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This Sunday - time for us to get together again. If you WERE at the Readers Studio in New York in April - come and share your learnings and what you've done with them. If you WERE NOT at the Studio - come on and get the key learnings. This is one case of you actually don't have to be "in it to win it!". As you know I love the abundance of the sharing in this environment. That's been catapulted forwards by the creation of the Tarot group on the NING site. Want to know more?Then just email tarot@tarotschool.com for the joining instructions. Ruth Ann & Wald will then email you the dial in numbers. Can't wait to catch up again on Sunday at 6pm UK time and 1pm New York time. You really won't want to miss this!! See you/speak to you on Sunday :-) Tags: readers studio, tarot, tarot school, teleconference
Current Location: Bromsgrove
Current Mood:  excited
Current Music: Russell Watson
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I wanted to share what I posted on the TABI (Tarot Association of the British Isles) Forum: Hi everyone,
Just a quick note to say a very big THANK YOU for another amazing
TABI conference.
The TEAM - amazing. You all did such a great job and kept smiling
and looking after us all so well. And thank you for booking such
great speakers.
The SPEAKERS - wow! I got so much from this year's session and I
know I will be going back through the notes again and again to pick
up the huge amount of really useful and practical stuff that you
gave us. All of the speakers were inspirational, informative,
enthusiastic and thought-provoking. I couldn't single out one above
another - each one seemed to add to the previous one. And they were
all so gracious - not just when they were presenting but outside of
their "work" time.
THE VENUE - excellent. Great food, great service, great humour.
I'd got out of my sick bed to come (darn that sinusitis!) and the
team there made it all as comfortable as possible for me. The food
was great - I love the wood panelled dining room!
The humour of the waiting staff had to be experienced.
THE DELEGATES - what a great bunch of people. I was thrilled to
reconnect with some "old" TABI friends and to make new friends too.
Our shared passion for Tarot in all its guises was a real
connector. The mutual support and caring was fantastic.
This is what TABI is all about for me - raising the bar, personally
and professionally.
Thank you so much to everyone. I'm looking forward to next year too!
(And Emma/Semele - yes, I will send you my comments when I've had
more time to review!)
Warmest wishes to all my TABI friends - whether you were there or
not.
Marybham
aka Mary Collin xx
Tags: conference, tabi, tarot, uk
Current Location: Bromsgrove
Current Music: Russell Watson
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Thursday 24th April
Heaven. Isn’t it amazing what a good night’s sleep can do in terms of reviving you and recharging your batteries?
After a 4 of Swords high quality sleep I found I was ready and raring to go by 9.15 am (early for me if I’m left to my own devices!) I relaxed, did a little washing (I always travel with a small bottle of hand wash liquid), organised my stuff for the next few days and then got my trusty iPod and listened to some of the great audios on Birth Cards from Ruth Ann & Wald Amberstone. If you have them you’ll know how good they are and how insightful and enlightening. If you don’t have them and you are interested then I would highly recommend them! I bought the CD set at the Studio last year and have listened to them several times. I knew it was going to be fun at tonight’s “Advanced Birth Cards” class. I had no idea what to expect . . . other than that I would be amazed, as usual! Pottering about, listening, making notes, drinking coffee and feeling great about life – what a wonderful way to spend my first morning in New York. At noon I had a call from my wonderful Andy and we caught up with more news about what fun we’d been having and what experiences since we parted company (was it only at lunchtime yesterday?) Then it was time to freshen up and go out and see who was around. Wow! Lots of people! The Readers Studio is such a friendly place and I just love the people who come here. It was great to meet up with so many people who’d I’d met for the first time last year and it just felt like meeting people I’d known for years. Then there were lots of new people to meet too. It never fails to amaze me - the Tarot community that Ruth Ann & Wald have created with the Readers Studio. There is such connection and bonding – and this is only their 6th conference! How do they do it? (Actually, if you’ve ever met them, you know the answer to that. They’re great.) Well, my afternoon was spent meeting, smiling, hugging, kissing, talking and grabbing a quick bite to eat before the class. So many wonderful people and such a great atmosphere of excitement and anticipation! With registration opening at 4pm it meant that we could collect our Welcome Packs and goodie bags (oooh, how lovely!) and miss the main rush tomorrow morning when the main conference opens. Then our class - Advanced Birth Cards - ran from 5pm to 8.30. With so many people to talk to I didn’t have time to open my goodie bag . . . I’d chosen the Tarot of the Elves deck, a great velvet Tarot bag from Llewellyn, plus the 2008 Llewellyn Tarot Reader and we also had various catalogues we could choose even more great things from! So, into the room and then the wonderful Johanna Gargiulo-Sherman (who I host the monthly Tarot Webconferences with) was handing me two more decks I’d ordered and she had taken delivery of. So now I’m sitting in the room that’s a huge buzz of energy and excitement with Tarot of the Elves, Tarot of the Masters (James Ricklef) and the Deck 777 (Lance Reynard) and no time to open them . . . . . . haaaaaa. Wald & Ruth Ann were amazing – as always. They judged the mood of the room and settled us down to a more resourceful state with a great meditation around our own birth cards. We then went on to explore our own Birth Cards; reading for a partner and having them read for us (great to get a different perspective!). This was a real eye opener but we’d seen nothing yet! Then we explored a simple and beautiful relationship spread to explore what impact our Birth Cards might have combined with theirs, looking at our public faces and private faces and how they might support or oppose each other to investigate the dynamics of a relationship. This was getting better and better! Then our 2 Birth Cards became 10 as we mapped a fascinating Tree of Life spread using our own cards as the start and end points and the cards in between as the steps along the tree. Very insightful and lots of fun as people around the room recognised certain qualities and aspects of their own Personal Tree. The time flew and we got to know each other better as well as getting to know ourselves a little deeper too!
Then, so quickly, it was over and we were packing away our cards and our excellent handouts to review again later.
For now though it was time to adjourn to the various bars, restaurants and seating areas. I love the way the various groups form, break up and reform in different structures and we all just bounce around and mix with each other. It’s such an inclusive group of people and everyone is so welcoming and friendly. So much choice! What to do, where to go? Who to catch up with next? And yet it all seems to flow seamlessly and effortlessly. A little later a few of us helped out with moving some boxes and helping Ruth Ann and Wald get ready for tomorrow and making sure the Merchant Faire was set up. I was making sure that one of the rooms was ok while people were bringing in more stuff. Well . . . of course I had to have a sneak preview of The Tarot Garden's offerings while I was waiting . . . . haaaaa! So, about $100 dollars worth of selection later . . . !!!!
The Meditation Room was great . . . a real little bolt-hole and a wonderful place to recharge our batteries. Once it was set up we sat down and relaxed and just listened to the music, recharged and managed our own energy and states before heading off to bed. Lots of hugs and off we all went . . . .time for bed. Another day - and gone so fast! What will tomorrow hold? Back to my great room and that wonderful comfortable bed . . . zzzzz Tags: andy, new york, readers studio, tarot, tarot school
Current Location: New York
Current Mood: grateful
Current Music: meditation
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Wednesday 23rd April . . .
Well – the journey to the 2008 Readers Studio was smoother and more flowing than I had ever dared hope for. Already excited from three and a half days at a fantastic European ActionCOACH business coaching conference with some wonderful people I wondered how I would cope. With a head full of stuff from Action’s founder (Brad Sugars), some great socialising and networking outside of the event (most times in the bar and over dinners) – would I have time to let that great stuff “land” in time for starting the Tarot conference?
How easily would I adapt from the Business Coaching side to the Tarot side? Hey, I had a long journey ahead of me . . . would I be tired? Would I be rested enough?
Well, one thing I was sure of was that the fact that my clocks would go back 5 hours in the process would help!! All my concerns were unfounded as I had the dream trip from London Heathrow to New York (JFK & Newark). Leaving my hotel room in London at 1pm I had 10 minutes to say my goodbyes to Action colleagues over lunch then a little bit of 1:1 time with my partner (my wonderful Andy) as he walked me out to get a taxi. Big hugs and kisses with him wishing me well on my flight and me wishing him a great night at the European Awards Dinner and I was in my taxi by 1.12. Paddington Station was so close I was actually out of the taxi, across the platforms (past the Paddington Bear at Paddington Station shop!) and on the Heathrow Express train heading towards Heathrow by 1.22! Wow, was it all going to be this easy? Yes, apparently, it was. By 1.37 I’m at Heathrow and easily find my way to the Virgin check in desks. Well – I’d never flown Virgin Airlines before but I’m going to ask to fly them every time now. After a smooth, easy check in and a great welcome I was into Airport Shopping and decided to treat myself to some JVC noise cancelling headphones. My last flight seemed so noisy and my ears were hurting so I thought “what have I got to lose? I’ll give them a try.”
Well, if you have them you will know what a massive difference they make. I was stunned. That whooshing background noise faded away as soon as I pressed the on switch and the music and words came through crystal clear. Absolute bliss! My day was going well – courtesy of everyone! So, on board Virgin’s VS09 flight and the cabin crew were delightful, the seats roomier and more comfortable than most airlines, a fantastic choice of entertainment, good (and plentiful) food, drinks and snacks, and a great pre-order system for ordering your duty free and picking it up on your return flight, plus those fantastic noise cancelling headphones . . . could my day get any better? After a fantastic flight and a lovely welcome through Passport Control & Customs, I reclaimed my luggage and headed to Ground Transportation for help on getting from JFK to Newark and to the conference hotel. You’ll have guessed by now . . . all SO easy. Great team, great timing, my shuttle would be ready in 5 minutes. Fantastic! Just enough time to go to the ATM, get some cash and get back to the desk. As I wheeled my bag back, sure enough there was my ride just calling my number! Travelled across NY with a great driver called Pat and two lovely Irish ladies who were over to see the one girl’s daughter in Riverdance. En route as we crossed into New Jersey I got a call from my wonderful Andy . . . great news! The evening Awards Dinner had gone well and he’d – we’d – picked up a European Award! Although most people knew I was on my way to the Readers Studio, some were asking where I was. Andy explained I was probably at that moment on a plane just about to make its way into New York! Aren’t mobiles wonderful? It was so great to hear from him and to share in the celebration – even it was remotely, for now! Celebrating with my delightful travel companions it turned out we were headed the same way so we hopped out at Newark, jumped on the Air Train, got to station P4 and just had enough time to stretch our legs before our hotel shuttles arrived. In no time at all I was arriving at the Sheraton Newark and there it was – just like in the photos! All beautifully lit up and welcoming as the day was turning to evening. As I was checking in I heard a voice behind me . . . “I recognise that hair and the back of that head!!” and a laugh. As I turned, there was Ruth Ann to greet me. Within a couple of minutes Wald arrived after parking the car. Dropping my bags in my room we headed to the bar for a drink, some food and a catch up. This was a fantastic welcome. (And last year, the first 2 people I met on arrival at my first visit to the Studio were . . . Ferol Humphrey – a vision of loveliness – and then the wonderful Wald Amberstone. We’re creating a bit of a precedent here . . . does this mean they will be my welcoming committee next year too?? Now wouldn’t that be fun!) So – it was off to bed for me after a fantastic, flowing trip with excitement along the way, celebrations – both for Andy in London and for arriving back at the Studio in NY and my head was pleasantly fuzzy . . . after all in my head it was “the wee small hours” . . . actually 5am by the time I actually went to bed. Of course I was on New York time now so it was really on midnight! Time for bed in a fantastic big room with lots of space and two huge beds . . . I slept soundly and happily and recharged my batteries . . . zzzzzzz Tags: action, andy, new york, readers studio, tarot, tarot school
Current Location: New York
Current Music: David Jordan
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I'm so excited . . . the countdown has begun to the 2008 Tarot School Readers Studio in New York. I'm flying out from London Heathrow on Wednesday 23rd April in plenty of time for Ruth Ann & Wald's pre-Readers Studio class on Thursday evening on "Advanced Birth Cards" - can't wait. I just love their Birth Cards audio programme. Then I'm at the Studio itself from Friday 25th through to Sunday afternoon of 27th. That's when I move into Manhattan until I leave to come back to England on Monday 5th May.
With a little bit of luck and some planning I hope to meet up with my fellow Tarot enthusiasts while I'm in New York so let me know if you are going to be around/available.I love Manhattan and am looking forward to doing some shopping - I'd be grateful for any Tarot-related recommendations while I'm in the city!
Now that I've shared the fact that I'm going to be blogging while I'm at the Studio I'm committed to doing it as some of my friends from the TATW - Tarot Around the World - monthly webconferences and the Readers Studio teleconferences are saying they will be looking out for what we are up to. So, be sure to check in here from time to time - I know I will! I'll share what I can although I expect the days to be long and full and exciting and fun and , and , and . . . oh, you know how it goes. Huge thanks to the wonderful Debbie - Brenamoor - whose Live Journal entries inspired me to book my seat at the Studio in 2007. Fantastic! Looking forward to catching up with friends old and new and to sharing more of my Tarot experiences with other enthusiasts. Back soon . . . . And yes, we will reinstate the monthly teleconferences after the Studio so we can all share learnings (whether you were there or not). Warmest wishes to all till then! Mary Tags: new york, readers studio, tarot, tarot school
Current Location: Bromsgrove, UK
Current Mood: excited
Current Music: David Jordan
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Well, we've just finished another Tarot Around the World (TATW) webconference and I just love these online get togethers each month. So - put these dates in your diary now . . . and join us if you can. If you're on my mailing list you'll get invites each month. Next ones are 25th May; 22nd June; 27th July; 24th August; 28th September; 28th October; 30th November
If you don't get my email invitations just drop me a note to mary@marycollin.co.uk and ask me to add you to my Tarot updates list. You can drop in and out to suit you and it doesn't matter whether you have a webcam or not. You can still text chat and see anyone who has got a webcam. Let's spread the Tarot sharing around the globe . . . so feel free to pass this on! See you online, Mary Tags: tarot, videoconferencing, webcam meetups online webconferencing
Current Location: Bromsgrove, UK
Current Music: David Jordan
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JOIN US THIS SATURDAY FOR OUR NEXT TAROT SCHOOL READERS STUDIO TELECONFERENCE Mary How exciting . . . this is the last chance to catch up by teleconference before we meet in April in New York. Join us on Saturday 29th March at 1pm New York time (6pm GMT) - scroll down for more info or TO BOOK: email tarot@tarotschool.com and Ruth Ann & Wald will send you the joining instructions. (Don't confirm to me as Ruth Ann will send you the numbers to dial in on.) Ruth Ann & Wald have been really busy organising the April 2008 Readers Studio . . . do go and look at http://www.readersstudio.com/ - just click on the beautifully designed Ciro Marchetti poster to enter the site and find out lots about what is coming up - or join us on the call in a few days' time. As you may already know, the conference is sold out with a growing waiting list. If you can't get there you can STILL COME AND JOIN US . . . remember we have teleconferences leading up to the event each year as well as after the event where we share knowledge, tips, learnings and catch up socially. This means that - even if you are not going to be at the event you can STILL ENJOY & SHARE SOME OF THE LEARNINGS AND THE ATMOSPHERE. That's what persuaded me to make the trip last year. It is such a fantastic environment. I went for the first time last year and learned huge amounts; I made some amazing new friends; I networked with and worked alongside some of the top Tarot readers, teachers, artists, authors and designers in the world and had heaps of fun. You can read more about my experiences and see some photos on my Tarot Academy blog at LiveJournal.com I'll be blogging there from this year's conference too! So - come and join us in the exciting build up to this amazing event. The monthly teleconferences after the Readers Studio will focus on catching up with each other, sharing what we have learned and implemented and an opportunity for reconnecting with our Readers Studio friends. I hope to see you in April and hope you can join us for the monthly teleconferences. Details of post-event dates to follow soon . . . Warmest wishes, Mary Tags: new york, readers studio, tarot, tarot school, teleconference
Current Location: Bromsgrove, UK
Current Mood:  nostalgic
Current Music: David Jordan
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Hello again, CAN YOU HELP ME PLEASE???? The Monthly Drop Ins have started in the Midlands, with a number of people experiencing the Launch Event in February and this month’s Drop In evening. They both went really well. The Tarot.Tarot game has proved to be great fun as well as being useful and thought-provoking. (Some of you are booking in to a game each month which is great!) Here is my request: I have been nominated as the “Most Creative Business” in March 2008 on the Best of Bromsgrove site. For Tarot Academy to win I need your vote between now and Monday evening (if you agree with it of course!). Click this link to visit the Best of Bromsgrove site and VOTE FOR ME BY THE END OF MARCH if you want me to win. You'll need to scroll to the bottom of the page and enter some basic information. Then you can click on the "Vote for Us" button once you're in. Thank you. While you are there you could ADD A REVIEW too (if that is appropriate). . . you’ll see that I’m already recognised as “Truly Exceptional” and the power of these testimonials is amazing. I hope you can help me. Reviews can be added any time but the voting for this “Most Creative Business” category closes on Monday evening. Thank you. Mary’s Monthly Tarot “Drop In” Thursday 17th April - 7.30-10pm ü Remember, to keep it simple, it’s the 3rd Thursday each month. The dates are listed here so that you can put them in your diary now. Hope to see you there! ü 17th April; 15th May; 19th June; 17th July; 21st August; 18th September; 16th October; 20th November and (this one is provisional!) 18th December. ü Tarot.Tarot games will start at 8pm and 9pm and as places are limited on the game, booking is essential. Regular invitation will follow next week . . . I just wanted to get this out as I was excited by the nomination and wondered if you would help. Warmest wishes, Mary Tags: best of, mary's monthly midlands tarot drop in, tarot
Current Location: Bromsgrove, UK
Current Music: David Jordan
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