Tuesday, August 08, 2006

Something Special

Hello,

I know that Phil just sent out an email to everyone talking about the great class being offered on Sunday by Carol Ciocco, but I also wanted to send out another message just to let everyone know that Monday, August 7th was Michelene's birthday.

If you don't know who Michelene is you need to stop by the store on a Sunday (we're open from 12 to 6 PM with plenty of FREE Street Parking)! Michelene (or Mickey - which she goes by at the store) is our Sunday Sales Associate. She's the newest bright star those of you meet when you come to our store during our Spirit Fairs, every Sunday and any other day she lends us a hand. If you were at day two (Sunday, July 23rd) of our Summer Spirit Fair you probably meet her as she signed people in at the scheduling board upstairs.

Since Mickey jumped on board we have been fortunate to have a day of the week that helps to bring enough female/yin energy to The Open Mind, balancing ALL of the male/yang energy Phil and I bring to the plate.

This balance has helped us as we shift our focus to be more gentle, kinder and loving. It has also been one of many catalysts that helped us to shift our physical store space to be closer to ALL of YOU wonderful Light Beings! (In case you don’t know - our register and checkout area is now at the very front of the store. Now every customer is greeted with a warm smile, a gentle heart and a friendly hello when you come in! Be sure to stop by and see the remarkable changes we have made.)

So I just wanted to send out a special thank you and acknowledgment to Mickey for all of her hard work and energy she puts into the store. Happy Birthday Mickey!

As usual - I also want to thank everyone out there who walk your spiritual journey with us at your side! Without customers and such wonderful beings to serve The Open Mind would not be here and our personal World would feel that much smaller and alien to each of us as we awaken our Spiritual awareness and purpose!

Blessings of light and love,
Paul Hughes
The Open Mind Bookstore
439 Beaver Street
Sewickley, PA 15143
412.741.1888
om@theopenmind.com
http://www.theopenmind.com

PS: Here’s one of many cool Open Mind coincidences. Michelene's mom (Joanne) used to own the wonderful coffee shop next to the Open Mind. Cappuccino City ran along-side us for years under Joanne's management. Eventually though Joanne decided to sell the store in 1999/2000 to a lady named Melissa.

To drum up business and provide a place for Sewickley’s Teenagers Melissa decided to bring back poetry, spoken word and open mic night at the coffee shop every Friday in August & September of 2000. It was on September 1st, 2000 that I attended one of those poetry readings and meet Sarah Adams who eventually became my wife – Sarah Hughes!

About four to five months after September 1st, 2000 the coffee shop was closed and the space was turned into a pet store called My Best Friend. Sarah and I continued to date and on September 1st, 2003 we got married. My Best Friend was closed and now the space is Big Ali’s Hair Salon.

Had Michelene's mom never opened her shop and eventually decide to sell the store to Melissa and had I not decided to come back later on in the day - September 1st, 2000 - Sarah and I probably wouldn't have meet.

I just love divinely guided "coincidences" like that! Don't you?

PSS: If you want to send an email back for Mickey just send it to om@theopenmind.com. I’ll print them out and give them to her on Sunday, August 13th.

Hi gang...

Hi gang,

I've been watching too much news lately! I'm getting a little depressed by what's been going in the world. It's so hard to stay in the light when there is so much darkness about. So I'll make you a deal: you send me some light and I'll send you some, oK?

You will?

OK - One............Two..................Threeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee......

ooh man, that's good. Thanks I really needed that.

And speaking of light, Carol Ciocco will be doing an Ascended Masters Gathering this Sunday (more info below). And next Friday and Saturday, Sewickley is having a huge Sewickley Sidewalk Sale! Lotsa bargains so come into the Village if you can. There is free parking on Saturday.

Oh, and for the rest of August Linda Martin is doing half hour psychic readings on Thursdays from 11 to 3 for only $20!

With love,
Philip Harris
The Open Mind Bookstore
412.741.1888

Ascended Masters Gathering
with Carol Ann Ciocco
Sunday, August 13th
1:00 to 4:00 PM
Cost: $30

The first ever of its kind! - Join us for the first ever Ascended Masters Gathering. We will be exploring our connection with the Ascended Masters through teachings, stories and a meditation. St. Germaine, Jesus, Mother Mary, Kwan Yin, Melchizedek and many others will be discussed. At the end of the Gathering you will receive a mini-reading where we will explore which of these holy beings works closely with you. This promises to be a really special day!

CAROL ANN CIOCCO is an Angel Intuitive who has been inspired by Dr. Doreen Virtue, a well-known Angel Intuitive in California. Carol is the Founder of Angel Gatherings™, a company that brings Angel Parties to your home or office. As a child, Carol and her Mother could see and sense the Angels all around them; and Carol's life was saved by an Angel when she was 10 years old. As a result, Carol has had a life-long relationship with the Angelic Realm and wants to help others to connect with their Angels as well. During her time with you -- whether in a group setting (an Angel Gathering) or in one-on-one interaction (a private Angel Reading in person or by phone) -- Carol connects in with your Angels to bring through information that will help you find your life purpose and bring more joy and flow into your life. She also helps you to establish a clearer connection with your Angels so that you may contact them on your own whenever you need assistance or guidance.

To register for this workshop give us a call at: 412.741.1888.