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I have the deepest of gratitude for the many programs and practices I have utilized toward SELF realization, liberated living. I have been actively “seeking,” “searching,” “reading,” “studying,” and beyond since my earliest memories. I am grateful for the many teachers, sages, instructors, books, authors, leaders, and facilitators that have provided the basis for this journey. Deep bow.
October begins the next round of the two annual featured programs I facilitate — Immersion Group and Extraordinary Leader Group. They each run for 8 months, and feature a monthly 1.5 hour group presentation by me, a 1 hour small group interaction based on the curriculum I have provided, and private sessions with me. They both include optional virtual retreats in January and March that are 3 full days each. Two in-person retreats near Louisville, KY at a sacred site of the Sisters of Loretto are offered as well. Details are more specific below. If you discern that NOW is the time for you to engage more deeply in your healing/transformation/liberation, join us.
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"It’s not actually generosity unless it is as generous to ourSELF as it is to others."
— Martha Creek
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Using “inquiry, contemplation, and self compassion” as devotional daily practices. Textbooks are Loving What Is to Live in Harmony and Self Compassion — Stop Beating Yourself Up and Leave Insecurity Behind.
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Loving What Is — Four Questions that Can Change Your life
by Byron Katie
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Greater Than the Sum of Your Parts (Audible Only)
by Dr. Richard Schwartz
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"Being human is not about being any one particular way; it is about being as life creates you — with your own particular strengths and weaknesses, gifts and challenges, quirks and oddities."
— Kristin Neff
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Extraordinary Leaders Group | "For developing our highest SELF to Lead" — is based on the work of Dr. Richard Schwarts, IFS therapeutic approaches, Greater Than the Sum of Your Parts and Letting Go; The Pathway to Surrender by Dr. David Hawkins. | |
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Self Compassion – Stop Beating Yourself Up and Leave Insecurity Behind
by Dr. Kristin Neff
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Letting Go; The Pathway to Surrender
by Dr. David Hawkins.
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Please join me for an orientation meeting, where all questions can be addressed: | |
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Topic: Extraordinary Leaders & Immersion Orientation Meeting
Time: August 2, 2024 12:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83274708154?pwd=HJAYkx80lUyOFayhkuxcq7RlFJ66BW.1
Meeting ID: 832 7470 8154
Passcode: martha
Details are the same for BOTH groups.
¨4 nights lodging/meals Retreat in Loretto, KY (Nov 2024 or June 2025)
(double occupancy/shared baths/no smoking campus)
¨8 Monthly Zoom Virtual Classes (90 minutes and Recorded)
¨6 Monthly Personal Phone Sessions with Martha (45 minutes)
¨8 Monthly Zoom Assigned Small Group Sessions (60 minutes)
¨2 Virtual retreats (3 consecutive days/6 hours per day – TBD)
$1200 for basic program and NO RETREATS
$1500 includes one Virtual Retreats (2 optional) $200 each
$1900 Includes in one in person Retreats (2 optional) $500 each
Monthly, quarterly or in full payments are welcome via checks, Venmo, Zelle,or Paypal. Space is limited to 30 participants. www.marthacreek.com for credentials. To enroll or with questions: marthacreek@gmail.com or call 502.905.0783
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"Having compassion starts and ends with having compassion for all those unwanted parts of ourselves, all those imperfections that we don't even want to look at."
— Pema Chordron
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I thank you also, dear friends, readers, fellows, and seekers of liberated living. I bow to you and all the goodness you are and create in the world. Namaste!
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Martha Creek
502-905-0783
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My August 2024 Special Gift for You!
And here is my special gift to you this month. Click on the box to open your gift.
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"You have peace," the old woman said, "when you make it with yourself."
— Mitch Albom
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...and there's more!
(Special Gifts for You)
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New Workshop
Embracing Ministry Together
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With Rev. Dr. Martha Creek
This workshop is about building a solid foundation of leadership in spiritual community areas in which we might sometimes feel uneasy, defensive and doubtful about. Leadership requires us to make our spiritual principles and ideals come alive in our midst.
It is meant to support us in being more fully present with one another in all humanness. As we develop capacities in working consciously and interdependently with one another in all aspects of community life, including: sensitive interactions, strategic planning and thriving ministry practices we are more able to sustainably fulfill our call for ministry.
Our intention is to serve those who serve in consciousness and love.
Register at https://antn.org/event-5749143/Registration
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Reading
Fierce Self-Compassion by Kristen Neff
Although offered primarily for the healing of women in the domesticated roles we have adapted, it is most importantly for me, encouragement to tend to the balance of yin/yang energies. Soft and hard, Tender and Fierce (at times) and to stay less polarized in either of these energies.
Available at https://www.amazon.com/Fierce-Self-Compassion-Harness-Kindness-Thrive/dp/006299106X
Watching
The Shack
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Shack_(2017_film)
A movie about forgiveness, acceptance and the consequences of staying stuck in traumatic situation. It was a rewatch and I learned more this time around than before. It was like a revival of some deeply held beliefs I have and certainly trust in a higher perspective.
Megan Leavey
https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/megan-leavey-release-date-news#:~:text=The%20film%20tells%20the%20true,film%20as%20a%20drill%20instructor
An inspiring story of a young girl, unable to cope with family dynamics, in search of peace, purpose and journey back to self.
Listening
From my study and guidance from the Enneagram, there is a piece of music for each of the 8 Numbers/Styles. Here’s the one from my two dominant styles. Achiever & Helper. Poignant lyrics in all of them. Healing, Transformation, and Hope.
Number 3: Achiever
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mpQVljAWTY
Number 2: Helper
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrDzd4ufypE
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Now Available as an Audiobook!
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That's right, Presence & Potential is now available as an audiobook on audible.com*, amazon.com, and Apple Books. The first 40 people to email Martha at marthacreek@gmail.com will get a free copy. (The fine print: Buy a copy of the book for a friend or loved one, and Martha will give you a copy, free!! Buy one, get one free promotion is only redeemable on audible.com)
Together we can get Martha's message to the whole of humanity!
Visit https://adbl.co/3RNQSzb to read about the book on audible.com
*audible.com is a membership site with monthly fees but you don't need a membership to receive and listen to your free copy of Presence & Potential or to purchase your first audiobook.
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"Self-compassion is simply giving the same kindness to ourselves that we would give to others."
— Christopher Germer
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Watch a new video message from Martha
each and every day in 2024
The Science of Mind, A Philosophy, A Way of Life, A Way of Being Reflections/Insights offered daily to your email inbox when you “Like” and “Subscribe” to the YouTube Channel. (Click on the image below.)
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When you purchase 10 or more copies of Presence & Potential from Amazon for your office, family, church or groups, I will host a one-hour “Meet the Author” session at no cost.
To order from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Rrx8BQ
Email me at marthacreek@gmail.com with any questions. (More information on the book further down...)
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Autographed copies of "Presence & Potential" are available through my online store at https://uppa-creek-art.myshopify.com/collections/books
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Some of you may have noticed the recent addition of video Shorts to my YouTube Channel. We’re excited to bring these messages from Martha to all of humanity. Check them out at YouTube.com/@marthacreek. They’re available on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram, and wherever else we're inspired to post. More soon, and be sure to enjoy, like, and subscribe, and let us (and your friends) know what you think!
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Please consider a donation to continue the teachings of Martha Creek. Many of the classes and workshops are offered by donations only, with suggested donations amounts included in the class or workshop description. We welcome your support.
Use the convenient QR code or the PayPal button below for all donations.
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or visit PayPal.Me/marthacreek if you want to see these teachings and principles reach the world.
You do not need a Paypal account to make a donation. You can use your debit or credit via PayPal if you don't have a Paypal account. If you choose to send a check, please send it payable to Martha Creek and send it to PO Box 1081, Louisville KY 40201.
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