How Can I Attend Almine's Classes When I Cannot Afford Them?
This is a question posed more and more frequently as Almines work becomes more widely known. While individual circumstances have been used to enable a limited number of students to participate in classes by creating payment plans to fit their particular situations or by exchanging work, such as organizing and facilitating classes, it now seems this issue must be addressed on a wider basis
Almine's teachings indicate that the current global recession to which she is very sensitive - is triggering a move in humanity away from a monetary system and transitioning to a bartering system. That occasioned the decision to offer, for this year only, the few 3-day workshops that are priced at $300. (This is a paid-in-advance price and the actual value is $600.)
Also, because more and more young people, retired people, and jobless people are being drawn to her work, she has developed a barter system for those who cannot afford to pay, or for those who want to attend more pods than they can afford. That system is outlined below:
1) Book Almine as speaker If you can get Almine booked as a speaker for an appropriate and large conference - such as an indigenous or Goddess conference - there is a possibility for an exchange. To earn a 5-day pod for securing such a booking, the conference must have a very substantial audience, (i.e. thousands) and her speaking opportunity should expose her to at least 500.
The person securing the booking and earning the tuition exchange must work with the organizer of the event far enough in advance to ensure that Almine is prominently included in all publicity and advertising.
It is also necessary to coordinate closely from the very beginning of any effort to book Almine, with Hilda Woods.
She is contacted at: spiritualjourneys_hilda@yahoo.com She will advise on Almines schedule/availability and other relevant detail.
2) Trading technical skills such as proficiency in software programs such as Maya, Cocoa, Shake & After Effects. This work would be credited at the same price you charge professionally for your services.
Contact: alminespiritualjourneys@gmail.com for specific information and to provide your qualifications.
3) Assistance in marketing/public relations This would include:
· Articles written about Almine and her teachings and featured in publications with worldwide distribution, as well as through emags with a wide readership. Any such articles must be reviewed and approved by Hilda Woods prior to submission to the publication.
· Securing substantial new distribution and sales outlets for her books.
The rate at which credit would be given for this work would be evaluated individually.
4) Research and typing assignments are occasionally available Register your interest in this through: spiritualjourneys_hilda@yahoo.com
5) Translating one book into a foreign language (assuming you have adequate and appropriate language skills), would earn a trade of $7000 in pod tuition. Again, register interest at: spiritualjourneys_hilda@yahoo.com
6) Translating into subtitles Almine's YouTube videos, as well as assigned blog entries is traded at $30 an hour. For more information and to register interest and availability, contact:
alminespirituajourneys@gmail.com
7) Becoming a facilitator in you area Currently we are booked through 2009, but are beginning to draft a schedule 2010. This exchange requires gathering a growing group, familiarizing them with Almine's ongoing teachings (blog, radio, books, videos, etc.), and then organizing a class. Successful staging of a class with a minimum attendance of 40 or more (for a 3-day event) or 30+ for a 5-day class earns free tuition for the facilitator at another equivalent class.
Coordinate these efforts with: spiritualjourneys_hilda@yahoo.com
8) Creating foreign language blogs, translating Simon's forum into a foreign language, earns a year of pods. Please note this task is very high maintenance, and will not be manageable if you are employed full-time.
9) Introducing new students If you introduce two new people to Almines work, make sure it resonates with them, and these two people pay full tuition for a class, you earn attendance at an equivalent class at no cost. Coordinate with: spiritualjourneys_hilda@yahoo.com
All final trading arrangements, whether done through Hong-An, or another person in Almine's team, must be coordinated and finalized with Hilda Woods. We hope this has been of assistance to you.