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Greetings!!  Hope each of you had a wonderful Father's Day -- and honored your fathers well.  Thank you to those of you who are spreading the word so generously about my new book.  As a result, my publisher and I were delighted to find a glowing review on Amazon.com from someone I don't know. She came across my book at another author's book signing, read a few chapters, felt compelled to buy it -- AND then wrote about it on Amazon!!  Thank you, thank you!!The Book Release Party on June 5th was a hit!!  Thank you friends and family for being a part of this occasion. As you'll read in the "Fully Connected" article, I had a rather touching breakthrough.  I'm truly grateful to the many people who helped orchestrate this event (you know who you are!).At the book release party, I also introduced two new product lines (you'll soon understand why).  One of the greatest challenges we all face is remembering to put ideas into practice.  How many times have you read a book, got inspired to incorporate an idea -- then quickly forgotten?  Me too!!  These product lines were designed to keep the lessons of my book alive in your lives.  They will be unveiled on my website SOON -- and announced in another issue of Soulfully Living (can't squeeze everything is this issue).  Wait until you see them, they are WAY COOL!  I hope you all love them as much as I do!Making Peace #1 and BIJAN - Bringing together the details of my Book Release Party was quite a feat.  I was reminded once again what my "stressed" clients experience.  However, somewhere I decided to make "peace" my #1 goal.  This is a concept that was originally inspired by the next master who will be interviewed in my "Conversations with the Masters" series -- BIJAN.  Bijan's message is about cultivating states of peace as a means of attracting everything we desire in our lives.  Whenever I adopt this focus, I'm AMAZED at the miracles and synchronicities that appear magically in my life.  While Bijan doesn't have the notoriety of other featured "masters" -- his presence and wisdom are equally profound and healing. See www.lifecoachmary.com/issue8.htm for an article I wrote awhile back.  I'll be sending a separate "Soulfully Living" featuring Bijan and another article inspired by his work.  I highly recommend his "Clearing to Create" program, books and audios.  When you hear him, you'll understand why.There are lots of announcements below...and even more to come!!  Thanks for your patience and being a part of my journey.  Stay tuned.

FEATURES this week...FULLY Connected - Letting it all in.  Are YOU? We strive for goals and aim for perfection.  Why?  So, we can experience a peak moment of accomplishment, a loving relationship, ideal health or fulfillment.  But, are we EVER really "letting in" the joy of it all?  Distinctions and perspectives below.

Also in this issue:

• "Conversations with the Masters" - featuring Bijan - NEXT WEEK -- Tuesday, June 28th at 11 PST (2pm EST). REGISTER today!!  Bijan@powerofinnerchoice.com 
   Book Tour and Learning Annex dates have been updated on my site.  See below. www.powerofinnerchoice.com/tour.html .
   A deeper look at The Power of Inner Choice - FREE conference call on June 22nd at 4pm PST (7pm EST).  12weeks@powerofinnerchoice.com to register.
   Special "After-the-Katie-Call" gathering on Wednesday, July 13th at 4pm Pacific (7pm Eastern).  Added distinctions about doing "the work," more "inquiry," follow up on those who interacted with Katie, and Q&A.  Pre-register at afterthekatiecall@powerofinnerchoice.com .
   
• SUMMER SPECIAL.  BuyThe Power of Inner Choice and receive the "Book Release Party Sampler" featuring the best Conversations with the Masters (Dr. Wayne Dyer, Debbie Ford, Dr. David Hawkins, and Byron Katie) and a 25 minute message from "the author."  Order HERE. 

A couple weeks ago, I had the privilege of celebrating the launch of my book, The Power of Inner Choice.  Nearly 200 friends, family and acquaintances joined me that gorgeous day in Los Gatos.  About an hour into the party, my friend Ken Farber asked me how I was doing.  Well, all the details of the party had come together rather synchronically, people had stepped up and were serving food, drinks and managing the festivities.  Dear friends were arriving every minute, people I hadn't seen in months or longer!  People were enthusiastically buying books.  It was "all about me," which was admittedly kind of fun.  But, superficial answers don't really cut it with my friend Ken.  He's real, and likes depth and authenticity.  I met him at a Byron Katie Weekend Intensive, and he's an exceptional individual.  So, I shared - "Well, most of me is really excited and present with everything going on."  And...there was another layer.  So I continued.  "And, I notice a small part of me is thinking that I should be doing more to help execute the party.  I'm normally the one at my parties putting food in the oven, filling up the chafing dishes, serving drinks and attending to details."  Alas, all I was doing was signing books and greeting people.It was obvious to both of us what was needed.  Tapping into Byron Katie's simple questions, Ken instinctively asked, "You should be doing something, is it true?"  I checked in and realized everything WAS being handled.  (Thank goodness for Margaret and Jim!)  There really wasn't anything more to do, than to simply be present and graciously sign books. Then he asked, "How do you react when you think the thought, 'I should be doing something'?"  I answered, "Well, a part of me isn't available to be here 100% with my guests.  I feel some underlying nervous energy and anxiety.  My chest is tight.  A part of me is in the kitchen.  I'm in my head, not my body."Ken then asked, "Who would you be without the thought, "I should be doing something'?"My eyes immediately swelled with tears, as I felt my chest lighten and overwhelming feelings of gratitude and emotion poured into every cell of my body.  It was uncomfortable and awkward, yet freeing.  I could barely answer the question.  Without the thought, 'I should be doing something,' I would have to fully take in that this party is for me (and my book) and these people came to celebrate with me.  That was extraordinarily overwhelming!!  Thank goodness, I had on sunglasses and the champagne had already been poured.  I felt so much gratitude and joy.  It was truly one of the sweetest moments of my life.  Once again, I am amazed at how one little innocent thought kept me from experiencing all the love and joy available to me in that moment.  I immediately felt more relaxed, lighter and at peace inside, able to be more present to everyone.  What had I been waiting for?  All too often, we strive and strive and strive -- in anticipation of some moment.  And, how often do we block and filter the most wonderful feelings of love, joy and gratitude from ever coming in?  Where are YOU not letting in all the love and joy you deserve?  For me, I realized that I was filtering the love from my relationship, as well as love from others.  Have you ever thought your significant other was "with-holding" love from you?  Could it be that your RECEIVING gates just weren't letting it in?Business accomplishments, contributions to the lives of others, joy of an experience, love from a friend, achieving a health goal, receiving a bonus check are all opportunities to "let in" good feelings.  Perhaps, like me, there is an innocent thought standing in the way of feeling all the joy you deserve.  If there's a "I'll celebrate when...," or "I have too much to do" or "They don't really love me" thought lurking nearby, I invite you to investigate the thought with Katie's four questions (www.lovingwhatis.com).  With an little intention and investigation -- you can quadruple the good feelings in your life almost immediately.  Experience life fully - DO IT NOW. Soulful CHALLENGE:  Identify any thoughts that may be blocking your RECEIVING muscles.  Put the thoughts up against "inquiry."  Challenge yourself to get present and take in all the love, joy and appreciation from others.  You DO deserve it.  

(Katie's questions and instructions for "inquiry" are also found in my book, The Power of Inner Choice.)

Are you fully RECEIVING
love into your life?

Bijan
"Effortless Prosperity"

The next call is with Bijan on June 28th at 11 am Pacific (2pm Eastern).  To pre-register for the call, send a blank email to Bijan@PowerofInnerChoice.com. (NOTE:  You WILL be asked to confirm -- Just a one time thing with my new system, don't be alarmed).   

You will be receiving a separate notice today with more information about Bijan and why you'll want to be a part of this exclusive call.

The Power of INNER CHOICE
with Mary Allen, MCC

Join me for special  call on Wednesday, June 22nd at 4-5pm Pacific time (7-8pm Eastern).  I'll introduce the 12 fundamental choice points that serve as the basis of my new book, The Power of Inner Choice: 12 Weeks to Living a Life YOU Love.  You'll come away with a host of distinctions that will change the way you make choices and experience life.  Great if you ALREADY have the book.  Great if you're thinking about getting it.  And, great if you'd like to learn.  We'll also open the call for questions.  To participate in this call send a blank email to 12Weeks@powerofinnerchoice.com.  
(if you pre-registered for the May 25th call, you're automatically registered for this one.)

There were several additional key points that I would have loved to include in the call with Katie on May 16th, and there were a few other people I had lined up on the call to do "inquiry"  that we didn't get to.Since we all know things do happen perfectly, I accepted that the call was amazing as it was -- and got over my "could've, should've, would've" thoughts.  Then the idea to do ANOTHER call popped in my mind.  I'm calling this call the "After the Call."   It will be an extension of May 16th call with Byron Katie -- except Katie won't be with us this time.  I will be facilitating "inquiry", taking questions and addressing additional points.  We'll also be following up with Maryann, Jeff and Jay who did "inquiry" and we'll find out how their issues with "mother," "the culture" and "husband" are in their lives.  On this call, you will also learn about:

• Jeff & Anne-Marie who do "the work" as a couple on each other.  Working through the scariness.  What it's like to "be judged" and share your "judgments" with your beloved.
   Colleen - who has done a "Judge Your Neighbor Worksheet" on her "pain."  This interaction will demonstrate that it doesn't matter what you judge -- inquiry works.
   

  Bob from Australia - will be presenting his most stressful thoughts such as, "I'm afraid to make a long-term commitment", and "I am afraid I'm going to miss out", and "I want to be right" and "I should have made a different decision."  These may be thoughts you relate to also.  See how "inquiry" works with these thoughts.
   

• Choice -- Are WE really doing the choosing?  Or is choice happening through us?  

Wednesday, July 13th 
at 4pm Pacific
(7pm Eastern)

Plan on 1 1/2 hours or so for this call.  To register for this call, send a blank email to: afterthekatiecall@powerofinnerchoice.com .  Since this call was originally scheduled for June, you may already have pre-registered.

A Second Chance to Listen...
If you missed the call, would like to re-listen to it or allow others to listen - the call was recorded. 212-461-2533
(Note the instructions BELOW to pause, 
un-pause, fast forward or go backwards as you listen. 
Also useful if you have to listen to the call 
in more than one session.)

Call the number above to listen to the interview in its entirety. No pin number is required. It is available for listening 24/7. No additional fees are required to access this call. Your long distance charges apply. I'll also be setting up a digital recording of the call on my website in the next couple of weeks, and will alert you when that is available.

Playback Features

#1 - 15 seconds backward
#2 - pause
#2 - un-pause
#3 - 15 seconds forward
#4 - 1 minute backward
#6 - 1 minute forward*
#7 - 5 minutes backward 
#9 - 5 minutes forward*

#5 - increase volume
#8 - decrease volume

Book Tour and Learning Annex

My book tour is coming together, as we're scheduling events, book signings and publicity.  One of the recent wins was getting accepted into Learning Annex.  Mark your calendars.  The link to sign up is on my website - under "book tour."  This creates a fabulous opportunity to meet you in person!!  Feel free to spread the word.  

• July 28th - Vancouver, BC August 25th - San Francisco, CA September 7th - Sacramento, CA 
  (Learning Exchange) September 22nd - Toronto

  September 27th - New York, NY

• September 29th - Minneapolis, MN 

I'll be scheduling book signings and other events in additional cities.  If you have a recommendation of a favorite bookstore in your area or would like to help coordinate an event, please email me.