January 2008

Praise is literal food for feminine qualities. If you want a woman to grow in her radiance, health, happiness, love, beauty, power, and depth, praise these qualities. Praise them daily, a number of times.
- David Deida, Way of the Superior Man

I have learned much from my work as a SHiNE Agent. As a teacher, guide, and coach facilitating brilliance in others, I have come face-to-face with myself. Sometimes with joy, other times with apprehension . In 2008, I am focusing on walking the talk even more, as I work (and play) hard to unleash the latent powers that lie dormant within. I am pleased to note that, this year, I myself have a coach and mentor to assist me on my journey to a more rich and fulfilling expression of how Brilliance works through me.

Becoming the client again has reminded me of the courage that it takes to reach out for support. Through my work, I learn more and more that the desire to be acknowledged for our deepest essence is inherent and universal. Nature intended that we create a web of brilliant support around us to nourish our growth. Thus, when our pride keeps us from reaching out for connection with others, it does us a great disservice. It often leads us to the most tragic disconnection that can happen - disconnection with the divine spark within.

The majority of my students and clients are women. This month being the month of love, I feel compelled to reach out to each one of you with a brilliant reminder. You are an essential aspect of a Radiant and Powerful Energy that deserves to be praised and worshipped daily! Worshipped? By who? Well, by YOU, of course!

If you aren't sure how to gift yourself with the awareness of self-love and put it into action in your life, we can help. I invite you to attend a class or schedule a coaching session soon. I am always honored to facilitate a container for recognition, self-celebration, right action, and praise. You are a perfect and essential facet of the Divine Brilliance alive in all of us. Self-love, when understood in its purity, is far from an egoic pursuit. It is the recognition of Oneness, not separation, that activates our SHiNE. Let's work together to remind one another, yes?

In 2008, I am more committed than ever to serving you through a new program: The SHiNE Ministry. Visit my blog to tag along as I experience various spiritual communities, reporting on brilliant outlets in the Portland area. Or, join me for a class, coaching session, or New Earth SHiNE Circle in the coming weeks.

I look forward to seeing you soon.

With Love,
Candice

February 2008 - Book of The Month
A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose
by Eckhart Tolle

A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose by Eckhart Tolle. This is a book that I picked up nearly two years ago, when it was first released. The degree to which the pages are earmarked and inked is a testament to what a treasured resource it continues to be on my spiritual path. I was thrilled when I learned that Oprah Winfrey has joined forces with Eckhart Tolle. They will be sharing this extraordinary work worldwide through a 10-week interactive webinar. - Candice

Creating a New Earth is a Community Event. Join Us.
Our community has the opportunity to be an active participant in a global force, led by Eckhart Tolle and Oprah Winfrey. Join Life Coach and Joyful Visionary, Candice Schutter, as she opens her home studio to a gathering of those interested in experiencing the power of collective awakening. Candice will help facilitate exploration of the depths of this work in a weekly offering - equal parts coaching and community book discussion. We will gather as a group to attend the online class LIVE, and then stick around to discuss our experiences. This is a donation-only community event.

A New Earth  SHiNE Circle
Group Coaching & Discussion Group
the SHiNE Portal - NE Portland
Mondays, March 3 - May 5
6:00pm to 8:30pm
6:00pm Webinar (view together)
7:30pm Refreshments & Discussion

Just 3 Easy Steps:

1
SIGN UP ONLINE
at Oprah.com for the online webinar and access to workbook supplements.

2
RSVP to SHiNE
Email us to let use know you plan to attend. Space is limited, so act now.

3
AWAKEN in COMMUNITY
Read each week’s assigned chapters and join us on Monday nights to share in the experience.

Donation Only Event
Please RSVP prior to attending

In February, it will be two years now that I have been hooping. Therefore, I feel it's high time to reflect on the past couple of years, and to offer a heartfelt shout out to some extraordinary hoop colleagues and friends.

I want to express my gratitude to Jasmine, my soul sister and friend who first introduced me to the hoop. She also inducted me into the world of teaching hoopdance, and the conception of HoopShine is owed to her. Jasmine, because of you, I am a better friend. Thank you for teaching me about truth, radiance, and integrity daily. You are like no other.

Also, to the whirlyGirlz (Jasmine, Holly, Keri, and Cara), who are an amazing group of women that I have had the pleasure of hanging with in and out of spin time. Thank you for your endless inspiration, creativity, and sharing of brilliance.

Christabel Zamor, a powerful and radiant angel in the flesh who is one of my many life guides in disguise. Thank you for inviting me into the world of HoopGirl to add what I have to bring. I have gained so much from our time spent together. Together, we have created a new paradigm that I hope we can bring to life in more of the world - what is it to collaborate fully without diluting any part of oneself. It is pure magic teaching with you. I look forward to future adventures facilitating together in and outside of the hoop.

Jonathan Baxter, you are the hoop shaman that made me realize what was missing. Thank you (and Ann) for all that The HoopPath brings to life in so many of us. You are a messenger of the highest, for you have allowed your uniqueness to create something unparalleled. May you experience the sense of freedom that you gift to so many.

HoopShine students, agents, and friends... YOU are truly what it is all about for me. Serving you is my joy. It is you that get me into the hoop on a regular basis. It is through your presence that the hoop speaks through me. Thank you for trusting me to hold the larger hoop around us all.

For some time, I did internal battle with the fact that I was a hooper didn't really fit in the hooping world. As a hoopdance performer, I experimented. I adorned myself in costumes that didn't resonate with my being. I attended festivals and events that I felt should excite me more than they did. It has been a bit confusing really. Paradoxically, I am extremely drawn to inspiring people (many of those listed above) who have interests so different from my own. I fought the urge to become something I am not... but in the end, I chose to accept my variance in desires and do only what moves me. It has worked beautifully, for it instills a sense of self-love that is honorable to my heart. And, these inspiring individuals are all the more inspiring for the ways in which they respect and honor my uniqueness. I appreciate having such healthy and balanced relationships all around me.

I have come to understand that I am a Teacher and Guide above all else. The hoop is one of many glorious vehicles through which I can learn about (and share) the messages that come through me. And it is likely that the hoop's presence will likely wax and wane in my life. I am willing to be present to the now, as the hoop constantly urges me to be. And I am no longer anxious to be other than that which I am... or to echo someone else's practice.

I share all this to remind you to always follow the path of your own heart.
Make your practice personal. Do what moves you.
Hoop for you! After all, it's built for one, yes?