The best part? It’s from the comfort of your own home.
In the past month alone I’ve received comments and messages like:
I feel like I need a break before I break!
I’m craving deeper study and teachings.
The message of simplicity is calling me but I don’t know where to start.
I’m going through a huge transition right now and having a hard time staying grounded.
Maybe you can’t leave home for a whole weekend, maybe finances prohibit you from getting out of town or taking an expensive course. These are real life considerations.
For all its fault and folly, the magic of the internet makes it possible to get your needs met without the burden of travel.
And thanks to the generosity of Shambala Publications who donated a ticket, you have the chance to win free access to an incredible teaching weekend with Pema Chödrön.
Living Beautifully with Uncertainty and Change
October 28-30, 2011
(Is it just me or does that topic have a lot of meaning right now?)
This may be the last time to see Pema teach before she goes on retreat for a year. Her books are amazing, her talks are amazing — this is a chance to spend a virtual weekend with her (and you’ll have access to the video until 12/31/11).
Signing up to win
Of course you want to win! Thank goodness it’s easy to enter.
Leave a comment.
Yep, that’s it. Any kind of comment on this post will enter you into the drawing. Nice comments might get you a better parking spot at Costco.
If you want extra entries you can post on Facebook or tweet about the contest (linking to this post) up to three times a day.
Out of all the comments and posts/tweets, a random winner will be drawn on Thursday, October 27th at 8 am Pacific time.
Read more about the virtual weekend with Pema. Leave a comment to enter; increase your chances with Twitter and Facebook. Winner will be notified via email.
Good luck!
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This retreat seems tailor made. Thanks for the opportunity, Michelle!
Uncertainty and change…yes. (Which reminds me, I have a copy of the Uncertainty book to give you.)
Will tweet and FB for sure.
You’re one of my favorite bloggers, encouragers, leaders, lovers, singers, writers, movers, shakers, laughers, prophets, fairies, hearts ever. I love this contest! I love parking karma at costcooo…..I love you.
WOWSA! what a cool giveaway. you are awesome.. I love the depth of what you share and how you remind us that we are all just reg folks and wonderful yogis at the same time. i’m in!
Very cool. Thanks for the opportunity to enter. I’m glad the videos will be available online since I doubt I’d find the time to “attend” live…..
Isn’t there some beauty to be found in uncertainty and change? Great idea for the contest!
Pema Chodron is amazing! What an awesome opportunity.
I was JUST about to sign up for the virtual retreat when I read this post! who knows, maybe today is my lucky day?! Though I am still so behind the times and have no clue how to Facebook and Tweet, I certainly know how to comment! Thanks much for bringing this opportunity – and fun excitement – to this cozy community :)
That would be nice right about now. Winning, that is.
sooo…. on other note. i signed up for email updates for this site (twice) but ain’t getting none. shall i try again? or can you just sign me up?
thanks for letting me know, emma. that stinks! i added your address and they should send you a confirmation message. sorry for the trouble :)
I enjoy reading Pema’s books. I’m sure the virtual week-end would be inspiring. I look forward to many good things to come on your Love Wasting Time site.
me! me! pick me!
i heart you AND pema.
Love Pema and would learn a lot from this class!
I would love to do this retreat. Especially relevant. Pick me?!
Your new site is beautiful…looks like I’m going to Love Wasting Time here ;-)
Thanks for the great opportunity to win a weekend with Pema!
love and light
LOVE the new website Michelle! Thanks to you and all the IAY crew! You’ve made a difference for me and I tell everyone about IAY!
This is definitely the best blog contest I have ever seen!!
Thanks, Michelle!
Wow, what an amazing prize, Ive been on & off the path to Buddhism for 18 years, but since my hubby passed away 10 months ago, Im really searching for change……..
i would love to win this for my husband. good luck with your new website.
LOVE your blog! Pema’s teachings have changed my life. Here’s hoping I win!
I have an intention set to someday get to see/hear Pema live. Her life & work has meant so much to me.
Oh, I ADORE Pema! What a great little contest. And appropriate during this season of many changes.
I happily join the chorus of yogis who Michelle inspires AND who also admire Pema AND who would love to win this contest! Leslie
Oh how I wish could ALL win the ticket for this weekend!! The winner’s name has been drawn from a hat and notified by email.
Best to all…
I love your blog. I don’t even know how I originally came upon it. But I find it enlightening and thought provoking, and I really appreciate what you have to say.
Thank you for sharing your heart with us.
Namaste~
Thank you so much, Darcy. I hope the message is helpful and a reminder to all of us to take care of ourselves! Hope to hear from you again soon…
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