From Gina Lake

LOVE TRANSCENDS APPEARANCES from Gina’s blog

Appearances seem so important. Most of us really believe that our appearance is important, and we work very hard at having a certain appearance. This is especially true for women, of course, and this conditioning is very difficult to overcome because there’s a lot of fear that not looking good will have drastic consequences. How we look becomes a top priority for many and often remains that way right up until death. My mother, for instance, insisted on “putting on her face” even on her deathbed after her body had been diminished to skin and bones by cancer. Even then, she was still trying to improve herself, still not seeing the beauty that she was as this old dying woman, still not allowing herself to just be as she was.

Our appearance is not entirely irrelevant or unimportant; it does affect how others initially react to us. However, it is not as important as we make it. We suffer over it and try so hard to look other than the way we do. All of this trying is exhausting and takes time and energy away from what is more fulfilling and important in life. That’s the problem—when we are consumed with our appearance, we are not giving our attention and energy to other things that might be more meaningful, more fulfilling, and more rewarding. We might not realize that cultivating kindness is more rewarding than cultivating beauty. We might fail to notice the beauty that is here, within ourselves and others, just as we are. Inner beauty and outer beauty can be at odds, since there is only so much attention and energy we have. Where your energy and attention go reflects what you value. Do you value outer beauty more than inner beauty? You might say that you don’t, but where are you putting your energy and attention? What are your thoughts on?

The funny thing is that others love us for our inner beauty, for the expression of Essence that we are, although they may be attracted to us by our outer beauty. That allure doesn’t mean much if they don’t also fall in love with us. What people fall in love with is not our outer beauty (that’s called attraction or infatuation, not love) but something much more subtle—our being. They love us because they see lovable qualities that belong to Essence: goodness, creativity, kindness, joy for life, patience, compassion, courage, wisdom, strength, clarity, and so on.

The beauty of getting old with someone is that there is an opportunity to really get that appearances don’t matter. You watch as your beloved’s appearance changes before your eyes into an old man or an old woman, but you may love him or her more than ever, not because of how your beloved looks, but because you love your beloved’s being—you love how he or she is in the world and how he or she is with you. That’s when you really get that all this emphasis on appearances is false. Appearances never were that important. You only thought they were.

Many others believe that too—but that doesn’t make it true. People are under the illusion that appearances are far more important than they are, which does create that reality to some extent. It makes this seem so, and it creates a culture that is sadly misled into putting too much energy and attention on such things. This makes it difficult for us to discover the real truth. But life is wise and ages us so that we can discover this. It is perhaps one of the greatest lessons of our lives, although it may take a lifetime to learn it.

If we see this, then aging is fortunate, as it gives us the gift of finally getting to relax and stop striving to improve ourselves. We finally get to put our attention on what is important—on loving others (and ourselves) just the way we are. This is the greatest gift we can give ourselves and others, and the most important thing we can do in life.

Thanks, Conner

As most of us are now-a-days, I love me some Facebook. I feel like it is our version of a neighborhood community dropping in kinda place and I unashamedly love it! The videos, the amazing quotes, the friendships that are formed…it is all so wonderful.

Now, I always have my eyes open for anything about HANDS and was absolutely delighted to see this great picture by Conner on his mom’s Margaret King McKay’s Wall. Of course, I posted and asked permission to share it with all of you and here we go…

THANKS, Conner for creating such great art using your HANDS!!!

DIVINE YOUR PASSION…at Good Karma Retreats

OCTOBER 2-4th…Join Barbara Moore, Tarot Author, and Kathy Dannel Vitcak, Hand Analyst, for a weekend of Divination, Exploration, Introspection, and of course, FUN!

Using the powerful energy of the Full Moon in the fiery sign of Aries, we will tap into your inner passion. The Moon in Aries is a perfect time for new beginnings and to initiate change. Various divination methods will be employed to reveal your deepest, innermost desires. Knowing what you really want is the first step in achieving your goals.

We will dive into Tarot Secrets and Exploration, Life Mapping, Hand Analysis, Birth Cards and more. Plus, there will be a Spiritual Swap Meet (bring books, decks, CDs, etc. you wish to swap or share.

Cost for this event is $197, if $50 deposit is received prior to September 12th. After that, cost is $247.

You may mail a check, made payable to Kathy Dannel Vitcak or use PayPal. Go to Good Karma Retreats for more info!

Kathy Dannel Vitcak
17025 Sitka Drive NW
Pinewood, MN 56676

PayPal payments can be made for deposit, full payment, etc. If you wish to pay some check and some PayPal, just ask and we wills edn you a PayPal request!

Hand Talk Mastermind Group OPEN!!!!

I am sure many of you have heard of Mastermind Groups…those groups where you meet on a regular basis to learn from like-minded others. Well, now is your opportunity to meet and work with two of the world of Hand Analysis’ BEST, my teacher and friend Ronelle Coburn and Janet Savage. Both are MASTER Hand Analysis Teachers and have read about a bazillion hands - hahaha!

Sign up, enjoy and tell them KathyDV sent you! Here is their blurb and info….

Kathy

Dear HTMM members,
A quick reminder that we are reopening the membership for a few more members this September. If you have someone in mind, please send this along SOON. The deadline for registration is Midnight Friday, September 4th. They can register here.

HandsTalk MasterMind
Topic for September is:

Got the Right Problems and Wrong Attitude? or Are you wrestling with the wrong problems?

September 16, 5 pm Pacific, 7 Central, 8 Eastern

Limited enrollment so sign up now! Deadline for registration is midnight September 4
so that we can receive you hands & fingerprints in time.

Is This You?
If you are asking yourself any of these questions, we have answers for you.
What’s my unique Life Purpose?
How come I keep hitting the same challenges over and over again?
How do I get meaning AND money out of my work life?
Why can’t I find a healthy relationship?
Where do I find the courage to start the business of my dreams?
How can I unblock my creative juices?
Why don’t I ever have enough money?
I’m at a crossroads. How do I know if I am taking the right path?

What if only seventy-five minutes and $27.95 per month could change your life forever?

The Benefits are many!
Monthly live 60 minute information-packed tele-web conference
Audio recording of call available quickly via easy MP3 download.
Personal Q&A via email with Ronelle or Janet each month
Member’s Only Site includes:
Member Profiles
Networking
Discussion Forum
Special Offers for Members (discounts on readings, trainings, and products)
Resources for taking the most direct path to your best life

Registering is Easy and Secure: Please join us. Remember, the deadline is September 4 and the enrollment is limited!

Janet and Ronelle