Hi All,

The "Occupy" movement is now spreading to other parts of the world reflecting a general unrest within the collective consciousness about injustice within our society. Here at Openhand we've been exploring the true meaning and value of protest. We've been asking: "how do we truly change our world right now, in a way that is better for all life? How do we bring greater equity, justice and harmony to our lives and across the planet as a whole?" To me, there is one truly effective way: to recognise that everything is consciousness, that we are the creators and therefore masters of our reality...
Read full article here:
http://www.openhandweb.org/161011_gateways_revolution_changing_our_world...

EVENTS UPDATE: New 2012 course listings now live
As 2012 beckons we are incredibly enthused to announce three new revised Openhand courses and two NEW venues.

Openhand level 2: Walking the Path
Chalice Well Gardens Retreat Centre, Glastonbury 30th March - 2nd April 2012
We are most excited to be holding the Openhand level 2 course "Walking the Path" (previously known as Way of the Heart) at the Chalice Well. Anyone who has visited the gardens will know it as a truly magical and special place of healing, drawing pilgrims from all over the world. It is the perfect place for our level 2 residential course.

The Openhand level 3: Transfiguration
Earth Spirit Centre, Compton Dundon, Glastonbury 20th - 25th May 2012
The level 3 course also brings an exciting new venue, the Earth Spirit Centre near Glastonbury. Compton Dundon is one of our favourite places in the world. It has a highly transformational energy and offers a powerful energetic centre for our level 3 residential.

Openhand level 4: Crucifying the Ego
Cae Mabon, Snowdonia, Wales 20th - 27th July 2012
Familiar to anyone who has completed the level 3 course with us over the last five years. Everyone loves Cae Mabon! As the energies beckon, we felt deeply moved to make this mountain/forest retreat location the 2012 level 4 'Crucifying the Ego' venue.

We'll be hosting regular Five Gateways workshops in addition to these. Event listings are updated regularly on the website.

What else is new on Openhandweb?

• Sometimes not doing anything at all, can have the greatest effect of all.
  An insightful article on the art of holding energy, allowing authentic action to arise whilst unravelling the knots that cause the tightness in our day to day lives...
  http://www.openhandweb.org/071011_sometimes_not_doing_anything_all_can_h...
• Way of the Heart: October 2011 sharing
  Our last 'Way of the Heart' course as it now evolves to 'Walking the Path'. A deeply moving experience for all. Read sharings here...
  http://www.openhandweb.org/way_heart_october_2011
• What key aspect of beingness is wanting to unfold in you?
  Vote in our new poll
  http://www.openhandweb.org/what_key_aspect_beingness_wanting_unfold_you

That's all for now. Budapest is calling us as we fly to Hungary tomorrow to hold a Five Gateways Workshop this weekend. It feels wonderful to be able to take the Openhand energy there, sharing from the heart.

A few final words until next time...

"Joy can be found anywhere at anytime.
When you get up in the morning and have a shower,
are you thinking about what you have to do today?
Or are you feeling the warm water caressing your skin?
When you eat breakfast, are you watching the news?
Or fully tasting what you are eating?
When you're on your way to work, are you lost in thought about your work?
Or do you notice the flowers and smell their scent?
True joy costs only a little attention...yet is utterly priceless!"
Openhand

With Love
The Openhand Team

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