Water Magic

On the FacePaintHQ list today the subject of water came up because a member had seen the Movie 'What The Bleep Do We Know!?'. I've found a copy on Amazon and it's now on my To Do List!

My partner, Theresa, has had a particular interest in the healing properties for some while and been reading a couple of books:
'Your Body's Many Cries For Water' and 'Water & Salt' Your Healers From Within both by Dr. F. Batmanghelidj (Dr.Batman).
I only dipped in (pun intended) to these but found the following work much more exciting.

Theresa also purchased the 'Water Crystal Oracle' by Masaru Emoto who is author of 'The Hidden Messages In Water' [Council Oak Books]. Dr Emoto discovered that molecules of water are affected by our thoughts, words and feelings. Frozen water reveals the concentrated thoughts directed towards them. The Oracle is a set of 48 cards with images of these crystals on one side and a word on the other.

Water exposed to loving words has brilliant complex patterns. Exposure to negative words creates incomplete asymmetrical patterns. He believes that the oceans contain memories of the creatures that lived there and that glaciers house our history.

words = vibration = energy = life

To use the cards, a word that has some meaning to you is chosen and you meditate on it for a while. It is placed under a glass of water which you later drink. There are many other instructions with the cards, but this simple exercise alone is extraordinary. It does make a difference to the water, the taste is superior and I believe that the energy has changed.

So, what has this got to do with Face Painters and Face Painting?

Good question. Good answer coming up, too!

The beneficial effects of this positively energised water can be transmitted to 'customers' by using the technique for Face Paint Water! If you fill from your own container, prepare it at home first. If not, then have your water 'pot' standing on a suitable word as you work. Simply write or print on your computer some words onto a square of paper or card. Something like half a postcard or double a business card would be fine. Here's some words you may like, or choose your own. They must be positive and it's better if you resonate with them. Do a selection to suit different moods and events.

Love

Joy

Peace

Confidence

Earth

Happiness

Truth

Sun

I'd be interested if anyone tries this and notices any difference. Try drinking a glass of the water (before you start) and perhaps generate some synergy.

John Gordon

The Infotainer

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Working For Charity

Working For Charity

It was thought that people would be more likely to spend IF they knew that some of the fee was going to a Charity. So a sign stating that was suggested.

Whilst this may be true, it's not the only way to work:

People are MOST likely to spend if ALL the money is going to Charity.
IF you only take 'expenses' you could then say "ALL profits will go to Xxxxxx Charity"

Another way is to estimate how many faces you might do and what you'd like to make, then have the Charity pay you that reduced fee. Then you'd be able to charge a very LOW fee per face (as you are earning anyway) and state that it ALL, 100% goes to the Charity. That's gotta be better. However it does depend upon your role in the occasion. It may be that they want to make money from you, from your sales and charges. But that may not be the case.

It may just be that they are making tons of money elsewhere and just want to ensure that the kids have some entertainment. If they are happy, families will come and the parents will spend and donate in other ways.

Another way I do a lot is to get sponsored. You or the Charity (together) find a company who'd like to donate for a credit. They pay your fee and expenses. Then you are able to do faces for nothing or very low fees to raise more for them. The sponsor gets their name on a larg sign by you, in the brochure, on their website etc as having provided the Face Painting. I find that organisations like Banks, printers, caterers, taxi firms, large are all willing to do this if approached correctly and given appropriate coverage. It's potential for a real win / win situation.

So, next time you are asked if you would participate in a fundraising event, don't automatically think that you'll have to work free or cheap, and also be armed with other options so you can negotiate the best for all concerned.

John Gordon
The Infotainer
FACE MAGIC