Thursday, October 29, 2009
Excellent Play, "What Was I Thinking" at Hyde Park Theater
I know that there are a THOUSAND things to do in Austin this Halloween Weekend, but grab your girlfriends or come by yourself to see "What Was I Thinking" at Hyde Park Theater. You will feel more than welcome as these women sit with you tell you their favorite stories of men they have known. None of them are shy AT ALL about who they are and what they have experienced in their lives. They exude the confidence of lives lived authentically. If you are female, I guarantee that you will relate. Funny, how we can have such a great time turning bad decisions and heartbreaks into great stories! The best part is the sing-along. I wish they had published the lyrics -- the song was so perfect. Warning: there were some women that could not stop laughing throughout the entire second act. Oh, and my personal recommendation is to purchase some of the bubbly white wine; it was fantastic! I know there are a thousand things to do in Austin this weekend, but fit it in if you can. For more information, see http://hydeparktheatre.org/site/wwit.html
Thursday, September 17, 2009
The Power of Names, Part Two
I wrote a previous blog about the Power of Names, and received some mixed feedback about whether my friends think that repeating names are important or not. Here are some more stories and data for your consideration.
My friend, Linda, did an autobiographical performance where she revealed that her first husband was named Joe. She explained how they had grown apart and she moved to Austin. Now she is engaged. Guess what her beloved's name is: Joe. When I brought this up to her afterward, she commented about how she had heard that her ex-husband had started dating someone named Linda after they had broken up. She said that she had thought that was so corny!!! And now, she had done the same thing and become engaged to another Joe.
I wrote about my ongoing recent experience with the name Mike and Michael. Someone had mentioned that Mike was the most common name. So, why hadn't Linda ended up dating a Michael. How come I have never dated anyone name Joe? How is it that each of us may be primed for certain names and not other names? What accounts for this: numerology, astrology, something else, anything?
I teach Psychology at DeVry University and I ran across this story that I wanted to share:
"Identical twins have shed even more light on the role of genetics. Consider the famous case of the "Jim twins." James Lewis and James Springer were born identical twins and then adopted out to different families 37 days after birth. They had no contact until they were reunited 38 years later. As boys they both had dogs with the same name ("Toy"), and named sons named James Allan. This may indeed be chalked up to coincidence, but what happens when it is noted that they both had first wives named "Linda" and second wives named "Betty," had part time sheriff positions, had pale blue Chevrolets that they drove to Pas Grille beach in Florida for family vacations, were fingernail bitters, and left love notes for their wives around the house? (Segal, 2000) Clearly the role of genetics is not to be dismissed."
I also wanted to add that my friend Linda gave considerable credit to two other Linda's that significantly helped her with her production. This reminds me today that I need to follow-up with another woman named "Lynda" about a volunteer opportunity. Plus, I have not yet contacted my friend, Linda, who moved away from Austin and I miss immensely. Could this be another reminder from the universe to contact her?
I bet my friend, Linda, believes in the Power of Names.
How about you?
Powerfully Submitted,
Pammyla Brooks
Author of the book "Choose Power: Tools and Techniques for Home and Work"
www.Pammyla.com
My friend, Linda, did an autobiographical performance where she revealed that her first husband was named Joe. She explained how they had grown apart and she moved to Austin. Now she is engaged. Guess what her beloved's name is: Joe. When I brought this up to her afterward, she commented about how she had heard that her ex-husband had started dating someone named Linda after they had broken up. She said that she had thought that was so corny!!! And now, she had done the same thing and become engaged to another Joe.
I wrote about my ongoing recent experience with the name Mike and Michael. Someone had mentioned that Mike was the most common name. So, why hadn't Linda ended up dating a Michael. How come I have never dated anyone name Joe? How is it that each of us may be primed for certain names and not other names? What accounts for this: numerology, astrology, something else, anything?
I teach Psychology at DeVry University and I ran across this story that I wanted to share:
"Identical twins have shed even more light on the role of genetics. Consider the famous case of the "Jim twins." James Lewis and James Springer were born identical twins and then adopted out to different families 37 days after birth. They had no contact until they were reunited 38 years later. As boys they both had dogs with the same name ("Toy"), and named sons named James Allan. This may indeed be chalked up to coincidence, but what happens when it is noted that they both had first wives named "Linda" and second wives named "Betty," had part time sheriff positions, had pale blue Chevrolets that they drove to Pas Grille beach in Florida for family vacations, were fingernail bitters, and left love notes for their wives around the house? (Segal, 2000) Clearly the role of genetics is not to be dismissed."
I also wanted to add that my friend Linda gave considerable credit to two other Linda's that significantly helped her with her production. This reminds me today that I need to follow-up with another woman named "Lynda" about a volunteer opportunity. Plus, I have not yet contacted my friend, Linda, who moved away from Austin and I miss immensely. Could this be another reminder from the universe to contact her?
I bet my friend, Linda, believes in the Power of Names.
How about you?
Powerfully Submitted,
Pammyla Brooks
Author of the book "Choose Power: Tools and Techniques for Home and Work"
www.Pammyla.com
Friday, August 28, 2009
The Power of Names
I have often wondered about the Power of the Names that we hear over and over in our lives. I have even more reason to wonder after last night.
First, a little background. I will tell you my stories about certain names, but I do not wish to imply that you should draw the same conclusions about people with these names. It probably varies from person to person.
My first, most successful relationship was with a man named Steve. We lived together for two years and moved from Texas to Florida and then Baton Rouge together, pursuing our higher education. I also had a major crush on a Steve when I was in High School. He was 8 years older and moving to California, and I went to visit him after I graduated. Since then, it seemed like I continued to run into men named Steve who wanted to date me. However, they never seemed to be the best men for me.
On the other hand, I had bad situations with men and women named Chris. I don't want to go into the stories except to say that the two times I feared for my life were due to a crazy guy and a stalker who were both named Chris.
Then came the Mikes and Michaels. Last year, I married my husband who is named Mike. Last Christmas, I get a job offer at a party to teach at the local university, so I work for someone named Mike. The man who interviewed me to usher at the UT PAC was named Mike. Another house manager named Mike at the UT PAC gave me a guide to e-books that really helped me out. In the past few months I have made two new male friends named Michael.
As you might guess, it can get confusing. Yesterday, I was calling one of my friends early on my cell phone, and a different Mike answered than the one I had intended to call! Yikes! I hoped I hadn't woken him up, so I quickly hung up.
What does this mean when names repeat in our lives live this? It must be the universe trying to get our attention about something, right? There is obviously a pattern that we have discovered or are creating. I asked the Mike at the UT PAC about this last month and whether men named Mike were all good men. He said yes, and that it is because they are all named after the Archangel.
My mother likes to remind me about my crush on the boy next door when I was in Kindergarten and that I kept talking about his "pretty, blue eyes." His name was Mike (and his brother's name was Chris.) Do you think this early experience imprinted on me somehow to produce the experiences described above?
I had to write about this because it happened again last night. At the last minute, I invited 24 female friends out for a Girls' Night Out dancing to LeeAnn Atherton singing the blues. The only two who showed up were both named Linda. This served to remind me about a dear friend of mine named Linda who had moved away from Austin to Ohio to take care of her aging parents. I realized that I had not called her in months, and that I really missed her.
Was the universe taking a moment to remind me to call my friend?
Does this happen to you? If so, how do you interpret this? Is there a Power in the names that are significant in our lives? Do the interpretations vary from person to person, or do you think that all men named Mike are good men?
Thanks for reading and responding, and remember to Choose Power.
~Pammyla
Author of "Choose Power"
www.Pammyla.com
First, a little background. I will tell you my stories about certain names, but I do not wish to imply that you should draw the same conclusions about people with these names. It probably varies from person to person.
My first, most successful relationship was with a man named Steve. We lived together for two years and moved from Texas to Florida and then Baton Rouge together, pursuing our higher education. I also had a major crush on a Steve when I was in High School. He was 8 years older and moving to California, and I went to visit him after I graduated. Since then, it seemed like I continued to run into men named Steve who wanted to date me. However, they never seemed to be the best men for me.
On the other hand, I had bad situations with men and women named Chris. I don't want to go into the stories except to say that the two times I feared for my life were due to a crazy guy and a stalker who were both named Chris.
Then came the Mikes and Michaels. Last year, I married my husband who is named Mike. Last Christmas, I get a job offer at a party to teach at the local university, so I work for someone named Mike. The man who interviewed me to usher at the UT PAC was named Mike. Another house manager named Mike at the UT PAC gave me a guide to e-books that really helped me out. In the past few months I have made two new male friends named Michael.
As you might guess, it can get confusing. Yesterday, I was calling one of my friends early on my cell phone, and a different Mike answered than the one I had intended to call! Yikes! I hoped I hadn't woken him up, so I quickly hung up.
What does this mean when names repeat in our lives live this? It must be the universe trying to get our attention about something, right? There is obviously a pattern that we have discovered or are creating. I asked the Mike at the UT PAC about this last month and whether men named Mike were all good men. He said yes, and that it is because they are all named after the Archangel.
My mother likes to remind me about my crush on the boy next door when I was in Kindergarten and that I kept talking about his "pretty, blue eyes." His name was Mike (and his brother's name was Chris.) Do you think this early experience imprinted on me somehow to produce the experiences described above?
I had to write about this because it happened again last night. At the last minute, I invited 24 female friends out for a Girls' Night Out dancing to LeeAnn Atherton singing the blues. The only two who showed up were both named Linda. This served to remind me about a dear friend of mine named Linda who had moved away from Austin to Ohio to take care of her aging parents. I realized that I had not called her in months, and that I really missed her.
Was the universe taking a moment to remind me to call my friend?
Does this happen to you? If so, how do you interpret this? Is there a Power in the names that are significant in our lives? Do the interpretations vary from person to person, or do you think that all men named Mike are good men?
Thanks for reading and responding, and remember to Choose Power.
~Pammyla
Author of "Choose Power"
www.Pammyla.com
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
How can Astrology improve my Love Life?
There are several ways that Astrology can help your Love Life. First, you can find out which signs are best for you and which signs are not the best for your Sun Sign.
Second, you can look at your Venus and Mars and analyze how they relate to your partner's Mars and Venus. That is, look at how your Venus affects your partner's Mars, and vice versa. Are there good or bad aspects between then?
Third, we can identify the good days to meet someone or to broach a difficult conversation with someone. Conversely, we know the bad days, like Full Moons, that it is important NOT to bring up a loaded subject. This is a huge benefit -- to be able to identify good and bad aspects that are around the corner.
These are some of the things that we will teach you on August 1st at the Chemistry of Love Workshop in Austin, Texas from 1 -4pm at Nia Space on South Congress.
We have planned several games for you to practice and learn these basic skills. You will walk away with a better understanding of yourself, a list of online resources, and the skills to identify good and bad days for you. This will all happen while you are having fun.
How does it get any better than that?
I do hope you can join us. To register go to http://www.pammyla.com/ChemistryofLove.html
And remember to Choose Power.
~Pammyla
Friday, July 10, 2009
Full Moon and New Moon Eclipses
Many of my friends and family experienced tears, fights, and frustrations during the week of July 6th, 2009. This was because there was a Full Moon Eclipse on Tuesday, July 7th. Full Moons in general signify endings and conflicts, but my mother, the astrologer, always said that if I got in a fight on a Full Moon eclipse it would last a year. Yikes!
Luckily, every cloud has a silver lining, right? Even while I and my contacts were immersed in the doom and gloom of the Full Moon eclipse, I took the opportunity to let them know that there was a good New Moon Eclipse right around the corner. It is a great time to take advantage of new intentions and opportunities.
Just like the effects of a Full Moon eclipse can last a year, the effects of a New Moon eclipse can also last a year. In general, any New Moon is a great time to start something new. For example, planting a garden, starting a new exercise program, or having a first date are great ways to take advantage of this energy.
However, on a New Moon Eclipse, the effects are blessed for an entire year. I have tested this and found it to be true. One boyfriend I had reignited our relationship on a New Moon eclipse. We ended up living together and sure enough it lasted for a good year. Then, we broke up. Oh well.
On another New Moon eclipse, my husband and I climbed Mount Bonnell and did a ritual handfasting with just the two of us to signify our commitments to each other. Years later, we are still together.
Anyway, you get the idea. Luckily, you still have plenty of time to prepare for the next New Moon eclipse because it is on Monday July 20th. (The effects of any moon last for two days, just in case you don't get to it until Tuesday or Wednesday). Prepare a good intention or ritual or start your new diet or exercise program on this day and watch how the magic of the New Moon unfolds to enhance your life!
Warm Regards,
Pammyla
Luckily, every cloud has a silver lining, right? Even while I and my contacts were immersed in the doom and gloom of the Full Moon eclipse, I took the opportunity to let them know that there was a good New Moon Eclipse right around the corner. It is a great time to take advantage of new intentions and opportunities.
Just like the effects of a Full Moon eclipse can last a year, the effects of a New Moon eclipse can also last a year. In general, any New Moon is a great time to start something new. For example, planting a garden, starting a new exercise program, or having a first date are great ways to take advantage of this energy.
However, on a New Moon Eclipse, the effects are blessed for an entire year. I have tested this and found it to be true. One boyfriend I had reignited our relationship on a New Moon eclipse. We ended up living together and sure enough it lasted for a good year. Then, we broke up. Oh well.
On another New Moon eclipse, my husband and I climbed Mount Bonnell and did a ritual handfasting with just the two of us to signify our commitments to each other. Years later, we are still together.
Anyway, you get the idea. Luckily, you still have plenty of time to prepare for the next New Moon eclipse because it is on Monday July 20th. (The effects of any moon last for two days, just in case you don't get to it until Tuesday or Wednesday). Prepare a good intention or ritual or start your new diet or exercise program on this day and watch how the magic of the New Moon unfolds to enhance your life!
Warm Regards,
Pammyla
Monday, June 15, 2009
We have all heard about the Law of Attraction. How about the Power of Intention?
We all hear about the Law of Attraction. I maintain that there is a difference between the Power of Attraction and the Power of Intention.
The Power of Intention builds on the Power of Attraction and takes it to the next level. The Power of Intention requires more effort than the Power of Attraction. Whether we are aware of our thoughts or not, the Power of Attraction is in process. In contrast, we need to deliberately form an image or goal to activate the Power of Intention. Another way to describe the difference is that the Power of Attraction feel more passive to me, and the Power of Intention feels more active. I'm curious to know whether it is the same for you. Here is a story about a strong power of intention.
One time when I was between jobs, and conserving my cash, I heard that one of my favorite bands (originally from my hometown) was coming to town. I decided really hard that I would win tickets. My favorite radio station was giving them away all weekend, and I knew I was going to win!
So, all weekend, I called in to the radio station at the specified times. Finally, it was Sunday night and the concert was the next night. The DJ at KGSR said he had one last pair of tickets to give away to the person who knew the answer to the question, “Where are theViolent Femmes from?” Of course, I knew the answer! They are from Milwaukee. I called in, I was the lucky caller, I knew the answer, and I won the tickets! I believe it was a result of a strong Power of Intention.
The story continues. In addition to winning tickets to the show, from that day forward I continued to win tickets from that radio station and many other radio stations. I could not believe my incredible luck, and neither could my closest friends at the time, because they got to accompany me to a lot of great shows. I got to see the Violent Femmes, Melissa Etheridge, Buddy Guy, Sheryl Crow and many other great performers just for being the lucky caller and winning tickets from radio stations. I also won some leather pants, tickets to theater performances and other prizes. It was so exciting because I could continue to enjoy great live music and other nice things without having to pay for them.
I enjoyed my good fortune for about six months. Then, I started feeling guilty about winning so much. All of a sudden, I lost my Golden Touch. I no longer had the magic. Winning tickets to the first concert was a direct result of the Power of Intention. The feelings of guilt and unworthiness that came later stopped the Power, and stopped the good luck.
Whenever I have told this story to other people, I usually explain that, “I decided really hard and it happened.”Have you ever had that experience? Do you remember a time in your life when you wanted something so bad that it was as if you made it happen?
Or have you felt as if you were 100% certain that something would occur in the future that you would have bet your life on it? Of course, it turned out exactly as you knew it would. If you have experienced something like that, then you know what I am talking about. Feel free to share below about your experience or to comment on this blog.
I hope you enjoyed this excerpt from Chapter 5 of my new book.
Have a Fantastic Day!
~Pammyla
The Power of Intention builds on the Power of Attraction and takes it to the next level. The Power of Intention requires more effort than the Power of Attraction. Whether we are aware of our thoughts or not, the Power of Attraction is in process. In contrast, we need to deliberately form an image or goal to activate the Power of Intention. Another way to describe the difference is that the Power of Attraction feel more passive to me, and the Power of Intention feels more active. I'm curious to know whether it is the same for you. Here is a story about a strong power of intention.
One time when I was between jobs, and conserving my cash, I heard that one of my favorite bands (originally from my hometown) was coming to town. I decided really hard that I would win tickets. My favorite radio station was giving them away all weekend, and I knew I was going to win!
So, all weekend, I called in to the radio station at the specified times. Finally, it was Sunday night and the concert was the next night. The DJ at KGSR said he had one last pair of tickets to give away to the person who knew the answer to the question, “Where are theViolent Femmes from?” Of course, I knew the answer! They are from Milwaukee. I called in, I was the lucky caller, I knew the answer, and I won the tickets! I believe it was a result of a strong Power of Intention.
The story continues. In addition to winning tickets to the show, from that day forward I continued to win tickets from that radio station and many other radio stations. I could not believe my incredible luck, and neither could my closest friends at the time, because they got to accompany me to a lot of great shows. I got to see the Violent Femmes, Melissa Etheridge, Buddy Guy, Sheryl Crow and many other great performers just for being the lucky caller and winning tickets from radio stations. I also won some leather pants, tickets to theater performances and other prizes. It was so exciting because I could continue to enjoy great live music and other nice things without having to pay for them.
I enjoyed my good fortune for about six months. Then, I started feeling guilty about winning so much. All of a sudden, I lost my Golden Touch. I no longer had the magic. Winning tickets to the first concert was a direct result of the Power of Intention. The feelings of guilt and unworthiness that came later stopped the Power, and stopped the good luck.
Whenever I have told this story to other people, I usually explain that, “I decided really hard and it happened.”Have you ever had that experience? Do you remember a time in your life when you wanted something so bad that it was as if you made it happen?
Or have you felt as if you were 100% certain that something would occur in the future that you would have bet your life on it? Of course, it turned out exactly as you knew it would. If you have experienced something like that, then you know what I am talking about. Feel free to share below about your experience or to comment on this blog.
I hope you enjoyed this excerpt from Chapter 5 of my new book.
Have a Fantastic Day!
~Pammyla
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Does our memory focus on the positive and screen out the negative?
Have you ever recommended a book or movie to someone, and then when you went back to read the book or watch the movie, you were surprised by some of the negative content that you had forgotten about? That is, did you have a tendency to remember the good parts and to forget the negative parts?
I had this experience this week. I was excited to go to a Book Group that was new to me because they would be discussing, “House of Spirits,” by Isabelle Allende. I was excited because I love the Magical Realism genre and Allende is considered one of the first writers in this genre. I loved the character Clara from the book and so I immediately suggested this book to my regular Book Group list, inviting them to join me at the Book Discussion.
Only then did I begin to skim the book in order to be prepared for the book discussion.
Imagine my surprise to run across all of the violence against women in the book that I had not remembered. In fact, as I read about the main character raping peasant girls, I was immediately sorry that I had recommended this book to my friends. It is, in fact, a hard read if you are sensitive to violence against women.
I had to ask myself, how is it that I only recalled the good parts of the book and not the bad?
As I participated in the book discussion last night, I met a woman that could not get past this violence in the book and so she did not read it. Only in the middle of that discussion did I recall that this had happened to me before with another book, “The Temple of my Familiar,” by Alice Walker. I had suggested this book to different friends and family members, and then when I had the opportunity to re-read it, I became distressed by all of the stories about enslaved men and women that I had forgotten and that were really hard to read.
I shared this experience with the group last night and a third woman agreed that someone had suggested Walker’s book as a beautiful book, and she was so surprised to run across all of the violence and cruelty when she read it. She shared that she has experienced the same phenomenon with movies. That is, she has suggested a movie that she remembered loving and then when she watched it again, she was surprised by the negative scenes that she had forgotten.
In fact, she went on to share that this same phgenomenon happened with her grandmother. After her grandmother died, she said, she could have listed all of the bad things that she remembered about her grandmother, but now, looking back, she only remembers the good memories.
How is it that we remember the good parts of a book or movie or a relationship and ignore the offensive aspects?
Perhaps this is explained well in these song lyrics from “Memories,” sung by Barbara Streisand:
“Memories may be beautiful and yet
What’s too painful to remember
We simply choose to forget.
So it’s the laughter we will remember
Whenever we remember…”
Has this happened to you?
I find this really curious and am interested in your comments below.
Warm Regards,
Pammyla
http://www.pammyla.com/
I had this experience this week. I was excited to go to a Book Group that was new to me because they would be discussing, “House of Spirits,” by Isabelle Allende. I was excited because I love the Magical Realism genre and Allende is considered one of the first writers in this genre. I loved the character Clara from the book and so I immediately suggested this book to my regular Book Group list, inviting them to join me at the Book Discussion.
Only then did I begin to skim the book in order to be prepared for the book discussion.
Imagine my surprise to run across all of the violence against women in the book that I had not remembered. In fact, as I read about the main character raping peasant girls, I was immediately sorry that I had recommended this book to my friends. It is, in fact, a hard read if you are sensitive to violence against women.
I had to ask myself, how is it that I only recalled the good parts of the book and not the bad?
As I participated in the book discussion last night, I met a woman that could not get past this violence in the book and so she did not read it. Only in the middle of that discussion did I recall that this had happened to me before with another book, “The Temple of my Familiar,” by Alice Walker. I had suggested this book to different friends and family members, and then when I had the opportunity to re-read it, I became distressed by all of the stories about enslaved men and women that I had forgotten and that were really hard to read.
I shared this experience with the group last night and a third woman agreed that someone had suggested Walker’s book as a beautiful book, and she was so surprised to run across all of the violence and cruelty when she read it. She shared that she has experienced the same phenomenon with movies. That is, she has suggested a movie that she remembered loving and then when she watched it again, she was surprised by the negative scenes that she had forgotten.
In fact, she went on to share that this same phgenomenon happened with her grandmother. After her grandmother died, she said, she could have listed all of the bad things that she remembered about her grandmother, but now, looking back, she only remembers the good memories.
How is it that we remember the good parts of a book or movie or a relationship and ignore the offensive aspects?
Perhaps this is explained well in these song lyrics from “Memories,” sung by Barbara Streisand:
“Memories may be beautiful and yet
What’s too painful to remember
We simply choose to forget.
So it’s the laughter we will remember
Whenever we remember…”
Has this happened to you?
I find this really curious and am interested in your comments below.
Warm Regards,
Pammyla
http://www.pammyla.com/
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Five Reasons to See the Musical “Wicked” (No spoilers)
I have seen so many plays in my life and recommend this one more than any other one I have seen.
There are 5 reasons why it is important to drop everything and see this musical when it comes to your town.
1) The plot is fantastic. There are many twists and turns that will keep you off-balance. I adore clever plots. Did you know that Glenda the Good Witch and the Wicked Witch of the West were roommates in college? Then, they fell for the same guy, and the story goes on from there. You will also learn where the Cowardly Lion and Scarecrow came from. Haven’t you always wanted to know? (Let me explain that this musical, “Wicked,” is nothing at all like the book. The musical was written by a woman who writes for television and so it is upbeat and fun, where the book was dark and gloomy. If you have not yet read the book, I strongly recommend that you see the musical instead.)
2) The music is fantastic. I do not typically purchase Broadway soundtracks, but when I saw this musical in Chicago two years ago, I had to buy the soundtrack so I could listen to my favorite songs over and over. The music is written by the talented Steven Sondheim. Some of it is dark, and yet there are beautiful songs including one love song, “As Long As You're Mine.” Yes, it is a love story, too, and I’m not even going to tell you which witch sings it!
3) The play shows that there is more than one side to every story. Although we all know the green witch in the Wizard of Oz as the epitome of the Wicked Witch, this musical explains that she wasn’t an evil person. She had good intentions; she was just misunderstood. This musical totally helps us to see her side of the story, which helps us to remember to have more compassion for other people because everyone has their own side of the story.
4) The musical helps us to modify our concept and connotation of the word “Witch.” We identify with this green woman and understand her humanity because it reminds us of our own feelings when we felt like an outsider. Her story of fighting injustice will resonate with us when we understand her cause and what she is fighting for.
5) The special effects are fun and worth the price of admission itself. OK, I haven’t seen the touring production, but I assume they will have the flying monkeys and other fantastic special effects that were in place in the Chicago production.
So for these five reasons and more, I urge you to purchase tickets for Wicked when it comes through your town. (It will be in Austin at Bass Concert Hall August, 2009.) It is appropriate for children, and your young girls will love it!
There are 5 reasons why it is important to drop everything and see this musical when it comes to your town.
1) The plot is fantastic. There are many twists and turns that will keep you off-balance. I adore clever plots. Did you know that Glenda the Good Witch and the Wicked Witch of the West were roommates in college? Then, they fell for the same guy, and the story goes on from there. You will also learn where the Cowardly Lion and Scarecrow came from. Haven’t you always wanted to know? (Let me explain that this musical, “Wicked,” is nothing at all like the book. The musical was written by a woman who writes for television and so it is upbeat and fun, where the book was dark and gloomy. If you have not yet read the book, I strongly recommend that you see the musical instead.)
2) The music is fantastic. I do not typically purchase Broadway soundtracks, but when I saw this musical in Chicago two years ago, I had to buy the soundtrack so I could listen to my favorite songs over and over. The music is written by the talented Steven Sondheim. Some of it is dark, and yet there are beautiful songs including one love song, “As Long As You're Mine.” Yes, it is a love story, too, and I’m not even going to tell you which witch sings it!
3) The play shows that there is more than one side to every story. Although we all know the green witch in the Wizard of Oz as the epitome of the Wicked Witch, this musical explains that she wasn’t an evil person. She had good intentions; she was just misunderstood. This musical totally helps us to see her side of the story, which helps us to remember to have more compassion for other people because everyone has their own side of the story.
4) The musical helps us to modify our concept and connotation of the word “Witch.” We identify with this green woman and understand her humanity because it reminds us of our own feelings when we felt like an outsider. Her story of fighting injustice will resonate with us when we understand her cause and what she is fighting for.
5) The special effects are fun and worth the price of admission itself. OK, I haven’t seen the touring production, but I assume they will have the flying monkeys and other fantastic special effects that were in place in the Chicago production.
So for these five reasons and more, I urge you to purchase tickets for Wicked when it comes through your town. (It will be in Austin at Bass Concert Hall August, 2009.) It is appropriate for children, and your young girls will love it!
Monday, March 2, 2009
Feeling Connected or "In the Flow"
I love it when I feel that I am truly living my purpose.
It does not seem to happen very often, but when it does, Time seems to stop.
I feel that I am connected or "in the flow."
People report that it tends to occurs while doing "right-brained" activities, such as painting, writing, playing music. and other similar, artistic activities. I know that when I took a painting class, I was surprised at how super-fast that 3-hour class sped by me. I felt that I was so much in the "doing" that I wasn't thinking. That is not something that I allow myself to do very often.
Have you had that experience?
The best time that I felt so connected, or "in the flow" was when I was writing my book. I was so happy and excited, and became very obsessed by it. There is nothing like the feeling of living your purpose.
I am watching my husband "in the flow" now as he finalizes his original songs on his first CD in his home studio. He loses track of time, and is really happy and excited about what he is doing. Like an addict, he wants to work on his music during every spare minute. I remember being lke that. He says and does the exact same things that I did when I was writing my book.
I hope everyone has a chance to experience this sense of being connected to your purpose.
If you have experienced it, then you know what bliss it is.
I want to give myself permission to go to that place of bliss more frequently.
How about you?
It does not seem to happen very often, but when it does, Time seems to stop.
I feel that I am connected or "in the flow."
People report that it tends to occurs while doing "right-brained" activities, such as painting, writing, playing music. and other similar, artistic activities. I know that when I took a painting class, I was surprised at how super-fast that 3-hour class sped by me. I felt that I was so much in the "doing" that I wasn't thinking. That is not something that I allow myself to do very often.
Have you had that experience?
The best time that I felt so connected, or "in the flow" was when I was writing my book. I was so happy and excited, and became very obsessed by it. There is nothing like the feeling of living your purpose.
I am watching my husband "in the flow" now as he finalizes his original songs on his first CD in his home studio. He loses track of time, and is really happy and excited about what he is doing. Like an addict, he wants to work on his music during every spare minute. I remember being lke that. He says and does the exact same things that I did when I was writing my book.
I hope everyone has a chance to experience this sense of being connected to your purpose.
If you have experienced it, then you know what bliss it is.
I want to give myself permission to go to that place of bliss more frequently.
How about you?
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
"Be Careful What You Wish For, You Might Get It"
There are different versions of where this original quote came from. One version says that it was printed with the short story, "The Monkey's Paw" in which the characters make wishes that come true, but with evil consequences.
Have you read that story?
I can remember reading it as a kid, and it was very creepy.
However, I have heard that saying repeated so many times in my life since then: "Be Careful What You Wish For, You Might Get It." What I do not understand is why do we have to be careful about getting what we wish for? I believe that we all know what is best for ourselves, so why not go out there and make our dreams and wishes come true? This adage scares us unnecessarily, but maybe this explains why so many people do not have what they want.
For I have learned long ago, that I DO get what I wish for. Whenever I have consistently sent an intention out into the universe, I have received exactly what I wished for, with no regrets. Most of the examples I can give involve relationships. I consistently sent out intentions for better and better men, and I have since married the man I wished for. So, I choose to igonore the "doom and gloom" in that saying.
So, let us set aside the veiled warning and ask ourselves better questions.
What if it were true, that you could get what you wished for?
What would you wish for?
A new job? Your ideal relationship? Devoted friends?
To learn the steps to getting what you want, you are invited to listen to me read a selection from my new book, Choose Power: Tools and Techniques for Home and Work. Then, I will lead you through the steps of attracting exactly what you want into your lives.
Make a note to attend my Book Launch at Book People in Austin on Monday, April 6, 2009 at 7 pm. For best results, please bring a pen and some paper.
This brief presentation will be followed with a reception at BookPeople with wine and cheese and live music.
Please RSVP on the Evite so that we know how many to plan for.
You are Powerful.
Believe that you can get what you wish for and be entirely happy with it, and you will.
Remember to Choose Power,
~Pammyla Brooks
http://www.pammyla.com/
FACEBOOK: http://profile.to/pammyla
http://twitter.com/ChoosePower
Have you read that story?
I can remember reading it as a kid, and it was very creepy.
However, I have heard that saying repeated so many times in my life since then: "Be Careful What You Wish For, You Might Get It." What I do not understand is why do we have to be careful about getting what we wish for? I believe that we all know what is best for ourselves, so why not go out there and make our dreams and wishes come true? This adage scares us unnecessarily, but maybe this explains why so many people do not have what they want.
For I have learned long ago, that I DO get what I wish for. Whenever I have consistently sent an intention out into the universe, I have received exactly what I wished for, with no regrets. Most of the examples I can give involve relationships. I consistently sent out intentions for better and better men, and I have since married the man I wished for. So, I choose to igonore the "doom and gloom" in that saying.
So, let us set aside the veiled warning and ask ourselves better questions.
What if it were true, that you could get what you wished for?
What would you wish for?
A new job? Your ideal relationship? Devoted friends?
To learn the steps to getting what you want, you are invited to listen to me read a selection from my new book, Choose Power: Tools and Techniques for Home and Work. Then, I will lead you through the steps of attracting exactly what you want into your lives.
Make a note to attend my Book Launch at Book People in Austin on Monday, April 6, 2009 at 7 pm. For best results, please bring a pen and some paper.
This brief presentation will be followed with a reception at BookPeople with wine and cheese and live music.
Please RSVP on the Evite so that we know how many to plan for.
You are Powerful.
Believe that you can get what you wish for and be entirely happy with it, and you will.
Remember to Choose Power,
~Pammyla Brooks
http://www.pammyla.com/
FACEBOOK: http://profile.to/pammyla
http://twitter.com/ChoosePower
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