Defining Your Path-Historical Point Washington Spiritual Retreat

[Phillip]

Environmental Expert Hosts Spiritual Retreat
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May 10, 2007
By David Magliano
david_magliano@link.freedom.com
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Phillip Ellis said his new venture is about “finding your next step” in the
path through life. His next step starts May 19 when his new company, One
Hand Clapping, will host a spiritual retreat in Point Washington to help
others find that next step.

“I wanted to put together this retreat, this meditative gathering, because
of what I’m going through in my life. I’m redefining my purpose in life,”
Ellis said. “I wanted to set aside a day to help people define their next
purpose.”

The retreat will be held at the old general store on Gilmore Road near Bay
Elementary School. It is designed for those looking to discover the answer
to their “inner hunger,” a desire for something more in their lives.

Ellis hopes to help people discover that hunger through guided meditation
sessions with local Swami Jnaneshvara Bharati, better known as Swami J.

Motivational speaker and “energy healer” Alice McCall will then help people
visualize and manifest their time with Swami J to create a physical item
like a drawing or informal essay to carry the experience home beyond the
retreat.

Ellis is best known in the community as a project coordinator with the
Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance, where he often acts as a liaison between the
CBA and the public to share messages of environmental protection.

Ellis will be leaving that post in June to focus on his new work full time.

“The reason I worked so hard for the environment was because I believed the
environment influenced the way people felt,” said Ellis, who wants to get to
what he feels is the source of environmental problems. “Now, I see more so
the environment as a reflection of people’s inner conscience.”

With the CBA, Ellis often acts as a communicator. He helped bring together
experts from in and outside the county to create a stormwater plan and often
led events to spread information on the coastal dune lakes.

With One Hand Clapping, he wants to continue be a communication facilitator.
Ellis is not an expert in finding the “next step,” but he knows how to bring
people together.

“For me, what I felt was important, was showcasing a variety of the people
that are out there doing this work and some of the philosophies that are out
there,” Ellis said.

One Hand Clapping is also, of course, a business venture. With Ellis leaving
his position with the CBA, he needs his new work to make him a living. But
he said this is more about doing what he believes in, and using his skills
in the best way he can.

For more information on the retreat, call (850) 685-2404 or visit
www.onehandclappingonline.com (http://www.onehandclappingonline.com).

[BeachSiO2]

Nice article Phillip and Good luck with One Hand Clapping and the Defining Your Path Workshop!

On another note, I hope everyone will join me in thanking you for all your hard work at CBA and in particular, as the driving force behind the protection of SoWal's Coastal Dune Lakes :clap_1: .

You will be missed as part of the environmental management community but will continue to be a great asset to the SoWal community!

[Phillip]

I wish I knew who you are BeachSiO2.....What a very kind statement. It is greatly appreciated.

[jdarg]

Good luck with your new venture!:clap_1:

[kurt]

I am attempting to master the 2-hand technique. :clap_1:

Thanks for posting! Looking forward to defining.

[seacrestkristi]

:welcome: Onehandclapping. Sounds grayt!

[30A Skunkape]

Is Swami J related to Smiley J;-)

[kurt]

Is Swami J related to Smiley J;-)

Funny you should ask since Philip was telling SJ at breakfast that he should be writing a book or website with all his wisdom. My response was "well what do you think he does on SoWal.com every day?" - It's here for all to see.

[Tootsie]

:clap_1: great article my friend! the retreat in Pt Washington will be awesome! keep us posted on One Hand Clapping.

[Phillip]

Just think of the size of the book SJ has written with all of these posts. I may have to remove SJ from the picture. If he keeps providing all of his wisdom on this website, then there will be no need to look to anyone else for enlightenment.....I need a plan......

[Phillip]

Defining Your Path-A Meditative Gathering in Historic Point Washington

Walton County, Florida – “Defining Your Path” is a meditative gathering to redefine purpose by discovering the next step in your life. The gathering will be held at the Historic Point Washington General Store in Walton County, Florida on Saturday May 19th, 2007, from 8am-5pm. Details can be found at the One Hand Clapping website at www.onehandclappingonline.com (http://www.onehandclappingonline.com/) .

To properly define your path one must first know where to look. This will be accomplished through a concise discussion of Yoga psychology as outlined in the yoga sutras by Swami Jnaneshvara Bharati, better known as Swami J. He will detail how to redefine purpose in your life by outlining the picture of life as it is explained in the ancient traditions of Yoga Meditation, and guiding you in deep meditations to explore this reality. Afterwards, local energy healer, Alice McCall, will demonstrate an effective method to reinforce this system by leading you through a guided imagery session to define your next step. Once the gathering is complete you will know how to:


Redefine purpose by structuring it to the yoga sutras
Define your path as an inward journey
Manifest the next step of this path into your lifeThe other events within the gathering are designed to provide a relaxing and nourishing atmosphere so the inner journey can begin. The morning will begin with an organic breakfast provided by For the Health of It to nourish the body while getting to know the other people in the retreat. Phillip Ellis of One Hand Clapping will then introduce you to the outline for the day, and guide you in clearly defining your reason for attending the event. Carolyn Reynolds of Emerald Coast Yoga will prepare your body and awaken your energy pathways through a gentle Hatha Yoga session. A revitalizing picnic lunch will be provided by For the Health of It, and participants will be encouraged to stroll the grounds of Eden State Park to reflect on the morning session. The gathering will reconvene by reenergizing your energy pathways through a healing Qigong exercise led by Phillip Ellis.

Defining Your Path is a One Hand Clapping Production whose mission is to connect those who seek a clearer idea of their inner self with community leaders who can supply this guidance. These gatherings are intended to unite the growing spiritual community in the Panhandle by furnishing a community forum for spiritual leaders to discuss their message to individuals outside of their normal audience. More importantly, these gatherings allow the seekers an opportunity to meet the leader of this growing community, and see which one resonates with them in their spiritual path.

You do not have to be an expert to enjoy and benefit from this gathering. The cost is $150 in advance/$175 after May 14th with breakfast and lunch included. Participants are encouraged to bring yoga mat, meditation pillow, towel and notebook. For details and reservations please call 850-685-2404 or visit www.onehandclappingonline.com (http://www.onehandclappingonline.com/) .

[Phillip]

There are still a few spots left.....


One Hand Clapping

Presents

Defining Your Path
A meditative gathering to redefine purpose by discovering the next step in your life

Historic Point Washington, FL

May 19, 2007





DRIVING DIRECTIONS:

Directions for participants:
The General Store in Historic Point Washington is located at the corner of Gilmore and School Road. To get there take Highway 98 from Destin or Panama City to County Road 395 (Walton County), turn North (at red light); go approximately two miles until 395 intersects with Gilmore Road (Bay Elementary School on left); turn left like you are going to Eden State Park. The store is a quarter mile past the school on your right. Call 850-685-2404 if you have any difficulties finding the location.

Event Description:

Walton County, Florida – “Defining Your Path” is a meditative gathering to redefine purpose by discovering the next step in your life. The gathering will be held at the Historic Point Washington General Store in Walton County, Florida on Saturday May 19th, 2007, from 8am-5pm. Details can be found at the One Hand Clapping website at www.onehandclappingonline.com (http://mail.owc.edu/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://mail.owc.edu/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://mail.owc.edu/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.onehandclappingonline.com/) .

To properly define your path one must first know where to look. This will be accomplished through a concise discussion of Yoga psychology as outlined in the yoga sutras by Swami Jnaneshvara Bharati, better known as Swami J. He will detail how to redefine purpose in your life by outlining the picture of life as it is explained in the ancient traditions of Yoga Meditation, and guiding you in deep meditations to explore this reality. Afterwards, local energy healer, Alice McCall, will demonstrate an effective method to reinforce this system by leading you through a guided imagery session to define your next step. Once the gathering is complete you will know how to:

Redefine your purpose by structuring it to the yoga sutras
Define your path as an inward journey
Manifest the next step of this path into your lifeThe other events within the gathering are designed to provide a relaxing and nourishing atmosphere so the inner journey can begin. The morning will begin with an organic breakfast provided by For the Health of It to nourish the body while getting to know the other people in the retreat. Phillip Ellis of One Hand Clapping will then introduce you to the outline for the day, and guide you in clearly defining your reason for attending the event. Carolyn Reynolds of Emerald Coast Yoga will prepare your body and awaken your energy pathways through a gentle Hatha Yoga session. A revitalizing picnic lunch will be provided by For the Health of It, and participants will be encouraged to stroll the grounds of Eden State Park to reflect on the morning session. The gathering will reconvene by reenergizing your energy pathways through a healing Qigong exercise led by Phillip Ellis.

Defining Your Path is a One Hand Clapping Production whose mission is to connect those who seek a clearer idea of their inner self with community leaders who can supply this guidance. These gatherings are intended to unite the growing spiritual community in the Panhandle by furnishing a community forum for spiritual leaders to discuss their message to individuals outside of their normal audience. More importantly, these gatherings allow the seekers an opportunity to meet the leader of this growing community, and see which one resonates with them in their spiritual path.

You do not have to be an expert to enjoy and benefit from this gathering. Participants are encouraged to bring yoga mat, meditation pillow, towel and notebook.