June 2009 Newsletter

 

 

Horvath-Zurn Consulting

www.horvathzurnconsulting.com

507-261-3588

June 2009

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Volume 1, Number 8

In This Issue

 

·     Happy Birthday!

·     Thought for the Month

·     Reflections on Passion

·     What can Horvath-Zurn

Consulting do for you?

·     House Blessings

·     Spiritual Readings

·     Spiritual Mentoring

·     Key Note Speaker

·     Workshops

·     Curriculum Development (under construction)

·     Gift Certificates Available

·     2009 Prices

·     Newsletters on the website

·     Barefoot Yoga News!

 

Happy Birthday Horvath-Zurn Consulting!

On July 1, 2008 I opened the doors of this consulting practice quite unsure of how it would unfold.  It was an incredible risk in this economy, but one I felt passionate about.  One year later I have signed the lease for another year, ordered new business cards and brochures, and continue to hold to the hope of making a difference in people’s lives by: “illuminating spiritual paths through inter-spiritual exploration and reflection”.  It has been an enlightening year filled with opportunity!  I am grateful to each of you who support this work, those who have trusted in our process together, and who have contributed to my spiritual growth.  I am also deeply grateful to my spouse Barb and our son Zach who believe in me!

Thought for June

“Our greatest work lies within our deepest passion”

-Author Unknown

Reflections on Passion

 

How do you define passion?  I tend to think of it as strong intense feelings.  When I am passionate about something I become immersed in a myriad of emotion. How about you? 

 

We recently had some wonderful friends visit our family.  It had been four years or more since we’d last seen them so there was a lot to catch up on!  One of the first questions they asked was, “So is Zach still so passionate about soccer?”  Anyone who knows our son knows he has played soccer since he was five years old!  It was interesting to share his evolution.  While he is still a great soccer player, his passion has shifted to his music.  He no longer cares to attend Indiana University to play soccer; today he wants to attend a college with a Music Industry course of study. 

 

Have you ever experienced such a shift?  If so, it’s a natural and healthy thing to happen in our lives.  In fact, it shows growth!

 

I recently presented a message using a text from the older testament of the Christian Bible.  The main character was Nehemiah.  His passion was for the rebuilding of the Jerusalem wall that had been ravaged in the war torn part of Judah.  Nehemiah knew they needed the wall for identifying boundaries and for protection.  His plan was brilliant!  He had everyone build the part of the wall that was in front of their home or work place or place of worship. 

 

Think about it!  If we were facing flood or a hurricane or other disaster, wouldn’t we want the place in front of our own home to be extremely secure?  We’d be most apt to build it stronger because it would be protecting something we are passionate about. 

 

“Our greatest work lies within our deepest passion”.

 

What are you passionate about?  Are you working in areas you are passionate about, or simply working?  Are you filled by your work or drained by it?  Are there things in your life that fuel your passion?  If not, why not?  Perhaps the most clarifying question is this:  Where do you do your greatest work?  That is likely the place of your greatest passion.   Just a thought.   J

 

 

What Can Horvath-Zurn Consulting Do For You?

House/Home Blessings      

If you are interested in having your house blessed with oil or smudged contact Nancy.  She will ask you some basic questions and then set a time to come to your home.  If you have any “dark places” or concerns, she will assist in identifying them for you and spiritually cleanse your living space.  For fee information or to set an appointment, contact her today!

 Spiritual Readings 

Using a simple stone to transfer energy, you can have a reading that will help you look at your past and present in order to inform your future!  Nancy can also act as a Medium.  You can choose a one hour reading or a thirty minute reading.

 

Mentoring Sessions       

Many people are shifting from religious beliefs to spiritual beliefs in this day and age.  Questions can incur as one moves from what they’ve been told about religious beliefs to what they actually believe.   Nancy provides a safe space in which to wander as you wonder.  J   Some folks work best with structure, so there is the opportunity to sign up for 8 structured mentoring sessions at a reduced rate.

Keynote Speaker        

As a motivational speaker, Nancy is able to inject humor into her real life messages of hope and inspiration.  She is available to churches, spiritual, educational and civic organizations.  Her candid story telling and demeanor captures audiences and leaves them with a sense of “Wow!” 

 

Workshops:

 

Come and experience one of Nancy’s  upcoming workshops or classes!

·         Ghost Hunting 101

·         Ghost Hunting 201

 

Ghost Hunting 101:  Have you noticed the increased interest in mediums, ghosts and psychics on television these days?  Perhaps you’ve caught an episode or two of Ghost Hunters, Ghost Hunters International, or Paranormal State.  This workshop will give you the basics of simple ghost hunting.  I will show photographs and share experiences from various personal ghost hunts including, but not limited to, the notorious Mansfield Reformatory in Ohio, the Haunted Trolley Ride in Atchison, Kansas, a visit to the Myrtles Plantation in Louisiana, and an all night stay at the Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs, Arkansas.  This class is available through Rochester Community Education. 

Tues.  Oct. 27th     6:30pm – 9:30pm    

*You must reserve a space through Rochester Community Ed.  328-4000  or www.rochesterce.org/adults

 

Ghost Hunting 201: For those who have taken the 101 class and would like more particulars and information, this class is for you!  We will delve deeper into the subject and provide you with a look at all sorts of possibilities in the field of Ghost Hunting.  This class will provide you with the know-how for beginning your own ghost hunting ventures. 

 

Thurs. Nov. 5th and 12th 6:30pm-9:30pm 

*Again you must register through Rochester Community Ed.

 

 

If you enjoy online classes you can download for free try these:

 

 

Metropolitan Community Churches are a forty-year denomination.  www.mccchurch.org   On their website, under Education and then Small Group Studies, you will find three of Nancy’s workshops.  These can be downloaded free of charge and include a complete leader’s guide:

 

The Eight Essentials For a Healthy and Thriving Congregation is an eight session class designed for churches.

The Eight Essentials For a Healthy and Thriving Congregation; Developing a Strategy for Success is the sequel and provides the ground work for putting the Eight Essentials into action.

Putting a Little Character into Christmas was written to add some educational fun to the Advent Season.  Again, it is relative to the Christian church.

Open Hearts, Open Doors; Opening the Doors to the Transgender Community  Again, this course is relative to the Christian church and available for free download, complete with a detailed leader’s guide.  You will find this one under Transgender (on the far left column of the website).

 

If you, your church or organization are seeking a workshop, please contact me.  I can custom write it for you and teach it myself or write a leadership guide so you can teach it yourself.  One such idea is for The Eight Essentials for a Healthy and Thriving Organization.  This would be the same concepts without the Christian influence and biblical references.

                                                        

Curriculum Development  (under construction)

Ghost Hunting 301:  This class will be the sequel to Ghost Hunting 101, and 201.  The first two classes are a prerequisite.  This class will involve an actual ghost hunt with a professional ghost hunting team.

Date, Time and Location TBA

                                          

GIFT CERTIFICATES

Gift certificates are available for purchase!  Give the gift that will keep on giving throughout the year:  A spiritual reading, a spiritual mentoring session, a series of eight structured mentoring sessions, or one of the beautifully matted and framed “Out of the Woods’ photographs where Nancy sees the Holy in nature.

 

 

2009 Prices

1 Hour 1:1 Mentoring Sessions                                                                       $60.00

1 Hour 1:1 Eight Structured Spiritual Mentoring Sessions                    $40.00

1 Hour Spiritual Reading                                                                                  $40.00

30 Minute Spiritual Reading                                                                            $25.00

1.5 Hour Combination of Mentoring Session and Spiritual Reading   $80.00

 

*You will see that prices have not gone up this year.  I have added a 30 minute reading for those who would like a basic reading without the opportunity to work, as a team, to put the “pieces together”.  If we reach our 30 minute time limit, you can easily buy the extra time if you wish.

 

 

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Newsletters are available for viewing on the website!  Check them out from previous months to be sure you haven’t missed any!  www.horvathzurnconsulting.com

 

 

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Friday June 26th from 7-9  Oneness Blessing (Deeksha)

Every Monday from 8-9pm Oneness Blessing with a short meditation and discussion.

Every Wednesday and Friday 5:30 – 6:45pm  Kundalini Yoga

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