Why Not Sprout

09/20/2022

Join us as Be Still enters its third season! You are invited to take a few moments to pause – slow down – and reconnect with what’s really important to you as we share a series of ~25-minute online mindfulness meditations and reflections to settle your mind and untangle your inner knots.

No live chats, side conversations or distractions - just you, the voice of the leader and an inspirational visual shared via Zoom to unite us.

For more information and to register for this free program, visit https://whynotsprout.com/meditation/be-still/

04/12/2022

COME CELEBRATE EARTH DAY WITH US!

Mindful walking and nature rambling are not about distance or speed; they are about bringing present-moment awareness to all that is alive within you, and all that is springing to life around you.
Join Trudy Phillips, Craig Newberger and me as we experience walking on this earth with presence and intention ... and get a sneak preview of Craig’s new book, Spring Processional: Encounters with a Waking World.

There is NO CHARGE; we just need to know how many humans to expect so we can plan accordingly! For details, directions, and to sign up for this event, visit https://whynotsprout.com/special-events-2/
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02/17/2022

Friends, today is the official Random Acts of Kindness Day. A day to pay attention to unexpected acts of kindness that come your way, and to serve it forward with random acts of your own. What can you do? Simple things... let someone into line in front of you. Put out a random sticky note letting someone know they are seen and loved. Pick up a piece of litter and toss it. As individuals, we may not change the whole world today... but we can have a positive impact on one other person's life. What's alive in you?

08/01/2021

06/23/2021

I'm happy to say I'll be taking this course for the second time (last time was in 2017)... and this time I'll be facilitating a practice group! Check it out - there's still time to join us. Let's work together to make the world a more compassionate place.

Here we go! The year long Compassion Course has started and there is still time to join a worldwide community of people learning, practicing and integrating NVC skills. The course teaches all the concepts that CNVC certified trainers are asked to learn. Preview the entire course syllabus here: https://conta.cc/3xKphCM. The cost is $72 for the course which begins today and ends in June 2022 and there is a sliding scale. Questions? We have a customer service number (646) 201-9226 and you can contact us online and see everything the course offers at compassioncourse.org

03/27/2021

Things are starting to sprout! Spring is in the air... and all the new growth that comes with it! What's alive in you? How are you tending your inner garden?

11/08/2020

Friends... starting Friday, I will be leading a series of short meditations and reflections in partnership with my church. It's free. All are welcome. You do not need to be a member to participate.

In these uncertain and stress-filled times, we find ourselves overwhelmed with jangled thoughts and frayed nerves.
You are invited to take a few moments to pause – slow down – and reconnect with what’s really important to you.
Beginning on November 13 at 11:30 am, Trinity’s new “Be Still” initiative offers you 15-minute guided mindfulness meditations and reflections to settle your mind and untangle your inner knots.
No live chats, side conversations or distractions - just you, the voice of the leader, and an inspirational visual to unite us.
Enticed? HERE’S more information http://www.trinitylansdale.com/events/be-still-meditation-reflection/

08/01/2020

On July 27, the heavens added another bright star. Wendy Garrett Ericsson lived with courage, tenacity, dignity and humor. She was as fierce and resilient as she was kind and compassionate. She refused to allow a cancer diagnosis to shape her life; instead, she turned and faced it head-on, making it her mission to raise awareness and funding (over $125,000 through Wendy's Warriors!) to combat women's "below the belt" cancers - all while also modelling what love and relationship "Team Work" was all about. My dear friend, I miss you already. Yet I take great comfort in knowing that while your earthly presence is no longer here, your spirit light certainly shines on -- and we are all a little brighter for having known you. Rest easy now, Sprout. We'll all be holding George Ericsson and your family in our thoughts and prayers as we vow to continue your legacy.

09/03/2019

Want to support Wendy's Warriors and help us raise money for the Foundation For Women’s Cancer?
Lots of fun things are planned to help provide much needed funds for research into gynecologic cancer! The Foundation is the only national organization that focuses on women’s “below the belt” cancers, and they are grossly underfunded. The calendar (so far) looks like this:

• First Friday’s in Skippack: Sept 6 from 6-9 PM
We will be on the porch in front of S.A. Oliver & Company, Mercantile to raise awareness, tell you about upcoming events, and accept donations. Stop by, say Hi and catch up!

• Olce Pizza: Tuesday, Sept 10. Lunch: 11:30 -2:00 Dinner: 5:00 to 9:00.
Come enjoy delicious pizza at Olce’s in Cedars, PA for lunch and/or dinner …eat in or take out… and 10% of your purchase goes to the Foundation for Women's Cancer! We’ll be there, so stop on by and say Hi.

• Dine and Dance: Saturday Sept 28, 6:00 - 10:30 PM.
Our FABULOUS, biggest and best fundraiser of the year! Come hear Midnight R***e, bid at the silent auction, participate in the raffle, enjoy good food and company. All at Franconia Heritage. Admission is only $45 and includes dinner, dessert, beer and wine (and lots of DANCING!!!). Rumor has it that Wendy might be doing two numbers with the band, so come on out and celebrate life with us! To purchase tickets, Click HERE!

• Cooking for a Cause: Saturday, Oct 26, 6:00 - 9:00 PM.
This is our 4th year offering this event, and everyone always has a blast! The menu this year is "Grillin' and Chillin'" – you’ll be making (and eating) grilled Caesar salad, grilled fusion chicken and grilled smashed potatoes. Appetizers & Sangria are included, and you are invited to bring along your favorite bottle of wine (or beer!) The location is Really Cooking with Robin and is easy to get to from anywhere in the Philadelphia / Delaware valley area - it is right off of the Blue Route/PA Turnpike near Plymouth Meeting. Cost is $75 and includes all of the food and fixings, the lesson… and a portion is donated to Wendy’s Warriors. You can make your reservations HERE, or call Robin at 484-674-7748

Can’t make any of these events and still want to contribute? You can donate at https://runsignup.com/lindawiesinger19. All gifts are tax deductible and will be attributed to Wendy’s Warriors (in our quest to once again be the top fundraising team). If you prefer to send a check, make it out to the Foundation for Women’s Cancer, put “Wendy’s Warriors” in the memo line. Respond to this email and I’ll send you Wendy’s home address so you can send the check.

Spread the word, share this email, follow us on Facebook – and send lots of prayers. (https://www.facebook.com/wendyswarriorslansdale/).

Many, many thanks for your continued support!

PS I tried to put in "live" links... if they aren't working, you can find all the info on the landing page of the Why Not Sprout?! website, https://www.whynotsprout.com.

09/02/2019

It's that time again! Join us for a wonderful evening of fun, live music, beer & wine, silent auction and raffle -- all for a good cause! Help Wendy's Warriors raise much-needed funds to support The Foundation for Women's Cancer and all the good work they do!