or spiritualism; other than rational or scientific; mysterious; new agey. Also n., a person who has mystical or new age beliefs. Subjects: English”

I chose my company’s name to blatantly affirm that there are indeed some concepts, ideas, tools and techniques, that although may not follow the rigorous scientific method as we understand it now, support and help us create health and wellness within ourselves. And, yes I have success with the techniques I use, but exactly how they work often time remains somewhat of a mystery.

What I do like about some seemingly “woowoo” ideas - in particular what has become known as “energy healing” or “energy medicine” is that they embrace tools and techniques that support the Body-Mind-Spirit Connection. The approach is holistic in nature and works to heal the layers of human consciousness not just the symptoms presenting in the body.

We often see and talk to the Mind-Body Connection - but what happens when something happens that cannot be explained by the rational mind? How do we deal with that? How do we begin to deal with the unreasonable and irrational things that happen? Do we throw up our hands? Fall into the abyss? Medicate? Get sick? Eat excessively? Become a recluse? There is not a pill or a check-list to solve this.

Here is where I believe some “woowoo” techniques help. It is in these techniques that we begin to address the underlying causes of the DIS-ease in the body and discover what it truly is that the person is trying to heal. Now don’t get me wrong, I am a strong advocate for people getting treated by the physician! What I am saying that the healing that we are talking about here goes beyond the 15-20 minutes that doctors are allowed to spend with you. The healing here is one of connecting with your life - the one you you thought was not possible.

How has Practical WooWoo™ changed? When I started over 5 years ago - I was looking to have Practical WooWoo™ teach people to “embrace balance”. Now, through the many clients I have served through one-to-one sessions, teaching energy classes, conducting workshops or speaking with groups, I realize that Practical WooWoo™ truly facilitates people in developing that inner strength - whether to deal with an unreasonable illness, an irrational board of directors, the routine of daily living or pleasures of the adventuresome mystical journey.

Do I want to change my company’s name? Heck no - I believe “practical woowoo” is here to stay and I thank my rational and “woowoo” self that it is.

We are here to help YOU with New Year's Resolutions

2009-12-21T15:41:00.000-08:00

Looking for a way to help keep those New Year's Resolutions? We have just the thing for you -- workshops, workshops and more workshops. Whether it is just one evening you want to spend, a 6 week extended workshop - one night a week, or a tele-workshop where you participate from the comforts of your home or office, we have something for you!!

Our goal is to help you on your path of mind-body-spirit connection and have you experience just how powerful it really is. The Tele-workshop provides an opportunity to all those midwest and east coast folks who have not had an opportunity to participate in any our Heal Your Life® Curriculum (it's also great for those of you who may have a distance to drive).

Here are just some of the workshops coming-up in January & February 2010. Check-out Practical WooWoo Workshops for complete listings, descriptions & pricing of each workshop.

January 2010:

Positively "Energize" Your Home & Office Space - Jan 7th, Thursday Evening

Heal Your Life®: PROSPERITY Workshop - Jan 13th thru Feb 17 (6 Wednesdays)

Heal Your Life®: Getting Started - Jan 21st, Thursday Evening

February 2010:

Tele-Workshop Heal Your Life® 6 Week Workshop - Feb 15 thru Mar 22 (6 Mondays)

Heal Your Life®: Change Your Life Using Your Thoughts - Feb 16, Tuesday Evening

Looking toward March 2010:

We have a 2 night special HYL® event with Intuitive Insights Institute (March 9&16)

Ordering from the Cosmic Kitchen - stay tuned for dates....... (6 week in person class)

Heal Your Life ® Workshop: Getting Started

2009-10-22T13:50:00.000-07:00

How are you feeling about your life? I affirm that it is everything you dreamed! What’s that .... your don’t dream anymore...too disappointing? ...life has gotten in the way of your dreams? ...dreams don’t come true for you?

Do you have one evening to start dreaming again? Can you give yourself an evening for just you - to begin to remember your joy, your love, your optimism?

If you are willing to give this to yourself - this Heal Your Life ® Workshop: Getting Started Workshop IS for you!! For those of you who may not be familiar with Louise Hay, this is her philosophy and it truly transforms people. Practical WooWoo™’s CEO, Nancy Pabers, has found it to be so helpful with her own life and her practice with One-on-One clients, that she has become a licensed Heal Your Life ® instructor so that she may reach many people through the workshop media. Nancy offers evening, 1 day, 2 day, and weekly programs. She will also be offering a 6 week teleclass starting in the New Year.

In this introductory workshop you will:

Discover what beliefs are driving you...what are your beliefs about money, relationships, career & health?
Begin to connect with the power of your own mind & begin to leverage this power to make positive changes in your life.
Learn how you beliefs about “what your deserve” can shift your ability to attract what you want in your life.
Leverage the power of the group; the exchanges that occur in this setting help everyone take their knowledge to the next level!!

**** Materials: Bring a mirror of any size and a journal

When: Thursday, November 19, 2009

Time: 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Location:

Practical WooWoo™Office

4475 Mission Blvd

San Diego CA 92109

(2nd Floor Conference Room)

Cost: $44.95

Register Here

Waiting for the Great Pumpkin!

2009-10-22T11:23:00.000-07:00

Sure, it all fun and games until you dress up your dog as a biker and have her sit on the front porch waiting for the great pumpkin!

Yes, this is our wonderful canine, Pele, who graciously indulges my husband and I each Halloween by not ripping to shreds the costume we pick for her. (There is a small part of me that wants to believe she actually looks forward this this.) This biker costume was from a few years ago; last year she was a nun in full habit; years before - a fairy with large wings, Superdog, and yes even Blues Clues. If nothing else, the kids who are trick or treating love to see her. (I, once again, rationalize that this alone makes any indignation that she may endure, all worth while.)

This year, Pele is going Wild West. Our big issue will be to find her a toy six shooter and holster. You would be amazed that they really are not that easy to find any more. Not to worry - my husband is determined that he will find one. What would a cowboy/girl/dog of the wild west be without a six shooter? I can’t imagine it either.

Halloween may be a costume hunt for some, a time of embarrassment for some canines and their adult counterparts alike. But, whether you’ll be giving out treats, receiving tricks or parading your pet in costume, remember there is a chance no matter how small that you will find your own Great Pumpkin. Crazy maybe --- but I’m with Linus on this one!

Heal Your LIfe ® Workshop in Pacific Beach

2009-10-12T13:45:00.000-07:00

We had our first Heal Your Life ® Workshop on September 24, 2009, and it was an amazing success! The specific topic of the evening was Change Your Thoughts...Change Your Life; people of all different backgrounds and ages, from the far reaches of San Diego County came to participate in the workshop. Some had heard of the teachings of Louise Hay and some had not. Everyone left with learning something new about themselves - something they could immediately begin to use or build upon in their everyday life! We got to cover a lot in just a few hours.

Here is what Ann Gladys of San Diego had to say about the workshop:
"Nancy Pabers' Louise Hay Workshop is incredible! I attended the workshop and found Nancy's talent to connect with all of us to be than I could have ever expected. Her natural ability to respect the good in each of us was more than impressive. The workshop exercises enabled me to begin to envision going beyond my self-imposed limits and see more of what is possible in my life. They took my thoughts about success and achievement to a higher level. Kudos to Nancy for an outstanding workshop and an outstanding experience!!!"

To see what other folks are saying about her other Heal Your Life ® Workshops, click here.

Nancy Pabers, CEO/President of Practical WooWoo™, is a licensed
Heal Your Life ® Workshop/Seminar Leader and continues to offer an array of 3 hour, 1/2 day, 1 day and 2 day Heal Your Life Workshops that address the teachings and philosophy principles of Louise Hay. She is home-based in San Diego, CA. ; she also travels around the country to conduct these workshops.

Pondering on Costa Rica...Good for Your Soul & Good for Your Web site!

2009-09-03T16:49:00.000-07:00

Just this past January, I had the great fortune to participate in a workshop in the heart of the rain forest at a resort known as Sueno Azul. I fell in love with the many colors of green and the opportunity to see “wet” in a whole new light.

Any one who knows me, knows that one of my least favorite things to be when hiking or camping is wet; this is only surpassed by being cold and wet. There in Costa Rica in the Plains of Northern Sarapiqui my idea of what a “dry season” rainforest trip would be challenged.

My “bff”, Rebecca and I decided at the turn of the New Year that it had been way too long since we got together on a “girl’s trip”. We decided that Costa Rica was the destination and after a successful last minute renewal of my US Passport we were on our way to a writer’s conference lead by a western shaman of sorts. Believe it or not the topic of the conference was not as important to us as the destination. That being said, it was after all a writer’s conference and Rebecca was working on a book and the leader of the workshop was a shaman and I am the Practical WooWoo. So by and by everything had its universal order.

We arrived on a Saturday after an hour and a half bus ride through towns and a national rainforest park; it was some of the most beautiful scenery I had seen.

There was not much time to waste as the workshop started on Sunday with a mix of half days and full days of workshop that were complemented by eco tours of the area. We settled-in and began exploring. The resort, the food, the service, the tours were all exceptional.

The weather turned wet --rReality TV wet. The first two days were sunny and bright with a shower here and there. The remaining five days were showers broken-up by torrential downpours. As workshop participants, we went from writing how lovely the rain was and tenderness of the drops to pleading for whatever it would take to make the rain stop.

The beauty of all of it was that we continued-on. We continued-on with the workshop - each of us making it our own, whether we were furthering a book, developing poetry, or creating a healing experience, we continued-on. We continued-on with the eco-tours - the horseback riding, the zip-lining, the swimming at the swimming hole -- all in the pouring rain.

And much to my "I hate to be wet" self's surprise, it was fun; it was great fun! The forest the resort - everything was so alive. All your senses were enlivened. You could feel the humidity to your core and felt that you would never again be completely dry. You could almost taste the smells of the forest for their aroma lingered in the heaviness of the air -- the richness of the dirt and the green of the trees were no longer just treasures for the eyes to behold. Not only were there more colors of green that I have ever seen but they were just so pleasing against the grays of the rain-filled skies. The sounds once so unfamiliar - the constant patter of rain on the tin roof, the call of the holler monkeys, who sounded more like dogs, and songs of the forest became an orchestra for restful sleep.

I met some truly amazing people there. And, for me it turned out to be the beginning of a healing - a healing that I had been longing for for a very time. So much so that the inspiration for the layout, color palette, and photos used in the new and hopefully improved Practical WooWoo Web site is Costa Rica.

I hope you enjoy the Web site with all the delicious lushness of Costa Rica.

Practical WooWoo to begin teaching Louise Hay Seminars

2009-08-11T15:01:00.000-07:00

Starting September 24, 2009 Practical WooWoo's founder will begin teaching Louise Hay Seminars and Workshops.

The first one entitled "Change Your Thoughts ... Change Your Life" will be presented September 24th, 2009 at 4475 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109 (second floor conference room) from 6:45pm until 9:45pm.

For more information: Practical WooWoo Events & Classes

IWCC Conference

2009-03-18T16:26:00.000-07:00

The first annual International Wellness Coordinator's Conference (IWCC) was a great success. Practitioners, Wellness Coordinators and members of the Business Community attended the many sessions offered over the 3 day conference.

MBSConnect, one of the key sponsors, was there in force helping the practitioners and attendees with all their needs. The location was wonderful and the weather great! The atmosphere was very collaborative -- practitioners supporting not only the wellness directors but the other practitioners as well. Many ideas were offered and shared among all participants.

Workshop topics included all levels of wellness from physical body work to meditation, from diet and exercise to simple energy tools. The workshop was well worth the trip.

Practical WooWoo was delighted to be a speaker and looks forward to next year's conference.

Click MBS Connect for more info about what this organization is doing

Click Practical WooWoo for more about our Practice, Teaching and Speaking Engagements

Practical WooWoo goes to Phoenix

2009-03-04T11:57:00.000-08:00

Yes, it is true; next Wednesday I will travel to the Scottsdale Cottonwood Resort near Phoenix and present my workshop "Mind-Body-Spirit Tools...Don't Leave Home Without Them!". My workshop is actually scheduled for March 12, in the afternoon.

This workshop is part of the 1st Annual International Wellness Coordinators Conference and has been developed by MBS Connect - an organization that is in its first year of start-up. MBS Connect connects Wellness practitioners with the Wellness Directors, the Wellness Coordinators and the Human Resource personnel of Corporate America. I love that this is organization is finally here in the US! There are over 900 practitioners all over the US for Corporate America to be able to reach out an touch.

My workshop is going to focus on having the attendees learn and use very basic Mind-Body-Spirit Tools which that can be used in the workplace to reduce stress. The tools are very straightforward and yet very powerful.

I will also provide a business case for why these tools can and should be used in Corporate America as part of an overall Wellness Program.

For more info on the conference check-out: www.WellnessConference.org
For more info on Practical WooWoo and the Services we provide check-out: Practical WooWoo

Hope to see you there!!
Nancy Pabers
CEO/President
Practical WooWoo
858.531.2468

Practical WooWoo Returns to Blogging

2009-03-02T12:16:00.000-08:00

How do you like how we have spruced-up the blog? And yes, it has been a while, a very long while. We are still trying to make the Ad-sense work -- apparently we have been disabled by Google for some reason I do not quite understand, but hopefully we will get that addressed here soon.

The good news is that we have finally gotten back to Blogging! Look for many more posts on our upcoming classes, lectures, group activities, individual sessions and writing ventures.

Have questions about what we do or where we are going to be?
Email us @ practicalwoowoo@practicalwoowoo.com

Looking forward to hearing from you on the blog!

Who is Your Favorite Wellness Practitioner?

2006-07-10T21:41:00.000-07:00

Throughout my Holistic Training, I have had the opportunity to work with many talented practitioners who have and continue to help me. Among them are acupuncturists, chiropractors, massage therapists, energy healers, physical therapists, Pathwork counselors, intuitive counselors as well as personal trainers and flower essence specialists. Each of them has empowered me to look a little deeper, to open myself to life just a little more. And, for these gifts I am extremely grateful. It is because of these individuals that I have become a practitioner myself and I love it.

For those of you who have experienced some of the complimentary therapies; tell us about them. For those of you who have not, it is just a phone call away.

Energy Healings

2005-09-16T10:49:00.000-07:00

"I was experiencing the biggest life changes possible, new life & death of an immediate family member all at the same time. Had I not sought out help from Nancy, I’m not sure I would be emotionally & spiritually sane today. My experience was amazing. Each appointment I felt more in tune and in control of myself. Not only did the energy work help me, but the simple talks we had were nurturing & helped heal my emotional imbalance. I learned that my feelings were not abnormal & how to let negative feelings not affect my well-being by letting “it” go. Nancy offers a lot of knowledge that will teach you how to cope with life & is an excellent person to seek healing from, the results are amazing -- excellent balance for your body, spirit & mind."

L.S. San Diego, California

For more info on Energy Healings and other Integrative Health Approaches go to:

www.practicalwoowoo.com and click on services.

Looking for Good Book & Music Recommendations?

2005-09-16T10:37:00.000-07:00

If you are looking to expand your circles of reading and try music that soothes your spirit, check out http://www.practicalwoowoo.com/recommended.php for our top recommendations. Here you will find many titles that you may not have seen in other places.....

Energy Healing Sessions with Practical WooWoo

2005-08-25T09:22:00.000-07:00

"I recently experienced an energy session with Nancy Pabers of Practical WooWoo. Not really knowing what to expect, I approached it with an open mind. Nancy was very thorough in the preliminary interview, asking questions without making judgements, and I found her very easy to talk to. As for the energy work, itself, again, I had no idea what to expect, but I left feeling a sense of well-being, in fact, lightness, as if some of my "trouble spots", both body and mind had been transferred, hopefully into the universe(as opposed to being transferred to Nancy!) so that between the universe and myself, they would be easier to deal with. The results being intangible, it is hard to describe, qualify or quantify, but it is clear to me that having so much focus and energy going towards me felt really good while I was with Nancy and for a considerable time after."

A.J. San Diego, California

Menu of Services for Individual Consulting: One-on-One Series™

2005-08-21T19:56:00.000-07:00

Practical WooWoo™ offers a menu of services to help you restore and replenish your Mind, Body, and Spirit. We consider ourselves to be the step beyond the traditional spa experience and target those of you who are looking to nourish and embrace balance within the complexity of your daily life.

As would be in a traditional Spa session, we provide you with an experience of relaxation, calm and peacefulness. But, unlike a traditional spa session, we incorporate tools and technique to assist you in addressing your most pressing concerns or issues that life may be tossing your way.

The tools and techniques include a blend of eastern and western approaches and may include meditations, guided imagery, breathing exercises, gentle movement, stretching, and/or visualization exercises. Each tool and technique is optimized to meet the need of the individual.

Just imagine, you no longer have to wait for vacation or even the weekend to pamper yourself or someone you care about – Practical WooWoo™ is here in San Diego. We offer gift certificates for those who are thinking about the perfect gift.

Check-out our Menu of Services: One-on-One Series™ (Click Here)

Sessions are by appointment only. There is no implied warranty or guarantee with any of these service offerings. Please call 858.531.2468 or email us at info@practicalwoowoo.com

CLEARING OR SMUDGING: Bringing Homes, Rooms, and Offices into Balance & Harmony

2005-08-08T09:32:00.000-07:00

Have you ever been in a space that just doesn't feel right? You may even feel uncomfortable, "stuck" or "blue" while in that space. These and many other types of feelings may be associated with energies that are in a room or space that are stagnant/stuck and need to be cleared. There are several ways to clear, cleanse or purify a space that can help bring about physical, emotional and spiritual balance. Smudging, energy clearing approaches, ceremonial rites are among them.

If you would like more information on this topic email us at info@practicalwoowoo.com or visit us at Smudging Info . We are available to help you do your own smudge or energy clearing, or for a fee (if you are in the San Diego area) do it for you.

Practical WooWoo.... helping you embrace balance in each area of your life (www.practicalwoowoo.com)

Unique Gift Idea - Practical WooWoo Gift Certificate!

2005-08-05T13:31:00.000-07:00

Do you live in San Diego or plan on visiting the San Diego area? We have the perfect gift for you, your family members or friends. For a limited time, Practical WooWoo™ will be offering Gift Certificates for an Individual Session with the founder, Nancy Pabers!

Give the experience to someone you care about or experience a session yourself.

If relaxation, balance, and peacefulness are in your thoughts than an individual session with our founder is in what you need. You just may begin to see your life in a whole new way.

For additional info or purchase go to: Practical WooWoo Gift Certificates the perfect unique gift for yourself or someone you care about!!

Info on Bach Remedies, Smudging and More

2005-08-05T13:16:00.000-07:00

Looking for information on BACH Remedies, Energy Healing Methods and Room Clearing?
Check out Practical WooWoo's Featured Holistic Healing Info !

Practical WooWoo's Nonprofit of the Month: Mary's House

2005-08-01T12:04:00.000-07:00

Mary's House

August 2005 Featured Nonprofit: Mary's House

Location:
2374 Avenida del Diablo
Escondido, Ca 92029
Program Director: Cynthia Kangas
Phone : (760) 746-1944

"Mary's House is a transitional living program for young women who have aged out of the county foster care program. These young women attend school and /or work while in the program. This program is a much needed bridge for these young women between foster care and independent living, between adolescence and young adulthood. The vast majority of the girls at Mary's House have experienced wounds to their self-esteem and are also learning to love themselves and become confident and effective women. Funding for this program is scarce and the program is always appreciative of support from the community." (Beth Goodman of BG LifeCoaching for Women )

Remember - for every product purchased during the month of August, 2005, 10% of the purchase price goes to Mary's House. A special thanks to Beth Goodman of BG LifeCoaching for Women for recommending this organization.

Just think - you get luxurious body & bath products ( ViAvo! & Good Witches Brew ) or Practical WooWoo logo products and Mary's House gets a donation! Isn't it time your practical and woowoo merged? Just click on the URL below.....

Products to Buy !

Practical WooWoo Gift Certificates Now Offered for Individual Sessions!

2005-07-28T10:55:00.000-07:00

Do you live in San Diego or plan on visiting the San Diego area?

We have the perfect gift for you, your family members or friends. For a limited time, Practical WooWoo™ will be offering Gift Certificates for an Individual Session with the founder, Nancy Pabers!

Give the experience to someone you care about or experience a session yourself. If relaxation, balance, and peacefulness are in your thoughts than an individual session with our founder is in what you need. You just may begin to see your life in a whole new way.

For additional info or purchase go to: Practical WooWoo Gift Certificates

A perfect gift for yourself or someone you care about!!

Prostheses & Breast Cancer Survivors

2005-05-30T21:12:00.000-07:00

The Furnari Fund ( http://www.furnarifund.org )
Practical WooWoo's June 2005 Featured Nonprofit:The Furnari Fund

The Furnari Fund is an organization committed to help breast cancer survivors with their prostheses needs. Charlene Furnari, a breast cancer survivor herself, created the Furnari Fund with David Mowbray (Vice President with Vmeals) and Donna Walcott in October 28, 2004.

Charlene realized that there was a need for this type of organization only a few short months after her surgery. Charlene overheard the owner of a store that sold prostheses, telling a customer via phone, that her insurance company would not pay for $265 prostheses. Charlene, having had double mastectomy herself, told the owner to call the woman back and that she (Charlene) would pay for it. She realized that even women with some insurance women would have to come up with additional dollars to pay for the prostheses. She wanted to do something to help these women.

The cost for these prostheses can add up to a considerable expense. The typical patient needs to acquire a brassiere at an average cost of $50.00 each along with the prostheses itself, which has an average cost of $275.00 per form. Thus, the total outlay after a breast mastectomy can be as high as $425.00 and $700.00 for a double mastectomy for bras and breast forms that will last about two years before replacements are needed. For an active woman the cost is increased by the need for an additional breast form for athletic purposes. The Furnari Fund Web site

The Furnari Fund accepts contributions from individuals, companies, and other organizations. The Furnari Fund is a component fund of the Northern Virginia Community Foundation which is a 501 (c) 3 organization meaning that all contributions are fully tax deductible to the extent provided by law. The Furnari Fund is run entirely by volunteers so virtually every penny of your contribution go to those who need it. Approximately 98% of all funds received are used to meet the needs of breast cancer survivors. For additional info, click on the URL provided above.

Remember - for every product purchased during the month of June 2005, 10% of the purchase price goes to The Furnari Fund! Check out our latest products http://www.practicalwoowoo.com/products.php#t. Just think you can buy a great gift for yourself or someone else AND contribute to a very worthy organization! This is a wonderful, thoughful organization; please consider them when you think of donating.

Where did the name Practical WooWoo™ come from?

2005-04-21T09:45:00.000-07:00

"Practical WooWoo™" was chosen as the name because it pulls two ideas together that we as a culture are just beginning to investigate.

"Practically" speaking, Practical WooWoo™ is the short way of saying lets start pulling together all those health & well-being ideas that we have been taught growing up with some less "mainstream" ideas with which we may not be so familar and have been shown to have some health & well-being benefits.

"Esoterically" or "WooWoo" speaking, Practical WooWoo™ is a bridge; it is a bridge between the traditional and esoteric; it is the bridge between "doing" and "being"; it is the bridge between all or nothing; it is the bridge for integration between duality; it is the bridge between levels of self; it is the bridge between self and others.

Embracing Practical WooWoo™ is an opportunity to embrace or discover both the "Practical" and the "WooWoo" within yourself. It is the opportunity to embrace balance in a sense of wholeness and what works for you, not just on a physical level but on an emotional, mental, heart, expression, intuitive and spiritual level. Just as its name implies, Practical WooWoo™ seeks to make "Practical" use of some of the more "WooWoo" or esoteric teachings that can help you in your quest for health and overall well being.

Practical WooWoo™’s April 2005, Nonprofit of the Month: Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund (IMSFF)

2005-04-04T16:29:00.000-07:00

On May 18, 2004, a small group of concerned Marine Corps spouses founded the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund to provide financial grants and other assistance to the Marines, sailors, and families of those injured serving our nation. In their first eight months, the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund provided financial assistance to over 540 families with more than $800,000. ---- IMSFF Web site

The Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund was brought to Practical WooWoo™’s attention by LtCol Kevin Gordon (retired) who is working with other retired Marines within his company to raise awareness and help create a donation stream for IMSFF.

We, here at Practical WooWoo™, feel so strongly about the great work that this organization is doing that we wanted show our support and spread the word. The IMSFF relies on your generosity for support. Your donations are used to help provide the much needed financial assistance for the injured Marines, Sailors and their families. When a Marine or Sailor is injured, the entire family shares the burden. Lost wages, continued hospitalizations, rehabilitation, separation from family, travel & lodging, and helping the injured Marine or Sailor recover while trying to meet financial and other obligations at home add to that burden. The IMSFF’s mission is to help these Marines, Sailors and families meet their financial needs during difficult times. The evaluation process is thorough and assistance is typically delivered within 72 hours.

THIS ORGANIZATION NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT! DONATING IS THE VERY LEAST WE CAN DO! Please help carry some of the burden for our very brave and dedicated injured Marines and Sailors; they need our help now!

Remember – for every Practical WooWoo™ Product that you purchase during the month of April, 10% of the price is donated to IMSFF.

Even if you do not purchase a product, click on the IMSFF link,
semperfi fund.org, and donate.

Timely Teachings.....

2005-03-23T10:45:00.000-08:00

Practical WooWoo I was doing a research for an upcoming article when I came across a Tibetan teaching that I hadn't thought about in a while. I thought that you may all enjoy it. It certainly made me smile.....

“Autobiography in Five Chapters” from The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying

I walk down the street
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in.
I am lost…I am hopeless.
It isn’t my fault.
It takes forever to find a way out.

I walk down the same street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I pretend I don’t see it.
I fall in again.
I can’t believe I’m in the same place again.
But it isn’t my fault.
It still takes long time to get out.

I walk down the same street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I see it is there.
I still fall in…it’s a habit
My eyes are open
I know where I am
It is my fault.
I get out immediately.

I walk down the same street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I walk around it.

I walk down another street.

Book Review: The Hidden Messages in Water

2005-03-21T12:59:00.000-08:00

Dr. Masaru Emoto's book, The Hidden Messages in Water, provides each of us with several thought provoking questions to ponder. What is water - really? Why is it such a large part of our body and planet? Can water hold the key to our individual and global health? How is water itself affected by frequency & vibration? Why should we care? Does water really know what love and gratitude are?

Dr. Emoto's work with water crystals shows through a very practical, and visual approach how water molecules are affected by our thoughts, words, feelings and the intentionality in music. He has photographed water crystals from all over the world and presents some of the results in this book. His ideas encompass complex issues that previously, could not be communicated with actual visual data. The photos are impressive!

He masterfully integrates his scientific skill with his spiritual nature and challenges each of us to do the same. His fascination with water, its inherent properties, its predominance in the human body and on the earth, its ability to form or not form crystals when exposed to words, and its potential to help us understand more about love and gratitude within ourselves and the world, is passionately presented and discussed.

Dr. Emoto looks to help bring envirionmental transformation to this planet and his work shows that how we, even as individuals - on a daily basis, have the power to begin the transformation anytime we choose. The science is continuing to develop, but the messages are very clear. Pick-up the book - it's a short read but the words and the ideas will stick with you for a long time.

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Practical WooWoo's First Blog

2005-03-17T11:14:00.000-08:00

Blogging seems like such fun so we decided that we wanted to give it a whirl...

Practical WooWoo is a new concept and a relatively new company that helps people and organizations embrace balance in each aspect of their life and as a result, we help them each create more of what truly satisfies them in their life. The tools are both "Practical" and "WooWoo".

We will be posting short stories on personal issues, triumph of spirit, and moments that cannot never be forgotten. The stories will come from people just like you. We enjoy hearing people's stories --- what matters to them, what makes them feel joy or sadness and how they contribute to the life of others or how others have contributed to their life. If you have something to say or want to be heard .... we would love to hear from you.

Please take a moment and really try and remember the most recent time you experienced gratitude. May be it was as simple as getting that front parking space at the grocery store in the pouring rain, or may be it was a smile you received from a complete stranger when you needed it most. Let us know...