ready for an upgrade?

August 16th, 2010

 

“Everyone sees the unseen in proportion to the clarity of his heart, and that depends upon how much he has polished it.  Whoever has polished it more sees more – more unseen forms become manifest.” – Rumi

 

As I write this post, I am sitting at my desk with two laptops….my old Powerbook G4 from 2003 and my beautiful new MacBook Pro that I just bought last week.  It was time… my older computer was showing signs of burn-out, needing more of my investment and time to do what I wanted it to do, go where I wanted to go and a band-aide approach was unable to cut it. It has served me well… supporting me through graduate school, consulting in marketing on the side, clinical internship, coaching and several others trainings and then in birthing Fire Tree Studios three years ago. I am so grateful for my old machine and all of its contribution and for the newer system which is newer, faster, cleaner, more equipped and able to support me in my own evolution….a blank canvas.

 

Its kinda like making a big shift in consciousness…right? I mean… I was contemplating this looking at these two screens, parallel sitting open on my desk. They mirrored a leap in consciousness…. a shift from one set of belief systems and a paradigm that served to evolve a particular stage in development to yet another grander experience that will set the foundation for the next stage in evolutionary growth.

 

I knew this upgrade was coming, I have been visioning it and feeling out the signs for quite some time.  I took the leap to purchase a new system last week as I know it is an investment in supporting my own evolution and full-self expression.

 

So now, I am literally straddling both computers …two worlds if you will….as I migrate all of the information that I want to carry over to the new operating system. I am going through everything, emails, documents, photos, music…and only taking with me that which will serve my next phase and leaving all the rest in the old world… the past.

 

Being in ‘two worlds’ …having one foot in one world and the other in another…. is a common feeling during the transformation process.  As we shift powerfully archaic, inherited patterns and beliefs that cloud the truth of our full potential and bring them into consciousness it takes some time to fully upgrade, to a new reality.  We often experience both worlds as part of the process in making a powerful shift in our experience.  It frees up creativity and inspiration and provides us with the foundation for deeper clarity and peace.

 

As we look at the environmental and economic shifts that are occurring at this present time, It is pretty clear that our world is changing and that we are collectively preparing for great leap in our evolution as humans. What are you doing to support this process as it manifests and transforms your daily life?  Are you approaching change with dread and fear or with conscious self-empowerment and creating opportunities to birth a new experience for your self? Where in your life are you ready for a conscious upgrade?

 

UPGRADE your LIFE.

I excited to announce several new coaching programs and packages for people inspired to cultivate big change in their life.  Click here to look at our new packages.  Book a package this month and/or refer a friend and receive $100 toward your Qauntum Leap Coaching Package.

 

UPGRADE your RELATIONSHIPS.

Wanting a Quantum Leap experience in your relationship? Upgrade your relationship to a more powerful operating system through private conscious couples coaching. A quick and supportive way to master great change in your life.  Intended it together.

 

UPGRADE your CLARITY.

Want to leap with others? Take a leap and upgrade your personal clarity in the support of a community of others who also hold the same intention. In October I will be taking 6 people through a 6 month group coaching & training experience for those interested in mind blowing change and are ready for it NOW!  The Clarity Incubator is an incredible personal discovery and re-programming experience designed to support you in harvesting your creative power, personal truth and vision.  For more information,  about this amazing opportunity, that is only offered once a year, and is a pre-requisite to the Fire Tree Method ™ faciliator training…. click here.

 

UPGRADE your CREATIVITY.



Here’s to upgrades all around….I look forward to seeing you in the studio!

 

with love, peace and abounding creativity,

Melissa

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if this elephant can paint…

August 1st, 2010

…SO CAN YOU!

 

My friend and colleague Lynn Scheurell, also a creative catalyst– who works with entrepreneurs, shared this video with me the other day, with the title…Believe the Unbelievable!

 


So grow your imagination…make like and elephant, and paint!  I love how the elephant expressed a self-portrait…things are evolving, we are seeing new potentials in consciousness everywhere!

 

Are you exploring your perceived creative limitations?  There are a few spaces left in the Monday Evening Intuitive Painting Class for 4 weeks.–begins tomorrow! Reserve your space by registering here.


I look forward to seeing you in the studio!

 

with love, peace and creativity,

Melissa

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paint with me on martha’s vineyard.

July 16th, 2010

Saturday, September 11th to Saturday, September 18th, 2010

This magical location is sure to inspire creative flow, connection and renewal.  Take a quantum leap in your creative process and consciousness… by nurturing & expressing your most vital internal Source…your creative life force!  *First-time painters are welcome.

Location:  The Artist Retreat at Flat Bottom Pond, in Lambert’s Cove on the Island of Martha’s Vineyard.


This week long painting retreat is a journey into yourself and your creative process in a supportive and nurturing environment. Dive into your imagination, go deep and swim into your creative flow!

Surrounded by amazing nature, wild-life preserves, tons of bike trails, a private pond and gorgeous beaches.  We will set up the painting lab in the Studio Barn within walking distance of the main house.  The studio will be open 24hours a day so you may paint at any time, day or night. Scheduled facilitated painting sessions will take place each day-varying from 10am to 9pm.

Delicious, local-organic healthy meals will be prepared on site to nourish and support your process.  Daily movement will start us off in waking up our body and getting our creative juices flowing!

I am taking 9 people to this amazing location for a private painting retreat and there are 4 spaces left*Some commuter spaces are available for islanders who wish to participate.


Investment: $2100-$2500 for the week (based on accommodations) and includes all materials, meals and spectacular accommodations.   Shared rooms and private cottages still available. *Commuter rate is $1000 for the week, includes all materials and meals. Payment in full is required upon registration.

 

Click here for more details about this incredible creative retreat.

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celebrating wholeness.

July 10th, 2010

A DAY OF CREATIVITY, SELF-EXPRESSION & SELF-CARE

For therapists, counselors, coaches, consultants, social workers, doctors, teachers and anyone in a giving profession.

Feeling run down, burnt-out and uninspired?

This day is designed especially for you and is dedicated to filling up your creative tank!  Spend a day in community with friends and colleagues as we nurture and explore our creative selves using the expressive arts: sand-play, writing, movement and painting to experience wholeness, oneness and renewal. Together we will delight in a healthy organic lunch provided by Brandy Gibbs from Fine Home Dining.

 

Saturday July, 31st

10am to 4pm

$180 investment

*Add a massage (additional $75/hr) to your experience to open and nurture your physical body for an ultimate expression of self-love. All materials will be provided. Register here.  Space available for 15 people.

I look forward to seeing you in the studio!

with joy and creativity,

Melissa

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thank you.

July 1st, 2010

The studio grand opening last weekend was a wild success!  Thanks to all who contributed to make it a spectacular, magical evening…including the full moon lunar eclipse!

I also want to thank the courageous creative artist who showed their powerful work for our first show:

  • Alexandra Malina
  • Rebecca Knaggs
  • David Jewel
  • Donna Martin
  • Cathy MacDougal
  • Marisa Smith
  • Chelsea Hover
  • Sara Hufford

With 4th of July coming up this weekend, what a better way to engage in your own personal freedom by diving into to your creative process this summer with some bold color!  Come experiment and play with us in the studio.  Click here to register for July classes!

with love and gratitude,

Melissa

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