November 2017 news from Gideonslight

Dear friends and clients,

I can’t believe it is the month of November already! Where did the year go? Time sure flies when you are having fun, right?

Well, hopefully you feel like me, satisfied and grateful for a year used to the max, and living with no regrets.

 

But what if you don’t feel the same about 2017? Are you having another year that is flying by, with most of your goals and dreams collecting dust in the corners of your mind? Did you make the same mistake most people make on every new years day? Did you make new years resolutions that, by mid January, went up in flames? Are you simply going with the flow at the moment, waiting for the old year to end, and hoping that 2018 will be a better year?

It boggles my mind when I listen to clients complain every year how hard and difficult a particular year was compared to the one before. and I can detect this tone in their voice, a hopefulness that next year will be different… that things will go better, and that things will be easier somehow.

I have good news and I have bad news… 

Here is the bad news; things won’t be “better” next year…  and life won’t be "easier". The chance of all your problems magically evaporating on new years eve is highly unlikely! Sorry to burst your bubble! Forgive me for sounding negative, but please bear with me... I do have a point to make here. Life is really a neutral energy. It is not an "event". It is however your attitude and perception of life that make it either good or bad, hard or easy! We as humans are masters at labeling our experience in this way, and this causes us much suffering. If things don't happen according to our plans and expectations, we label life as "hard". When difficulties arrives we label it as "problems" and our experience of it becomes that of "obstacles". But what if you choose to look at these events as opportunities? You could look at these challenging events as opportunities to grow and to become a better person, but people seldom take this view in life. For some reason it is simply easier to complain, at least they have something to share with other people at social gatherings! 

Here is the good news; you don’t have to play the victim any longer! Life is not happening TO you… life is happening FOR you! But you have to grab hold of every opportunity, like you won’t get another chance. You have to go out there and create the things you desire to experience.  You have to ask Life what it is you can offer, in stead of asking what can life can offer you!

When you live with purpose, amazing things start to happen. You feel blessed,  happy and fulfilled. When you start to see that your life is making a difference, then Life becomes deeply fulfilling. 

One of the problems I see with our beloved nation is that there is a lot of Love... but very little Compassion. There is that famous saying; BE THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE IN THE WORLD.

Most people I know live borderline lives filled with apathy. They are masters at complaining and they fill their days with mindless activities and gossip. When last did you volunteer at a community center? When last did you take your precious time to make a difference in somebodies life other than your own? The only way our Nation is going to heal and start to head in a new direction, is when we start to take care of each other, and see our similarities rather than our differences.

 

One thing I have learned this year through my practice and studies, is that all human beings ultimately want the same thing: we all want to be happy, we all want to be healthy, we want to be safe, we all want to be loved, and we all want to have meaning in our lives. without this, we are but hungry ghosts, constantly searching for something to fill the void.

Your new year don’t have to be a carbon copy of years gone before. You can set your intention now to make 2018 a brand new experience! But know this… it will involve change… lots of change, and I know you cringe when you hear the word change… but he who doesn’t embrace change can only expect mediocrity and the mundane. Are you not tired of the same old experiences? Are you searching for something inspiring and fresh? Why not begin the search within... for all the things you seek out there... is ultimately found within!

I have just sold out my first Go Beyond event! What was so amazing to me is the kind of people that booked to come on this experience! They are all aware on some level that something needs to change in their lives… and for those lucky few who will be attending the GO BEYOND EVENT on 11 November, who feels ready to embrace this change, they will be rewarded with a fresh experience in 2018! This event will take them beyond past limitations and begin to free them from the baggage that no longer serves them. They will remember how to claim their power back!

But I have even more exciting news to share… my next Go Beyond™ event will be a new year’s special edition… and it will take place on 27 January 2018!

Here is YOUR chance to make full use of the opportunity to Go Beyond 2017! Make the change! Take the challenge! If you are reading this now… then this is meant for you. You asked for a sign, and THIS IS IT! 

If you sign up for my limited edition Go Beyond 2017 event now, you can get it at an early bird reduced rate! *Save R50 and get your ticket now for only R400! (Usual price is R450 PP!) It’s a total bargain and an investment into making sure you change your rhythm for 2018! 

Why not get your ticket as a Christmas gift for yourself or spoil a friend by treating them to a ticket to join you! This could be the beginning of a journey that is far more valuable than getting trinkets for Christmas! 

Save the date NOW! 27 January 2018 at 13h00. Limited space available. Only 10 spots per event!

https://www.quicket.co.za/events/34668-go-beyond/

But wait! That’s not all… if you attend my Go Beyond event, I will add you to my Go Beyond Masterclass community for free! Here you will get access to lots of ☆free content☆ and receive first notification of any event or retreat I offer in the future. So act now. I can’t wait to show you how a creative perspective and practice can change your life for the better.

I also have my school holiday - Painting Made Easy workshops coming up… check out my video here:

https://youtu.be/cLd3MIbER34

To book for the painting Made Easy Program follow this link:

Quiket link for ticket sales will be available NOW! 

https://www.quicket.co.za/events/36090-painting-made-easy/

At Salon Allure things are heating up with year end functions, weddings and people getting ready for the festive season. If you haven’t booked your next few appointments yet, don’t delay because my appointment book is filling up super fast! 

I got cancellations for Saturday 16 December, so this date is now available for any client who need to book an appointment for then. 

Please remember I am not available on the last week of November due to my Logotherapy exam and workshop. I share the days I am already fully booked again here to make it easier for you to see where you can still find a gap.

Please simply send me a WHATSAPP with the dates and times you are interested to book. I’ll confirm with you asap.

THE FOLLOWING DATES ARE ALREADY FULLY BOOKED OR ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR HAIRDRESSING SERVICES:

FRIDAY 3rd NOV

SAT 4th NOV

MON 6th NOV

SAT 11th NOV (Go Beyond Event)

MON 13th NOV

MON 27th NOV TO FRI 1st DEC. (Logotherapy UNISA)

MON 11th DEC (Painting Made Easy Day 1)

FRIDAY 15th DEC

MONDAY 18th DEC (Painting Made Easy Day 2)

24th DECEMBER TILL 27th DECEMBER  (LEAVE)

31st DEC TILL 3rd JAN  (Leave)

MON 8th JAN (Painting made Easy Day 3)

SAT 27th JAN (Go Beyond 2017 Event)

Lastly I want to thank all my clients for your support and love. You make every day so special. I appreciate all the testimonials  it is wings beneath my heart when things seem bleak. Bless you. Allow me to share a few...

“I am more than happy to travel to Gideon’s lovely salon because I have complete confidence that the trip will be worth it!” ~Ali

“ It would never matter where you move to, I'll follow you anywhere because you offer something that no one else can - super superior hair care for my difficult hair and fussy personality, a gentle soul and buckets and buckets of so much love. Words can never thank you enough, dankie vir presies wie en wat jy is!!" ~ Melaney

❗Please take note of a 7% price increase on all colour services effective from 22 September 2017 due to the annual price increase of Davines stock. 

❗ Also note that all specials and Money saver weekly deals are suspended for the remainder of 2017.   Thank you.

Yours sincerely,

Gideon Busquet-Craucamp 

Master Stylist 

Counsellor 

Reiki Master 

Artist 

Creative coach 

Find me on Facebook here: 

https://www.facebook.com/Gideonslight/

https://www.salon-allure.co.za 

 0794965407 

By appointment only! Please leave a detailed voice message or Feel free to use whatsapp or messenger to book your appointment in the future! Voice notes are also welcome.

📧gideonslight@gmail.com 

Salon Allure, 142A Tecoma street, Wonderboom, Pretoria, 0182.

October news and event information.

Dear friends,

Happy October! It is my favorite month of the year, as it is my birthday on the 13th of October. With so much to celebrate,  I am really looking forward to this one.

I have graduated last night 2nd of October from the Creatively Fit Coaching Certification program (CCFC) and am looking forward to the next 6 months as I receive personal coaching to get my creative coaching businesses off the ground. With so much coming up and much still to come, I would like to share just a few highlights of what you can get involved with right now, and although I am not allowed to share what is coming up next… I'll let you in on a little secret, but don’t tell anyone yet, just keep it for yourself!

But first things first. As you well know by now, my first Go Beyond event is booked to take place on 11/11 and will be hosted at THE VENUE 224 ON CARINUS STREET, MURRYFIELD, PRETORIA,  starting at 13h00 and will end at around 17h00. Tickets are for sale now and costs around R450 pp. Space is limited, as a number of tickets has already sold, so hurry don’t miss out on a life changing and enriching experience!

Join me and Arnaud at our first all new ~ GO BEYOND ~ EVENT...

👉Are you feeling stuck in self-doubt, feeling unworthy of bigger blessings because you are constantly comparing yourself to other people who you believe has everything you want?
👉Are you tired of playing small?
👉Are you being bullied by your own inner critic?
👉Are you entrapped by your own perfectionism?
👉Are you self-labeled as a control-freak?
👉Do you feel like life is against you? That life isn't working for you?
👉Are you overly concerned and obsessed with other people's opinion of you?
👉Do you desire to express yourself in a creative way but think you will be laughed at?
👉Do you believe "being creative" is reserved for creative people and you're not one if them?
👉Do you admire creative individuals who seem so empowered and free with new ideas and inspiration.
👉Do you wish you knew how to tap into more of your own creative ideas?
👉Do you often think or say that you feel like you have lost yourself and wish to find yourself again?

Do you long to feel the freedom of being authentic and living an empowered life? What would it FEEL like if you could GO BEYOND all your fears and doubts? What would YOUR  life LOOK like?

👉IF YOU ANSWERED YES TO ONE OR MORE OF THE ABOVE QUESTIONS, THEN THIS EVENT IS MEANT FOR YOU!

These are the limiting beliefs this event is designed to address in an experiential manner that will bring personal growth and inner realization that can set you free, and set your feet on a path of self-empowerment!
Book your spot now. Tickets for sale through Quicket ... get ready to GO BEYOND!

https://www.quicket.co.za/events/34668-go-beyond/

About your hosts:

Gideon Busquèt-Craucamp 
(Aka Gideonslight) has answered his life purpose and embraced his destiny from an early age. Even though the path was difficult, it has brought him to this point in his journey where he stands in service to humanity as a spiritual humanitarian.
His field of study includes Theology, Reiki, Counseling, Tricology (hairdressing), Logotherapy,  Art Therapy as well as his recent completion of an international Creatively Fit Coaching program from the States. He has many years experience in public speaking and has presented workshops and retreats since 2000.
He has volunteered for a number of years with the Lifeline community counseling group, and served as a regional co-ordinator for the international humanitarian foundation known as The Children of the Sun. It is his passion and life purpose to help people live with purpose and to find a deep meaning in life.
His background and on-going education makes him uniquely qualified for this task.

Arnaud Busquèt-Craucamp is a strong individual who has walked a difficult path that thought him how to know himself profoundly well and with that comes a skill set of insight and wisdom that you cannot learn in books.
He is also a student of Logotherapy and finds stoicism a unique philosophy in life that helps one brave the stormy waters of life. He also recently completed the Creatively Fit Coaching program from the United States.

Gideon & Arnaud is a power couple who has a passion for people and the environment. They believe to be the change you want to see in the world. They are devout Buddhists and have been presenting workshops and retreats of a spiritual nature for more than two years. They offer personal one on one creative coaching sessions, weekend retreats as well as art therapy and counseling to individuals and groups.

Check out my Go Beyond introduction video on YouTube here:

https://youtu.be/Nnz_2NLCScU

Join us in an experiential workshop where we remember together how to GO BEYOND fear and shift into the experience of LOVE.
Save the date... 11 November 2017!
Tickets: R450 pp. (Tickets now on sale soon through Quicket, limited space available! Only 10 spots left!)

https://www.quicket.co.za/events/34668-go-beyond/

#GoBeyond #event #experience #Gideonslight

SO… ABOUT THAT SECRET… if you attend one of my Go Beyond events, I will give you FREE access to my Go Beyond Masterclass secret group where you will get access to more personal inspiration, coaching and first option to all my future events and offerings and early bird discounts! This is a huge bargain and opportunity to get access to lits of free content! So, before anyone else grabs your spot… get your ticket now, and let the fun begin! Or look out for my next GO BEYOND EXPERIENCE IN JANUARY 2018 AND FUTURE RETREATS, MASTERMIND SEMINARS AND ONE ON ONE COACHING SESSIONS….

Check out our brand new official Facebook page for the GO BEYOND EXPERIENCE here:

https://www.facebook.com/GoBeyondExperience/

Coming up NEXT… my SCHOOL HOLIDAY PAINTING MADE EASY WORKSHOPS!

"Painting made easy" is a beginners class in basic painting methods and techniques that can be attended by interested individuals with no prior experience or art skills at all.
This workshop will be 3-4 hours long at a time and each class will have a few basic themes to choose from to make this learning and fun experiential event easy for anyone to participate in.

👉This is a fun way to occupy your child (or the whole family) during holidays
👉Safe and easy
👉Relaxing and engaging
👉Stimulating and de-stressing
👉Skills learned in this workshop are basic but can be developed further into more advanced methods
👉No previous experience or art skills are required,  but a sincere attitude to learn is essential

Ages: 9* year old +
*But please I am not a baby sitter, so if you feel your child won't be able to participate on their own without supervision,  rather join your child for the workshop. The group will be no larger than 15 participants at a time.

Requirements: 1x stretched canvas 45cm x 45cm, basic acrylic paints including Red, Yellow, Blue, White and Black. A basic set of brushes and  a paper plate or two to use as palette. A blanket to sit on. 1x clean refuge bag to place canvas on, 1x plastic cup for water to use with brushes, 
1x rag or paper towels.
*OR if I have to provide these materials an additional cost (which is to be announced on Quiket) will be added to the workshop fee.

Cost: *R450 pp (supplies and entrance fee not included!)
Dress: informal and please wear clothes that you don't mind getting paint on!
Time: 9am - 12pm Please note: if project is not fully completed during workshop, it can be completed at home.
Venue: Paint in the park (Pretoria Botanical gardens! Entrance not included in the ticket!)

Dates for painting made easy events: 11 Dec, 18 Dec and 8 Jan'18 ( If this becomes popular I will offer more of these workshops in the future! I am also available to book this workshop for special group bookings with 5 or more participants should other dates be required. Please message me with any inquiries)
Quiket link for ticket sales will be available soon!

Gideon Busquèt-Craucamp
Creative Coach (CCFC CERTIFIED)
Counsellor (Logotherapy)
Art Therapist
Artist

By appointment only!
☎️0794965407
Please leave a detailed message or feel free to use WhatsApp to book
your appointments.

gideonslight@gmail.com

Spring Newsletter and update

Hello my sparkly friends!

I've got so much to tell you! But first things first.
If you are on my mailing list and would prefer not to hear from me in the future, please be so kind as to reply to this newsletter and simply say UNSUBSCRIBE and I will gladly remove you from my mailing list!

For those of you who can't get enough of my sparkles and radiant rainbow light, rock on! Make sure you are connected to all my social media outlets to not miss a beat on my creative and colorful journey!
Facebook page: @Gideonslight and @SalonAllureTecoma
Instagram: gideonslight
Youtube: coming soon… watch this space

If you have been following my journey since march 2017, you will know it has already been 6 months on my new professional path, and so much has happened since then!


Firstly, I am so happy that spring is in the air… but that also means that the busy season for the year has arrived. I encourage you now to take out your diaries and to plan your hair appointments carefully because I am filling up super fast for the silly season and would not like to disappoint you! I will be starting at 8am in the mornings especially during popular times, but can't work later than 16h30 because I am picking up my husband from the train station at 5pm. So keep this in mind… I will keep you up to date with any changes in this regard… also, I will be working up until the 23rd of December but note I already have bookings for that day, so don’t wait too long to book your appointments! Please feel free to send me a list of dates on WhatsApp or simply reply to this email if you wish.


If you need any Davines retail soon, please let me know what you are looking for, so I can make sure I stock up with the correct retail supplies for your needs!

I have just begun with my last module in my Creatively Fit Coaching Certification program, and I am very excited to introduce our very first GO BEYOND EVENT EXPERIENCE! Please save the date for 11 November if you are interested in experiencing going beyond your own limitations, self doubt and fear, and shift to love! This event is an afternoon starting at 13h00 and will conclude at 17h00. The Venue 224 on Carinus street, Meyerspark, Pretoria will be our host and the cost will be R450 per person. Limited space is available,  as the intention is to have an intimate group experience for maximum impact as large groups does not lend itself well to this experience.

Are you tired of thinking in self limiting patterns? Do you feel hopeless about the future? Do you suffer from anxiety and do you constantly worry about the future? Do you feel stuck in your personal life? Do you desire change and personal growth? Are you ready for a whole new way of self expression and freedom? Then this event is for you! Tickets will go on sale soon through Quickticket! Look at my Facebook event for more information as it is presented.


From the 11th of November, the Go Beyond experience will be a regular event, so if you miss out now, you can always book for the next one. I will also be offering one on one creative coaching sessions, as well as art therapy. I have already started with my first clients on my art therapy journey with amazing results. So if you feel stuck in your thinking or emotional life, or you don’t know what your life purpose is… why not give this method a chance and dive deep into your own being and go beyond fear!

I have just completed my 1st Art Therapy certification course, and I’m awaiting my certificate. I already started with my 2nd year training in this powerful method through UDEMY. I am also concluding my Intermediate Logotherapy course in November! Speaking of which, please note that I won't be available for appointments between 27th  November till 1st of December as this will be my practical course and theoretical exam at UNISA.


In the mealtime,  have a look at some of my recent artworks. If you like what you see, please feel free to commission an artwork,  or even better, why not come so I can teach you to create one of your own! Artwork for sale, payment terms available, just let me know.

Looking forward to seeing you all soon to beautify your hair, to inspire your creative mind and to expand your soul!

Love and unicorn sparkles till we meet again! Stay blessed,

Gideonslight.

The Art of Doing Nothing

You cannot serve from an empty cup…

These words ring true every time I say them to a client who looks exhausted and run down… and I see this more often then I feel is healthy! Are you a working mother, say no more! You need to pay attention and listen up! When was the last time you had some me-time? Don’t remember? Or you don’t even know what it means? Then you are in the danger zone of a weak immune system, feeling constantly overwhelmed by life or you are a workaholic.

Somewhere along the lines we have picked up the false belief that to place ourselves last on the priority list is a noble thing… add to that the idea that doing nothing equals laziness or tardiness, this couldn’t be further from the truth! Even God took the 7th day off to rest! What makes you super-woman or super-man that you believe you can keep going 24/7, 365 days of the year? The idea is to create a life you don’t necessarily need to take a holiday to recover from, but to maintain your energy and equilibrium throughout the year. Who wants to live for the weekend only to exist through the week anyway?

Much of what is driving us in our hectic schedules is fear. Fear of judgement,  fear of failure and fear of not having enough. We play the “what if” game all too well! But our bodies tell us when it has simply had enough when our immune system crashes and we are forced to retreat to bed with a whole pharmacy next to our beds to recover as soon as humanly possible… only to get back up on the horse and catch up with the backlog as well as the normal demands on our time.  This is life right? Wrong! This is a lifestyle of choice!

Emotionally and mentally this stress can manifest in various ways… poor sleeping patterns, depression, mood swings, poor appetite, constant agitation, frustration and road rage are but a few warning signs that you are already in the danger zone. Self medication with sleeping tablets, pain medication, recreational drugs or alcohol is becoming more common practice, and socially acceptable than ever before. And let’s face it.. stress is the killer if our times. Not to mention poor diet and our relationship with food… that’s a whole other blog…

So, if any of what I’ve written here so far resonates with you, then read on, because I am suggesting a very do-able and affordable manner of maintaining personal equilibrium,  by learning and practicing the art of ‘No-Doing’.

Taking a personal day can begin by taking your diary and scheduling a personal day in advance,  long before you need to take one by pretending you are sick simply to get the space and time off from work... I know we all do it from time to time when life gets to rough at times! But if this is what you need to do to maintain your sanity, do so, because work will still be there tomorrow, and your wellbeing is far more important! Anyhow, after scheduling your me-time into your diary (you need at least one such day per month!) you need to communicate this intention to your family or to anyone that needs to know that you intend to spend some time alone. Setting this personal boundaries will ensure you are uninterrupted, and will also ensure that your “me time” is guilt free and fully enjoyable.

So where to begin? There are many things you can do to partake in a personal day… you can go shopping alone, or go to the art museum, take your camera and go for a walk in nature, or go for a drive. What ever gets you excited about spending some time alone. But my personal favourite is to do a “pyjama day” at home. Especially now during the winter months. Hibernate a bit… its good for the soul.

But what do you do with yourself all alone at home? Won’t you get bored? The art of doing nothing begins with setting a clear intention. So you need to set some rules in place to ensure you make full use of these rare opportunities that you are creating for yourself. Planning is key! So for a successful pyjama day, you need to make sure you won’t need to leave the house. Stock up on necessary groceries and get a DVD or that novel you’ve been dying to read. Switch off your phone, and engage your “out if the  office” feature on your computer. If you are sharing your home with others, hang a “Do not disturb” sign on your door!

Remove your watch, you don’t need to be reminded of time. And every time your nagging voice tells you that you are wasting time, remind that voice that you are engaging in a very purposeful act of self care! Its not a waist of time, in fact its making full use of time! As long as its meaningful by setting intention and using the time to rest or spend it in doing something self affirming, it is a gift of great value to yourself, believe me!

The intention is to try and make this a healthy and uplifting experience,  but you know what resonate with your soul… try to avoid having too much sugar and caffeine,  and definitely no alcohol or drugs, that would defeats the whole purpose. The idea is to commune with your self, not to escape from yourself! Here us a short list of things you might want to explore and do. Try them all, and keep the ones that work for you… really, do anything that you find relaxing as long as its not a chore, or any work. Avoid all social media, in fact try not to engage with  any technology for the day…

 Read a book
 Prepare yourself a nourishing meal
 Meditate
 Attend a retreat virtual or actual
 Have a salt bath or aromatherapy bath or both!
 Give yourself a facial
 Light some candles
 Burn incense
 Have a cup of tea or have the whole pot!
 Drink plenty of water
 Take a nap
 Switch off your phone
 Write a letter to yourself
 Create positive affirmations
 Journal
 Take a walk in the park or in nature
 Doodle
 Colour in an adult colouring book
 Paint a painting or create a craft, and if you’re clueless contact me for a personal Creatively fit one on one coaching session!
 Listen to music (look at my playlist at the end of my personal favourite list)
 Watch a good movie or watch some uplifting TED Talks!
 Play with your pets
 Do your own manicure/pedicure
 Garden or plant something
 Let go… and simply BE!

Some of my own personal things I like to use in a personal day of my own are:
 Himalayan skin care products for your facial… ( they are affordable and vegan. No preservatives or parabens and very effective and easy to use. You can find them at Clicks or the Wellness warehouse)
 Davines hair care  to pamper your tresses...(affordable high quality natural and organic haircare products that is sustainable and sulphate and paraben free. It is registered on the slow food Presido that ensures a future for endangered plant species! *Get two products and receive a gift while stocks last!)
 Himalayan pink rock salt and aromatherapy oils for a bath (I enjoy Lavender,  Patchuli, Sandalwood and Ylang-ylang )
 Reiki and meditation (I am a Reiki Master, if ever you can learn this gentle art of healing I encourage you to invest the time and money to do so! Very empowering! )
 Smudging (using sacred smoke of burning herbs to cleanse the aura, or simply burning incense is an uplifting experience for me)
 Crystals (crystals have a subtle energy that can help to support intention and balance your personal energy field)
 Angel and unicorn oracle cards (divination is always a healing and uplifting experience for me. Try a deck that resonates with you!)
 My Google music Playlist (music is key to relax and let go!)

https://play.google.com/music/playlist/AMaBXylLAG4cbGjpaRs9H9H2yW9uNTtGCqNt6fBi5vmwhOrc8Soww9UjLcw0guawrOTDQf2d_0P-HrC4oeTnCL0JEG3TjVjuQw%3D%3D

If you can't have a personal day at your own home because you simply don’t have the privacy or time to be alone, then you have to make another plan to incorporate self-care into your routine. If you simply avoid spending time alone, ask yourself why? Why do you find it so frightening to be alone with yourself? What is it that you are avoiding? What is it that you are ignoring? So much treasure is hidden within solidary moments. We centre ourselves, we get in tune with our deepest desires, and we also get to be brutally honest with ourselves.

But above all, we get to fill the cup so we can serve others again because it is full!

But taking the step to self care by using other means like a spa day or visiting me at my fabulous hair salon in Wonderboom (Salon Allure),  will go a long way in creating this practice of no-doing in a safe environment where asking these deep questions can be less threatening to your ego self.

Don’t have enough money? Just another reason why visiting Salon Allure might give you a pleasant surprise! The resident beautician is both a joy and a pleasure and her treatments are efficient and deeply pampering, and your wallet will also thank you! Trust me I know this from personal experience.  Elmien is super professional and does her work with passion and love. To book a beauty treatment with her, simply give her a call on: 0842341779 I personally recommend her!
Http://www.salon-allure.co.za

I offer money saver deals through the week that makes hair maintenance a breeze… look at these offers…
Money saver deal #1: Root colour, Cut & Blow-dry for only *R699!
Money saver deal #2: Half head HL,  Cut & Blow-dry  for only *R799!
*This includes a free treatment worth R380! Terms and conditions apply!

Or if this is still too expensive  for you, why not let me know what budget you do have to work with? I am sure we can make a plan… there are many ways to go about this. We can do 10x foils to sort out your parting if you are a Hi-Light client (cost about R250), or we can simply tint your hairline and parting to cover the grey hair  in-between other maintenance visits (R140 per 10ml of colour)… there are many solutions if you simply communicate with me!

Did you know that I offer small intimate monthly retreats? Yes! Once a month on a Saturday, I present an afternoon retreat where I explore various spiritual topics from a Reiki Masters point of view. Back to basics is intended to empower any individual with the basics of meditation, and insight into topics that is considered basic ideas and truth to be embraced in any spiritual path, no matter what your Religious preference. Part of the afternoon is a meditation session, and an art therapy or craft session where I introduce a simple craft that in some way support the topic of the day or learning to create something beautiful that you can take home with you. We also bring food to share in our social setting, and its always lovely to make new friends!

If you would like to attend one of my future Retreats, simply write to me and I will provide you with dates and the planned topics, so you can book your seat in advance.  Limited space available! Cost: R400 per person.

If you read my previous news letter, you would also know that I am busy undergoing training to become a creatively fit life coach! This exciting new method of life coaching from the States is landing on our shores and my husband and I will be the first in the country to present this method of coaching, and also training in this method too! So if this tickles your curiosity,  watch this space for more info… I am sincerely looking forward to hearing from you soon to schedule your next pamper session! You are worth it!

Stay blessed and don’t feel so guilty the next time you practice the art of doing nothing! Remember to keep your cup full! Your husband, family and people in your life will thank you for it! Trust me! 😉

Gideonslight.
(see banner on top of this blog for my contact details. I work by appointment only! Feel free to use whatsapp to schedule your appointment! )

Gideonslight Hair, Art & Soul newsletter June 2017

Dear friends,

What a wonderful journey life is! I am so grateful and blessed to follow the trail of Divine synchronicity that is guiding my life. When you start to take action on the inspiration and opportunities that life present you with, your Soul takes you on a journey of wonders and miracles like you have never experienced before.

For far too long in my life have I resisted and pulled back in fear of these opportunities, because I believed I am not ready, or I didn’t have enough resources, or that I am not qualified enough to take the leap of faith… and so I stayed stuck in situations that didn’

t serve my highest good for far too long.

But the day comes when the risk of blooming far outweighs the risk of staying closed and I burst forth into full bloom in full glorious colour!
I am happy to share with you that my move to Wonderboom was both a blessing and a Divine door of opportunity that I am very grateful for. I took the risk and since that moment it’s been a journey of such amazing wonders. One opportunity after another unfolds like layers of a flower that is opening up to receive the full exposure of the sun.

A lot of you know that I have been a ‘closet artist’ for many years… painting as a hobby, with the occasional artwork that is ‘beautiful enough’ to hang or sell… mostly I painted what inspired me and to decorate my own home with. But recently I came to the realization that art is part of my Soul destiny and since I started on my Logotherapy journey last year, have been looking for ways to expand my latent skills and to incorporate it into my counselling practice as art therapy.

I have been following Whitney Freya in the USA for over 4 years now, finding her method of art and life coaching inspirational. But because the Rand is so weak against the US $, I could only dream of enrolling in one of her courses, and placed this desire on the bucket list of my life…

Recently I received her latest newsletter and I learned that she launched her 3rd book; “Rise above… Free your mind one brush strike at a time”, and when I finished reading her introduction, decided on the spot that I will purchase her book as a treat to myself.

Little did I know that this small step of personal approval in the direction of my dreams would lead to so many more doors opening at once…  a floodgate of opportunities opened giving me and my husband the opportunity to study with Whitney Freya personally, and to be the first two South-Africans that will carry this Creatively For Coaching Certification.

We have been busy since 26 May in this challenging and enriching Coaching program and enjoying the fruit of our labour.
In the near future we will be able to offer personal coaching, creative development vision quests, Art retreats and much more, so watch this space!

At the salon things are a bit quieter as most of us in South-Africa are getting into winter mode. Along with the recent announcement that we are now officially in a financial recession, doesn’t make it any better…

On this note I would like to share some Jewish wisdom… during a recession is the best time to start a new business. We must stop to look for employment and flame up the spirit of entrepreneurial vision… we must tap into our creative resources and think outside the box.

With that said, I am proud to say that I have planned ahead and my price structure at Salon Allure is very comparable and sustainable for the quality of service and product that you are getting. When we are in financial constriction periods, people want to make sure that what ever they spend money on is quality and not necessarily quantity. I only use the best ‘Davines ~ Sustainable Hair Cosmetics’, and my entire service is done in-person. You have my undivided attention from the moment you arrive to your departure. Very few salons can make that claim today!

So… make the effort and schedule your next hair appointment during a week-day. Go ahead… take the afternoon off or even better take a days leave and go big and come pamper yourself. We have an amazing and very reasonably priced beautician on site that can pamper you from head to toe… and then I can whip your hair back into shape!

My money saver deals are priced based on hair length, making it very affordable:
Money saver deal #1(Short hair): Colour (root tint), cut & Blow-wave for only *R699!
Money saver deal #2 (Short hair): Half head HL, cut & Blow-wave for only *R799! (Toner not included!)
Receive a *free Davines Minu colour locking treatment & mask valued at R360! (Treatment offer only valid till 30 August)

*Longer hair money saver deals also available. Just ask for a price-list on WHATSAPP.

Terms and conditions apply! Offer only valid Tuesdays to Fridays, not public holidays or Saturday's!

Please feel free to use WHATSAPP to book your appointment. Many clients are starting to book ahead to ensure they get a spot that suits them… so don’t wait too long to book your appointment. My Saturdays are filling up fast! 

Lastly... our salon website is now up and running... check it out, but please dont book through the website! Please contact me directly to book! Thanks!
http://www.salon-allure.co.za

Please note I will not be available between 24 to 28 July because I will be at UNISA for my Logotherapy training course!

Looking forward to see you all again soon.
Stay blessed and stay beautiful!

Gideon Busquèt-Craucamp
Master stylist
Reiki Master
Counsellor
Artist

By appointment only!
0794965407

A culture of Entitlement written by Gideonslight

I recognized the real issue behind much of what is wrong with our nation today… as I’m driving to the Gautrain station a taxi chases past me over a red robot and shortly after brake in front of me causing me to change lanes to avoid a collision… then comes chasing after me and flash headlights to get me to get out of its way… during my early morning drive 7 people drove over red robots in front of me or broke some traffic law to get to where they are headed… then it dawned on me.

It is the sense of ENTITLEMENT that we exhibit that is out of balance with CONSIDERATION and RESPECT for others and the law. We shake our fists at a corrupt government that believes they are ENTITLED to take the taxpayers money... we are angry at criminals who believe they are ENTITLED to kill the farmer because the land should be given to them...

We get frustrated with the taxi drivers who believe they are ENTITLED to drive like maniacs because they deliver a vital service to the community... 

People will drive nearly on top of you to get you to drive faster or to change lanes because they feel a sense of ENTITLEMENT to the road, and they can drive faster than you so get out of the way! 

Its time that we check our very own EGO and sense of ENTITLEMENT. Then we will notice that we all carry this anti-social cancer within us... no wonder the world feels like a hostile and alien place...

If we as fellow citizens don't get our sense of ENTITLEMENT in balance with UNITY CONSCIOUSNESS I'm afraid we'll be our very own destruction too... Because today it's OK to drive over a red robot because we believe we are ENTITLED to get to our destination before others... but tomorrow we take from an innocent person something of value to them without realising that our behaviour is just as bad as the leaders who do the same to us. We all break the golden rule… do onto others as you would have done to you…

Without realising that our moral compass has been on a slippery slope for a long time... ENTITLEMENT combined with superiority complexes, selfishness and separatism brings forth the Zuma’s of our world. Microcosm vs macrocosm... YOUR small action is part of the BIG PROBLEM. It’s called the BUTTERFLY EFFECT. 

HOW IS YOUR SENSE OF ENTITLEMENT AFFECTING YOUR BEHAVIOR FELLOW SOUTH AFRICAN? Is your sense of ENTITLEMENT also contributing to the state of the nation or are you making this a better world for all of us by being considerate, thoughtful, compassionate, law abiding and kind? Do you respect the law selectively as it suits you? Then you are part of the problem! Think about it… 

Remember hate and intolerance cannot drive out corruption and lawlessness. We cannot solve the problem of our society with the same thinking and behaviour that created it in the first place…

We need to recognise where we are part and parcel of the same social cancer that is eating away at the fabric of our nation. The remedy for our nation does not lie in decapitating it’s corrupt head but it begins on the grassroots level where we each adjust our own behaviour accordingly. 

The world would be clean if we all sweep our own back yards… just like charity begins at home… so does the moral and character of our nation…

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