A LTERNATIVES St James’s Church / Piccadilly / London Spring/Summer 2013 Programme
Events inspiring heart, mind and soul
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About Alternatives Alternatives explores world spirituality and personal growth through regular events and online resources. Based at St James’s Church, Piccadilly since 1982, Alternatives is an independent not-for-profit organisation serving a global audience.
I often feel like a beginner. Having become a father at a relatively mature age, my family life with my wife and two young boys provides daily opportunities for doing things that I have not done before. It’s widely observed that parenting is something for which there can be no adequate preparation and it is certainly true. In many situations, I have to admit ‘I don’t know’ while being prepared to learn quickly. I have not previously had much experience of conflict resolution or mediation but am currently having to learn quickly….as arguments of ownership erupt between my boys over whatever toy the other is holding or playing with. So my daily home life is excellent practice for the Zen concept of shoshin or beginner’s mind, allowing an attitude of openness, enthusiasm and lack of preconceptions. The Zen teacher Shunryo Suzuki said: “In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s there are few.” It’s a wonderful blessing to be with my young children as they are so fully in the present moment and are able to bring a sense of innocence, wonder and fun to everyday life. As adults, it is our challenge to bring this childlike sense into our lives and see and experience things as if for the first time. We have a fantastic programme lined up for the summer with many inspirational presenters from around the world. I wish you a fulfilling time of possibility and new experiences and I hope to see you at one of our events very soon. Love and many blessings.... Richard Dunkerley Co-Director
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St James’s Church
Brian Whelan
A Friendly Disclaimer We take great care in selecting our presenters and equally we ask you to use your discernment regarding opinions and information presented. We recognise that quick solutions to some issues are not always possible. Although St James's Church, in its openness of heart and mind, includes Alternatives, the ideas in this programme are not necessarily representative of the church itself.
As my first full programme as CoDirector comes to an end, I have been reflecting on what I have learnt. I won’t lie, some days have really felt like a baptism by fire, but on the whole I have to say I have never felt more loved and supported both within the organisation and from all of you, so a big thank you! Moving forward, both on a personal and professional level, I have decided this is my year of letting go. Letting go of ‘stuff ’ emotionally and physically, of old beliefs and energies that will no longer serve me, and letting go of ‘knowing’ and moving into a space of childlike wonder and being. By being fully present to now and the people around me I am already experiencing great shifts and many benefits. This new space has allowed me to develop a stronger relationship with the amazing people of St James’s church and our board of trustees. In a recent trustees meeting I felt really privileged to witness what I call the wisdom of the ‘Elders’( I hope they don’t mind me saying this), something I hope to never take for granted! Speaking of great wisdom, I am over the moon we have Byron Katie and Marianne Williamson returning to Alternatives, two women overflowing with great wisdom and teachings. So overall, I am really looking forward to what the next chapter of Alternatives will look like, how we will grow together, and the incredible opportunities that are continuously unfolding before my eyes. Thank you for journeying with me, a gift I am cherishing daily! With love….
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Mary Daniels Co-Director
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Your Pictures We are always looking for pictures to use in our programme and on our website which in some way illustrate some of the aspects of the Alternatives programme. So we are having a regular invitation for you to submit images (either photographs or art), which we may use. We pay £25 for pictures used in our programme. Each season will have two themes for your submission which for the Spring/Summer are: Exploration Wellbeing Hi-res digital images only please and a maximum of 3 pictures per theme. Email your pictures by 1 July to Richard at richard@alternatives.org.uk
Alternatives Team after Tim Ferriss’s talk, January 2013
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Free Online Resources Talks at St James’s Church Pay on the door for our Monday talks or book in advance via our website. If you book online you will receive an MP3 recording of the talk (subject to presenters agreement). Our talks are in St James’s Church unless stated otherwise. Doors open at 6.30pm. The talks start at 7pm and end at 8.30pm. Vegetarian food and books are available afterwards.
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Getting to St James’s St James’s Church is on the south side of Piccadilly, opposite Swallow Street and 200m from Piccadilly Circus. Nearest tubes are Piccadilly Circus and Green Park. Free car parking after 6.30pm in St James’s Square.
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All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make the better ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
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TALKS Thursday 18 April Soul of Coaching: Soul Traders RASHEED OGUNLARU A Soul Trader follows their passion, purpose, skills and talents to build and authentic, sustainable business you and your customers will love. This evening will show you how to achieve (or coach others) into lasting fulfilment, co-operation, and success in your business. Soul of Coaching is a monthly personal development group. rasaru.com 7pm–9pm £15/£10 concs Swiss Church 79 Endell St, WC2H 9DY
Machu Picchu
Tom Cook
Monday 8 April Original Grace MICHAEL NEILL Have you ever looked down into a baby's eyes, then looked up into your own and wondered how you got from there to here? We are born in original grace, a state of pure being, innocence and connection to source. Then we grow up, life happens, things do not always work out as planned, our true essence seems to get lost and we forget who we truly are. Join internationally renowned transformative coach Michael Neill for a fascinating and far reaching exploration of our innate nature and what became of it. If you’ve ever wondered if this is as good as it gets, or longed to return to simpler times, come along and learn how easy it can be to reconnect with the love, peace, joy, curiosity, and resilience that we were all born with.
Monday 15 April The Spirit of the Inca JUAN NUNEZ DEL PRADO The Q’ero Indians are indigenous people of Peru, living descendants of the Inca, dating back to over 5000 years ago. Theirs is a spoken tradition, with the masters sharing their knowledge and wisdom, through initiation and ceremonies, passed down from generation to generation. According to Andean prophecy, the end of 2012 heralds a new phase of Ayni. Ayni is the most important principle of this tradition and states whether we are aware of it or not, we are always exchanging energy, with other people, the environment and the cosmos. This evening Juan Nunez del Prado will share insights into the Inca philosophy and how the prophecy of a new era on earth will directly affect the way we live today.
Michael Neill has spent the past 23 years as a coach, adviser, friend, mentor and creative spark plug to celebrities, CEO’s, royalty and people who want to get more out of their lives. His latest book, The Inside-Out Revolution, will be launched on the night of this talk. supercoach.com 7pm–8.30pm £10/£5 Concs
Juan Nunez del Prado is the world’s foremost authority on the Andean mystical tradition and one of the most important spiritual figures in South America. An anthropologist, mystic, and former university professor, he has studied the Inca tradition for over 30 years. inkaspirituk.com 7pm–8.30pm £10/£5 Concs Juan and his son Ivan are leading a workshop The Inca Path on Sunday 9 June. Full info on page 13.
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Monday 22 April Infinite Abundance JASON CHAN Life is not meant to be a constant struggle. Your spiritual birth-right is one of infinite abundance, radiant health and loving relationships. But how many individuals, even in our very sophisticated society, have not yet realised this totally natural state of existence? This evening, Jason Chan will explain how now, more than ever, we need to find the connection between becoming highly intelligent spiritual pioneers as well as enjoying being successful, in the worldly sense. Living in infinite abundance is about being financially secure as well as spiritually infused, walking a genuine spiritual path of awakening and healing. Jason believes a spiritual transformation is finally beginning to take place in our world. This evening’s talk will share some practical tools like clearing any negative karma around money issues and looking at ways to assist you in living more of an abundant life. Jason Chan is a tai chi master and spiritual teacher who has created a unique synthesis of ancient Taoist energy practices and modern spiritual teachings. For over 25 years, he has helped thousands of people in his workshops, courses and retreats. . He is author of Infinite Abundance and The Radiant Warrior. lightfoundation.co.uk 7pm–8.30pm £10/£5 Concs Jason is leading a workshop Infinite Abundance on Sunday 28 April – see page 11.
TALKS Monday 29 April Loveability: Love and Be Loved ROBERT HOLDEN “Love is the purpose of your life. It is the key to your happiness and to the evolution of the world” This evening Robert Holden will delight you in an evening full of stories, poetry, principles and practical advice from his new book Loveabilty. Robert will share his expanding insights around healing our relationships to love; the miracle of self-acceptance; the meaning of “I love you”; the miracle of forgiveness; and why love really is the only sane and satisfactory answer to human existence. This evening’s talk will look at ways to deepen and explore your experience of what true love is and inspire you to make all your relationships happier, kinder, more enjoyable, and more loving. Robert Holden PhD is the director of The Happiness Project and Success Intelligence. His innovative work on happiness has been featured on Oprah, Good Morning America, a PBS special called Shift Happens! and two major BBC documentaries. He is the author of many books including Happiness NOW!, Authentic Success, Shift Happens! and his latest Loveability. robertholden.org 7pm–8.30pm £10/£5 Concs Monday 13 May Inside-Out Healing RICHARD MOSS Are you ready for a shift of consciousness? One so powerful it could liberate you from some of your mental, physical or emotional blocks? Different things motivate people in different ways, illness, toxic relationships, unhappiness, the desire to excel and experience life to the fullest or the need to feel love. Join renowned consciousness teacher and healer Dr Richard Moss for an exploration on how the power of presence can reduce self-limiting patterns and behaviours, improve relationships and leave you feeling more fully connected. This talk will reveal some powerful principles, tools, and practices around presence, which when applied can lead to feelings of aliveness, connection, creativity, satisfaction and flow. This will increase your ability to enjoy life, heal emotional wounds, experience intimacy, and support the growth and transformation of others.
Richard Moss is a visionary thinker and teacher of transformation, selfhealing, and the art of conscious living. Over 35 years ago, he left the practice of medicine after a life-changing spiritual awakening. His many books include The I That is We, The Mandala of Being and his latest Inside-Out Healing. richardmoss.com 7pm–8.30pm £10/£5 Concs Thursday 16 May Soul of Coaching: Being Your Brand MALCOLM LEVENE Over the course of this interactive evening Malcolm Levene will share his wisdom and show you how to create an authentic and personal brand from the inside out, really focusing on how to be the best version of you and how that translates through your brand. Soul of Coaching is a monthly personal development group. malcolmlevene.com 7pm–9pm £15/£10 concs Swiss Church 79 Endell St, WC2H 9DY
Monday 20 May The Shaman in Stilettos ANNA HUNT The Shaman in Stilettos is Anna Hunt’s inspirational new memoir charting her incredible five year journey from a fast paced, city living, celebrity interviewer, to the depths of Peru and the Amazon jungle where she embarked on an mystical adventure involving Ayahuasca, one of nature’s most mysterious and potent hallucinogens, and a shaman who offered her the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to study with him. Using the backdrop of her own story, together with her interviews with over 40 shamans, Anna will explore her experience of shamanism and how, with the ever growing pressures of city living, it can be a tool for dealing with our over stressed, time-poor 21st century lifestyles. If you are looking to attain emotional, physical and mental wellbeing, and like the idea of becoming your own shaman in the city, then this talk is a must! Anna Hunt is a former journalist and author of The Shaman in Stilettos which has been described by the Daily Mail as the English version of Eat Pray Love. Today Anna presents to global organisations, such as Greenpeace, and leads international retreats and workshops. annahunt.com 7pm–8.30pm £10/£5 Concs Anna is leading a workshop Shamanism in the City on Saturday 22 June – see page 13.
Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep – Scott Adams
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Monday 3 June Waking Up in the Matrix RICHARD BARTLETT & MELISSA JOY What is Matrix Energetics and how might this system of healing and self care transform and challenge the current view some people holds with regards to mind-body healing? Matrix Energetics is an new paradigm of healing that utilises the principles and science of subtle energy, quantum physics, focused intent and the incredible power of active imagination. Physical and emotional injuries can impair the way a body communicates at a cellular level. Matrix Energetics is designed to free you from the limitations of your conscious mind. Richard and Melissa will include live demonstrations in their talk. Dr Richard Bartlett is the founder of Matrix Energetics. He originally trained and worked as a chiropractor but after a mystical experience he suddenly found the act of lightly touching a patient with focused intent created dramatic, often startling changes. He began to teach his abilities to others and now teaches his system around the world. Melissa Joy is the co-teacher of Matrix Energetics. She used the method to cure herself of a so called incurable condition. matrixenergetics.com 7pm–8.30pm £10/£5 Concs
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Monday 10 June Consciousness and the Metaphysical World MICHAEL ROADS In tonights talk Michael will explore the relationship between nature and humanity on a deeper metaphysical level, and how we are here to learn how to merge into ‘Oneness’. Bringing together absolute love and emotional completeness, and the metaphysics of nature and humanity Michael will explain how it all works as an integrated whole known as ‘Oneness’, or the unified field of energy. Michael believes that humans live their lives in subconscious fragments, unaware of the continuity of life, whereas nature lives its life holistically, in full consciousness. Tonight Michael will explain how we are each a field-of-energy and that there is nothing outside of the self. Michael Roads discovered at an early age that he had the ability to communicate with nature and go beyond linear time and space. He emigrated to Australia in 1963 where he was prominent in the early organic movement and established the downunder version of the Findhorn community. After a spiritual awakening in 1986, Michael started to speak about his metaphysical experiences, and has published many books translated into sixteen languages. michaelroads.com 7pm–8.30pm £10/£5 Concs
Monday 17 June Becoming Miracle Minded MARIANNE WILLIAMSON ‘Marianne is a light for the transformation of the world.’ Wayne Dyer Humanity is evolving toward a more enlightened worldview, one in which the material world is seen to be a mere piece and not the totality of our existence. What is this worldview, and how does love at its centre create miraculous breakthroughs? How does knowing we are not mere mortal beings give us power in the mortal world? Learn how to live a more empowered life by aligning yourself with the principles of a self-organising and self-correcting universe. Join Marianne as she discusses a miracle mindset and its implications for both personal and global transformation. Marianne Williamson is one of the world's most respected spiritual teachers who has helped millions reconnect with their spirituality and find inner peace. Her books include the international bestsellers A Return to Love, Everyday Grace, The Age of Miracles: Embracing the New Midlife and her latest The Law of Divine Compensation: On Work, Money and Miracles. marianne.com 7pm–8.30pm £15/£10 Concs Marianne is leading a workshop Work, Money and Miracles on Saturday and Sunday 6/7 – see page 14.
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Q+A What has been your biggest learning in your life? To remember than on any given day and in any given moment when I'm not remembering to love, I'm programming chaos into my life. What are you most grateful for in your life? My daughter. Who has been your biggest teacher or inspiration? Jesus and Gloria Steinem! What inspires you? The realisation that the entire universe is conspiring with us to heal all things, if we will allow ourselves to be used for that purpose.
Marianne Williamson is one of the world's most respected spiritual teachers who has helped millions reconnect with their spirituality and find inner peace. How did you come to be on your current path? I think all of us are pushed by an invisible hand to find the truth that's in our hearts. My path has been a pretty garden variety path grew up with the legacy of the 1960s, a ‘peace and love’ anti-establishment fervour, books by people like Alan Watts and Ram Dass, interest in Eastern as well as Western philosophy and so forth. Once I started reading A Course in Miracles in the 1970s, my path took a focused and more significant direction. I think that happens once anyone embarks on a serious spiritual journey.
What are the most common challenges that the people you work with experience? Fear. Fear in many forms, but fear. What advice would you offer to our audience? See every moment as an invitation to rise to the occasion, to contribute, to do your best. It's amazing what happens when we do that. What fills your heart with joy or makes you feel alive? Love. Love. Love. Marianne will be speaking at St James’s on Monday 17 June and leading a seminar at Regent’s College on Saturday and Sunday 6/7 July.
What has been your biggest learning in your life? The realisation that the thoughts we are believing create all our suffering. Not just some of it, or most of it: all of it. What are you most grateful for in your life? Peace. Who has been your biggest teacher or inspiration? All are equal. People, cats, dogs, trees, ants, everything. What inspires you? Freedom can be found in the darkest of places. It’s breathtakingly beautiful to discover this. What are the most common challenges that the people you work with experience? Stillness.
Byron Katie is the founder of The Work, a simple yet powerful process of self inquiry. She says her one job is to show people how to stop suffering How did you come to be on your current path? After ten years of suffering and severe depression, one morning I woke up without identity. All the darkness was gone, and I began to laugh a kind of laughter I hadn’t experienced since I was a very young child. I realized in that moment that when I believed my thoughts I suffered, but when I didn’t believe my thoughts I didn’t suffer, and I have come to see that this is true for every human being. In that moment The Work was born. Anyone with an open mind can do The Work. If you identify and question your stressful thoughts, you can set yourself free. I love that.
What advice would you offer to our audience? To experience The Work for themselves. Suffering is optional. If you have any stress in your life, question your thoughts, and discover your truth–not my truth or anyone else’s, but yours, the truth that sets you free. What fills your heart with joy or makes you feel alive? This friendly universe and its perfect, flawless, immovable way. I love what is. Byron Katie will be leading a seminar at Kensington Town Hall on Saturday 13 July.
One word frees us of all the weight and pain in life...that word is love ~ Sophocles
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TALKS
Thursday 20 June Soul of Coaching: Deep Soul Diving NATASHA STALLARD Journey with Natasha as she challenges you in your own exploration of "Unknow Me" and stirs up your energy source to connect to the space where all things are possible, creating a profound ripple effect in your inner and outer world Soul of Coaching is a monthly personal development group. stirringthesource.com 7pm–9pm £15/£10 concs Swiss Church 79 Endell St, WC2H 9DY Your Pictures – Energy
Monday 24 June Dreaming the Future ROBERT MOSS Have you ever experienced that sense of déjà vu? What if it were possible to rehearse everything that takes place in the future in our dreams? We all have intuitive dreams, many of which express our innermost hopes and fears, but what if our dreams are allowing us to be present at the creation of what will later manifest? Our dreams are constantly preparing us for challenges and opportunities that lie ahead of us. Precognitive dreams, or future sight, are dreams that appear to predict the future through a sixth sense; a way of accessing future information. In this fascinating talk Robert Moss will show you how to harvest guidance from your dreams, use them to make better choices and reshape your future for the better. Robert Moss is the pioneer of Active Dreaming, an original synthesis of shamanism and modern dreamwork. Born in Australia, he survived three near-death experiences in childhood and first learned the ways of a traditional dreaming people through his friendship with Aborigines. mossdreams.com 7pm–8.30pm £10/£5 Concs Robert is leading a workshop Active Dreaming on Saturday 29 June – see page 14.
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Monday 1 July Your Soul’s Gift ROBERT SCHWARTZ What if before you were born, you yourself planned the specific experiences, relationships and challenges you have had or now have in your life? Why did you choose the particular people who are in your life? Why did you plan your most difficult challenges? What are the deeper spiritual meaning and purpose of those relationships and challenges, and how can you best utilise them to learn and grow? Would you like to trace past lives, retrieve past life memories, or discover the story of your own past lives? Robert will touch on actual conversations, mentioned in his book, that people had with their future spouses, lovers, parents, children and friends when they planned their lives together. This inspirational talk will help you to understand the deeper spiritual purpose of your own life challenges and how you may heal negative feelings about those challenges, transforming these into acceptance, forgiveness, gratitude, and peace.
Monday 8 July Living Your Legend CHRIS PARADOX What are we doing here and whose life are we living? Chris Paradox has definitely experienced these two fundamental, life affirming questions the hard way. After a saved suicide attempt and desperate to find his life purpose, Chris walked away from his career, home and £70K salary to spend several months living under a tree in a park selling The Big Issue. Discovering his gift for poetry he then embarked on a new journey leading him to become popular performance poet Paradox. Six years later, whilst touring in Mexico, Chris jumped off a cliff, into a river, at just the right place to smash his leg on a rock, leading to gangrene, near-death and eventually his leg being amputated. Faced with $16,000 worth of hospital bills and a list of new challenges, Chris went on the most powerful healing journey ever. Join Chris for an uplifting and inspiring evening around the paradox of being and how the worst day of his life became the best day of his life.
Robert Schwartz is author of Your Soul’s Plan and Your Soul’s Gift: The Healing Power of the Life You Planned Before You Were Born, He is a hypnotherapist who offers spiritual guidance, past life soul regressions, and between lives soul regressions to help people understand their life plan yoursoulsplan.com 7pm–8.30pm £10/£5 Concs
Chris Paradox calls himself a onelegged, existentialist, stand-up beatpoet, inspiration engineer and destiny mentor. A title that long should have an epic story behind it and fortunately this one does! chrisparadox.com 7pm–8.30pm £10/£5 Concs
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TALKS Monday 15 July The Power of How TOM STONE Do you have an understanding of what the real barriers to your spiritual enlightenment are? Are you seeking new techniques for removing such barriers? This evening Tom Stone will speak about how through the use of pure awareness techniques you can liberate yourself from fear, anger, guilt, regret, resentment, depression, anxiety, worry, nervousness and suffering, and begin to experience more joy, fulfilment, success and happiness in life. He will explain that most spiritual teachings lack clear guidelines and techniques to simply, and easily experience your inner spiritual essence. Over the course of the evening, Tom will guide you through methods that will heighten your conscious awareness allowing space for a deeper connection with your true spiritual essence. Tom Stone is the pioneer of the emerging field of ‘human software engineering’ in which he has made a number of unique discoveries, including a set of profound insights into the nature of human conditioning, which he calls the core dynamics of human conditioning. He is the author of The Power of How. humansoftwareengineering.com 7pm–8.30pm £10/£5 Concs Thursday 18 July Soul of Coaching: How Raw Saved My Life TANYA ALEKSEEVA Wellness coach, author, chef, raw food and detox expert, Tanya Alekseeva, will share how she healed herself with a raw food diet after a near fatal car accident and how she coaches busy individuals to achieve their ultimate health goals! Soul of Coaching is a monthly personal development group. betterraw.com 7pm–9pm £15/£10 concs Swiss Church 79 Endell St, WC2H 9DY
Monday 22 July Choices That Heal ARIELLE ESSEX When life doesn’t go according to plan, what helps? All problems motivate us to think differently, make changes and seek solutions. The greater the shock, the bigger the challenge, the more we grow. So what stops us from welcoming each problem? Why do we get stuck focusing on what’s wrong? How can we avoid suffering by learning the lesson? First we need to understand the cause of the stress. Discover what needs to change. Miraculous resolutions can happen the moment an inner shift occurs. Resolving the source of stress is what restores the balance of body, mind and spirit. Tonight learn how to ask yourself insightful questions, letting go of negative emotions and changing beliefs, that will help create long lasting shift. A miracle begins with a change of thought. Arielle Essex is a specialist coach, speaker and trainer. Her extraordinary story of how she healed her own brain tumour was featured in the recent documentary: The Living Matrix Her spontaneous remission confirmed the effectiveness of the process she shares in her books: Compassionate Coaching and Practical Miracles. arielleessex.com 7pm–8.30pm £10/£5 Concs
Monday 29 July The Rose Above the Door Rumi Concert COLEMAN BARKS AND CHLOE GOODCHILD The 13th century Sufi mystic Jallaludin Rumi is the best-selling poet in America today. His words reach across eight centuries to inspire us and offer not just the vision, but also the experience of merging with the divine. This evening, for the first time at Alternatives, we are delighted to host Coleman Barks, the renowned translator of Rumi’s work. He will be joined by his long-time collaborator Chloe Goodchild and guest musicians for a beautiful evening of poetry and music. Coleman Barks is the most eminent translator of Rumi in the world. His beautiful translations make Rumi’s raptures accessible in words at once ordinary and lyrical. His many books include The Essential Rumi and The Soul of Rumi. colemanbarks.com Chloe Goodchild is the founder of The Naked Voice and has been passionate about Rumi for many years. She has been working and performing with Coleman since 1997. thenakedvoice.com 7pm–8.30pm £10/£5 Concs Chloe is leading a workshop The Singing Field on Saturday 21 September – see page 16. AUGUST BREAK We have no talks in August. Our Autumn programme starts on Monday 2 September. Have a great summer!
What was said to the rose that made it open was said to me here in my chest – Rumi
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WORKSHOPS Saturday 13 April
Wellbeing Secrets Every Woman Needs to Know MARILYN GLENVILLE Imagine what it would be like to feel healthy and well 100% of the time? Are you fed up with tiredness, headaches, mood swings, aching joints, cravings, anxiety, tension, irritability, digestive problems and weight gain? The majority of female health problems are triggered by the same mechanisms, including stress, hormone imbalance, nutritional deficiencies and toxins. In this workshop you will learn: * How to prevent osteoporosis – the ‘silent killer’; * How to lose weight – naturally; * How to slow down the clock to look and feel younger for longer; * Prevent major health problems including heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, arthritis and cancer; * How to have a comfortable menopause; * How to reduce your risk of breast cancer and help to prevent it recurring if you’ve already had it. Marilyn Glenville PhD is a Fellow of The Royal Society of Medicine, chartered psychologist, author and broadcaster. She has studied and practised nutrition for over 25 years and is the author of several books. marilynglenville.com 10.30am–5.30pm £65/£55 Good Friends/£40 Concs Rembrandt Hotel, 11 Thurloe Place, SW7 2RS
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Saturday 27 April
Spiritual Intelligence at Work STEVE NOBEL
Mindfulness for Wellbeing ED HALLIWELL
Work is an important area of everyday life but can be a source of boredom, stress and struggle. It can however also be a way we discover greater meaning, contribution and purpose in life. The emerging world of work is demanding a new way of being and operating. Increasingly, spiritual and personal development ideas are entering into working life through training and coaching programmes. Work that is disconnected from our spirit causes suffering. The good news is that nowadays we can live a spiritual life without retreating from the world. Spiritual intelligence at work is about going beyond conscious states of boredom, stress or fatigue and instead accessing higher states of relaxation, creativity, clarity, curiosity, focus, passion and wisdom. Today is about activating a number of skills and soul-qualities such as: intention; direction; presence; courage; talent; play; time; passion; and possibility. This workshop is an experiential exploration of spiritual intelligence in your work and how these can become a practical force for real change and fulfilment
Stress is endemic in our culture. Rather than constantly trying to keep up, perhaps it’s time for you to slow down, pay attention and notice what you need for your wellbeing. Mindfulness is an integrative, mind-body approach to life that helps people relate effectively to their experiences. It involves paying attention to thoughts, feelings and body sensations in a way that can increase awareness and create space for wise choices. This workshop will introduce you to key principles of living mindfully, and offer some practices to help you cultivate mindfulness in daily life, including sitting meditation, body scanning and mindful movement. You will explore where mindfulness comes from, as well as some of the latest scientific evidence for its effectiveness. You will learn how mindfulness can help you cope with the busyness of everyday life, bring your mind and body into balance, relate more skilfully with others and cultivate wellbeing.
Steve Nobel was a co-director of Alternatives for 12 years and author of three published non-fiction books, including his latest The Enlightenment of Work. Steve is a personal and business coach. stevenobel.com 10.30am–5.30pm £65/£55 Good Friends/£40 Concs Columbia Hotel, 95 Lancaster Gate, W2 3NS
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Ed Halliwell is co-author of The Mindful Manifesto and leads mindfulness courses and retreats for a wide range of groups, and is a faculty member at the School of Life. He is also author of the Mental Health Foundation’s Mindfulness Report and writes regularly for The Guardian on wellbeing and meditation. themindfulmanifesto.com 10.30am–5.30pm £65/£55 Good Friends/£40 Concs Rembrandt Hotel, 11 Thurloe Place, SW7 2RS
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WORKSHOPS Sunday 28 April
Infinite Abundance JASON CHAN "You may not fully realise it yet, but your spiritual birth right is one of infinite abundance, lasting happiness and total fulfilment." This workshop is intended to show you how you can raise your consciousness and tune into a higher light that will guide you to live every aspect of your life in infinite abundance; including your health, work and relationships. Jason will lead you in some gentle, but powerful infinite chi kung sequences that will raise your vibration and open your energy centres. He will also guide you through a meditation so that you can experience for yourself the infinite power and grace of ‘the light’. The core aim throughout this workshop will be to introduce you to a range of very powerful but practical energetic and spiritual practices that, if used on a regular basis, will transform every aspect of your life making you an exceptionally peaceful, joyful and fulfilled person. Jason Chan is a tai chi master, spiritual teacher and author of Infinite Abundance and The Radiant Warrior. Over 25 years, he has created a unique synthesis of ancient Taoist energy practices and modern spiritual teachings. His ultimate goal is to guide individuals to experience the bliss with life itself or the Tao. lightfoundation.co.uk 10.30am–5.30pm £65/£55 Good Friends/£40 Concs Colet House, 151 Talgarth Road, W14 9DA Your Pictures – Light
Karen Szulakowska
Saturday 11 May
Saturday 18 May
Publish Your Book IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WATKINS
Spiritual Responses to Conflict JUSTINE HUXLEY
This workshop is for prospective authors interested in the Mind Body Spirit genre or anyone who wants to find out more about the writing process. The day is being run in partnership with Alternatives and Watkins Publishing, one of the oldest names in Mind Body Spirit publishing. In the morning, three senior editors and publicity and marketing executives from Watkins will speak on: the commissioning process; what to expect from the editorial process; taking the book to market; what you will be asked to do to promote your book. In the afternoon, four authors will share their own creative writing journey and what helped them to successfully write and publish their book. This will include: the creative writing process; how to stay in the flow; what to do when the inspiration dries up; how to cope with writer's block; and getting your work published. Visit our website for the full list of presenters
Conflict is an inevitable part of life. It is often experienced as painful, but is also an enormous source of creativity and opportunity for growth. Without conflict, there would be no growth. Our willingness to enter into the experience of both outer and inner conflict will influence our quality of life and our spiritual maturity In working with conflict it is important to have an appreciation of going beyond right and wrong, be able to stand in another person's shoes, and have tools for processing strong emotions. This workshop will give you: * New perspectives on conflict - both as part of an individual spiritual journey and within a global context; * Increased confidence in dealing with conflict; * Practical tools for understanding the dynamics of both inner and outer conflict; * Essential principles for communication; * An introduction to coaching skills for supporting others through difficulty; * Exercises for managing strong emotion.
10.30am–5.30pm £75/£64 Good Friends/£55 Concs Swiss Church, 79 Endell St, WC2H 9DY
Justine Huxley PhD is community listening coordinator for St Ethelburga's Centre for Peace and Reconcilation. She is part of a Sufi tradition and leads meditation and dream work groups. stethelburgas.org 10.30am–5.30pm £65/£55 Good Friends/£40 Concs St Ethelburga’s Centre, 78 Bishopsgate, EC2N 4AG
Always forgive your enemies...nothing annoys them so much – Oscar Wilde
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WORKSHOPS Sunday 19 May
Your Past and Future Lives DOLORES & JULIA CANNON Join world renowned hypnotherapist and healer Dolores Cannon on a journey through the past, present and future in this group regression workshop. Dolores and her daughter Julia bring an engaging dimension to the field of hypnotherapy and the language of the body. Dolores will be your guide in three realms: journeying to a past life; journeying to meet your guides or guardian angels; and journeying to a future life. You will receive an overview of past and future life regression and how to connect with your guides and angels. You will also learn about your subconscious mind and how it seeks to communicate with you. Come along to this interactive workshop and discover how to connect with your past and future lifetimes. Dolores Cannon is a world recognised authority in the field of hypnosis therapy, specialising in the recovery and cataloguing of ‘lost knowledge’. She has been practising in pastlife therapy since 1979 and is the author of 17 books. Julia Cannon has co-led seminars with Dolores Cannon worldwide for several years and has just published her first book Soul Speak: The Language of Your Body. dolorescannon.com 10.30am–5.30pm £65/£55 Good Friends/£40 Concs Colet House, 171 Talgarth Rd, W14 9DA
Saturday 8 June Your Pictures – Spirituality
Simona De Gregorio
Sunday 2 June
Self-Healing and Vision Improvement MEIR SCHNEIDER The Meir Schneider Self-Healing Method is a unique combination of therapeutic massage, movement, and natural vision improvement exercises for prevention and rehabilitation of degenerative conditions. This technique has been documented and proven for increasing mobility, bodily functions, relieving pain, expanding vision, and enhancing productivity. In this workshop, Meir will show you how to encourage your body to balance itself and how to overcome persistent back and joint pain, as well as nerve, circulatory, and heart problems. You will also discover how to overcome computer eyestrain and simple near-sightedness or farsightedness. Not only will you continue to see clearly, but you will also improve the quality of your life. Meir Schneider PhD is a globally respected healthcare pioneer, therapist, and educator. He was born blind and developed an original holistic approach to health in the process of recovering his own eyesight. He is founder and director of the School for Self-Healing in San Francisco. self-healing.org 10.30am–5pm £65/£55 Good Friends/£40 Concs Colet House, 171 Talgarth Rd, W14 9DA
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Total Health Transformation PATRICK HOLFORD Are you looking to radically improve your health and prevent disease? In this highly informative workshop with leading health and nutrition expert Patrick Holford, you will learn some practical techniques that will not only enhance but change the way you think about health and nutrition. Patrick will show you exactly what to eat and how to devise delicious, easy recipes and daily menus that make you feel great and stop gaining weight; which supplements to take specifically for your body type; and simple lifestyle changes that will add life to your years and years to your life. If you are looking to: lose weight; gain energy; normalise cholesterol; balance your blood pressure; reduce pain and inflammation; improve your mood and memory; reduce stress and anxiety; improve the symptoms of diabetes and heart disease; balance your hormones; or slow down ageing, then this workshop is for you. Patrick Holford is a pioneer in new approaches to health and nutrition. He is widely regarded as Britain’s best-selling author and leading spokesman on nutrition and mental health issues. He founded the Institute of Optimum Nutrition in 1984 and is the author of The Optimum Nutrition Bible and many other bestselling books. patrickholford.com 10am–5.30pm £65/£55 Good Friends/£40 Concs Rembrandt Hotel, 11 Thurloe Place, SW7 2RS
Every situation, properly perceived, becomes an opportunity to heal – A Course in Miracles
WORKSHOPS Sunday 9 June
The Inca Path JUAN & IVAN NUNEZ DEL PRADO The Q’ero Indians are indigenous people of Peru who are living descendants of the Inca. Their civilisation dates back to over 5000 years. Juan Nunez del Prado has an intimate knowledge of and connection with the Q’ero. This workshop explores the mystical and shamanic spiritual path of the Inca and embraces the practices of Kusay Puriy (walking through the living energy), Pata Qanchis Nan (the way of the 7 steps), and Paqo Wacho (the groove Paqo). According to the great Inca Q’ero masters, these practices in themselves are sufficient to raise the practitioner to the sixth level of the tradition, comparable to the Oriental ‘enlightenment’. During this fascinating workshop, you will learn how to embody the light energies from above and below (Pachapapa and Pachamama), discharge heavy energies from yourself and learn to release them from another person. Juan Nunez del Prado is the world’s foremost authority on the Andean mystical tradition and one of the leading spiritual figures in South America. An anthropologist, mystic, and former university professor, he has studied the Inca tradition for over 30 years. Ivan Nunez del Prado has been a student of the Andean path since the age of 7 and has taught with his father since 2005.inkaspirituk.com 10.30am–5.30pm £65/£55 Good Friends/£40 Concs Colet House, 171 Talgarth Rd, W14 9DA
Saturday 22 June
Shamanism in the City ANNA HUNT Are you feeling disconnected and exhausted? Lost your joie de vivre? Have an inkling you need to change direction but not sure how? Do you need a deeper spiritual connection? During this dynamic workshop you will experience: * Emotional detoxing using simple, yet powerful, shamanic techniques, including crystal work and sound to help you to swiftly release emotional toxins, such as tension and stress manifesting as common ailments from headaches to IBS, leaving you feeling grounded, energised and healthy. * Connecting with your emotional and physical self. Normally we live in our heads, besieged by uncomfortable mental chatter. Visualisation and chakra work enhance our connection to, and understanding of, our heart and body, unveiling the wisdom they store. * Honing your intuition using visualisation and energy work deepen our connection to our intuition, the seat of our power and the secret to clear decision-making and strong self-belief. Anna Hunt is a former journalist and author of The Shaman In Stilettos described by the Daily Mail as the English version of Eat Pray Love. Nowadays, Anna presents to global organisations such as Greenpeace, and leads international retreats and workshops. annahunt.com 10.30am–5.30pm £65/£55 Good Friends/£40 Concs Columbia Hotel, 95 Lancaster Gate, W2 3NS
Your Pictures – Energy
Tessa Gaynn
Sunday 16 June
Supernatural States of Consciousness GRAHAM HANCOCK In this truly unique workshop, Graham will explore in depth the development of modern human consciousness. You will explore insights into the latest scientific findings concerning the role played by shamanistic altered states of consciousness; examine the range of techniques shamans from different cultures have developed to enter and manipulate altered states of consciousness; learn about a new perception of the brain not only as a generator of consciousness but also as a receiver of consciousness; investigate the links between ancient Egyptian spirituality and shamanistic inquiries into the mysteries of life after death; and discover the potential of the careful cultivation of shamanistic states of consciousness, in the right setting, to transform the modern world.. Graham speaks from deep and direct personal experiences with ayahuasca, the ‘Vine of Souls’, a powerful visionary brew of the Amazon jungle. He will draw on what he has learnt from this work to shed light on the complex and multi-dimensional nature of reality and on the place of humans within it. Graham Hancock has become recognised as an unconventional thinker who raises controversial questions about humanity and its history. He is the author of many international bestsellers including The Sign and The Seal, Fingerprints of the Gods and Supernatural: Meeting the Ancient Teachers of Mankind. Graham's books have sold more than five million copies worldwide and have been translated into 27 languages. grahamhancock.com 10.30am–4.30pm £65/£55 Good Friends/£40 Concs Baden-Powell House, 65 Queens’s Gate, SW7 5JS
We are what we think. With our thoughts, we make our world – Buddha
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WORKSHOPS Sunday 23 June
Summer Festival of Sound IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PREDICTION MAGAZINE Join Alternatives and Prediction magazine for an electrifying day of sound to ring in the Summer Solstice. This one-day pop-up event in the heart of ultra-cool Camden will feature a colourful array of music, sound performances, dance and workshops – from bands to belly dancers, gongs to guided meditations. Plus, there will be jewellery, arts and craft stalls, tarot readers, astrology, delicious food, drinks and much, much more! With a specially selected line up of speakers (visit the website for info) and performances from Chris Paradox, Nikki Slade, Glenn Harrold, Anima, Anne Malone, Katie Rose, Brian Walsh, John Levine, Wigzarro and many more, this is one date all you music lovers can't miss! PLUS keeping checking our website for full event information, to book tickets and the big reveal of a very special guest! Come and connect, be inspired and energised! 10.30am–5.30pm £25/£15 Concs Cecil Sharp House, 2 Regent’s Park Road, NW1 7AY
Weekend 6/7 July
Work, Money and Miracles MARIANNE WILLIAMSON
Saturday 29 June
Active Dreaming ROBERT MOSS Dreaming isn’t just what happens during sleep; dreaming is waking up to sources of guidance, healing and creativity beyond the reach of the everyday mind. Our lives become richer when we learn to become active dreamers. In this workshop, you will learn the core techniques of Active Dreaming. Today you will also master the art of conscious dream travel. Using shamanic techniques for shifting consciousness, you will embark on intentional journeys which might take you on a mission to scout out the possible future, or explore an alternate reality or through the doorway of a previous dream or vision. Throughout this workshop you will learn that the world around us speaks to us in the manner of dreams if we pay attention. Robert Moss is the pioneer of Active Dreaming, an original synthesis of shamanism and modern dreamwork. Born in Australia, he survived three near-death experiences in childhood and first learned the ways of a traditional dreaming people through his friendship with Aborigines. mossdreams.com 10.30am–5.30pm £65/£55 Good Friends/£40 Concs Rembrandt Hotel, 11 Thurloe Place, SW7 2RS
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“Marianne is a light for the transformation of the world.” Wayne Dyer Few areas of our life can be as stressful as work and money. We want to work but maybe we can’t find work. We want to have enough money in the bank and find ourselves terrified at the thought we might not. This weekend workshop explores work and money from the perspective of A Course in Miracles. According to the course, we believe we have many different problems but we really only have one, and that is our separation from God. A miracle is a shift from fear to love and this is the core of this workshop. We can shift our mindset from fear and stress to love in the zone of work or money. Marianne’s new book, The Law of Divine Compensation: On Work, Money and Miracles, teaches the miracle-minded principles that integrate our spirituality with our work. A self-organising, self-correcting universe is already programmed to lift every aspect of our lives to its highest creative possibility. In this unique workshop, learn from Marianne how to turn these principles into inner and outer abundance. Marianne Williamson is one of the world's most respected spiritual teachers who has helped millions reconnect with their spirituality and find inner peace. Her books include the international bestsellers A Return to Love, Everyday Grace, The Age of Miracles: Embracing the New Midlife.and her latest The Law of Divine Compensation: On Work, Money and Miracles. marianne.com 10.30am–4.30pm £150/£128 Good Friends/£110 Concs Tuke Hall, Regent’s College, Inner Circle, NW1 4NS
When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change – Wayne Dyer
Saturday 13 July
Sunday 14 July
Loving What Is BYRON KATIE
Crop Circle Wiltshire Trip FRANCINE BLAKE
“The Work is like a razor-sharp sword that cuts through illusion and enables you to know for yourself the timeless essence of your being.” Eckhart Tolle The Work of Byron Katie has been called the most powerful self-realisation technique ever developed. The Work is a revolutionary way to deal with the thoughts that keep you from living in peace and joy. It involves asking four simple questions that can transform how you experience problems. It’s a simple yet powerful process of inquiry that teaches you to identify and question thoughts that cause suffering. It is a way to understand what is hurting you and to address your problems with clarity. People who do The Work as an ongoing practice report life-changing results. In this workshop, Katie, with her humour and lovingly incisive clarity, will introduce you to The Work and show you how self-inquiry can bring you a joy-filled life. Weekend intensives have been life-changing experiences for thousands of people.
Crop circles continue to amaze and baffle as they appear each year in more exciting formations. They have appeared around the world in ice, sand, sunflowers, corn and even tree tops. It is in Britain that they appear most spectacularly and especially in Wiltshire, the destination of this day trip. Francine Blake will give an illustrated talk to help unravel some of the mysteries of crop circles. She will explore how the circles may have been formed, their effects and their possible meaning. After lunch, Francine will guide us in visiting nearby crop circles (some farmers ask for a small donation of £2 to enter their fields, which is payable separately).We will then return to Avebury for tea before the journey back to London. This trip is always a popular event. Please book early to avoid disappointment since there is limited space on the coach. There are a few spaces for people who want to meet the party at Avebury.
Byron Katie has one job, to teach people how to stop suffering. In 1986, at the bottom of a ten-year fall into depression, anger, and addiction, she woke up one morning and realised that all suffering comes from believing our thoughts. Katie has worked with millions of people around the world who report profound experiences and lasting transformations. Her books include Loving What Is, I Need Your Love: Is That True? and A Thousand Names for Joy. thework.com 10am–5.30pm £75/£64 Good Friends/£55 Concs Kensington Town Hall, Hornton St, W8 7NX
Francine Blake is one of the world’s leading authorities on crop circles. She founded the Wiltshire Crop Circle Study Group in 1995 to study all aspects of crop circles: physical, metaphysical and spiritual. Francine lectures internationally and is one of the main organisers of the annual crop circle conference in Wiltshire. wccsg.com Coach leaves St James’s Square at 8.45am and returns at around 9pm £75/£64 Good Friends/£55 Concs
I have spent most of my life worrying about things that have never happened – Mark Twain
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WORKSHOPS Thursday 18 July – Sunday 21 July
Writing For Our Lives Residential Retreat in Glastonbury
JACKEE HOLDER A strong sense of the self and the world you live in is paramount to cultivating a strong writing voice. Do you need some time and space to sink deeper into your writing? Or is your challenge to find ways of getting started and to keep going with your writing? This retreat offers a space of creative exploration drawing inspiration from the landscape and sacred space of Glastonbury. It also draws upon your own personal narratives and life experiences to gain the entry points into your writing and get those creative juices flowing on the page. This retreat will help you generate material that can be used in a variety of different writing mediums: from writing a blog, crafting a series of personal essays, completing an e-book, getting started with that memoir or novel you’ve always wanted to write, there will be something here for everyone. The retreat takes place at Abbey House, a stunning venue in the magnificent grounds of Glastonbury Abbey. Jackee Holder is an experienced creative writing tutor and writing mentor. She works as a leadership and management coach and is an ordained Interfaith Minister and author of three books: 49 Ways To Write Yourself Well, Be Your Own Best Life Coach and Soul Purpose. jackeeholder.com Arrival from 5pm Thursday, leaving 3pm Sunday £340/£290 Good Friends £100 deposit with the balance payable by 1 July Visit our website for more details
Saturday 21 September
Awakening Through Sound CHLOE GOODCHILD. In thsi workshop, Chloe Goodchild provides a unique and energising context - a singing field - where you will discover how to express your authentic voice, with others, in ways you never imagined possible. Today you will learn to listen to yourself without judgement, dissolve inhibition, deepen self-awareness, and build self-confidence within an all-inclusive 'singing field'. You will discover your voice as a metaphor for life, and and take away an empowering range of structured and spontaneous vocal and movement practices. Chloe's instructional audio-books also provide an ongoing framework of magical and meditative ways to transform your life through the power of your own voice. Everyone welcome! Chloe Goodchild is founder of The Naked Voice and she records and performs with many world-leading composers, poets and musicians. Deafness in childhood catalysed Chloë's fascination with inner sound and the singing voice as the most intimate vehicle for spirit, unhindered by the limitations of social conditioning. Her forthcoming book Naked Voice will be availble later in the year. thenakedvoice.com 10.30am–5.30pm £65/£55 Good Friends/£40 Concs Colet House, 171 Talgarth Rd, W14 9DA
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Saturday 28 September
Living the Journey BRANDON BAYS “Brandon Bays is a remarkable soul, and her story of healing and reconciliation is a testament to the capabilities of human beings.” Anthony Robbins Have you ever felt that something is blocking you or holding you back from living your full divine potential? Have you been longing to uncover your soul’s true purpose? Brandon Bays, founder of The Journey, returns to Alternatives for another transformational day. To date, thousands of people worldwide have experienced this simple, yet powerful step-by-step process overcoming a wide variety of challenges from physical ailments to emotional trauma. This unique workshop promises to be liberating and healing, addressing and clearing personal issues such as health, relationships, traumatic issues from the past, addictions, abundance issues, unresolvable blocks, self-worth issues and deeply ingrained behaviour patterns. This day will allow each individual to embark on their journey of healing and awakening, clear deeply held blocks, fears, old limiting beliefs and start living life from your highest potential. Brandon Bays is an internationally acclaimed speaker, mind-body healing expert and founder of ‘The Journey’. In 1992 she was diagnosed with a basketball-sized tumour and embarked on an incredible healing regime putting into practice everything she had learned about nutrition, herbs, kinesiology, meditation and guided visualisation. She completely healed in 6 weeks with no drugs, no surgery, and no pain. 10.30am–4.30pm £75/£64 Good Friends/£55 Concs Tuke Hall, Regent’s College, Inner Circle, NW1 4NS
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