One House of Peace

Winter Good News

2012-01-27T23:06:00.000-08:00

Winter 2011

Greetings,
There's so much good news to report regarding our 'Peace in the Schools' program that I truly must practice restraint and save it for another e-mail lest this one become frighteningly epic in length. Thought I'd include a pic from a recent High School Health Fair as a sneak preview, however! More pictures of what we've been up to in the schools can be found here.

On the workshop front, I've never gotten more positive follow-up e-mails as I have post 'Consciously Setting Intention for the New Year,' which was held in three cities this season. Along with that feedback, I've received requests from folks who couldn't attend the workshop, yet would still like to walk through the curriculum. Because I believe in the power of this work, and because the fact that February is quickly approaching won't dilute the power of this work, I've begun offering this workshop in a new format for those who couldn't attend.
'Consciously Setting Intention' consultations -- 4, one hour private sessions dedicated to creating the life you want to create -- have begun. The cost is $250 for the 4 sessions. E-mail

registration@onehouseofpeace.org to sign up. (Conducted in person if in Portland and via Skype or phone for all other locations.)

In December, One House of Peace was invited to talk about 'Consciously Setting Intention,' on the air. Click here to downloadthe radio show interview with 'Real Life with Jennifer Till.'

Words from workshop participants:

"Thank you for offering the workshop, 'Consciously Setting Intention for the New Year.' The tools you shared were very helpful. I have used your awareness practice techniques to successfully find and follow my path. I've been good (mostly) about honoring my intentions and goals. When I do get off-track, I simply use the mechanisms for balancing myself that I learned from you."

~Marianne

"Needless to say over the years I have become a skeptic to

this whole process [of setting intentions] and was on the fence if it was even worth it for 2012. Not able to completely throw in the towel, I attended your workshop and realized I was not taking my intentions to a deeper level. Getting concrete about the next steps I needed to take to reach my intentions was empowering and felt like partnering with the Universe!"

~Debbie

NEXT WORKSHOP IN PORTLAND WITH CAVERLY

Transcending Our Stories,

Embracing a World of Possibility

Sunday, February 5, 1pm-3:30pm

at Yoga Shala Sliding Scale: $35 - 55

What we are unconscious to silently governs us. When caught in our conditioned stories, we are removed from the world of interconnectedness and possibility. Without seeing how these stories have come into being, as well as how they are maintained, we cannot step back from them enough to access what's beyond. In this workshop - through journaling exercises, guided imagery, meditation and group discussion - we will focus on seeing how our stories create the world we live in. You will learn specific tools that liberate you from the apparent 'truth' of these stories and assist in creating the life you want to have. A chant will be offered to open the energetic system to the experience of interconnectedness. Join us as we discover the world of possibility that lies beyond our conditioning.

To register:

http://www.yogashalapdx.com/workshops.html

Questions?

info@onehouseofpeace.org

Our Union with SIMPLE HUMAN and YOGA SHALA

Simple Human Studios in Sacramento

We are so pleased to be collaborating with Simple Human Studios. For a variety of reasons, it's a perfect fit. Both Simple Human andOne House of Peace have profoundly similar approaches to what we each offer. Each focus on process -- how we do what we do -- and becoming conscious as a way to break habituals pattern of limitation. I highly encourage you to check out Simple Human Studios and am pleased that our weekly sitting group is gathering in such a special, mindfully created space. The meditation group is open to all and meets on Thursday nights at 7:30pm. Our rotation of seasoned practitioners who serve as Guides has expanded and we're gratified that there's been so much support for this evolving group.

Here's what one client of both Simple Human and One House of Peaceis saying about the union:

"It is exciting to watch so much fruition taking hold. The creation of a center in which to practice the re-integration of such a fundamental split as that between our bodies and our minds, and to do so skillfully and consciously, is a rare and sacred opportunity; the result of such integrity is potentially endless."

~ Julia

Our next workshops at Simple Human Studios:

Sat., April 21st: Introduction to Zen Meditation and the Chakra System -- 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Sun., April 22nd: The Joy of Mindful Eating -- 10am - 4pm

Yoga Shala in Portland

The weekly class (every Wednesday night at 7pm at the SE location) is off to a great start at Yoga Shala. No experience required. Drop ins welcome. Private consultations through Yoga Shala Wellness have also begun. One House of Peace is pleased to be part of this great team!

Our next workshops at Yoga Shala:

2/5/12: TRANSCENDING OUR STORIES, EMBRACING A WORLD OF POSSIBILITY -- 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM. Yoga Shala (NE Williams location)

3/5/12: THE JOY OF EMBRACING IT ALL -- 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM. Yoga Shala (SE Division location)

4/1/12: ENJOYING THE WORLD WITHOUT JUDGMENT -- 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM. Yoga Shala (NE Williams location) Portland

OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS
Spring Revitalization of the Heart: A Workshop with Caverly Saturday, April 7 -- 10:30am to 1:30pm Location: New Renaissance Book Store 1338 NW 23rd Ave, Portland, Oregon 97210 Studio 206 in Charlottesville Our next all day workshop will be Saturday, May 26th. Details to come! Meditation Retreat Land of Medicine Buddha Santa Cruz California! August 16th-19th. Details TBA

We look forward to practicing with you soon!

Just for fun: (Video of the Newsletter)

Kindness. Here's a sweet clip on spreading it.

If you are experiencing resistance, look to see whose mouth it is coming out of. Only the ego - the illusion of a separate self - argues with life. It's not a conversation you have to indulge.

In Peace,

One House of Peace

Your Inherent Goodness

2011-12-31T08:47:00.000-08:00

Private Consultations in Portland will be happening through Yoga Shala beginning in January. Sign up through registration@onehouseofpeace.org.

Caverly will also be teaching a weekly class

at Yoga Shala starting January 4th:

FREEDOM THROUGH MEDITATION

& AWARENESS PRACTICE

Wednesdays, 7:00pm at the Southeast Shala

3249 SE Division Portland, OR 97202

This ongoing class will focus on meditation skills as well as practices that assist in deepening your experience of the chakra system. Specifically, we will learn how to take what we experience 'on the cushion' into our everyday lives. Each class consists of a short period of guided meditation followed by a facilitated group discussion that is interactive and personal, though there is no requirement to speak. In this class, you will learn to see how suffering is created in your life and gain tools to let those processes go. Class starts Wednesday, January 4th at 7pm. The class will be open to all and can be joined at any time. No experience required.

California friends are invited to join us for our first class at Simple Human Studios in Sacramento.

Thursday, January 5th, 7:30pm

700 Alhambra Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95816

Caverly will be facilitating a period of sitting meditation followed by a group discussion. The event is open to all.

No prior experience required. Meditation instruction

will be provided. The discussion will be interactive and personal, though there is no requirement to speak.

In the discussion, we will bring awareness to the process of suffering and focus on ways to move beyond.

Suggested minimum donation for this events: $12.

Upcoming Workshops Reminder:

'Consciously Setting Intention for the New Year'

will be offered in three locations:

Charlottesville, VA (at Studio 206) 12/28/11

Sacramento, CA (at Simple Human Studios) 1/8/12

Portland, OR (at Yoga Shala SE) 1/15/12

More info/sign up: registration@onehouseofpeace.org

We're collaborating with a talented artist in Portland!

Meet Lisa Kummer, creator of MyPLANet.

MyPLANet is a one-of-a kind engagement calendar.

It takes you beyond tracking appointments to engaging

with yourself. It asks you to allow time each week for reflection and listing intentions.

Because the messages, quotes, and themes in this
planner are in perfect alignment with theme of
'Consciously Setting Intention for the New Year,'
we'll be selling them at these workshops.
If unable to attend one of those events, contact

info@onehouseofpeace.org to place your order.
Planners are $17.95 and if you order through
One House of Peace, 40% of the proceeds go to
our 'Peace in the Schools' program!

More info at: www.ColorYourPath.com

There will come a day when you fully receive the gift

of your own goodness. When you will be overcome

with the unconditional love that surrounds you.

When the awareness of your inherent goodness

will sweep you out of the misery

of all the conditioned mind threatens you with.

Awareness Practices teaches us how

to open ourselves to such an experience.

It opens our arms to the embrace.

Opportunities at Yoga Shala

2011-12-12T19:46:00.000-08:00

A Workshop with Caverly Morgan
of One House of Peace

Sunday, January 15th, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Sliding Scale Donation Basis: $75 - $125
~ at the Southeast shala ~

Are you hoping to avoid the trap of setting New Year's goals that will end up forgotten by March? Perhaps you've decided to side-step the problem by not setting goals at all? Join us as we reveal how we habitually set goals from a belief that we need to be improved. We don't – if self-improvement as a practice worked, it would have worked by now. Join us as we transcend this assumption and learn to set intention from a place of consciousness, balance, and compassion. In this workshop we will spend time honoring what we've created in the past, letting go and wiping the slate clean. A specific meditation/chant will be offered that balances the energetic system and opens us to a new world full of possibility - a world that is available to you through the practice of consciousness.

This workshop will be open to those new to Awareness Practice and to those more experienced. Come prepared in loose and comfortable clothing for a day of workshop exercises, discussion, journaling, visualizations, and meditation. Bring a journal, something to write with and a bagged lunch. Come prepared to leave with an outlined plan that will assist you in living the life you want to live in 2012.

No one will be turned away due to lack of funds.
Contact info@onehouseofpeace.org to find out more about trade/barter options.
For more information and register online, click here.
Facebook Event Page

FREEDOM THROUGH MEDITATION & AWARENESS PRACTICE with Caverly Morgan

Wednesdays, 7:00pm at the Southeast shala
Starts January 4th

This ongoing class will focus on meditation skills as well as practices that assist in deepening your experience of the chakra system. Specifically, we will learn how to take what we experience ‘on the cushion' into our everyday lives. Each class consists of a short period of guided meditation followed by a facilitated group discussion that is interactive and personal, though there is no requirement to speak. In this class, you will learn to see how suffering is created in your life and gain tools to let those processes go. Class starts Wednesday, January 4th at 7pm. The class will be open to all and can be joined at any time. No experience required. Caverly Morgan, founder and director of One House of Peace will be teaching this class.

Caverly is joining our Wellness program! Starting in January, Caverly will be offering private consultations through Yoga Shala for those who would like to bring more consciousness to their lives and deepen their spiritual practice.

Please contact Caverly at www.onehouseofpeace.org to arrange a
consultation.

For more information about Caverly Morgan, click here.

An Invitation from Caverly

2011-12-10T05:26:00.000-08:00

One House of Peace's Interview, 'Living a Life of Gratitude' with Jennifer Till is now available on-line. Click here to listen to the podcast.

(http://www.jennifertill.com/2011/11/30/112611-real-life-with-jennifer-till-gratitude/)

Some months ago, we received an e-mail from someone who had been following the One House of Peace facebook page. He invited Caverly to write an article for his publication 'Lilipoh.' In this season's edition, you will find an essay entitled 'The Joy of Embracing it All.' If you aren't already a subscriber, click here to find the nearest location in your city to purchase a copy. On store shelves until January.

(http://www.lilipoh.com/store_locations/index.aspx)

An Invitation from Caverly:

Since settling in Portland, my greatest passion has been for our 'Peace in the Schools' program. Last week, I had the opportunity to teach in two local high schools, working with students, as well as staff members.

One House of Peace has been hired through the HealthCorps Program at each school, though their budget is limited. All parties involved are clear that 'this is only the beginning.' I was so inspired by the meetings this month that I set an intention that I recognize is delightfully unreasonable -- to raise the matching funds in order to support the beginning of an on-going curriculum in each of these locations, and then beyond, in the next seven weeks.

Our goal is to raise $2500 by 12/31/11 and $2500 by 1/30/12. Will you support our vision of creating peace by donating today? 100% of your donation will go to building 'Peace in the Schools' and your gift is 100% tax deductible. You can learn more by reading more below and/or by directly contacting me atcaverly@onehouseofpeace.org.

Click here to donate

Checks can also be mailed to:

One House of Peace

PO Box 11898

Portland, OR 97211

Thank you! Your support is deeply appreciated.

In Peace ~

Caverly

More About Peace in the Schools:

One House of Peace brings Awareness Practice to all ages. 'Peace in the Schools' serves students by teaching them how to achieve their full potential through this mindful practice. Students learn to pay attention to their experience, while also cultivating understanding and compassion for themselves and others. This Awareness Practice training provides students with the skills to focus better in the classroom, understand how to successfully deal with stress, learn to communicate consciously and cultivate healthy relationships with themselves and others.

Through Awareness Practice exercises, students learn to focus their attention on the present moment, learning how to see what motivates their actions and creating new possibilities, rather than be enslaved by habitual reactions. Students also learn how to be aware of the internal negative dialogue that serves as the foundation to destructive behavior and are given practical methods to transform their internal landscapes. Through these teaching, students are given ways to make different choices - choices that lead to wholesome, healthy, fulfilled lives.

'Peace in the Schools' bases its curriculum on the individual schools it works with. No two programs are exactly alike, just as no two schools are exactly alike. Each program is specifically crafted to meet the needs of the teachers, the staff at large, as well as the students. 'Peace in the Schools' offers seminars and workshops to students within their classroom, as well as separate trainings for staff and teachers.

Testimonials:

"Last January, Caverly came to Sacramento High School to lead a stress workshop for staff members involved in the Staff Wellness Competition. The hour-long workshop was invaluable for the staff members who struggle with the long workday and high-pressure nature of a teaching position at Sac High.

Caverly centered the workshop on the important quality of presence and mindfully focusing our attention. She led us through techniques for a sitting meditation and led us through a 5-minute practice session. Every staff member walked away with a new, concrete skill they could utilize both at home and throughout the workday.

The staff members had nothing but wonderful things to say about the session: one explained they had never once given themselves those few moments of clarity before and they felt entirely renewed. Another teacher discussed how difficult it was to be present with her students and how this new skill could make her a much better role model and teacher. Yet another staff member articulated a sense of calm that she had never felt before. All walked away with a vibrant and infectious energy.

We were so grateful to have Caverly come to our campus. One teacher invited Caverly back to do a workshop with her students before the CST exams. The resource Peace in Schools is able to provide can truly transform the performance and well-being of staff members and students alike."

~Jessica Steele, HealthCorps Coordinator,

Sacramento Charter High School

"One summer school session I invited, no pleaded with, Caverly to speak to my group of 40 exceptional college Yoga students. They were asking questions about meditation and consciousness that were well beyond me. Since I had attended a meditation retreat with Caverly, I knew she could handle them. The job required the right balance of approachability, down-to-earth reasoning, engaging content, and humor. She surprised me by getting their attention right away with pointed inquiries about thoughts of sex, drugs, and rock-and-roll, and they loved her for it and met her head on with questions and a lively discussion. The students thought they were going to have a "nice meditation lady" come and lead them through some exercises, but instead they got Caverly "unleashed," who clearly had come to get some real work done--with intelligence and laughter--in the short time that she had. The opportunity of a captured/captivated audience of young people was not lost on her. Above all, the students learned that meditation is not a passive practice, and that is precisely why it can help their lives. The students responded immediately and were able to sit quietly in meditation for longer, and in more peace, than I had ever seen after she opened this gateway to awareness practice for them."

~Robyn Penwell, M.S. American River College, Sacramento, CA

Click here to support 'Peace in the Schools'

Thank you!

Fall Good News

2011-11-21T13:27:00.000-08:00

Fall 2011

Greetings from a sunny Fall day in Portland, Oregon!
(Yes, it really is sunny ... at the moment ... in Portland!)

Much to good news to report in on from One House of Peace. First, many thanks to The Yoga Seed Collective for hosting our last workshop in Sacramento.

Second, we wanted to express our appreciation to the generous donor who supported One House of Peace in attending this year's NADT (National Association of Drama Therapy) conference in San Francisco earlier this month. It was an inspiring time full of idea sharing and collaboration, particularly in regards to our blossoming Peace in the Schools program. Many of the presenters at the conference are bringing the practice of Mindfulness into the classroom in creative ways. We are pleased to be following suit and have two meetings with various Portland schools scheduled for later this week.

Portland is also soon to be the host of our next workshop: Consciously Setting Intention for the New Year. This workshop will also be offered in Charlottesville, VA, as well as Sacramento, CA. In January, Portland will also be the home for a regular Awareness Practice class and in-person consultations. Details below!

We've had many new sign ups to our mailing list as of late. Welcome! We invite you to join our One House of Peace facebook page as a way to stay engaged in practice on a daily basis.

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

Next Awareness Practice Workshops

with Caverly (in three locations)

Consciously Setting Intention

for the New Year

Charlottesville, VA (at Studio 206) 12/28/11. 10am-4pm
Sacramento, CA (at Simple Human Studios) 1/8/12. 10am-4pm
Portland, OR (at Yoga Shala SE location) 1/15/12. 10am-4pm

Are you hoping to avoid the trap of setting New Year's goals that will end up forgotten by March? Perhaps you've decided to side-step the problem by not setting goals at all? Join us as we reveal how we habitually set goals from a belief that we need to be improved. We don't - if self-improvement as a practice worked, it would have worked by now. Join us as we transcend this assumption and learn to set intention from a place of consciousness, balance, and compassion. In this workshop we will spend time honoring what we've created in the past, letting go and wiping the slate clean. A specific meditation/chant will be offered that balances the energetic system and opens us to a new world full of possibility - a world that is available to you through the practice of consciousness.

This workshop will be open to those new to Awareness Practice and to those more experienced. Come prepared in loose and comfortable clothing for a day of workshop exercises, discussion, journaling, visualizations, and meditation. Bring a journal, something to write with and a bagged lunch. Come prepared to leave with an outlined plan that will assist you in living the life you want to live in 2012.

Sliding Scale Donation Basis: $75-$125

(Except in Sacramento where the workshop will cost $85-$135 to include lunch. Eileen's Kitchen returns!)
No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. Contactinfo@onehouseofpeace.org to find out more about trade/barter options. registration@onehouseofpeace.org to sign up.

REGULAR CLASS AND CONSULTATIONS AT YOGA SHALA IN PORTLAND, OREGON

Freedom through Meditation/Awareness Practice

Caverly will be teaching mediation and offering Awareness Practice through Yoga Shala (SE location). This ongoing class will focus on meditation skills as well as practices that assist in deepening your experience of the chakra system. Specifically, we will learn how to take what we experience 'on the cushion' into our everyday lives. Each class consists of a short period of guided meditation followed by a facilitated group discussion that is interactive and personal, though there is no requirement to speak. In this class, you will learn to see how suffering is created in your life and gain tools to let those processes go. Class starts Wednesday, January 4th at 7pm. The class will be open to all and can be joined at any time. No experience required.

Private Consultations with Caverly

Caverly has also been invited to join Yoga Shala's Wellness program. Starting in January, Caverly will be offering private consultations through Yoga Shala for those who would like to bring more consciousness to their lives and deepen their spiritual practice. Caverly believes that "what we are unconscious to, silently governs us." In these sessions, Caverly assists us in seeing ourselves in a broader context in order to understand ourselves more deeply. Through Awareness Practice tools, specific breath and chakra meditations, as well as take home practices, she helps us to find clarity about our individual patterns of suffering, thus leading to the ability to let them go. Sessions are tailored to each student's individual needs and are open to all.

Words from a Practitioner

I have been practicing with One House of Peace for about a year and a half. I started attending weekly sitting meditation classes in which we learned chants and practiced silent sitting while focusing on our breath, followed by a discussion about whatever topics people brought up. I was amazed at Caverly's insights and charismatic manner. I had wanted to try meditation for the physical benefits-lower blood pressure, etc. I had no idea it would change my life spiritually, emotionally and intellectually. I had no idea there was so much going on in my mind about which I was unaware.

After a couple of months, I began going to individual consultations with Caverly. These consultations are incredibly valuable. Caverly has led me to discover parts of myself I never knew existed, and has helped me to see a world of new possibilities for me. Through Caverly, I am learning how to focus my awareness, and begin to analyze what is going on inside of me. I have learned a lot about how my mind works-what my karmic wiring is. Together, we look at assumptions and projections I make. I have learned that we cause our own suffering and, with practice, we can lead ourselves to our own freedom. I have been able to let go of some of the burdens I have been carrying for years. I am developing more compassion for myself and all life. Caverly's wisdom has given me a new perspective on life! In our consults we discuss whatever is on my mind and, through dialogue, chants, and guided visual imagery, Caverly gives me tools to work with it. Caverly's nonjudgmental manner allows me to open myself up without any fear. I always leave the consult with new insight about myself, and specific guidelines for practice until the next session.

Caverly has led me, and continues to lead me, to question many of the assumptions I make about who I am, what I should be doing in my life. Thanks to her, a year and a half ago I began an exciting new journey that I hope to continue for the rest of my life.

~Joyce. High School Teacher

SUPPORTING ONE HOUSE OF PEACE

One House of Peace is able to expand due to your generosity. Have you benefited from the practice offered? If so, now would be an excellent time to show your support. As we expand, your financial support is critical and deeply appreciated. Your donations are tax deductible and will assist us in making the Awareness Practice offered though One House of Peace available to all. Click here to donate:

http://www.onehouseofpeace.org/donate.html

Just for fun: (Video of the Newsletter)

A Great Commentary on Happiness

We look forward to practicing with you soon.

In Peace,
One House of Peace

"Happiness is the absence of the striving for happiness."
~Chuang Tzu

Transcending Our Stories, Embracing a World of Possibility

2011-09-30T14:51:00.000-07:00

"We don't see things as they are,
we see them as we are." ~Anais Nin

Sunday, October 16th, 10-4pm at The Yoga Seed Collective

What stories have been woven about who you are? How do these stories frame the world you live in? What limitations has your conditioned mind created?

When caught in our stories, we are removed from the world of possibility and of interconnectedness. Without seeing how these stories have come into being, as well as how they are maintained, we cannot step back from them enough to access what's beyond. What we are unconscious to silently governs us.

In this workshop we will focus on seeing how our stories create the world we live in. You will learn specific tools that liberate you from the apparent 'truth' of these stories and assist in creating the life you want to have rather than the life that assumes that you are alone, disconnected, and without choice. A chant will be offered that opens the system to the experience of interconnectedness. Join us as we open ourselves to world of possibility that lies beyond our conditioning.

This workshop will be open to those new to Awareness Practice and to those more experienced. Come prepared in loose and comfortable clothing for a day of workshop exercises, discussion, journaling, visualizations, and meditation. A gourmet mindfully prepared vegetarian lunch will be provided by 'Eileen's Kitchen!' If you have a meditation cushion, please bring it. If not one will be provided. For questions contact info@onehouseofpeace.org.

Sliding scale donation basis: $75 - 125 (including lunch)

Trade/barter options: contact info@theyogaseed.org

RSVP requested by October 10th so we have an

accurate head count for the meal. Feel free to let us know you are interested on our event page. Contactinfo@theyogaseed.org to register.

About Eileen

Eileen has sought peace and justice from a very early age. In 1979 she began meditating after reading the book Be Here Now by Ram Dass. This led to the adventure in Yoga at Ananda in Nevada City, Ca. and later in 1982 reading the book Zen Macrobiotics healthy eating, yoga and meditation were brought together into one practice. When relocating to Sacramento in May of 1990, Eileen joined the Natural Foods Co-op, which she is active as a contract Chef and Cooking Teacher. In 1991 Eileen started "Eileen's Kitchen" a Macrobiotic Personal Chef business preparing meals to go for vegan clients and persons with health concerns. Currently Eileen gives Macrobiotic Cooking Classes in her home and continues the Meals to go Service.

About Caverly

Caverly has been devoted to Zen Awareness Practice for the last fifteen years, during eight of which she lived and trained at a silent Zen Monastery. She is the founder and director of One House of Peace, a nonprofit that began as a small meditation center located in Sacramento, CA. Recently One House of Peace expanded into Portland, OR, where Caverly now maintains her own spiritual practice while offering the gift of practice to others.
Caverly's work through One House of Peace has been featured on Access Sacramento (television,) Real Life with Jennifer Till (radio,) and the Sacramento News and Review (newspaper.) Along with offering a daily schedule of meditation and twice weekly classes at the original location for One House of Peace, she has facilitated meditation classes in yoga studios, has taught Awareness Practice workshops in college and high school classrooms, health clubs, and most recently in the corporate setting.
Caverly currently teaches workshops throughout the country, including regular monthly workshops at the Yoga Seed Collective in Sacramento, CA. Caverly also sees clients, who wish to bring a practice of consciousness into their lives and/or deepen their spiritual pathway, on an individual basis. Her unique combination of humor and clarity, along with her unwavering commitment to consciousness, provide the foundation for the work of transformation that she practices and offers to the world.

October In-Person Private Consultations with Caverly
at The Quaker Meeting House

Openings Still Available:
Wed. Oct. 12th: 10am, 11am, noon, 1pm
Thurs. Oct. 13th: 2pm
Fri. Oct. 14th: 1pm

Private consultations are open to those new to practice as well as those with more experience.

We look forward to practicing with you soon!

Summer Good News

2011-08-30T14:02:00.000-07:00

Summer 2011

Greetings from a cool summer day in Portland, Oregon!

It has been a time of grounding. One House of Peace has been emmersed in the process of expanding into this new, vibrant city. We are now officially registered as a nonprofit in Portland, Oregon! We've narrowed our focused and are moving in three specific directions:
1. Expanding our 'Peace in the Workplace' program
2. Developing our 'Peace in the Schools' program
3. Finalizing a venue for regular practice in Portland

As we move in these directions, it has become clear that our website needs to be expanded as reflect our growth. Stay tuned! Exciting changes to come!
Speaking of changes, our Thursday night sitting group in Sacramento continues to be going very well. (For those who haven't been yet, the group meets every Thursday night at theYoga Seed Collectiveand is open to all.) Please note: starting September 1st this group will be meeting from 7:45-8:45pm (as opposed to 7:30-8:30pm.) You are invited to join our seasoned practitioners for an hour of sitting/walking meditation and chanting. No prior experience required.

I'm looking forward to being back in Sacramento in October. I'll be conducting an all day workshop on Sunday, October 16th at the Yoga Seed Collective. As most know, workshops are designed to meet the needs that are currently raised by those practicing withOne House of Peace, so strictly defined topics are often not announced far in advance to allow for this flexibility. We will keep you posted though. For now, save the date!

Private consultations continue to be going well and I'm pleased to report that thanks to Skype it's been easy to stay in close contact with those from afar. When in Sacramento this October, I'll be conducting in-person appointments on Wednesday the 12th, Thursday the 13th, and Friday the 14th from the Quaker Meeting House. It's not too early to book an appointment. Simply reply to this e-mail to do so.

Lastly, please plan on joining us for the meditation and group discussion I'll be facilitating on Thursday night, October 16th at the Yoga Seed in Sacramento. I look forward to seeing you again then!

We continue to receive wonderful feedback from folks about theOne House of Peace facebook page as a way to stay engaged in practice on a daily basis. We invite you to join us.

UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PRACTICE
Next Awareness Practice Workshop with Caverly atThe Yoga Seed A Day of Practice (specific topic TBA) Sunday, October 16, 10am - 4pm Private in-person consultations in Sacramento with Caverly: October 12th, 13th, and 14th Sitting Meditation and Group Discussion with Caverly in Sacramento: Thursday October 13th, 7:45pm

Words from a Practitioner

Through my recent practice and consultations with Caverly, I've come to truly believe that only through experience can we know what is possible. I've heard this countless times before, but never really got it until now. It's not Caverly's words and it's not relying on some book or piece of information that has allowed me feel freedom, it is through practice and through trusting my experience in each moment that I have been able to see what is possible. The consultations have guided me to the point of practice, but when it comes down to it, I am the one doing the practice and I am the only one that can free myself, no one else. I've always wanted a quick answer from a teacher or a book, but that has never gotten me to the point where I am now. I'm honestly the last person I thought would be describing what I've described here. If you asked me, even a few months ago, if I could believe that it's really just all about having the experience, I would have said that's impossible and that you were crazy. Now that I have allowed myself to embrace the experience, I feel empowered. I know that it is all about the experience of doing and seeing for me what is possible; it's all about what I have inside of me and not about anything more.

~Laura, State Employee

SUPPORTING ONE HOUSE OF PEACE

http://www.onehouseofpeace.org/donate.html

Just for fun: (Video of the Newsletter)

Becoming Someone

(Another commentary on the importance of experience)

We look forward to practicing with you soon.

In Peace,
Caverly and One House of Peace

"Life always gives us
exactly the teacher we need
at every moment.
This includes every mosquito,
every misfortune,
every red light,
every traffic jam,
every obnoxious supervisor (or employee),
every illness, every loss,
every moment of joy or depression,
every addiction,
every piece of garbage,
every breath.

Every moment is the guru."

~Charlotte Joko Beck

Next In-Person Consultation Opportunity

2011-07-17T23:57:00.000-07:00

Greetings,

Caverly will be back in Sacramento next

week and we are pleased to announce that

One House of Peace will be conducting private

consultations again from The Quaker Meeting

House in East Sacramento on Wednesday the

20th and Thursday the 21st.

Consultations with Caverly via Skype

continue togo well and we are pleased to

also offer:

In-Person Consultations in Sacramento

Wednesday, July 20th, 1-5pm

Thursday, July 21st 1-5pm

(Please note: Limited space left on these

two days as priority was given to clients

seen in June. If you are interested, please

respond ASAP.)

Words from a participant:

When I first came to see Caverly, my life was

wrought with fear and anxiety masked as stress.

I was dependent upon narcotics to sleep at night

and I would wake with heart palpitations. On the

surface I appeared to be a happy, successful,

driven individual yet under the surface I was

absolutely miserable. Fragile. My tagline for life

was "how am I gonna?" How am I gonna finish

this project on time? How am I gonna pass my

final exam? How am I gonna deal with my boss?

How am I gonna get my daughter to soccer on

time? I was a person floating through life

believing my existence depended upon the

task at hand, the too many tasks at hand.

Through the time we have practiced together,

I have learned so much from Caverly it is

difficult to put into words. Yet the results

are measurable. I now sleep comfortably

without any medical assistance. I wake feeling

rested and happy. Heart palpations are gone.

My hair is no longer falling out. My relationships

have improved. I have learned that my job

really does not matter. It doesn't decide whether

I am happy and fulfilled in life nor does my boss.

I am able to take a step back and realize what is

working in my life and what isn't. From the place

of self acceptance I am able to make decisions

that take care of me without fear or guilt or

anger. I am a better mother. Instead of coming

home and watching TV all night while having a

beer (or three) to relax, I am present with my

daughter talking with her and enjoying her.

Most excitingly, I am doing things to actively

take care of myself like yoga or walking the

dog and of course meditating. Activities that

sound simple, yet I was so wound up in my

own stress I didn't have the energy to do.

And when I slip up and start to slide back into

old habits, I am able to recognize it and pull

myself back to where I want to be without

beating myself up about it.

Caverly's approach is subtle yet profound.

She is casual and funny; direct and gentle.

She's able to share her wisdom and knowledge

and in such a way that reminds you she too

is practicing ...

meditation is a lifelong practice.

~Stephanie (Affordable Housing Developer)

Conscious Compassionate Communication

2011-06-22T12:36:00.000-07:00

Saturday, July 2 · 1:00pm-5:00pm

At The Yoga Seed Collective

There is an art to conscious and compassionate communication. This workshop will teach communication skills based on understanding, deep listening, and being grounded in presence: skills that transcend what we say and assist us in taking responsibility for the realities we create. These tools are valuable in our personal relationships, at work, and within the solitude of our spiritual practice.

The workshop will focus on the energy center of our body associated with communication. How does that energy center get blocked? When does it get out of balance? And how do we consciously work with it to return it to a state of balance so that communication becomes effortless, clear, conscious, and compassionate. This workshop is open to those new to meditation, as well as long-term practitioners. Couples welcome, but not necessary. Bring a journal, a snack, and a meditation cushion if you have one. (If you do not have a meditation cushion, one will be provided.)

Sliding scale donation: $50 - $100

Confirm your attendance on our facebook event page or by contacting The Yoga Seed.

The Joy of Embracing it All

Real Life with Jennifer Till

A Radio Show

Listen to the Podcast atwww.jennifertill.com

Join us for the next meditation and group discussion

with Caverly at The Yoga Seed Collective in Sacto

Thursday, June 30th, 7:30 until 9pm

Meditation instruction will be provided for newcomers.

All are welcome. Suggested minimum donation: $12

Radio Show and Workshop in Virginia

2011-06-10T08:14:00.000-07:00

Greetings from Charlottesville, Virginia!

I've been invited to share conversation with Jennifer Till on her radio show 'Real Life with Jennifer Till' on Saturday, June 4th. Join us to tune into the conversation regarding what it means to live a conscious life. You are invited to call in!

Saturday, June 4th

8am-9am EST

streamed live at: www.jennifertill.com

Call in: 434.977.1070

Podcast posted the following Tuesday at

www.jennifertill.com

The Joy of Embracing it All

Saturday, June 11th,

1-3:30pm at Studio 206

Sliding Scale: $35-$50

(No one will be turned away

due to lack of funds.)

When faced with the notion of 'embracing it all,' does part of you panic? Where in your life do you get stuck? What triggers you into conditioned patterns that repeat over and over, much to your dismay? In this workshop we will bring awareness to what keeps us from the joy of complete unconditional acceptance. Through guided imagery, meditation, group discussion, and journaling exercises, we will access what lies beyond resistance. This workshop will be open to beginners and will serve as an opportunity to deepen practice for those with more experience.

Preregistration is requested, but not required. Please send an email to info@onehouseofpeace.org to confirm your attendance and/or RSPV via our

event page:

No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. If you cannot meet the minimum donation amount of $35, please contact us at info@onehouseofpeace.org to arrange a reduced fee with trade/barter.

The workshop will include writing exercises so please bring a journal and/or notebook and something to write with. Also, if you have a cushion, please bring it. (If you don't own a meditation cushion, no worries, we have some extras.)

Caverly Morgan has been devoted to Zen Awareness Practice for the last fifteen years, eight of which she lived and trained at a silent Zen Monastery. She is the founder and director of

One House of Peace and is currently living in Portland, Oregon. Caverly's work through One House of Peace has been featured on Access Sacramento (television,) Real Life with Jennifer Till (radio,) and the Sacramento News and Review (newspaper.) She has facilitated weekly meditation classes in yoga studios, has taught Awareness Practice workshops in high school and college classrooms, health clubs, and most recently in the corporate setting.

July Meditation Retreat

2011-05-14T12:23:00.000-07:00

We are very pleased to announce

the details of our upcoming retreat

at the Quaker Center.

Join us from July 7th through 11th for a retreat with

Caverly in the redwoods. Each day will consist of periods

of meditation, silence, workshop time, unscheduled hours

to explore the forest and labyrinth, as well as daily private consultations with Caverly.

You will also be nourished by three gourmet,

organic meals a day compliments of

Talya's Kitchen.

Daily, enjoy the opportunity to

experience mindful yoga with Sara Johnson of

The Yoga Seed Collective.

We've worked very hard to keep our costs as low

as possible and are now able to offer this four

night retreat, including lodging and meals,

for $650 per person.

We have a deadline with the Quaker Center and

with our cook. We must confirm our reservations

by June 1, 2011. For this retreat to happen we need

a minimum of twelve registrants by May 31st.

Because of this, we are offering a special deal

to those who sign up soon:

THE FIRST TWELVE REGISTRATIONS WILL

BE OFFERED A REDUCED RATE OF $600.

Won't you join us for this rare opportunity

to deepen your practice?

About Sara Johnson

Sara teaches both yin and vinyasa flow yoga at The Yoga Seed Collective. For her, yoga is the practice observing the mind through the body, utilizing the breath in the asana (posture) to observe our attitudes, to stay present and focused, and to practice compassionate care for ourselves, while we work to create a more peaceful internal environment and a more peaceful life off the yoga mat. She is a practitioner of awareness practice as taught by Caverly, and is excited to blend a yin yoga (and slow flow) with the practice. More on Sara here.

About Caverly Morgan

Caverly has been devoted to Zen Awareness Practice for the last fifteen years, during eight of which she lived and trained at a silent Zen Monastery. She is the founder and director of One House of Peace, a nonprofit that began as a small meditation center located in Sacramento, CA. Recently One House of Peace expanded into Portland, OR, where Caverly now maintains her own spiritual practice while offering the gift of practice to others.
Caverly's work through One House of Peace has been featured on Access Sacramento (television,) Real Life with Jennifer Till (radio,) and the Sacramento News and Review (newspaper.) Along with offering a daily schedule of meditation and twice weekly classes at the original location for One House of Peace, she has facilitated meditation classes in yoga studios, has taught Awareness Practice workshops in college and high school classrooms, health clubs, and most recently in the corporate setting.
Caverly currently teaches workshops throughout the country, including regular monthly workshops at the Yoga Seed Collective in Sacramento, CA. Caverly also sees clients, who wish to bring a practice of consciousness into their lives and/or deepen their spiritual pathway, on an individual basis. Her unique combination of humor and clarity, along with her unwavering commitment to consciousness, provide the foundation for the work of transformation that she practices and offers to the world.

About the Practice

One House of Peace offers a Zen Awareness Practice of Consciousness. Anyone who wishes to deepen his or her spiritual pathway may participate. This practice of consciousness is open to all.
The Practice's focus is on bringing awareness to process - how we do what we do - including both mental and physical as well as energetic patterns. Caverly's experience as a monk at the Zen Monastery Peace Center informs the work's focus on being present, aware, and disciplined. Her training with the Center for Self-Teaching has expanded her practice and teaching to include emphasis on the energetic realm. The practice One House of Peaceoffers is a pathway to end suffering though cultivating our ability to be conscious of body, mind, and spirit, while honing our capacity to accept and let go.
This spiritual practice is one of personal transformation through awareness. The focus is on paying attention. As we pay attention to how and where limitation is created in our bodies, our minds, and in our energetic systems we learn to access the alternative: liberation. We learn to be free.

Contact One House of Peace for more
information and/or to register:

registration@onehouseofpeace.org

Yoga Seed Group and Portland Fundraiser for Haiti

2011-05-04T14:06:00.000-07:00

Many thanks to all who made our Sunday workshop at The Yoga Seed Collective such a great success. We also want to announce that due to your support, we raised over $1000 for our 'Peace in the Schools' program on Saturday! Thank you to all who assisted!

Join us tomorrow night for a period of sitting meditation followed by a group discussion. Thursday night's following will consist of sitting and walking meditation sessions guided by seasoned practioners until the next time Caverly is back in Sacramento. All events open to those new to practice as well as those with more experience.

For those in Portland, the next workshop:
Saturday, May 21st, A Fundraiser for Haiti
at The Peoples Yoga

Cultivating Loving-Kindness: Healing Ourselves and the World through Conscious Intention

A Donation based fundraiser with Caverly Morgan

May 21st 3:00-5:30 p.m.

In the face of tragedy, personal and/or planetary, it can be easy to become overwhelmed and caught in despair and hopelessness. In this workshop we will focus how to access the alternative - the empowerment of compassionate action from a place of peace and well-being, beginning with ourselves. A specific meditation practice will be shared that opens the heart and through conscious intention we will focus on healing and balance. Tools will be given that will be applicable to your daily life. No prior meditation experience is required. If you have a meditation cushion, please bring it.

In April, Caverly facilitated a fundraiser for Japan in Charlottesville, VA. It was a successful workshop that inspired over $3000 in donations.

It can be easy to focus our attention and resources on the tragedy that is most present to us, sometimes forgetting about the people and places that have been chronically struggling. This workshop will focus on those effected by the 2010 earthquake in Haiti. We hope you'll join us.

Suggested Minimum Donation: $25

Caverly Morgan has been devoted to Zen Awareness Practice for the last fifteen years, during eight of which she lived and trained at a silent Zen Monastery. She is the founder and director of One House of Peace, a nonprofit that began as a small meditation center located in Sacramento, CA. Recently One House of Peace expanded into Portland, OR, where Caverly now maintains her own spiritual practice while offering the gift of practice to others.

Caverly's work through One House of Peace has been featured on Access Sacramento (television,) Real Life with Jennifer Till (radio,) and the Sacramento News and Review (newspaper.) Along with offering a daily schedule of meditation and twice weekly classes at the original location for One House of Peace, she has facilitated meditation classes in yoga studios, has taught Awareness Practice workshops in college and high school classrooms, health clubs, and most recently in the corporate setting.

Caverly currently teaches workshops throughout the country, including regular monthly workshops at the Yoga Seed Collective in Sacramento, CA. Caverly also sees clients, who wish to bring a practice of consciousness into their lives and/or deepen their spiritual pathway, on an individual basis. Her unique combination of humor and clarity, along with her unwavering commitment to consciousness, provide the foundation for the work of transformation that she practices and offers to the world.

Our Website

Join the on-going conversation about awareness practice:

We look forward to practicing with you soon!
In Peace,
One House of Peace

Spring Good News

2011-04-22T08:29:00.000-07:00

Spring 2011

Greetings,

Recently, in our private consultations, there has been a clear theme: light. For many, including myself, that which has been hidden is now being illuminated. For One House of Peace, what has not been working is clear and what is working is not only clear, but expanding exponentially.

At the beginning of the month, the Fundraiser for Japan (Cultivating Loving-Kindness: Healing Ourselves and the World through Conscious Intention) inspired over $3000 in donations for the cause. Many thanks to Hiromi T'ai Chi of Charlotteville, VA, for hosting this special event. In particular, I was moved by the experience of chanting with over thirty other people. Photos of the event have now been posted on our facebook page. One House of Peace will be further developing the work that began with this event. Next stop: The Peoples Yoga in Portland, OR.

Thanks also go to Studio 206 for hosting a fantastic workshop, 'Receiving the Peace of a Quiet Mind,' on April 2nd. Our next Charlottesville practice opportunity will be offered this June. Details to come.

Private consultations continue to be going well and I'm pleased to report that thanks to Skype it's been easy to stay in close contact with those from afar. Our next available openings are in May. Contact info@onehouseofpeace.org for more information and/or to schedule an appointment.

I am especially happy to announce that thanks to the advocacy of long term practitioners of One House of Peace, we will continue to have a weekly meditation gathering in Sacramento that will be open to all. This group will meet on Thursday nights at the Yoga Seed Collective. When I'm in Sacramento, we will have our regular sitting meditation followed by a group discussion. All other weeks the periods of sitting/walking meditation and chanting will be led by seasoned practitioners. Thursday, April 28th at 7:30pm will be our first sit and group discussion at the Yoga Seed. I'm looking forward to it! All are welcome.

Many other exciting events on the way, including a four day retreat in a redwood forest in July. See below for details!

We continue to receive wonderful feedback from folks about theOne House of Peace facebook page as a way to stay engaged in practice on a daily basis. We invite you to join us.

UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES TO PRACTICE

Next Awareness Practice Workshop
with Caverly atThe Yoga Seed

The Joy of Embracing it All Sunday, May 1, 10:00am - 4:00pm

ce. This all-day workshop will be open to beginners and will serve as an opportunity to deepen practice for those with more experience. The workshop will also include yoga with Zack!* Don't miss this unique opportunity to be on retreat for the day! (Yoga experience not required.)

Sliding Scale Donation Basis: $60 - $120
How to sign up and and pay:
Because this is an all day event, PRE-REGISTRATION is requested and a minimum donation of $60 is required. Please send an email to info@theyogaseed.org to confirm your attendance and/or RSPV via our event page:
No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. If you cannot meet the minimum donation amount of $60, please contact us atinfo@theyogaseed.org to arrange a reduced fee with trade/barter. Advanced payment is appreciated. We can also take your donation at the door. Please feel free to contact us with any questions!

The workshop will include writing exercises so please bring a journal and/or notebook and something to write with. Also, BYOL&C (Lunch and Cushion - if you don't own a meditation cushion, no worries, we have some extras.)

* Please note that the 11am Sunday yoga class with Zack will be included in this workshop. However, the class will still be open to other yoga students, as it is a regularly scheduled class at Yoga Seed. Yoga instruction will include a meditation led by Caverly on this day. Caverly Morgan has been devoted to Zen Awareness Practice for the last fifteen years, eight of which she lived and trained at a silent Zen Monastery. She is the founder and director of One House of Peace.

Last Celebration Bazaar on 27th Avenue!

Saturday, April 30 · 8:00am until noon

One House of Peace

1470 27th Avenue

Sacramento, CA

Giant glorified yard sale! Biggest ever. Funds will go to One House of Peace to expand our 'Peace in the Schools' program. Able to assist? All hands/support greatly appreciated! Have items to donate? Contact Caverly: caverly@onehouseofpeace.org to make arrangements. Thank you! We look forward to seeing you soon!
Bazaar facebook Event Page

SITTING GROUP IN SACRAMENTO

First group in the new location:
April 28th at 7:30pm until 9pm at the Yoga Seed Collective
Sitting meditation and group discussion with Caverly
Minimum donation $12
Newcomers please arrive at 7:15pm
When Caverly is unable to facilitate, these groups will be led by seasoned practitioners and will continue to happen every Thursday at the Yoga Seed from 7:30 until 8:30pm. Weeks in which Caverly is absent, the evenings will consist of sitting and walking meditation, as well as chanting. Minimum suggested donation on those weeks: $5

JULY RETREAT IN THE REDWOODS
Quaker Center: July 7th through the 11th Join us for four days of sitting, chanting, silence, delicious food, yoga, periods of workshop/group discussion and rest in the redwood forest. It's not too early to reserve a space! Contact registration@onehouseofpeace.org to do so. Details to come!

Just for fun: (Video of the Newsletter)

Small Pleasures
We look forward to practicing with you soon.

In Peace,
Caverly and One House of Peace

Information is not enlightenment. Knowing is just a concept. However, belief and trust in yourself are key to your spiritual journey.
~ Walter Makichen

Transitions: An Update from Caverly

2011-03-20T08:36:00.000-07:00

Dear Friends of One House of Peace,

As many of you might know, Walter Makichen, a mentor and beloved friend of mine, has passed. His transition was quiet, and his death made no less of a lasting impression upon me than all he shared while he had form. I am grateful beyond words that I had the opportunity to be in Portland for his passage. Walter has been one of the single most influential people I have ever had the honor of knowing. Over the last twelve years, he has assisted my practice steadfastly, and his clarity and wisdom continue to light my path. Most of all, I have been deeply effected by his ability to understand others, a gift that will inform my own practice and teaching forever.

Walter told me once that he had wanted to write a book entitled, "Staring Death in the Face." To me, a sincere spiritual practice does just that. It faces squarely the world that we have created though the illusion of our separateness and it invites - or perhaps at times more aptly requires - us to let it go. Committing to practice allows us to release our propensity to cling to anything and everything: to circumstance, to others, to what we 'know,' to our own identities, to life itself. When we sit with and disengage from the ego's screams of ownership over life, we are given Life with a capital "L." Liberation lies beyond our addiction to grasping.

In order to experience this liberation, we must be willing to explore the unknown. It is the ego that idealizes comfort, security and consistency, and creates the illusion of reliability in a transient reality. Spiritual practice teaches us that it is possible to have a different relationship with life - one in which the ego is not our guide. A life governed by consciousness and ruled by compassion.

For One House of Peace, this has been a time of exploring the unknown and a time of faith. While in Portland, the shared experiences with Walter have affected my practice deeply, and as my own practice expands, so must One House of Peace. It has become clear that we have outgrown the beautiful home where our vision of a center for consciousness began. The time has come forOne House of Peace to take new form. Although the details of this evolution are unknown, one first step toward this growth is expanding awareness practice to venues in Portland and beyond. (For those on the East Coast, our next workshop is in Charlottesville, VA, on April 2nd and on April 3rd we'll be offering a fundraiser for those in need in Japan).

In addition to One House of Peace workshops, I intend to focus on writing about spiritual practice over the next several months. Especially in light of the recent tragedy in Japan, it is an important time to remember who we are - to be clear about our fundamental interconnection. It is an important time to make decisions based on that awareness and to live what we believe.

One House of Peace will continue to serve the Sacramento community on a regular basis. In April we'll be hosting our Spring Bazaar; May 1st we'll have an all day workshop at the Yoga Seed Collective; and we are already looking forward to our long-weekend retreat in July. More information will be sent soon regarding these and other upcoming events.

As those who have been on this mailing list since the birth of One House of Peace might recall, the word 'One' entered the title with the vision that this center of consciousness would be one of many, while also referencing the more metaphysical fact that we all are indeed 'one.' Were money no object, the current Sacramento location would continue with its regular sitting schedule as the organization expands, but we are not in a financial position that makes this possible at this point in time. Though we are grateful to our handful of monthly sponsors, our current arrangement would not allow us to keep the doors open without the funds raised through our usual means. I am open to ideas on how to foster a regular sitting schedule so please share your thoughts!

I am still available for private consultations, which have begun via Skype with those who have been on-going students. Should private consultations interest you, please contact registration@onehouseofpeace.org soon, as there are only a few spaces available for the rest of this month and early April. No practice experience is required to enroll in the consultation program.

I will continue to keep you posted as One House of Peace evolves. Without your participation, we would not exist. Your loyal support is valued, and, as always, all forms of support are appreciated. Your support made it possible for us to facilitate a very successful workshop to a class of sophomores at Sacramento High School on the first of this month. It also allowed for an informative meeting with an Oakland based mindfulness organization and a One House of Peace grant-writer as we officially launch our new 'Peace in the Schools' program. Next week One House of Peace will be meeting with the director of Clackamas County Family Court Services where we will soon be offering a workshop to the staff. Thank you for your dedication to what we do. Again, without your support, this would not be possible.

I look forward to practicing with you again soon.

Gassho.

In Peace,

Caverly and One House of Peace

Upcoming Workshop in Virginia

2011-03-20T08:32:00.000-07:00

Receiving the Peace of a Quiet Mind

An Awareness Practice Workshop
with Caverly Morgan
of One House of Peace
at Studio 206 in Charlottesville, VA

Saturday, April 2nd, 2011
1:00-3:30pm
Sliding scale donation ($35 minimum to $50)

With the word 'meditation' comes many beliefs about the need to quiet the mind. The idea of meditation can often be so loaded we give up before we even start because we are convinced there is no possible way to quiet the voices in our head. But what if our thoughts weren't something to get rid of? What if there was a way to approach practice that allowed us to find stillness without the effort and hopelessness we associate with a meditation practice?

In this workshop you will learn how to access a quiet mind in a manner that bypasses these conditioned tendencies. You will also experience specific breath work that halts the habit to spin the mental loops that lead to discontent, isolation, and fear. This workshop will be open to those new to Awareness Practice and those more experienced. Pre-registration (registration@onehouseofpeace.org) is requested but not required.

Caverly Morgan has been devoted to Zen Awareness Practice for the last fifteen years, eight of which she lived and trained at a silent Zen Monastery. She is the founder and director of One House of Peace, a meditation center in Sacramento, CA, where she maintains her own spiritual practice while offering the gift of practice to others.

Caverly's work through One House of Peace has been featured on Access Sacramento (television,) Real Life with Jennifer Till (radio,) and the Sacramento News and Review (newspaper.) She has facilitated weekly meditation classes in yoga studios, has taught Awareness Practice workshops in college and high school classrooms, health clubs, and most recently in the corporate setting. Caverly currently teaches workshops throughout the country, including regular monthly workshops at the Yoga Seed Collective in Sacramento, CA.

A Message from Caverly

2011-02-17T08:53:00.000-08:00

Dear friends of One House of Peace,

On a pathway of Enlightenment, I believe in the importance of consciousness and I believe in the importance of service. These beliefs shape my spiritual practice, and therefore my life. When these two beliefs come together within Awareness Practice, we are given the opportunity to be conscious of the openings to serve. We see how to be of service. When awake, we see how to participate with Life. When asleep, we create the same realities over and over again. We create a world that revolves around us. We create the illusion of consistency and control. When awake, we are surrounded by a world of possibility. When awake, we see infinite openings. We experience Life as an ongoing invitation and adventure into the unknown.

I have been called to be of service in a new form. As many know, I’ve been spending time on a monthly basis with a mentor of mine who has been ill. March 3^rd I’ll be beginning a sabbatical from my current duties with One House of Peace and returning to Portland, Oregon. After March 3^rd, One House of Peace will temporarily be closed until further notice. I will, however, still be conducting private consultations, but they will be done via phone/skype. The March 5th workshop at the Yoga Seed Collective has been postponed, as has the April retreat at Piccolo Pastures. Our daily Awareness Practice thoughts and assignments which happen via facebook will remain active.

Sunday, February 27^th at 10am will be our last group discussion (until further notice) and our last practice period will be Tuesday evening the 1^stof March. The next two Thursday group discussions (the 17^th and 24^th) will be held as usual. Both those evenings are scheduled to have orientations at 6:30pm for newcomers. If you have never been to One House of Peace and would like to join us for one of those orientations, please reserve your place by responding to registration@onehouseofpeace.org. Thank you.

Until we are in touch again, may your life and world be full of consciousness, possibility, and the opportunity to serve something larger than ourselves. I am deeply appreciative of your support and the way in which, through One House of Peace, I’ve had the opportunity to serve this community. I look forward to continuing to serve in another form and will be in touch as this evolves.

Gassho.

In Peace,

Caverly and One House of Peace

Receiving the Peace of a Quiet Mind

2011-02-11T20:16:00.000-08:00

Upcoming Workshop with Caverly at The Yoga Seed Collective

Saturday, March 5th, 1-3:30pm

Sliding scale donation ($35 minimum to $50)

With the word 'meditation' comes many beliefs about the need to quiet the mind. The idea of meditation can often be so loaded we give up before we even start because we are convinced there is no possible way to quiet the voices in our head. But what if our thoughts weren't something to get rid of? What if there was a way to approach practice that allowed us to find stillness without the effort and hopelessness we associate with a meditation practice?

In this workshop you will learn how to access a quiet mind in a manner that bypasses these conditionedtendencies. You will also experience specific breath work that halts the habit to spin the mental loops that lead to discontent, isolation, and fear. This workshop will be open to those new to Awareness Practice and those more experienced. Pre-registration info@theyogaseed.org is requested but not required.

We've made reservations at Piccolo Pastures for a Spring retreat! Your are invited to join us: Friday, April 1st through Sunday, April 3rd. It's not too early to sign up. Details to come.

Upcoming Opportunities and Other Good News

2011-02-01T19:17:00.000-08:00

Winter 2011

Greetings,

Much good news to report on.

First, have you been meaning to come to One House of Peace for a period of meditation followed by an Awareness Practice class? Many newcomers will be attending our orientation tomorrow night (Thursday) at 6:30pm. Drop us a note if you'd like to join us.

Second, a special thanks to Barbara for putting in many volunteer hours of research. Her enthusiasm prompted the search for a summer retreat location that will accommodate all those who have expressed interest. We'll be in touch soon with news of a final dates and a location! We're also hoping to have a smaller weekend retreat in the Spring. Stay tuned.

Third, our 'Peace in the Schools' program is about to take flight!One House of Peace has been invited into a local high school to work with the staff, as well as the students. We'll keep you posted regarding how this exciting opportunity unfolds.

We continue to receive wonderful feedback from folks about theOne House of Peace facebook page as a way to stay engaged in practice on a daily basis. We invite you to join us.

UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES TO PRACTICE
Next Awareness Practice Workshop with Caverly at The Yoga Seed Saturday, March 5th Topic TBA Our 2011 intention is to offer a workshop, on a wide variety of topics, the first Saturday afternoon of each month unless otherwise noted. Be sure to save the dates.

SPECIAL February WORKSHOP with Gina Giacomini

Go with the Flow Stress & Pain Release Course

Survival Skills for a Fast-Paced World

Gina Giacomini, Author, Intuitive, and Motivational Speaker. Gina is a stress and pain release instructor who has been teaching awareness courses for the past twenty years. With a background in education and outdoor adventure training, Gina shares coping and survival skills for today's fast-paced world. Her books include Bringing Intuition to Work, andIntuition: The key to Divination.

Do friends, family or co-workers drain your energy? Does stress or pain leave you unfocused and overwhelmed? Is your body in a constant state of survival? Bring balance into your life with simple easy-to-use techniques to release stress and pain, Improve focus and communication, create healthy boundaries on the phone and in person and release your body from a "fight or flight" response.

When: Saturday, February 19th from 1pm until 3:30pm
Cost: $35

PLEASE NOTE: THIS WORKSHOP WILL BE LIMITED

TO TWELVE PARTICIPANTS

Offered on a first come, first serve basis

For more information: (530) 306-0095 www.stresspainrelease.com

To Register: registration@onehouseofpeace.org or send a check for $35 to One House of Peace with Gina Giacomini in the memo line

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Please note:
There will be no group discussion on Sunday February 6th or 13th. Group discussion on Thursday, February 10th will also be canceled, as Caverly will be on private retreat. For those who have been oriented to the House, we WILL have our usual Tuesday practice period on the 8th of February at 7pm.

Next Celebration Bazaar!
Many thanks to all those who have begun dropping off items for our next yard sale! Our next Bazzar will be on Saturday, APRIL 30th, so please think of us when clearing out and making space for all the new expansion and possibility coming your way! Also, get the date on your calendar. A big celebration is in the works.

Conscious Cinema Evenings:
And a thank you to Richard who purchased a copy of"Eastern Mystics" for One House of Peace. Keep your eye out for a series of Conscious Cinema evenings in the early Spring!

Just for fun:
Chance favors the connected mind

December Radio Show

2011-01-12T22:23:00.000-08:00

December's Radio Show interview with Caverly about coming'home' (to center) can now be downloaded.To listen, click on: '12/18/10 'Home' for the Holidays' at www.jennifertill.com.

Photo of the December Workshop with One House of Peace
at the Yoga Seed

December Workshop In Virginia

2010-12-24T10:03:00.000-08:00

An Introduction to Zen Meditation and the Chakra System

with Caverly Morgan

Tuesday, December 28
3:00-5:30 pm
Cost: $35

Studio 206. 206 W. Market Street. Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 434.296.6250. www.studio206downtown.com

Register through registration@onehouseofpeace.org
Walk-ins accepted as well.

More information about Caverly at:
www.onehouseofpeace.org

This workshop will be for those new to sitting meditation, as well as for those who wish to delve more deeply into the practice. Each chakra, or energy center of the body, brings different information to the system and in this workshop you will learn about the role of each one. We will look specifically at how the chakra system serves as the interface between body and spirit as well as how it reveals what kind of programming you have. Caverly will introduce a practical way to work with the chakra system as part of your spiritual practice. Through meditation, as well as understanding and working with the chakras, we can open the system in a harmonious way, accessing personal transformation.

The workshop will be suitable for those who are new to practice as well as those who are more experienced and with to deepen their practice. There are no prerequisites and all are welcome.

Caverly Morgan has been devoted to Zen Awareness Practice for the last fifteen years, eight of which she lived and trained at a silent Zen Monastery. She is the founder and director of One House of Peace, a meditation center in Sacramento, CA, where she maintains her own spiritual practice while offering the gift of practice to others.

Caverly's work through One House of Peace has been featured on Access Sacramento (television,) Real Life with Jennifer Till (radio,) and the Sacramento News and Review (newspaper.) She has facilitated weekly meditation classes in yoga studios, has taught Awareness Practice workshops in the college classroom, health clubs, and most recently in the corporate setting.

Caverly also sees clients individually who wish to bring a practice of consciousness into their lives and/or deepen their spiritual pathway. Her unique combination of humor and clarity, along with her unwavering commitment to consciousness, provide the foundation for the work of transformation that she practices and offers to the world.

Consciously Setting Intention for the New Year

2010-12-21T15:28:00.000-08:00

The 3rd Annual New Year's Workshop
with Caverly Morgan

at The Yoga Seed Collective 14th and E
January 8th, 10am - 4pm
Sliding Scale Donation: $60 (minimum donation) - $120

Good News! The workshop that has historically been a half-day workshop has expanded! Join us for a full day dedicated to bringing consciousness to your 2011.

Are you hoping to avoid the trap of setting New Year's goals that will end up forgotten by March? Perhaps you've decided to side-step the problem by not setting goals at all? Join us as we reveal how we habitually set goals from a belief that we need to be improved. We don't - if self-improvement as a practice worked, it would have worked by now. Join us as we transcend this assumption and learn to set intention from a place of consciousness, balance, and compassion. In this workshop we will spend time honoring what we've created in the past, letting go and wiping the slate clean. A specific meditation/chant will be offered that balances the chakra system and opens us to a new world full of possibility - a world that is available to you through the practice of consciousness.

This workshop will be open to those new to Awareness Practice, as well as to those who have been practicing with Caverly at One House of Peace and/or at The Yoga Seed Collective. No prior experience required.

How to sign up and and pay:
Because this is an all day event, PRE-REGISTRATION is requested and a minimum donation of $60 is required. E-mail: info@theyogaseed.org to confirm your attendance and/or RSVP via our event page. Advanced payment is appreciated. Donations also accepted at the door. For questions: contact us.

The workshop will include writing exercises so please bring a journal and/or notebook. Also, BYOL&C (Lunch and Cushion - if you don't own a meditation cushion, no worries, we have some extras.)

Other Noteworthy News!
1. There will be no sitting meditation and group discussion on Sunday 12/19 as Caverly will be on private retreat. Also, please note that One House of Peace will be closed to the public from 12/19 until Wednesday 12/29. We will be back in session on Thursday 12/30 for our usual 7pm sit and group discussion.

2. Saturday, December 18th, Caverly will speak about Awareness Practice on Real Life with Jennifer Till, WINA 1070. It will be a call in radio show. Join us! (Though be warned that we'll be live at 5:30am PST! Hooray for podcasts after the fact!)

3. For those in Virginia, Caverly will be doing a workshop the last week of December in Charlottesville. Details TBA. To be added to the list of those seeking more information, contact us.

Next Workshop with Caverly

2010-11-25T14:17:00.000-08:00

An Introduction to Zen Meditation
and the Chakra System:
Saturday,
December 4th. 1-3:30pm

A Workshop with Caverly at The Yoga Seed Collective

Greetings,
First, many thanks to all who made our last workshop at The Yoga Seed Collective possible. Haven't seen the new space yet? Check out this shot from our day (note the fabulous cork floor!)

Join us for our next class on December 4th
An Introduction to Meditation and the Chakra System

This workshop will be for those new to sitting meditation, as well as for those who wish to delve more deeply into the practice. Each chakra, or energy center of the body, brings different information to the system and in this workshop you will learn about the role of each one. We will look specifically at how the chakra s...ystem serves as the interface between body and spirit as well as how it reveals what kind of programming you have. Caverly will introduce a practical way to work with the chakra system as part of your spiritual practice. Through meditation, as well as understanding and working with the chakras, we can open the system in a harmonious way, accessing personal transformation.

The workshop will be suitable for those who are new to practice as well as those who are more experienced and with to deepen their practice. There are no prerequisites and all are welcome.

Offered on a sliding scale, donation basis. $25 -$50. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds and trade/barters can be arranged. Contact One House of Peace:info@onehouseofpeace.org

Also, save the date:
Saturday, January 8th, join us for our annualConsciously Setting Intention for the New Year:
an all day workshop at The Yoga Seed Collective

Caverly Morgan has been devoted to Zen Awareness Practice for the last fifteen years, eight of which she lived and trained at a silent Zen Monastery. She is the founder and director of One House of Peace where she maintains her own spiritual practice while offering the gift of practice to others.

Caverly's work through One House of Peace has been featured on Access Sacramento (television,) Real Life with Jennifer Till (radio,) and the Sacramento News and Review (newspaper.) She facilitated a weekly meditation class at Asha Yoga, has taught Awareness Practice workshops in the college classroom, health clubs, yoga studios, and most recently at Apple Corporation.

Caverly also sees clients individually who wish to bring a practice of consciousness into their lives and/or deepen their spiritual pathway. Her unique combination of humor and clarity, along with her unwavering commitment to consciousness, provide the foundation for the work of transformation that she practices and offers to the world.

Enjoying the World Without Judgment

2010-10-13T12:43:00.000-07:00

A Workshop with Caverly and

A Fundraiser

for the Yoga Seed Collective!

Saturday, November 6^th

1-3:30pm

Suggested Donation:

Sliding Scale, $25-$50

In this workshop, we will bring awareness

to how judgment affects our lives. Through

journaling exercises, guided imagery, meditation

and group discussion, we will shed light on

the process by which judgment is created,

bringing consciousness to how that process

affects our bodies, minds, and energetic systems.

A practice to disentangle yourself from the

judgmental mind will be offered. In addition,

practical tools and guidance will be given

to help you address the energetic imbalances

created by judgment.

Join us as we hone our ability to be present,

see clearly, and experience balance.

Caverly Morgan has been devoted to Zen Awareness

Practice for the last fifteen years, eight of which she lived

and trained at a silent Zen Monastery. She is the founder

and director of One House of Peace where she maintains

her own spiritual practice while offering the gift

of practice to others.

This workshop will be open

to those new to the Awareness Practice

Caverly offers through One House of Peace

as well as to seasoned practitioners.

50% of the proceeds

will go to the Yoga Seed.

Located at 1400 E St., Suite B, (on the

corner of 14th and E St., next to Shine Cafe).

Contact One House of Peace for more information and/or to register: registration@onehouseofpeace.org

Haven't heard about the Yoga Seed yet?
Read this article about the new not for profit
yoga studio in town!

October Good News

2010-10-11T22:00:00.000-07:00

October 2010

Greetings,
We have an abundance of good news! First, don't miss our Fall Fundraising Bazaar this Saturday, the 9th. From 8am until noon you'll find us at One House of Peace selling the treasures so many generous folks have donated. (And it's not too late to donate or to sign-up to assist with the event. Simply reply to this e-mail to do so. Any and all assistance is deeply appreciated!)

We are pleased to report that our six week class at Apple Corporation, 'Peace in the Workplace,' is off to a great start! We are honored to be offering practice in this new context. Let us know if your place of work is interested in hosting such a class. Have supplies, will travel!

We are also delighted to announce that Caverly will be teaching meditation inCosta Rica in the Spring. This retreat will be designed for American Sign Language interpreters who are seeking continuing education units, but will be open to those who simply wish to be on retreat. Check out the stunningly beautiful retreat center!
Pura Vida Retreat Center
More details below.

UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES TO PRACTICE

Celebration Bazaar!
Saturday, October 9th, 2010
8am until noon at One House of Peace

Warming Your Heart and Soul
A Vegetarian Cooking Class with Laura
Saturday, October 23rd, 2010 at One House of Peace
Noon until 2:30pm. $49 (includes food), $55 if RSVP after 10/16
Register via registration@onehouseofpeace.org
www.chefgirrl.com for more information about Laura

Next Awareness Practice Workshops
With Caverly
Saturday, November 6th and Saturday, December 4th, 2010, 1:00-3:30pm
Topic and Location TBA

Workshop with Deborah Eden Tull
Saturday, November 13th (details below)

Retreat in Costa Rica
April 23rd through 30th, 2011
(Registration deadline: December 15th)
www.healthyceus.org/CostaRica2011.html

WORKSHOP WITHDEBORAH EDEN TULL

Join a Peaceful Food Revolution

THE NATURAL KITCHEN:
Your Guide to the Sustainable Food Revolution

Organic Gardening Workshop
FREE booksigning/lecture/discussion
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Details TBA

Reviews of the book:
Small Town Living
Among the Weeds
Larchmont Chonicle
Books can now be purchased through
One House of Peace
Please register ASAP for this event, as we
may need to find a larger location. Contactregistration@onehouseofpeace.org

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Please note: There will be no group discussion on Thursday, October 14th or Sunday, October 17th as Caverly will be on private retreat. All other sitting meditation periods that week will occur, however. Lastly, photos from our summer retreat at Piccolo Pastures have now been posted on our facebook page. Check them out!

Just for fun:
When is the last time you really listened to the lyrics of this song?

We look forward to practicing with you soon.

In Peace,
Caverly and One House of Peace

Consciously Returning to Compassion II

2010-09-20T15:33:00.000-07:00

The workshop description has expanded:

The Joy of Consciously Returning
to Compassion II
Saturday, October 2nd at Asha Yoga
1:00pm - 3:30pm
NOTE: ASHA YOGA HAS A NEW PAYMENT POLICY. SIGN UP BEFORE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH, FOR THE EARLY BIRD PRICE OF $35. ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE WORKSHOP THE PRICE IS $45.

This workshop is open to newcomers and will serve as a Part II for those who participated in the August workshop by the same name. There will be one added twist however: we will be focusing on how the specific energies of this fall time support us in returning to compassion. The element that can best describe the energies of this year is fire. The fall of a fire year has very specific attributes, supportive qualities, as well as things to watch out for. Come find out more about being aligned with this energy of change and growth within a context of compassion.
More about the workshop:
How does the habit of judgment, criticism, and self-punishment grip you? Do you have trouble manifesting the change that you desire? Do you believe that you need to struggle in order to learn, to grow? We are taught to believe that judgment and criticism assist us in being the people we want to be, but in fact, it is this same judgment and criticism that block our growth. This workshop will focus on specific Awareness Practice tools to help us find the unconditional love that can free us from these patterns. We will also focus on how -- on an energetic level -- we can tame our inner critic. You will learn to bring consciousness to the various ways we are conditioned to abandon ourselves and help to discover the ways we manifest "I am not enough" in our lives. We will shed light on how self-criticism blocks us from transformation and will access the freedom to make different choices.

In this workshop you will learn skills that can be applied to your everyday practice and life -- we will learn to how to break the cycle of criticism and instead navigate through the world from a place of consciousness and compassion. We will achieve this though meditations that will assist us with being present, in the body, and align us with the energy of this fall, as well as learn how to integrate our inner mentor into our daily lives. Join us as we learn to live in a state of compassion and freedom that our conditioned habits of self-criticism have taken from us.

This workshop will be open to those who have practiced with Caverly at One House of Peace and/or Asha Yoga, and will also be suitable for those new to this work. Contactinfo@onehouseofpeace.org for questions about the workshop. Please register through Asha Yoga.www.ashayoga.com.

Caverly Morgan has been devoted to Zen Awareness Practice for the fifteen years, eight of which she lived and trained at a silent Zen Monastery. She is the founder and director of One House of Peace where she maintains her own spiritual practice while offering the gift of practice to others.

Caverly's work through One House of Peace has been featured on Access Sacramento (television,) Real Life with Jennifer Till (radio,) and the Sacramento News and Review (newspaper.) She facilitates a weekly meditation class at Asha Yoga, has taught Awareness Practice workshops in the college classroom, health clubs, yoga studios, and most recently at Apple Corporation.

Caverly also sees clients individually who wish to bring a practice of consciousness into their lives and/or deepen their spiritual pathway. Her unique combination of humor and clarity, along with her unwavering commitment to consciousness, provide the foundation for the work of transformation that she practices and offers to the world.

Other Noteworthy News!
1. There will be no sitting meditation and group discussion on Thursday 9/16 and Sunday 9/19 as Caverly will be on private retreat. All other morning and afternoon sitting meditations will occur as usual at the House.

2. Saturday, September 18th, Caverly will speak about Awareness Practice on Real Life with Jennifer Till, WINA 1070. It will be a call in radio show. Join us! (Though be warned that we'll be live at 5:30am PST! Hooray for podcasts after the fact!)

3. Keep your eye out for a Vegetarian Cooking Class at One House of Peace with Laura. Coming in October!

4. OUR NEXT YARD-SALEFUNDRAISING BAZAAR WILL BE ON SATURDAY OCTOBER 9TH. KEEP THOSE DONATIONS COMING! They are greatly appreciated.

Passion Test, Child Care, and More ...

2010-08-25T19:21:00.000-07:00

Greetings,

First, a huge thank you to all who made our recent yard-sale celebration such an extraordinary success! On Saturday, One House of Peace made enough money to pay the rent for the entire month of September. Thank you! It is because of community support that we are able to keep the doors open. We are now accepting yard-sale donations for our fall extravaganza!

Second, please note that due to September 4th being a holiday weekend, we've decided to postpone the upcoming workshop. 'The Joy of Consciously Returning to Compassion -- Part Two' (open to those who attended the August workshop as well as those who didn't,) will now be held on the first Saturday of October. Save the date! (And, while you've got your calendars in front of you, make sure to note the next workshop dates: October 2nd, November 6th and December 4th)

Also, there will be no Sunday group at One House of Peace on August 29th, as Caverly will be on private retreat.

Speaking of Sunday group, we are pleased to be moving in the direction of being able to offer CHILD CARE at One House of Peace! Simply reply to this e-mail and let us know if you are a parent who's interested. (Or if you are interested in getting paid to have some working meditation time (baby-sitting) next door while we have our usual sit/group discussion at the House.)

The Passion Test with Teresa Sedano
September 11th, 1-4pm, $35

Ever wonder what it would be like to wake up and look forward to every day?

The Passion Test can help you discover what is most important to you, follow what you truly love to do in life, and be the person you've always wanted to be.
If you are overwhelmed with your life and need to gain personal clarity, the Passion Test is an excellent guide. It is a simple and easy process which empowers individuals to discover steps towards aligning themselves with their passions and a future filled with happiness and contentment.
Come join us as we take the leap towards a passionate life! All you need to bring is your soul's desire!

Space is limited. Reserve your place now by sending a check toOne House of Peace with 'Passion' in the memo line. You may also make your deposit via our paypal account. Workshop presented by Teresa Sedano, Certified Passion Test Facilitator & Executive Director of Healthy CEUs
www.healthyceus.org

Teresa Sedano, B.A., CI/CT, is a certified sign language interpreter and works primarily in the Sacramento area. She has a degree in Sociology from Northern Arizona University and also teaches Interpreting Ethics as an adjunct faculty at American River College. Teresa is the founder and executive director of "Healthy CEUs", a non-profit organization dedicated to improving health and wellness for individuals who work as health professionals (sign language interpreters, nurses, massage therapists, care-givers etc). Healthy CEUs courses are taught by a variety of instructors who are experts in their field, such as: yoga, meditation, nutrition, qi gong, body mechanics and ... now ... HCEUs is offering the Passion Test!

Personally trained as a Passion Test Facilitator in London, U.K. by Janet Attwood, one of the co-authors of the book, "The Passion Test: The Effortless Path to Discovering Your Destiny", Teresa believes that, "When you are clear, what you choose to have show up in your life will, and only to the extent you're clear. The Passion Test is a simple, powerful process to get that clarity."

Stay Tuned: April 23rd-30th 2011 Healthy CEUs will host a week-long retreat in Costa Rica with Caverly Morgan as one of our expert instructors and the retreat will be open to all! Teresa and her board look forward to inspiring all who are interested in health and wellness to join them for future workshops!

Summer Bazaar!

2010-08-17T15:56:00.000-07:00

We are sorry to report that for health reasons, Paulus Berensohn needs to reschedule his visit to One House of Peace. Instead of 'A Morning with Paulus' happening this Saturday, we've decided to throw our Seasonal Bazaar. You are invited! Details below.

Our garage is full! Hooray for the collection of yard sale items!
We've been busy preparing for our SUMMER CELEBRATION BAZAAR
on Saturday, August 21st from 8am until 2pm.
Many thanks to those who've made such generous contributions.
(And for those who've been intending to do some Summer cleaning and clearing ... now's the time! We're grateful to receive all donations
and will take responsibility for items that don't sell.)
You are invited to join us for the festivities!
For those on the mailing list who have not yet visited One House of Peace,
our Bazaar will be a wonderful time to come and take a tour. Those who practice here regularly are getting their docent outfits all set!

Please join us for this joyful fund-raising event at One House of Peace.

Where:
1470 27th Avenue 95822

Who to call:
If you'd like to arrange a time to drop off donations for
the yard-sale,
please call 916.456.1795
Thank you!

You are also invited ...

Join us on Facebook and Twitter to participate in the on-going conversation about awareness practice

Also, you are invited to join us for

The Next Workshop with Caverly

at Asha Yoga

Saturday, September 4th

Topic Ready!

As many know, workshops are designed to meet the

needs that are currently raised by those at the House

and at Asha Yoga, so strictly defined topics are

often not announced far in advance to allow for this

flexibility. In this case, however, we are clear about the

focus of this next workshop. We will be continuing

on the theme of 'Consciously Returning to

Compassion.' The August workshop couldn't have gone

better and it was clear that there was simply not

enough time to cover all that came up in the session.

On September 4th, at 1pm at Asha Yoga, we'll be

conducting a Part 2. The class will be open to those

who were part of the August workshop and will also

be suitable for those who weren't.

'Just for Fun' note:
Lastly, because we know that not
all on our mailing list participate via
facebook, we thought we'd share a
recent post from Caverly that you
might
appreciate:

"I just finished the best consultation
ever. A nine year old girl who wants to
learn to meditate because she 'sees it
helping Mommy' and because she 'gets
stressed out over the voice in her head
that says she should know the answers
in math class and wants to learn to let
the voice float away.'
Anybody relate?"

Your contributions make it possible for One House of Peace
to offer Awareness Practice to the community. They are greatly appreciated.

Our organization has been recognized as exempt from federal income tax
under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code
and eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

August Good News

2010-08-12T07:46:00.001-07:00

Greetings,

Life has been full of possibility here at One House of Peace. We are pleased to announce some terrific upcoming events, as well as give you a more full glimpse of our recent retreat. We'll be having another retreat in the fall. Stay tuned! And see below for some promised photos!

During a Consultation

"I was so fortunate to attend the One House of Peace silent meditation retreat at magical Piccalo Pastures. With Caverly's masterful guidance, I learned how to move through this world in an entirely different way. The weekend was a blend of nurturing all aspects of mind, body and soul, including delectable meals straight from the garden cooked with tender loving care by the owner. The experience was none other than transforming. By witnessing the purpose in every living thing that encompasses the farm environment, I was able to go inwards and discover my own purpose in life. I am filled with gratitude that this opportunity came my way and look forward to future retreats sponsored by One House!" - Teresa

We continue to receive wonderful feedback from folks about theOne House of Peace facebook page as a way to stay engaged in practice on a daily basis. If you aren't a fan yet, you can join by clicking on the icon below. (And all our posts feed directly to twitter, should you wish to participate in that way as well.)

UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES TO PRACTICE AND DATES TO SAVE

"The Joy of Consciously Returning to Compassion" with Caverly at Asha Yoga
Saturday, August 7th: 1pm - 3:30pm $35
For more information see our blog
To register contact: www.ashayoga.com

On-going Seminar at Apple Corporation:
"Peace in the Workplace" with Caverly
Details to come

Next Asha Workshop with Caverly:
Saturday, September 4th, 1pm - 3:30pm. Topic TBA

Next Celebration Bazaar:
Don't miss our next big yard sale!
Saturday, August 28th, 8am - noon
WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING DONATIONS FOR THIS MASSIVE YARD SALE! LET US KNOW IF YOU HAVE THINGS YOU'D LIKE TO SHARE: director@onehouseofpeace.org

The Passion Test:
Join Teresa Sedano for a special workshop at One House of Peace
Saturday, September 11th at 1pm: $35

SPECIAL BENEFIT FOR ONE HOUSE OF PEACE

A Morning with Author and Artist
Paulus Berensohn

Saturday, August 21st, 10am-noon
$20 suggested minimum donation if pre-registering
$25 at the door

Paulus is an enthusiast and celebrant of the behavior of art, of the power of artistic practice for personal and transpersonal healing. He has spent much of his adult life encouraging and inspiring others in workshops he has offered with clay, in poetry, doodling, journal making and keeping, stitching and movement from the perspective of deep ecology and in a meditative spirit. He is the author of a classic book "Finding Ones Way with Clay," and numerous articles. On this occasion, he will show and tell about the arts he practices and recite several poems that speak to our souls. Don't miss this opportunity to spend a morning with Paulus who will be coming from Penland, North Carolina to be with us.

Please note: it is very important to RSVP for this event as soon as possible, as we may need to hold it in a larger location than One House of Peace. Thank you.
registration@onehouseofpeace.org

JULY RETREAT AT PICCOLO PASTURES

"The retreat was an extraordinary gift to myself. I was free from my responsibilities with Bud, my husband who has Alzheimer's, and free from any responsibilities from home. It gave me a chance to concentrate on me and what I want next in my life. It gave me a chance to examine what my values are and how I want to live my life. It was a preview of the peace, tranquility I crave and the yoga was the physical exercise my body craves. The meditation and discussions fed my soul and the food was the kind I want to eat from now on. In other words, I got a taste of what I want my life to be. I had a chance to live in my future." -Roberta

Some of the Working Meditation Crew

This month's 'Just for Fun' video:
A sweet comment on solitude

We look forward to practicing with you soon.

In Peace,
Caverly and One House of Peace

Annunciation
Even if I don't see it again - nor ever feel it
I know it is - and that if for once it hailed me
It ever does -
And so it is myself I want to turn in that direction
Not as toward a place, but it was a tilting
Within myself
As one turns a mirror to flash the light to where
It isn't - I was blinded like that - and swam
In what shone at me
Only able to endure it by being no one and so
Specifically myself that I thought I'd die
From being loved like that.

~ Marie Howe

Upcoming August Workshop

2010-07-14T11:28:00.000-07:00

The Joy of Consciously Returning to Compassion

Saturday, August 7th

at Asha Yoga
1:00pm - 3:30pm, $35

How does the habit of judgment, criticism, and self-punishment grip you? Do you have trouble manifesting the change that you desire? Do you believe that you need to struggle in order to learn, to grow? We are taught to believe that judgment and criticism assist us in being the people we want to be, but in fact, it is this same judgment and criticism that block our growth. This workshop will focus on specific Awareness Practice tools to help us find the unconditional love that can free us from these patterns. We will also focus on how -- on an energetic level -- we can tame our inner critic. You will learn to bring consciousness to the various ways we are conditioned to abandon ourselves and help to discover the ways we manifest "I am not enough" in our lives. We will shed light on how self-criticism blocks us from transformation and will access the freedom to make different choices.

In this workshop you will learn skills that can be applied to your everyday practice and life -- we will learn to how to break the cycle of criticism and instead navigate through the world from a place of consciousness and compassion. We will achieve this though meditations that will assist us with being present and in the body, as well as learning how to integrate our inner mentor into our daily lives. Join us as we learn to live in a state of compassion and freedom that our conditioned habits of self-criticism have taken from us.

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This workshop will be open to those who have practiced with Caverly at One House of Peace and/or Asha Yoga, and will also be suitable for those new to this work. Contact info@onehouseofpeace.org for questions about the workshop. Please register through Asha Yoga.www.ashayoga.com.

We had a fantastic retreat last weekend.
Photos to come! And just a reminder that
there will be no sitting meditation and
group discussion at One House of Peace
on Sunday, July 18th

Revelation, Transformation, Creation and Radio Show

2010-06-16T18:54:00.000-07:00

Update: The Description of our Upcoming Workshop has Expanded:

Finding the Authority
to Change Your Life
Awareness Practice Workshop with Caverly
June 19th: 1pm - 3:30pm at Asha Yoga: $35

While the calendar year begins in January, the seasonal year begins in spring. The element that best describes the energetic quality brought by the spring of 2010 is FIRE. While on one hand that implies destruction, this year is also a time of revelation, transformation, and creation. It is the perfect time to focus your attention on finding the authority to create your dreams.

We know the right answers. "Don't sweat the small stuff." "Let go." "Be in the moment." But what keeps us from being able to manifest this reality of presence on a moment-by-moment basis? How do we lack the personal authority to keep our attention on the transformation we seek?
In this workshop we will bring consciousness to the conditioned realities we create - where we live instead of the present moment - and will take a close look at how these realities stay maintained. We will explore how the mind plays a role, as well as bring awareness to what happens in the energetic system.

Caverly will guide us through a series of meditations that will help you utilize the revelation, transformation, and creation power of this fire year. You can do these meditations throughout the year, until next spring, and it will help you integrate these powerful qualities of fire into your life. Join us as we bring clarity to what keeps us stuck and find the personal authority to turn away from the conditioned habits that create suffering. Join us as we find the authority to transform. Join us as we align ourselves with the creative powers of this fire year, allowing us to let go of our limitations and embrace our dreams.

This workshop is open to newcomers as well as those who have more experience.

To register:www.ashayoga.com
And just a reminder that those who attend this workshop will receive a 25% discount on the cost of the July 9-11 retreat in Elk Grove (which will delve more deeply into this topic.) Limited space still available. Sign up now:registration@onehouseofpeace.org

Recent Radio Show Interview
on 'Real Life with Jennifer Till'

Caverly was interviewed on WINA1070 in Charlottesville, VA. To hear the podcast:
6/12/2010 Real Life with Jennifer Till:
"Coming back
to the heart"

http://www.wina.com/Real-Life-with-Jennifer-Till/4229250

Seeing Life in Technicolor
A Testimonial from a Participant
at One House of Peace

Prior to my meditation practice, I really thought I was conscious about life, but I was actually walking around only partially experiencing life. I rarely was in the present moment. My mind was always on the next task, replaying something from the past, worrying about the future. Anything, but the present moment.

The first thing I started from my meditation practice to notice was how colorful all the plants and flowers around me are. I take regular walks along the greenbelt in my neighborhood. These walks usually consist of me in my head instead of being fully present for the walk. Without even consciously trying, I found myself less in my head and more fully aware of my surroundings. The trees are so green, varying in color and intricate details. Flowers are vibrant, and there are so many more species than I've ever noticed. I'm wondering, "How many times have I walked past this plant and never noticed how beautiful it is?" There are also so many birds everywhere. Is it just because it's spring or have there always been a lot of birds?

On rainy days I'm noticing all the worms. I spend the majority of my walk on these days tiptoeing through them as to not step on one of them. To see a smashed worm or snail bothers me in a way that I never cared before.

I have also noticed on the usual routes I drive things I never noticed before such as signs, plants and flowers that seemed to have grow overnight, and how beautiful the clouds are. Now when I drive I'm so in awe of the clouds that I'm less present on my driving - probably not a good thing. I'll have to work on that.

July Retreat Details

2010-06-16T18:47:00.000-07:00

Greetings,

We are very pleased to relay the details of our upcoming retreat! Click here to see a short video about Piccolo Pastures. Also, given that the retreat is almost full without having published any details, we've learned that we need to continue our search for larger centers! For now, this one is perfect however and we are looking forward to the weekend in this special location - 20 acres only 20 minutes from One House of Peace!There are only two spaces still available, so please let us know as soon as possible if you'd like to attend.

The retreat will be in silence (aside from the group discussions and consultations) and will include:
-two yoga classes with Bashiran
-one period of working meditation
-three wholesome vegetarian meals a day
-regular periods of sitting meditation
-awareness practice discussions
-and private consultations with Caverly

Suggested minimum donation for the weekend is $250 with a special 10% discount ($25 off) for those who sign up for the June 19th workshop at Asha Yoga. (The retreat will expand upon the theme of this workshop, though it is not a requirement to have attended.)
Let us know at registration@onehouseofpeace.org if you would like to join us. A $50 non-refundable deposit will reserve your place (payable via PayPalor a check sent to the House.)

Finding the Authority
to Change Your Life
June 19th: 1pm - 3:30pm $35

For a description of this workshop, see our blog.

The workshop will be suitable for those who are new to practice as well as those who are more experienced. Having visited the House and/or practiced with Caverly at Asha Yoga prior to the workshop is not a prerequisite.
REGISTER THROUGH ASHA YOGA:
www.ashayoga.com

May Good News

2010-05-14T15:25:00.000-07:00

Greetings,

While the calendar year begins in January, the seasonal
year begins in March. Each seasonal year carries with
it a particular energy that can be worked with to enhance
your spiritual development/life. This year is a fire year.
While that might imply conflict and destruction on one
hand, on another, there are strong implications of creativity
and expansion.

Certainly it has been a time of creativity and expansion
for One House of Peace. Thanks to a committed group of
volunteers (and to Roberta for taking charge) work in
our garden has begun. (For those interested in gardening
and receiving the 'vegetables of our labor,' it's not too
late to join in. Garden times occur before the Thursday
and Sunday group discussions. Contact roberta@onehouseofpeace.org for more info.)

In fact, we've been so busy at the House that I (Caverly)
finally admitted that with all the hats I'm wearing, I
officially can't keep up. We gave in and decided to hire
a cleaning service to assist us for an afternoon. I called
a (seemingly) random cleaning service, so you can
imagine my surprise when a woman who has attended
group discussions at One House of Peace showed up at
the door! What was going to be a 'one time splurge' is
now a bi-weekly trade in which the House gets cleaned
regularly and the house-cleaner attends the discussions
without paying the suggested minimum donation fees.
It's been a win-win for all involved and we are grateful
for her service.

And, as you saw from our last e-mail, we've not only
found our summer retreat center, but dates have been
confirmed and discussion regarding logistics have begun.
Many thanks to those who support One House of Peace for
assisting in making the spiritual practice offered here
available to others. All this expansion is due to teamwork.
Read on to find out more about what's to come ...

We continue to receive wonderful feedback from folks about theOne House of Peace facebook page as a way to stay engaged in practice on a daily basis. If you aren't a fan yet, you can join by clicking on the icon below. (And all our posts feed directly to twitter, should you wish to participate in that way as well.)

UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES TO PRACTICE

Laguna Creek Course:
"Mindfulness in the Everyday World"
with Caverly
May 15, May 22, May 29 and June 5th
12 noon until 1 pm
$65 for members, $80 for non-members
Contact Laguna Creek for more info

Seminar at Apple Corporation:
"Peace in the Workplace"
with Caverly
May 20th at 12:30pm

Next Asha Workshop:
June 19th (details below)

July Meditation and Yoga Retreat with Caverly and Bashiran

in Elk Grove:
July 9th - 11th
(More details to come. We won't be able to house all

interested in this retreat. It will be offered on a first

come/first serve basis, so it's not too early to reserve

a spot!)

NEXT WORKSHOP WITH CAVERLY

Finding the Authority
to Change Your Life

June 19th: 1pm - 3:30pm $35

We know the right answers.

"Don't sweat the small stuff."

"Let go." "Be in the moment."
But what keeps us from being able to
manifest this reality of presence on a
moment by moment basis?

In this workshop we will bring consciousness
to the conditioned realities we create -
where we live instead of the present moment -
and will take a close look at how these realities
stay maintained. We will explore how the mind
plays a role, as well as bring awareness to
what happens in the energetic system. Tools
that assist us in disentangling from conditioned
mind as well as a specific meditation/chant that
shifts and opens the energetic system to change
will be offered. Join us as we bring clarity to what
keeps us stuck and find the personal authority
to transform.

This workshop is open to newcomers as well as

those who have more experience.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Please note:
There will be no group discussion on Thursday, June 10th

or Sunday, June 13th. All other sitting meditation periods

that week will occur, however.

Next Celebration Bazaar!
Many thanks to all those who have begun dropping off

items for our next yard sale! We'll have another this

summer, so please think of us when clearing out and

making space for all the new expansion and possibility

coming your way!

Wanted: Secretary:
Last, not only have we been in need of assistance

cleaning theHouse, but we have realized that we are in

need of a secretary as well! Simply reply to this e-mail

if you are interested in being part of the expansion of

One House of Peace. We need assistance with scheduling orientations and private consultations, researching

larger retreat center possibilities, keeping the website

up to date, etc. Let us know if you would like to

participate!

Just for fun:
A virtual expression of our interconnectedness.

We look forward to practicing with you soon.

In Peace,
Caverly and One House of Peace

"Why are you unhappy?
Because 99.9 percent
Of everything you think,
And of everything you do,
Is for yourself-
And there isn't one."
~ Wei Wu Wei: