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9 Mar 10

In Articles

Speaking My Mind: Authenticity and the Inner Dialogue

 Recently some friends and I were discussing the great difficulty of translating Orson Scott Card's science fiction novel Ender's Game into a film. After years of negotiations and editing it seems Card still isn't close to a satisfactory screenplay. It is no wonder, however, for a book that relies on extensive internal monologues to illustrate the deep internal conflict between dark and light so

11 Mar 10

In Articles

When Authenticity Blows Logic Out of the Water

 “You don’t drown by falling in the water, you drown by staying there.”  -Edwin LouisAuthenticity, it’s a pretty self-explanatory word.  When you hear it, you probably think of synonyms like, “real”, “dependable” or “genuine.”  It’s certainly not a word to over-think or question, right?   Yes.  Until your Achilles’ heel is struck by that one inevitable circumstance

10 Mar 10

In Event Announcements

Free Oasis Evening: Movie Night: "Stress: Portrait of a Killer"

 Free Oasis Evening showing of the movie Stress: Portrait of a Killer (2008) 50 mins, 6-9:00pm on Thursday, March 11th, followed by dialogue led by Constance Smith, M.Div., M.A. Counseling.  Come early for refreshments, we'll begin showing movie at 7:00.The serially overworked already know that stress is a near-constant fixture in modern-day living. Yet, to what degree is stress affecting our

4 Feb 10

In Articles

On the Resistance of Simple Pleasures

  As I drive along Highway 285, passing right by the exit for C-470, I am immediately enveloped by the rock faces on either side of my car.  My shoulders relax, dropping down away from my ears.  My breath grows slower, deeper as I enter Denver's foothills and say goodbye to the city, if only for an hour or two.  Even in the winter, I might roll my window down, taking the air

9 Feb 10

In Articles

The Intimate Tension of Being Present

How ironic that even in a recession many of us still live with affluence and find ourselves longing for less.  Often in a world full of endless opportunities we are searching for ways to cut back on activities, to create margins, to reduce stress and to simply be present to the moment. This seems to create an intimate tension at times as many of us have overlapping demands on our time and

12 Feb 10

In Event Announcements

Women's Tea

On March 8th the Women With A Cause Foundation, a local non-profit focusing on international development programs for women, will be hosting a Women's Tea from 11am to 1pm at the Sheraton Hotel Denver.  For more information, please call 303-675-0405. That evening, Women With A Cause will also host a benefit featuring Wendy Woo, Robin Hoch, Megan Burtt, and Angie Stevens at Beta

12 Feb 10

In Event Announcements

Movie Screening: A Powerful Noise

 On March 6th, Ten Thousand Villages Denver will host a free screening of the acclaimed documentary "A Powerful Noise," featuring the stories of three inspirational women in Vietnam, Bosnia, and Mali. The evening will include food and a chance to browse the free trade goods created all over the world and featured at Ten Thousand Villages. For more information, visit http://

3 Feb 10

In Articles

The Joy of Simplicity Now! Opened the Door to My Home

 Three years ago, I accepted a new job in Denver.  Fantastic luck, my house sold quickly and the buyer wanted to move in within three weeks.  I zoomed up to Denver and bought a house that was vacant and available just as quickly.  Unfortuantely, the hosue was sold by an unscrupulous realtor who also owned it and was flipping it from a previous foreclosure.  I didn't know until

3 Feb 10

In Event Announcements

Free Oasis Evening

 Ani Liggett, Ph.D., will kick off our March theme of Authenticity by introducing her new book Endings. Beginnings... When Midlife Women Leave Home in Search of Authenticity.  During our March 4th evening Open House, 6-9 pm, she will give readings from her book, answer questions, and signed copies will be available for $20 each. Come early for socializing and stay for the book

12 Feb 10

In Articles

Creating a Simple Home in Just 10 Minutes a Day

 A crisis or another form of intense "discomfort" is often the catalyst for  making changes in our lives, but that need not be the only time that we turn our attention towards simplifying our homes and work spaces.  Instead, we can choose to spend 10-15 minutes a day decluttering and organizing something in our homes, offices, or vehicles. These 15 minutes will equate to over 45 HOURS