[Nathan]

Sorry to miss everyone that can’t make it this evening, but we’ll look forward to seeing you next week!🙌

[Nathan]

Here’s the link to join:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88227711926?pwd=aOJvP6MplRoXTaupAFtGJoFcZVVAa3.1

[Nathan]

TGIT! What a book, huh? I can’t wait to catch up with everyone later and learn what you’re discovering. Here’s the link to join:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87246483725?pwd=61NtKnokrxHWoIxNHbG8b2Xeyy4Cl2.1

Here are some discussion points I thought I’d add:

1. The Power of Thoughts and Emotions: Discuss how our thoughts and feelings create our reality and whether members have experienced this in their lives.

2. Breaking the Cycle: Explore the concept of being stuck in a loop of repetitive thoughts and experiences, and share strategies to break free.

3. Memories and Brain Shaping: Consider how memories influence daily behaviors and identify specific memories that shape current self-identity.

4. Mental Rehearsal: Share experiences or ideas for practicing mental rehearsal, such as visualizing success in a challenging situation.

5. Mind-Body Connection: Reflect on how thoughts affect the body’s biochemistry and discuss examples where mental state influenced physical health.

6. Epigenetics: Discuss the role of epigenetics in personal transformation and whether knowing emotions can affect genes motivates better emotional management.

Here are some additional questions that we may want to explore:

1. Have you ever experienced a situation where changing your thoughts or feelings led to a change in your circumstances?

2. How do memories influence your daily thoughts and behaviors? Can you identify specific memories that shape your current self?

3. What are some ways you can practice mental rehearsal in your own life? Have you tried it before, and if so, what was your experience?

4. How does the idea that thoughts affect our body’s biochemistry resonate with you? Can you think of any examples from your own life where your thoughts influenced your physical state?

5. What role do you think epigenetics plays in personal transformation? Does knowing that our emotions can affect gene expression motivate you to manage your emotional states better?

6. What are some practical steps you can take to overcome your environment and body’s habitual responses?

[SusanW]

Hey Friends! Tonight is my Quaker Meeting’s book club meeting, so I won’t see you, but I’m hoping to catch up on my reading and see you all next week 💖

[admin]

We missed you, but we look forward to seeing you next week!

[Nathan]

TGIT! Sorry we will be missing Susan and Tracy tonight, but I’m looking forward to seeing everyone else that can make it.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83393370421?pwd=YbRtBg78bkOzJhVbmlOp6ZDFDZTbEw.1

[SusanW]

Friends!

I have come to a place where I must admit that I’m simply not going to be able to do this book with you. 😞 I just have too much going on right now (mostly good things!) and the evenings are too much for me. I love you and miss you and hope to see you all soon! 💖

[Nathan]

Oh no! I totally get it, and you will be missed. Thanks for the heads up and we look forward to time with you down the road. Thanks for everything you have contributed to our club!

[Tracy]

We’ll definitely miss you, but understand having too much going on. I’m glad it’s mostly good stuff and look forward to seeing you sometime soon!

[Nathan]

TGIT! It’s amazing how quickly these weeks go by isn’t it? It’s that time again:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82691763825?pwd=Zh68pDDlm1RLmYbZbyWj3CmsxMVTIf.1

[Joanne]

Sorry, won’t make it for this week’s book club session. Book indexing deadline issue.

[Nathan]

We will miss you Joanne! See you soon.

[Nathan]

TGIT! Looking forward to seeing everyone that can make it!

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85153158499?pwd=EzEAezWg3VbBcC3kzpoofhryjknt0K.1

[Nathan]

TGIT, and Happy Spring!! 🌻
Big announcement tonight and I hope you’re all able to make it. Here’s the Zoom Link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86212207613?pwd=Qb4bsp95SnSMqUbg7Pq3uctKHsdh1o.1

[Nathan]

In case you missed it from the chat, here’s the link to the Induction Meditation:

https://soundcloud.com/marcuslpetersen/week-1-water-rising

[Sadie]

Hey Everyone,

I’m going to have to miss bookclub today. I’m having some issues that have landed me in the hospital. I’ve been here for two days. Hopefully they can figure out what is wrong so I can get out of here. I really hope to see y’all next week. Have fun! 😀

[Nathan]

Oh no! Get better soon Sadie! We will miss you and will be praying for a speedy diagnosis and recovery. Practice your meditation while you’re hospital bound! 😊

[Nathan]

TGIS! 🙂

It’s weird to be doing it on a Saturday, isn’t it? I’m looking forward to seeing everyone that can make it and here’s the link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89793347230?pwd=6Og67Lr8nKwZcrIg5Yh2TZyzCC4jM2.1

[Sadie]

Hey y’all, I don’t know if I can make it tonight either, still bed bound, but I’m going to try my best!! If I can’t make it, I’ll be thinking about y’all! ❤️

[Nathan]

We’ve been praying for you Sadie! Get better soon. 🙏

[Tracy]

Hi Sadie! Hopefully you can join us, but if not, know that we’re thinking about you and sending you healing vibes.🥰

[Nathan]

TGIS! Week 8 already. Can you believe it? It’s been so good!

Here’s the Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85981378683?pwd=PpFU5l8KaAprAUJmPQlmkbhlH9aB58.1

[Sadie]

Oh you guys… It was so good to see you all on Saturday. Even if I had to do it from my hospital bed. I want to thank you all for your good thoughts, prayers, and well wishes!! I’ve been in the hospital/rehab center for a week and a half now. And let me tell you, as most of you probably know, it’s not a cakewalk!! And knowing that I have a group such as you, and all of H+C, is truly helping me to keep my sanity! This whole group means the world to me! And I love you all! ❤️

[Nathan]

Ahh Sadie. It was so good to see you! We’re grateful to know that what you’re dealing with sounds like a very treatable condition, so we’re thankful. Thanks for checking in and for your faithfulness to our group. It’s a particularly special time that we get to spend together, and I love seeing everyone’s face each week.

Thanks for checking in and we’ll continue to pray for your speedy recovery!🙏

[Sadie]

Thank you, Nate! And you’re welcome. I’m glad it’s treatable too. Bookclub and all of the H+C Community, definitely help lift my spirits. ❤️

[SusanW]

Lots of love to you Sadie!!!! 💖

[Sadie]

Thank you so much, Susan. It’s been baby steps all over again, but I’m getting there little by little! ❤️

[Nathan]

Thanks to Janet for sharing this Induction Meditation inspired by Dr. Joe Dispenza! As I listened to it, I was grateful for the time I gave myself.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vS0gPJqra6I

[Nathan]

Here is the Celtic Tree Calendar that Janet referenced in our Book Club on Saturday. I converted it to be a smaller file size, so hopefully this works for everyone! You may need to download it to your device to view it.

Thanks for sharing, Janet.

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[Nathan]

Thank God It’s Saturday! I’m looking forward to exploring and sharing with you. Happy Spring! 🌻
Here’s the link just in case:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87334907290?pwd=HbElV9VXuPYWhVOs5BaI00nbsuiEEa.1

[Joanne]

Sorry to miss yesterday’s book club session. Hubby needed help with yard project that took longer than expected. Sending hugs to everyone!

[Sadie]

Just wanted to post this here and share. It’s also a reminder to me of what I said I would be accountable for. 😀

my brain and heart divorced

a decade ago

over who was

to blame about

how big of a mess

I have become

eventually,

they couldn’t be

in the same room

with each other

now my head and heart

share custody of me

I stay with my brain

during the week

and my heart

gets me on weekends

they never speak to one another

– instead, they give me

the same note to pass

to each other every week

and their notes they

send to one another always

says the same thing:

“This is all your fault”

on Sundays

my heart complains

about how my

head has let me down

in the past

and on Wednesday

my head lists all

of the times my

heart has screwed

things up for me

in the future

they blame each

other for the

state of my life

there’s been a lot

of yelling – and crying

so,

lately, I’ve been

spending a lot of

time with my gut

who serves as my

unofficial therapist

most nights, I sneak out of the

window in my ribcage

and slide down my spine

and collapse on my

gut’s plush leather chair

that’s always open for me

~ and I just sit sit sit sit

until the sun comes up

last evening,

my gut asked me

if I was having a hard

time being caught

between my heart

and my head

I nodded

I said I didn’t know

if I could live with

either of them anymore

“my heart is always sad about

something that happened yesterday

while my head is always worried

about something that may happen tomorrow,”

I lamented

my gut squeezed my hand

“I just can’t live with

my mistakes of the past

or my anxiety about the future,”

I sighed

my gut smiled and said:

“in that case,

you should

go stay with your

lungs for a while,”

I was confused

– the look on my face gave it away

“if you are exhausted about

your heart’s obsession with

the fixed past and your mind’s focus

on the uncertain future

your lungs are the perfect place for you

there is no yesterday in your lungs

there is no tomorrow there either

there is only now

there is only inhale

there is only exhale

there is only this moment

there is only breath

and in that breath

you can rest while your

heart and head work

their relationship out.”

this morning,

while my brain

was busy reading

tea leaves

and while my

heart was staring

at old photographs

I packed a little

bag and walked

to the door of

my lungs

before I could even knock

she opened the door

with a smile and as

a gust of air embraced me

she said

“what took you so long?”

~ john roedel

(art by Paula Rosello)

[Joanne]

Thank you so much, Sadie! What a wonderful reminder. I shall go check in with my lungs . . . 🙂