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Personal Growth Alternatives Newsletter
September 2004

Rusty Stewart, Ph.D. Rusty Stewart, Ph.D., earned his doctorate in Psychoeducational Processes at Temple University. He is a proficient and skilled Reiki Master, Transformational Breath Facilitator, Certified Hypnotherapist, and Certified Shapeshifting Practitioner. He has a private practice in Integrated Energy Balancing Healing Psychotherapy Including Heat Centered Hypnotherapy, Shapeshifting Consciousness, Body Centered Psychotherapy, and Aromatherapy. Rusty presents workshops throughout the tri-state area including Holistic Integrative Breathing, BreathJourneying, Break on Through to the Other Side: Walking the Talk, and The Source of World Peace and Joy! He created a new alternative DUI curriculum for Bucks County Council for Alcoholism. In addition, Rusty was an Adjunct Professor for Temple University in the Department for Psychological Studies in Education teaching Group Dynamics, Learning Theory, and Intimacy & Control, and currently teaches psychology at the Thomas Jefferson University and social psychology at the University Of The Sciences.

Personal Message

Friends, Brothers, and Sisters,

Welcome to my new newsletter format. It has been long in the making. Thank you for your patience! Feel free to offer suggestions, as this is an evolving process. Please check out the Manifesting Community icon and click to see a file of all the upcoming community events for the next 60 days. Anyone can submit community events, workshops, or classes to post on this list for free provided you email it to me by the 20th of each month in Times New Roman 12 pt. font (no bold or underlining please). I will cut, paste, and sort the list by date of event. This will be updated every month.

There will be a featured article every month that will be different than my articles in the Yoga Living or Wisdom magazines. Some of the articles may be the same as articles I submit to Inner Realm magazine in NY & NJ. You are welcome to offer me feedback on any of my articles. All of my articles can be accessed on my achieved article list on my website.

The table of contents will take you wherever you want to go in my newsletter or directly to my website. Please take special notice of the free lectures and support groups that I offer. And, as always, if you like the work I do please pass it along to people you care about. I am grateful for any referrals that come my way. I am accepting new clients for integrated psychotherapy in both of my locations and encourage people to deepen their process through the workshops that I offer.

Go outside and enjoy the rest of the summer and the beginning of autumn!

Namaste,

Rusty Stewart, Ph.D.

Professional Message

As the end of the summer draws near, I am reminded of how much I take for granted. As a result, I am committing to be more in the present moment and express gratitude for what I do have. Sometimes it takes a two by four on the side of the head to wake up. This metaphorical piece of lumber may come in the form of illness (physical or mental), tragedy, trauma, accident, or spiritual emergency. I have had experiences in the last month that have humbled me and allowed deeper lessons to finally be learned. The hard part is the guilt, shame, fear, and loneliness that often accompany this process.

It is in my total nakedness and vulnerability that healing occurs. Otherwise only partial healing takes place. This is not wholeness. As I let go and trust the universe, I can allow the people I love in my life the deepest space of intimacy. My ego says no, my intuitive Higher Self says yes! Take time to tell people in your life that you love them. But do it from the heart. Do it from a place of vulnerability. Do it from a place of risk. Do it from a place of uncomfortableness. Let them know who you are. Open up to who they are. We all have similar issues regarding fear, guilt, shame, and loneliness. When we can embrace these emotions with one another in the presence of love, all of us move closer to wholeness. And with that comes joy!

Holistic Integrative Breathing CDs

For those of you who have taken my Holistic Integrative Breathing workshops or Transformational BreathWork workshops my guided cd's are now available! You will receive the primal drumming breath, joy breath, cosmos breath, divinity breath, and vision breath with all the affirmations included. These are all the breaths I teach in my all day breath workshop. The cost is $25 plus $3.85 shipping and handling. The breaths for my part 2 breath workshop will be available in cd's sometime early this summer. Just send a check to Rusty Stewart, Ph.D., 23 Timber Road, Horsham, PA 19044. I will send them out as soon as I receive your check. Thank you! more...

Wisdom Of The Earth Medicinal Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils

I am blessed and grateful to be able to make Wisdom Of The Earth's medicinal therapeutic grade essential oils available for purchase. I use Barry's oils in my private practice, in some of my workshops and personally for my own proactive holistic health. These oils can be very powerful when used on the chakras or along the spine during a breathing and energy session. I encourage all my clients, students, brothers and sisters to experience the healing power of these unbelievable highest quality essential oils! Read more about Wisdom Of The Earth Oils, cost, types, sizes, etc.




Free Open Community Listings Next 60 Days

Please check out the Manifesting Community icon above, and click to see a file of all the upcoming community events for the next 60 days. Anyone can submit community events, workshops, or classes to this list for free provided you email it to me by the 20th of each month in Times New Roman 12 pt. font (no bold or underlining please). I will cut, paste, and sort the list by date of event. This will be updated every month. If you have any questions please feel free to email me at rusty@rustystewartphd.com or call me at 215-658-1093. Let's all work together in Manifesting Whole Community!!

Table of Contents

Free Open Community Listings
Featured Event
Featured Article
Archived Articles
Workshops/Events Calendar
Free Lectures/Events Calendar
Personal Message
Professional Message
Holistic Integrative Breathing CDs
Wisdom Of The Earth Oils
Personal Growth Alternatives Website

Featured Event

You are invited to attend the
Grand Opening
of
The Purple Rose Gallery
of
Fine Art

521 West Main Street
Lansdale, Pennsylvania
September 11, 2004
seven to nine o'clock p.m.
866-773-ROSE

Featured Article

THE HEALING POWER OF REIKI STEMS FROM ALLOWING AND LETTING GO!

Reiki was originally channeled to Dr. Mikao Usui in the 19th century as he was following directions for 21 days from the Indian sutras, written in Sanskrit scriptures. On the 21st day a beam of light struck him in the forehead and he saw beautiful bubbles of light filled with colorful symbols. As he contemplated each symbol he received an attunement, (access to certain healing energies), for that symbol and the knowledge of its use. It was here that this ancient healing art was reborn.

As a modality, Reiki is a gentle form of "hands on" energy enrichment that anyone can learn to use. As a channeled energy, it does not draw from your own energy, but instead the universal energy is channeled through you. Thus you are a conduit for the universal energy. It took me a while to get this concept when I became certified in all three levels and Mastership of Usui Reiki seven years ago.

For me one of the biggest lessons of both practicing and teaching Reiki has been the aspect of allowing and letting go. Allowing is not trying to do anything with the energy. I turn it on and allow it to do its thing. Sometimes this is hard because my ego wants to control or make it "better", or more "powerful." As if my ego could ever make anything better or more powerful than the universal energy force! Ridiculous! Insane! Let Go! The Reiki masters and the universe are doing the healing in conjunction with my client. I'm just the intermediary. It's my job to get out of the way. When I do that amazing things happen with Reiki.

This allowing also applies to the client. What I mean is that they have to chose or allow themselves to heal. Sometimes on an unconscious level people do not want to heal on the physical plane. As long as their intent is to heal on a conscious level, and they are allowing the Reiki energy in, they are healing. How they are healing may not be apparent to me, or to them. They may be healing emotionally, mentally, physically, or spiritually. They may be preparing to transition as their lessons are learned in this sojourn. Once again, the ego wants to see something tangible that fits the western definition of healing.

One thing I am certain of. When I connect with loving intent and get out of the way, Reiki has done wonders for people. When people choose to heal anything can happen. I've also been blessed with wonderful students who have had spiritual intuitive experiences that nobody could have expected. And that's just it. Nobody expected it! So experience Reiki for yourself and open your heart to the healing energy of the universe. You too can choose to heal. I thank God that I finally did!

Workshop/Events Calendar

Understanding Yourself Through Astrology

Sunday September 12, 2004:  1pm-4pm, Chakra Shop3223 Germantown Pike, Fairview Village, Pa. With the basics - Sun, Moon & Ascendant this workshop will help you understand what makes you act and feel the way you do. $30 registration, to register call Ann Plantier at 215-412-7942 or Paul Cook at 484-614-3066

Holistic Integrative Breathing:

Thursday September 23, 2004: 6:30pm-8pm, Whole Foods Devon, 821 Lancaster Avenue, Devon, PA, 610-688-9400, Free Sampler, limited to 15 people.

Saturday September 25, 2004: 1pm-4pm, Morning Star Center, 1966 Creek Road, Bethlehem, PA, 610-838-2440, $35 full registration, limited to 15 people.

Sunday September 26, 2004: 12pm-5pm, Kind Café, 724 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, 215-922-5463, $75 full registration, limited to 15 people. Includes: HIGH ENERGY RAW FOODS BRUNCH!

Saturday October 2, 2004: 10am-5pm, Center For Human Integration, 8400 Pine Road, Philadelphia, PA, 215-742-3505, $75 full registration, limited to 15 people.

Thursday October 7, 2004: 6:30pm-8pm, Whole Foods Jenkintown, 1575 Fairway Road, Jenkintown, PA, 215-481-0800, Free Sampler, limited to 15 people.

Saturday October 9, 2004: 10am-5pm, Cloud Hands Healing Arts Center, 6907 Easton Road, Pipersville, PA, 215-766-8678, $75 full registration, limited to 15 people.

Sunday October 31, 2004: 10am-5pm, EarthSpeak, 654 Lancaster Avenue, Berwyn, PA, 610-640-0706, $75 full registration, limited to 15 people.

Break On Through To The Other Side: Walking The Talk!

Sunday October 17, 2004: 10am-5pm, Chakra Shop, 3223 Germantown Pike, Fairview Village (Next to The Country Moon), PA, 215-658-1093, $75 full registration.

Mind Body Spirit Expo:

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday October 22, 23, 24, 2004: Valley Forge Convention Center, King of Prussia, PA. Rusty will be giving a free lecture followed by a workshop on Shapeshifting: The Ultimate Wake Up Call! Lecture: Saturday 1-2pm Workshop: Saturday 4-6pm

Shapeshifting: The Ultimate Wake Up Call!

Saturday October 30, 2004: 10am-5pm, Health & Wellness Center, 847 Easton Rd, Warrington. To register, call 215-918-5990. Sacred Fire ceremony to conclude and seal our commitment to ourselves, mother earth, and humanity!

Free Lectures/Events Calendar

CHI Open House:

Wednesday September 8, 2004: 7pm-9:30pm, Center For Human Integration, 8400 Pine Road, Philadelphia, PA, 215-742-3505, Win a free massage!

7:00pm Welcome and Introductions
7:30pm Choose one of the following demos:
     Gentle Yoga – Dennis Volk
     Reiki – Mike Wanner
     One Brain – Sr. Mary Em McGlone
     Holistic Integrative Breathing – Rusty Stewart
     Miracles/Affirmations/Imagery – Marie Roberts
8:10pm Choose one of the following demos:
     Dreams, Gifts for Healing – Joan Royal Taylor
     IET & IET for Kids – Rita Maute & Mike Wanner
     Ancient Sounds – Phyllis Strock
     Tachyon : Stress Management and Wellness – Susan Graveley & Kathleen Schival
     Touch For Health – Sr. Sheila McGinnis
8:50pm Choose one of the following demos:
     BASIC Massage – Mary Anne O'Neill
     Celebrate Your Body – Allyson Joyner
     Quality of One – Awakening Consciousness – Susan Graveley & Kathleen Schival
     Therapeutic Touch – Sr. Sheila McGinnis
     Shapeshifting: The Ultimate Wake Up Call! Rusty Stewart

Free Reiki Share:

Tuesday September 21, 2004: 7pm-9pm, Chakra Shop, 3223 Germantown Pike, Fairview Village (Next to The Country Moon), PA, Call 215-658-1093 to let us know you are coming, limited to 15 people. All Reiki practitioners' welcome!

Holistic Integrative Breathing:

Thursday September 23, 2004: 6:30pm-8pm, Whole Foods Devon, 821 Lancaster Avenue, Devon, PA, 610-688-9400, Free Sampler, limited to 15 people.

Thursday October 7, 2004: 6:30pm-8pm, Whole Foods Jenkintown, 1575 Fairway Road, Jenkintown, PA, 215-481-0800, Free Sampler, limited to 15 people.

FREE ONGOING 16 STEP EMPOWERMENT AND DISCOVERY SUPPORT GROUP:

Ongoing Every Thursday: 6:30pm-8pm, The Starting Point, Inc., 215 Highland Avenue, Suite C, Westmont, NJ. The beginning of an ongoing support group for any out of control compulsive behavior or attachment, based on Charlotte Davis Kasle's book Many Roads, One Journey. Call 856-854-3155 x161 for more details!!



Wellspring Counseling Center
63 E. Main Street
Moorestown, NJ 08057
609-332-4663

Three Convenient Locations To Serve You!

The Chakra Shop
3223 Germantown Pike
Fairview Village, PA 19409
215-658-1093

Personal Growth Alternatives
Horsham, PA 19044
Phone: 215-658-1093

Website: www.personalgrowthalternatives.com
Email: rusty@personalgrowthalternatives.com
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© 2004 Rusty Stewart, Ph.D.