IN THIS ISSUE

• Carolyn's Comments
• Upcoming Events
• Featured Article: Are You a Good Listener?
  
• Carolyn Recommends: Operation Beautiful
  
• Closing Thoughts

Happy February! 
I really like this month I guess it's because of all the Valentine's decorations around that give a feeling that "love is in the air!"

One of the best ways to show love for others is by truly listening to them. How good of a listener are you?  Be sure to take the quiz which is today's feature article to find out.
 
And it's also important to be loving to ourselves. Check out my "recommends" section, and watch a quick video of Operation Beautiful!  I think you'll really enjoy it!

Ask Carolyn Tele-classes 

F-r-e-e! The third Wednesday of each month at 

11 am PT/ noon MT/ 1 pm CT/ 2 pm ET  

Next Call: Wednesday, February 15th

These LIVE 30 minute calls are available to answer any questions or concerns you may have about energy healing, how it works, and how it can help you improve your life. For more information and to sign up for this complimentary call click here.

Do these Group Sessions really help? Well, see for yourself, here are some testimonials from recent Group Phone Sessions:

“Dear Carolyn,
Thank you so much for the wonderful work you do! I lost 40 pounds after the weight loss call last summer and it is still going down..”
Much Love

~ Su Unal from Istanbul 

"Thank you so much for the Family group call yesterday. It made such a difference for me - I felt like we were in a room working together focusing on my needs. I really appreciate what you do and your gentle  and down-to-earth manner."

~ Katie S. from Texas

*NEW* Topic: Punctuality

Tues., Mar. 6th
DAYTIME
1 pm PT/ 2 pm MT/ 3 pm CT/ 4 pm ET

Do you feel as though you are always running behind?
Are you chronically late for appointments, work,
church or (heaven forbid) picking up your child?
Lateness can be a very difficult habit to overcome and
the causes can run deeper than you may think.
Through SimplyHealed we can clear those subconscious
beliefs that lead to procrastination and create a new patterns
that lead to punctuality!

 
I hope you can join us for this call

Oh, and don’t be late!

Register now

SimplyHealed is powerful tool that you can use for the rest of your life, whether your intention is to learn it for yourself and to help family and friends, or whether you intend to create a professional thriving business with it. 

If you are wondering if it's for you, read what past participants have to say about it: http://carolyncooper.com/should-i-take-the-course/

SimplyHealed 4-day Training Intensive

USA

Taught by SimplyHealed® founder, Carolyn Cooper

April 10th-13th, 2012

Mesa, Arizona

Bonus! Optional Practitioner Business Training on Sat. April 14th

VALENTINE'S DAY SPECIAL! Register by Feb. 14th and get the Practitioner Business Training free!

Click here for more information and to register.

May 8th-11th, 2012

St. George, Utah

Click here for more information and to register.

May 31st-June 2nd, 2012

3-day Practitioner/Business Course

*For SimplyHealed® Graduates only*

Salt Lake City, Utah

Click here for more information and to register.

INTERNATIONAL

Taught by SimplyHealed® Certified Trainer, Jenny Hobby

March 6-9, 2012

Sydney, Australia

More info.

Good communication is a two way street: speaking and listening. Listening doesn’t mean just not speaking. To be an effective listener requires certain behaviors and attitudes. Listening is an action word. Find out how good a listener you are by answering the following questions.

1. Listening means paying attention. When I listen to someone, I focus my attention on the speaker. I look directly at him or her, and concentrate on hearing what he or she is saying.

__Always __ Most of the time __Sometimes __Never

2. Listening means accepting what the other person says. When I listen to someone, I withhold judgment and accept what he or she is saying “as is.” I acknowledge what the person is saying without labeling it right or wrong, good or bad, true or false.

__Always __ Most of the time __Sometimes __Never

3. Listening means being interested in what the other person says. When I listen to someone, I invite the speaker to give his or her opinion, say what’s on his or her mind, or say how he or she feels about the topic or issue.

__Always __ Most of the time __Sometimes __Never

4. Listening means confirming and clarifying what I believe I heard. When I listen to someone, I ask specific questions such as “What I heard you say is ... is that right?” or “I think I understand what you said, but will you elaborate on ...?” or “When you say ..., do you mean...?

__Always __ Most of the time __Sometimes __Never

5. Listening means being empathetic. When I listen to someone and I begin to feel defensive or impatient or angry, I try to put myself in the other person’s shoes and appreciate what he or she might be going through.

__Always __ Most of the time __Sometimes __Never

6. Listening means being involved. When I listen to someone, I respond actively by nodding, making interjections and asking questions such as “How do you feel about that?” or “What would you have liked to do or say?”

__Always __ Most of the time __Sometimes __Never

7. Listening means letting go of control. When I listen to someone, I don’t always jump right in with a solution, or try to fix things, or have to say the “right” thing.

__Always __ Most of the time __Sometimes __Never

8. Listening means not judging the speaker. When I listen to someone, I really try to not get hung up on the delivery, even if it’s awkward, hesitant or garbled, or if his or her voice or speech mannerisms are irritating.

__Always __ Most of the time __Sometimes __Never

9. Listening means withholding any rebuttal until the speaker is finished. When I listen to someone, I listen to the entire message before I mentally begin my rebuttal, defense, argument or denial. Then, I wait a beat or two before I begin speaking to make sure I’ve let the speaker finish, and I am centered in my response.

__Always __ Most of the time __Sometimes __Never

10. Listening means paying attention to the whole message. When I listen to someone, I take in their non-verbal messages, too — facial expressions, gestures, eyes, tone of voice, and posture because I understand these can contradict or confirm the words that are used.

__Always __ Most of the time __Sometimes __Never

11. Listening means being present. Sometimes I’m unable to give my full attention to someone. When this is the case, I let the person know by saying something like, “Now’s not a good time for me to talk about this, can we discuss it later?” then agree to a specific time to have the discussion.

__Always __ Most of the time __Sometimes __Never

Remember, just because we’re born with ears, doesn’t mean we start off life as good listeners. Becoming a good listener is a skill we learn, and like other skills, it takes practice to get better. Being a good listener is also a gift we can give to other people. Letting someone know he or she has really been heard is one of the finest things we can do for each other.

Author’s content used under license, © 2008 Claire Communications

This is such a fun website and clever movement. It's all about putting up post-it notes that say positive, uplifting messages in public places. You never know who will see it and how it will bless their lives!

 Operation Beautiful

Go to my blog to read how someone's thoughtful note blessed me when I was having an "off" day.

"What you don't see with your eyes, don't invent with your tongue."
~ Jewish Proverb

Make it a Simply great day!

Carolyn 

I've switched my
Facebook Page to a new SimplyHealed™ FB Page.

Just click the link to follow us on our Facebook page.

~~~~~~

We asked SimplyHealed participants what they would tell someone considering taking the course. Curious? click here

~~~~~~

If this newsletter has been forwarded to you and you would like to have your own subscription please join our mailing list:

~~~~~

I am a co-author of this book which is chock full of great tips for healthy living! Order yours today (and get lots of free bonuses) by going here

~~~~~

Visit my

"Living in the Flow" Show!

~~~~~