Finals & Drafts Finals & Most Recent Drafts Listed 1st In order of PDF's, other files, and then whole sections, including Letterheads, buttons, stickers, etc.
So far only the official Final Drafts page has any files/versions created by anyone other than Chris Pringer
(New Files as of Sat 09/22/07 9:55 PM,)
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= FINAL DRAFTS = 9/22/07 Flyer & 4up = FINAL DRAFTS =
PDFs for Print Acrobat v6.0 & v4.0
& JPG's for Viewing
=== === For those with Acrobat V4.0 and/or who might not be seeing all the text properly in the other pdf versions, you will have more luck printing with these Acrobat V4.0 Versions :
( --- all for 8-1/2" x 11" sheet --- )
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EARLIER VERSIONS Flyer & 4Ups
9/20/07 VERSIONS
For those with Acrobat V4.0 and/or who might not be seeing all the text properly in the other pdf versions, please ask me for the links for downloading.
(all are on 8-1/2" x 11" sheets)
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The Photo in the flyer: I've rendered that photo (into two merged photo's) to make the girl's face much larger relative to the background.
I don't know yet, but would like to know, who the photographer is - of the photo of the traumatized girl. The photo is common to OCT 27 event posters around the US. Artist / PolyPsyArts Info
Opening & Downloading Tips: Did you know that you can right-click the links to files and pages and then click either "save as..." to download the file? For Downloading this makes things much easier than most other ways. (For web pages you don't get the pics on them, just the text). Or that you can click "open in new tab" (after right-clicking)? Otherwise, after using the links you may need to a) use your browser's back button to come back here (or to the page where you clicked the links).
Printing Tips: You can print color PDF's as greyscale or color: In general you're more likely to get a better greyscale print from a color-outputted pdf than from a greyscale-outputted PDF. At least this is true when the blacks are blacker from a color-outputted PDF. "grysc" in a file name denotes a "GREYSCALE" coloration, whereas the original output from my worksheet often includes a SEPIA type of photo. And if you want to print off some really nice pieces for your own neighborhood, you might like these sepia versions.
FONT Changes: Sometimes the fonts don't print out correctly with PDFs because you don't have the font that was used. That can result in text being spread over other text or is too large/small, etc. If this happens you can use the Acrobat 4.0 version because in this the fonts have also been converted to graphics. And that shouldn't happen with these Flyers since in all cases the fonts are either Arial (extremely common) or converted.
Printing trouble with JPGs - fuzzy edges or text, etc: Daz the trouble with jpgs especially if you don't size it on your page the exact same size it was made. Whereas pdf's (which make it easy for non-techies to print) also take a bit more energy for the graphic designer to output, and for you to download. I will do finals as pdfs probably right before or after they're off to the printer. An even better way to make the flyer viewer think we are amateurs putting on a cheap show is to print flyers from thumbnails:
Printing trouble with Thumbnails: They aren't meant to be printed any other size than what they are. So if you do, it just stretches them out and you get a lot of pixilation (pixels spread too far apart), resulting in a very very poor quality of picture.
I have found that from Windows explorer (in XP), you can double click on the graphics file, click the printer icon at the bottom, and after clicking "next" a few times you'll get to the "Layout Selection" dialog box with a "Print Preview" thumbnail. From there it will print what you see there. If that doesn't work for you, you may need to play with your printer setup settings, I think - ideally the settings will let you see a thumbnail of the file and adjust it's scale so the graphic fits the page before printing each file.
For 'cheap' prints (for less ink use and/or very plain paper): I've found that by going into the print setup's "advanced" settings, I can adjust the Brightness to max with the Contrast back a quarter amount, the various colors to minimum, and it won't soak even the cheapest paper. I can vary that some for more/less ink use - the Brightness setting seems to have by far the most effect in that regard. No doubt each model of printer is different, but you might have some luck with that.
Christopher Pringer Reiki Master, Ordained Minister
Chalice Bridging Ministries Body-Mind-Soul Integration for a Healthy Planet
Bridging Theology, Consciousness,
and Practical Emotional Intelligence
Organization Chart
REPRODUCTION: I welcome my writing/artwork being reproduced, provided that it is in it's original and complete form (or an editing or excerpt by agreement with the author), and contact info are intact and readable ("Chris Pringer, Chris.pringer@chalicebridge.com, www.chalicebridge.com"), and so long as the following conditions are applied:
a) Hardcopy reproduction is ok so long as it is for personal or non-profit organizational use only; b) Distribution and posting on web pages, blogs, and forums with my permission (mostly because I want to know where it's been put, and I'd be most honored to be asked). c) Any distribution of my writings or artwork must be w/o charge unless with prior agreement in writing with the author. d) The only exception to that regards the World Healing Prayers, which I encourage people to make all the copies they think will be used effectively without obligation to get my permission or even contact me. By the way, I have yet to ever sell -or give permission for anyone else to sell- any of my artwork on E-Bay or anywhere else. [noted 12/27/07]
DISCLAIMER: None of my writing, chalice art, or PolyPsyArt is intended to be, to replace, or discourage the appropriate use of, medical attention and/or treatment, but as educationally informative for the purpose of overall health enhancement and preventative maintenance. So far as I know, I have not quoted any other person without saying so. I have emulated a number of writers and teachers, so I wouldn't be surprised if many of my statements have very similar words and meanings as they. In any case, I have always tried to say what I believed. If you find that I have plagiarized anyone to any degree, please let me know -- by noting the complete published reference, and including the full quote and a few sentences of text before and after). This given, I will duly correct the writing.
AUTHORSHIP: Unless otherwise noted under the titles, all essays, artwork, prayers, pages at this site and sub-directories (as at my previous site at AOL), and with exception of some of the solid color and cloudy-sky color backgrounds and logo/headers for others' sites as noted) has been composed, rendered, and/or web-authored (c) by myself, Christopher Pringer, a member of Veteran's for Peace, ch.92 and of the "Seattle 12," practitioner in Body-Mind-Energy Integration Therapies since 1984, since 1984, and ordained minister (Chalice-Bridging Ministries) since 1987. Most of the personal health-oriented essays at this site were written in the early 90's, as compared to the social/political health oriented pages since 1997.
ABOUT THE ART: The symbols for the "Chalice" - or Holy Grail - that I often use are drawn essentially from ancient archetypes. Here, the Chalice is essentially a "cauldron" for the balancing and integrating of Humanity with the Divine - individually and communally. And just to forestall any hasty categorization, I should say that these archetypes pre-date the Jewish faith by many centuries. They have their own rich meanings as related to the spiritual dilemma or paradox, balancing or synthesis of qualities (such as Yin & Yang), and healing transformation. The "Chalice-Star" over the three traveling magi is used in my Solstice or Christmas Card design to represent our quest - in this earthly dimension of body, mind, and spirit - for the inner-most Source of one's spirit and faith -- whether that would be the Inner Christ, Inner Buddha, Inner Mohammed, or the Divine Mother's Spirit connecting All Life, etc.
That disclaimer said, you may find out the actual origens of my relationship with these archetypes at Home Page for Body-Mind-Chalice Integration (and related artwork). (see description in above section.) If you feel well served by what you found here, I would certainly appreciate your support. Although there is virtually 3 large books (and probably over a thousand hours) worth of written material and artwork here, nothing has ever been sold at this site (although I do promote my therapy practice and desktop publishing skills).
In any case, IF YOU FEEL SO INCLINED TO SUPPORT THIS WORK (there are also ways besides donating money), please check out the Chalice Bridging Ministries / PolyPsyArts Support System.
COMMENTARY/Feedback is MOST APPRECIATED via the Guest Book or directly via Chaliser@iinet.com. I Hope you have found this page useful. Please let me know if it (or any parts of it, or other pages here) do not make sense to you, or don't seem consistent, etc. Extra points given for being specific. <grin> It's nice to hear from visitors in any case. I will probably reply. Here is to your continuing to recieve the benefits of your drive to discover you. --Chris
Click here to see the Organization Chart and "How and Why this Site Is Different" A study in Cross-Discipline Knowledge Sharing, Utilization, and a much needed integration of diverse talent. And how that relates to *Chalice-Bridging* and to healing. (And the full-size graphic!)
Professional Bio & Quotes
Chris, 1984
Chris, 2008
I began my studies in multi-level self-healing when in the service, in Thailand in the Winter of '73. The focus then was on self-help psychology, consciousness, and eastern and western mystical perspectives. This continued through my university studies in Norman, OK '74-'79. 1980 took me into naturopathic studies, primarily nutrition and herbology when I lived in Oklahoma City. Not seeing the naturopathic doctor route as affordable at the time, I found direction via a five-evening massage course, Fall '83. That led to a six month professional practice, followed up with the training in Sante Fe, NM, '84-'85 (described in the next paragraph).
Since then I have practiced massage and/or healing facilitation for others, initially in Santa Fe, NM (during/after my training), then San Louis Obispo, CA, and Seattle, WA. This includes exploring personal challenges and self-healing methodology. A session may include various energy work modalities, Body/Energy-Awareness based Preventative Health Maintenance Instruction, or only Reiki or relaxation work in total silence. A client chooses based on whatever stress, pain, or concerns are present at that session. A client may request a "Body Pattern Reading," as well as various massage/bodywork therapies, all of which techniques are listed & described in my brochure. Individual, program, and 3-6 week interval-based rates are available.
My interests have primarily centered in three areas:
1) Body-Centered Psycho-Spiritual Process (as in "Hakomi" style of) counseling and bodywork, including as assessing an individual for the most efficient means of addressing connective tissue injury, short and long term, and the most efficient application of the results of that assessment (on physical and/or emotional levels);
2) in The Basic How's And Why's Of Psycho-Emotional Storage In The Body-Mind, and in the related fascia memory storage dynamics - referring to the technical aspects of neuro-physical interface between connective tissue, emotion, and the brain);
3) "Chalice-Bridging" style chakra balancing - based in the perspective that the chalice, far more than just a cup in this interpretation, is about the human embodiment of Spirit into the three "lower bodies" (mental, emotional, and physical) which compose the "Body-Mind". Which is also a "cauldron" for the balancing and integrating of Humanity with the Divine - individually and communally.
My training includes over 1370 hours of classes and practicum, including with the New Mexico Academy of Massage and Advanced Healing Arts in Santa Fe, NM (1984-85), and with various accredited bodywork and therapy workshops (`86-present), as well as 100 hours training with the Alchemical Hypnotherapy Institute (1989), over 100+ hrs apprenticeship with healing practitioner Robert "Mitra" (`85-`86), and 150 hours apprenticeship with Silena Heron in Herbal Studies (`83-`84). For the detailed version my training, you may go to the latter half of my Reiki Therapy Practice Brochure. Which also includes (and relates context for) links to essays elaborating on aspects of imbalance and injury, assessment, and healing.
Personal Quotes on Body-Mind Awareness [ cp, 12'07 ]
BODY-MIND AWARENESS, at the core of preventive health awareness, is one of the most simple, efficacious, & cost-effective forms of HEALTH INSURANCE there can be. Hence, massage is far from just "a luxury item," and bodywork therapies can be indispensable for the healing of certain conditions.
MUSCLES RELATE TO ATTACHMENTS - to what we use to take our stance, to hold our place, to perceive and respond to our environment, and to extend who we are and/or want to be. Or used to be (in too many cases, perhaps). That speaks not only to the body's condition and function, but to how it communicates awareness of where one is along one's path (of becoming who one truly is).
THE BODY IS . . . among other amazing things, a unique communications system -- intimately linked with one's TOTALITY.
Establishing rapport with one's body can be a PATH to self realization.
ONE OF MY DREAMS is a society where/in all children are taught how to feel/see/read their own body-mind communications such that preventive health maintenance eventually becomes second nature. And actually, for the most part, they would be encouraged to re-awaken and build upon what I believe to be a NATURAL INCLINATION - conscious self-healing and continuous expansion of awareness.
And the above goes FOR ALL OTHER ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES, to the degree that one utilizes them to improve such awareness and causative/pro-active connection with one's body-mind, and to employ the most effective tools for maintaining/improving one's health under any given condition or circumstance.
Since being at it's own domain (Chalicebridge.com, June'06) this site has come to average Over 60 *Visits*, Over 112 *Pages*, and over 1000 *Hits* Per DAY. (Here, the 'Hits' stat includes all graphics on a page.) Interesting that at AOL (Sep'97 to May'06), "LE FastCounter" listed an average of 75 *hits* per day during 2005. -- cp, 12'07
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