Anticipate the Shift Carolyn Butcher’s Blog

Citizen Effect 30-Day Challenge begins July 1st!

The DC yoga community is coming together over one incredible cause, building a foster home for children in South Africa. The goal of this movement is to raise $25,000 to match the funds already contributed by The Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project. The total money raised will support a local NGO in South Africa dedicated to caring for orphans, abandoned and vulnerable children.

How It Works:
1. JOIN
Donate $30 to Citizen Effect and challenge yourself to 30 days of yoga! You will receive a pass to track your practice that can be used at participating studios in the DC area. Sign up by visiting: https://citizeneffect.org/yogachallenge

2. COMMIT
Pledge your fundraising goal!
Sign up at: http://citizeneffect.org/cp_applications/new and complete “I pledge to raise $___ during my 30-Day Yoga Challenge” in the comments box.

3. CONNECT
Ask your friends and family to sponsor your challenge using your Citizen Effect project page! Citizen Effect will provide you with your own fundraising page with information about your project so sponsors can donate online and track your progress.

4. IMPACT
Change the lives of orphaned and abandoned children in South Africa! 100% of funds raised, less credit card fees, will be used to build a foster home in South Africa. To learn more about the children and this project, visit: http://www.citizeneffect.org/projects/yogachallenge

Summer Reading Club begins May 23rd!

Join us this summer at http://www.lilomm.com for our Summer Reading Club!  Come together with like-minded folks to discuss the books on our summer reading list and take part in experiential exercises to deepen the application of the principles and practices in each book. It’s a great way to get more out of your summer reading, enlighten your daily life, and do something good for yourself and others!

Additionally, our summer reading series has a focus - Service!  We have chosen Citizen Effect as our charity of choice.  All class fees will be donated to Citizen Effect to serve communities in need. To learn more, visit Citizen Effect at http://www.citizeneffect.org/

Carolyn Butcher, an experienced facilitator, yoga teacher, and executive coach will lead the sessions. Join us for one or all book discussions throughout the summer.

Your Investment: Book prices range from $3.88 to $16.95 @ Amazon.
Cost: $10 drop in or $40 for entire summer reading series.

SUMMER READING LIST
Sun, May 23 (1-3p) Book: The Power of Less (Author: Leo Babuta)

Sun, June 20 (1-3p) Book: the not so big life (Author: Sarah Susanka)

Sun, July 25 (1-3p) Book: The Happiness Project (Author: Gretchen Rubin)

Sun, Aug 15 (1-3p) Bring Your Favorite Poem (An original or your favorite poet)

To enroll, visit Lil Omm at http://www.lilomm.com/
Email: or Call: 202.248.6304

New Blog Launched

Dear Friends,
As we transition from spring to the arrival of summer, I am excited to share with you some rising new developments in my leadership and transformational coaching practice through communications shared via this blog: Anticipate the Shift and other social media.  It is my hope that from the writing and experience I share here that you receive information, inspiration and insight to support you along your path.  To your radiance!  My Highest Regards, Carolyn