Jun 062011
 

The First Conscious Living Expo in November 2010 was successful in many more ways than even we had expected. We had nearly five-​hundred visitors over the Friday and Saturday of our first-​time event, and many of our vendors and presenters were pleased with the business and attention they received. We were literally astonished by all the support we had from our volunteers and our generous hosts at St. Stephens UMC. The open-​hearted and loving contributions of many people went into the Expo’s production, and while there was plenty of chaos to go around, the experience was one of something truly magical and positive.

Since then, we at CLiO have been mostly involved in our personal lives, and little else. The experience of “too much to do with too little time to do it” overflowed like a boiling kettle, and it was about all we could do to stay healthy and maintain a regular meditation practice throughout the long snowy winter. After taking some time to wind down from the grueling spring school semester which finally finished for both of us (Dara is a university professor, and Richard a returning student), we have begun to consider planning our next big event for 2011.

Our next blog-​posts ought to give some idea about where we think this is all headed, and what participation looks like. We will also update this site with audio and video material collected from CLX2010 that represent the best of what went on there. We didn’t get everything this time, but we got quite a bit of value.

We are very proud to be a part of the awakening consciousness movement in Oklahoma, and will continue to do our part to learn and grow and share what we have with everyone in the best way possible.

Peace and Light,

Richard & Dara

Conscious Living Expo – November 19–20, 2010 – Norman, OK

Think Cosmically, Play Locally! Conscious Living is all about the new renaissance of awakened being. …It’s the culture of creativity, and kindness, and transformation, living the good life right where we are in this moment, realizing perfect freedom of choice, action arising from loving awareness, in balance with the whole of life.

Dwain Briggs In Concert at Conscious Living Expo, Saturday Nov.20

Special Concert Performance by sacred music recording artist Dwain Briggs Saturday Evening, November 20th, 2010 from 7pm to 9pm Dwain’s deeply healing music combines masterful keyboards with his signature vocal style and conscious lyrics, opening portals to higher-​consciousness in a luxurious temple of sound.

Clint Williams @ Conscious Living Expo: Turning To One Another

Turning To One Another: Conversations Toward Healing and Hope Clint Williams, executive director of The Xenia Institute, will lead a workshop on various communication techniques designed to promote hopeful, healthy, and whole conversations. Through these techniques, participants will discover new ways to build and maintain deep, meaningful relationships with friends, loved ones, colleagues, and all members of the […]

Carol Sanders @ Conscious Living Expo — Introduction to EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique)

Introduction to EFT A brief introduction to Emotional Freedom Techniques aka “Tapping” or Meridian Tapping for avariety of issues, concerns and self improvement. EFT is a psychological/​physical use of the acupuncture meridian points through the body’s energy system that is used in acupuncture.

Friends Along the Path @ Conscious Living Expo — Introduction to Meditation

Friends Along the Path: Introduction to Meditation Carol Holliman and Sandy See will discuss meditation techniques and their
benefits. The presentation will include demonstration of relaxation 
techniques through breath work, yoga stretches and guided imagery and a 
short meditation. The techniques presented draw from several traditions. Presentation Date/​Time: Saturday, Nov. 20, 10:00am

Barbara Clayton @ Conscious Living Expo — How to Manifest in the 21st Century

How to co-​create with Creator God and the Universe to manifest your soul’s desire. The energy on the Earth is shifting dramatically. When one understands the energies at play and what they represent, then one can work with those energies and the Universal Laws to manifest what one wants in ones life in all areas. Length […]

Rev. Amy Venable @ Conscious Living Expo — Living the Theology of Welcome

Existing in a Bible Belt Culture with a Left-​of-​Center Idea of Radical Inclusiveness Rev. Amy Venable will share in her presentation the story of St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church’s decision to become an open and affirming congregation to Gays, Lesbians, Bisexuals, Transgendered and Friends of all of those. She will talk about what it means to have […]

Nathaniel Batchelder @ Conscious Living Expo — Peace House Visions and How to Get There

As realists, we must settle for incremental progress, sometimes less. As idealists, let us set the true vision out there, that we never forget what underlies our daily efforts for advocacy and public education. Let us remain true to our vision even as we knuckle down to efforts in a world and society that may consider us […]

The Enneagram Personality Model @ Conscious Living Expo

The Enneagram Personality Model: The 9 Types and Ego Liberation Presenters: Sterlin Mosley and Aaron Addonizio Length of Presentation: 2 Hours This presentation will espouse the nine personality styles of the Enneagram personality typology; how we become fixated in the limiting beliefs and behaviors delineated by them; and the nine paths to ego freedom. We will discuss […]

Amnesty International @ Conscious Living Expo

OU Amnesty International members Katie Baker and Elliot Hale will be giving an introduction to Amnesty, and an explanation of who they are on the OU campus. During this 1 hour presentation, Katie and Elliot will: explain what humans rights are and how they are important to everyone, inform listeners of current issues that are occurring […]

Jackie Morton @ Conscious Living Expo — Conscious Spending on a Tight Budget

Less Is More! We all want to live a conscious, healthy, happy, and sustainable life. Well, we can with the resources we already have! Join Jackie Morton in thinking about some of the ways that we can better our lives and our budget at the same time. She will share from her own rich perspective, and lead […]

Tom Massey, PhD @ Conscious Living Expo — The Power of Intention

Are you suffering from “Intention Deficit Disorder”? During this informative, inspiring, and fun keynote presentation, audience members will learn how to harness the power of intention to experience greater success in whatever areas they choose. Tom will be sharing life changing principles from his book, How Bad Do You REALLY Want It? Presenter Info Tom Massey […]

OPENING CEREMONY Gong Procession begins 11:00AM Friday, Nov19

Aloha, folks! Bring your Tibetan and crystal singing-​bowls, gongs, tone drums, gaamelans marimbas, ocarinas, chimes and bells, karatales, flutes, and hand-​drums for the OPENING CEREMONY Gong Parade — from the Sanctuary to the Concourse, beginning at 11:00AM Friday, Nov19 We may burn some white sage and sweetgrass. Heal your allergies! Joyful dancing and singing encouraged. […]

Things Wanted

So, it says at the top of the page that we “focus resources” for personal and planetary wellness. Well, we have lots of focus and drive, so send in the resources! (I think the bold approach has it’s merits.) I’m loving the experience of my life, and from the sound of it, so is Ms. […]

Dr. Tom Burns at Conscious Living Expo: What is Enviromental Consciousness?

What is Environmental Consciousness? “Understand, this world is a deeply interwoven tapestry, comprised of humankind’s search for purpose and meaning.” — R. Auer Dr. Thomas Burns offers us a global perspective of how cultural and organizational systems (such as religion, education and politics) develop in relation to one another in light of their comparative and historical contexts. In […]

Ken Hays at Conscious Living Expo — Between Sun and Earth: Living In The Human Plane

Between the Sun and the Earth: Living In The Human Plane What does being human on Earth mean? How do we grow in consciousness and heal all aspects of ourselves? Taoist philosophy says we live between the earth plane and heavenly plane in the human plane. We all have the ability to choose our path of […]

Vedic Fire Ceremony at Conscious Living Expo, Friday 8pm 11−19−10

Ancient Vedic Fire Puja Friday, November 19th, 2010, from 8pm until all negative karma has been transformed The most ancient rituals in nearly every great and small world tradition has involved the use of fire as a means of communion with the spirit realm. In contemporary India, followers of the ancient traditions contained in the Vedas (arguably […]

Jeremy Ashton at Conscious Living Expo: Heart of Now

Heart of Now Imagine an emerging culture where we practice consciously the art of presence, radical honesty, authenticity, transparency and fully embracing our whole beings (especially our emotions!). During this workshop, we will go through practices and exercises designed for including and connecting, being in our bodies, practicing honesty with others, building our intuition, facing any […]

Joseph Glosemeyer at Conscious Living Expo: Introduction to Biodynamics

An Introduction to Biodynamics In this one-​hour session, you will learn about the basic principles of Biodynamic gardening and farming. With the assistance of Richaritha Gundlapalli, MD, FAAP, Joseph will describe Biodynamics as a wholistic profession that unites earthly and cosmic forces with the human, plant and animal kingdoms in the middle. It will be distinguished […]

Dr. Gary Cone at Conscious Living Expo: The Evolution of Consciousness and the 2012 Timeline

The Evolution of Consciousness and the 2012 Timeline This presentation details the evolution of consciousness over a 16.4 billion year cycle according to the Mayan Calendrical System. Dr. Cone will specifically focus on the last two cycles: the 8th or Galactic Cycle, which began in 1999, and ends in March of next year, during which period […]

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