Tell me a secret

at Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton, Leeds 

from Sunday 3rd August (for about a month)

The second MICA Community Art Project goes live on 3rd August at Seven Arts in Chapel Allerton and this time we are inviting you to "Tell me a secret".  

In todays modern world we share so much of who we’d like people to think we are, but in reality share very little of who we actually are. The incongruence of what we say and who we are can have long reaching consequences on our lives as we hold back the “real me” from the world for fear of what people might say and what they might think.

They say that a problem shared is a problem halved so if the reverse is true then we are doubling our stresses, our anxieties our paranoias every day, again and again. How different would life be if we were to let go of these secrets that we hold so close, if only for a moment? When we do let go and then look back from a distance is it anything like the secret we thought it was?

Well MICA's second Community Art project invites you to think of a secret in your life. One that is true and one that no one else knows. It might be a fear, a confession, a regret, a betrayal, a desire, a funny and embarrassing tale or anything else you can think of. 

It’s up to you. Just write it down and hang it up.

Shhhhh......there's an "anonymous" box too for you to post in if you're a bit shy.

Or if you can't make it down to Seven Arts or just want to share from a safe distance the can use the comments field below

The Parachute of Dreams

with Jayne Snell

Wednesday 2nd July 2014 from 19:30

"Out of my greatest sadness, came the clearest vision of what I wanted. But YOU do not have to wait for the 'boot up the backside', the tragedy, you can all create the life you want now"

 Jayne has faced what we all fear, the fear of losing everything. She doesn't want you to wait for the 'boot up the backside' before you live the life you want. A life where you are happy today, but excited for your tomorrows. She is here to share her story, her own 'boot up the backside' and what led her to create her Parachute of Dreams.

As a Professional Inspiriational and Motivational speaker, Jayne speaks about living a life of balance. You will learn the importance of living a life you choose, one of balance, where health, relationships, careers and personal interests are all important. You will learn about the importance of having the right attitude and making the right decisions to live a happy and fulfilling life.

Regarding attitude and mind set, and the state of one's self, you will learn tips for creating a more calm and peaceful self, particularly important in today's fast world and when and when dealing with life's challenges and stresses, but also the importance of having an energised, motivated, commited self as well.

Jayne will be sharing a programme called Parachute of Dreams, which is a place where all your dreams/desires/goals for your future are stored, monitored and worked towards. You will be able to create you own Parachute of Dreams, a plan that she will help you break down in to achievable steps. 

Location: 

The School of Philosophy
64 Woodland Lane LS7 4PD, Leeds

Tickets: Click here

The Karen Asemper Talk - An artists view (by Vicky Ola)

Thanks to Vicky for sharing this.

Inspire, Nurture, Empower 

with Karen Asemper

Wednesday 21st May 2014 from 19:30

Do you feel trapped in some way by the daily grind? Your mind restricted by shackles and constraints; mortgage, unhappy relationships, bad habits and even addiction – it can feel like a lead weight around your neck holding back the real you, the one you want to be? 

Most of us cling on just to survive. What would the freedom to be who we want to be look like? What about those dreams we once had now abandoned after the roller coaster that life threw at us? In this talk Karen Asemper will help you to recognise that these barriers you may be hiding behind are not immovable mountains. Lying right there in amongst the darkness can truly come the most beautiful insights if only you knew how to reach and release them.

Growing up Karen lived with an alcoholic suicidal mother, suffered racial abuse, had a boyfriend who tried to put on the streets as a sex worker aged 17 and, having trained at two of the worlds most prestigious dance schools suffered an injury that resulted in her being told she would never dance again, something that was her life long dream.

However Karen fought back and found strength to find her focus and self belief as she realised we all have choices and the ability and right to make them. Years later she is a successful motivational speaker, an actress and life coach having graced our screens in the nations much loved soaps Coronation Street, Emmerdale and Doctors. In this talk Karen will share her story and explain how you can release yourself from the daily grind so you can Inspire, Nurture and Empower.

Location: 

The School of Philosophy
64 Woodland Lane LS7 4PD, Leeds

Tickets:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mica-talks-inspire-nurture-empower-with-karen-asemper-tickets-11273157317

The Truth About Confidence

with Jules Wyman

Wednesday 19th March 2014 from 19:30

Have you ever 'acted' with confidence to get through a situation? Have you ever worried about coming across as over confident? Or have you recently had your confidence knocked? If so then there are simple and effective ways of growing authentic confidence and feeling calm. In this talk Jules will uncover the myths around confidence and will give you practical tools to apply to your lives so you too can discover the truths in order for you to develop your own self-belief.

Jules Wyman is one of the UK’s leading confidence coaches. She has been described as a ‘truly inspiring speaker’ and was voted Britain’s Next Top Female coach in 2009. Jules' amazing journey as a confidence coach began with herself, building her own confidence and in doing so shattered the myth that 'you are born with confidence, and that it is not something you can develop'. Jules now speaks and coaches globally about confidence matters and in this months talk she will share her vast experience of confidence coaching to help you to stop pretending and experience your own authentic confidence.

Location: 

The School of Philosophy
64 Woodland Lane LS7 4PD, Leeds

Tickets:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-truth-about-confidence-with-jules-wyman-tickets-10632978525

Truth and the Importance of Being Truthful

with Kimm Fearnley

Wednesday 22nd January 2014 from 19:30

What is your truth and how important is it to be true with yourself and with others? In this fascinating talk Kimm Fearnley uses her own experiences to help explain the value of truthfulness with ourselves and in all of our relationships. She will explain how we can recognise our own truth and the true meaning of abundance.

Founder and owner of The Ilkley Happiness Centre, Kimm appears to be a successful and privileged businesswoman, but it wasn't always this way. Kimm suffered serious abuse as a child and turned to drugs, alcohol and sex to help her numb the pain. She spent time homeless on the streets of London, lived in a squat and suffered from anorexia, bulimia and alcoholism.

Now, 15 years sober and with careers as a journalist and fan dancer behind her, Kimm is happily married and shares her remarkable story to offer hope and inspiration to help you take back your own power and find your truth.

Location: 

The School of Philosophy
64 Woodland Lane LS7 4PD, Leeds

Tickets:

http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mica-talks-truth-and-the-importance-of-being-truthful-tickets-9975185047

Juice up your life

with Lisa McCourt (author of Chicken Soup for Little Souls)

Sustainable, daily joy is a not a myth or an elusive fantasy to be chased. It’s simply a skill that most of us haven’t taken the time to learn. Discover the brilliantly simple techniques of Lisa McCourt’s two-pronged approach to a life of radical authenticity and joy in this fascinating interactive talk. Lisa has trained thousands of writers, creatives, and other joy-seekers who were ready to substantially up-level their success in work and in life.

Author of Chicken Soup for Little Souls and Juicy Joy - 7 Simple Steps to Your Glorious, Gutsy Self Lisa has authored 37 published books that have sold over SIX MILLION copies, won seven publishing awards, and gone into 11 languages. Lisa will show you how to bring your dreams to juicy fruition. www.LisaMcCourt.com

Wednesday, 13 November 2013 from 19:30

 

The School of Philosophy
64 Woodland Lane LS7 4PD, Leeds

For tickets please go to our Eventbrite page at:

http://mica-november.eventbrite.co.uk/

Before I die......in a new location!!

Odd title but a simple explanation you'll be glad to hear. The Before I Die project has changed location from Seven Arts, where we resided for 2 successful months, to Heart in Headingley.

Highlights so far:

Before I die I want to marry a bear
Before I die I want to marry a panda (a definite animal marriage theme developing here)
Before I die I want to become enlightened
Before I die I want to travel the world

It will be here for a few weeks longer so please get down there if you get a chance before it dies for good.

Updated video...

Here's an updated version of the video from the last MICA event on 11th September. Thanks again to Keith Radley at Breakthrough media for the great production

Thanks and here's a clip if you missed it....

Thanks to last weeks fantastic speakers and to all those who attended the fifth MICA event - The Pursuit of Happiness. It was a great night and we managed to raise £135 for the June Hancock Fund so thanks to everyone who supported it.

Here's a short clip for those who couldn't make it. Immortalised on YouTube at last!!!

Wed 11th September - The Pursuit of Happiness

Before I die I want to.......

The "Before I die" community art project went live on Saturday 6th July for 4 weeks and is a project that encourages people to reflect on their lives and to share their dreams and aspirations in a public space.

As part of the project a large chalkboard was erected at Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton with lots of chalk and people were left to do with it what they want. Two weeks in the project has been a great success with the board almost filled up within days. There are some fantastic replies and you can read more about this at http://beforeidie.cc/site/leeds/ or pop down. It will be there for a couple more weeks at least.