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Times-Recorder Article
The following article was recently published in the Zanesville Times-Recorder:
Written by Jennifer L. Mannfrin, Correspondent
ZANESVILLE — Cassandra McDonald has a calling to help people of all ages find their voices and the paths they were meant to travel in their lives.
She is making her calling a mission by offering a venue for people who are seeking guidance and fulfillment.
McDonald will be hosting weekend Vision Retreats at the C.A.S.S.-M.I.N.D. (Creating Artists, Stimulating Success/Making Impact, Negotiating Decisions) Academy at 405 Moxahala Ave., in the Alvah Buckingham Heritage House.
The retreats will consist of theatrical or musical entertainment on Friday evenings and continue throughout the day on Saturdays with three motivational breakout sessions to help participants get through tough times, realize their goals and learn how to accomplish them.
“The goal of the Vision Retreat is to expand the vision that you have for yourself, which will enable you to be equipped to accomplish it. You generally put up walls in life because of how someone labeled you, and because of the influences you have had in life that have led to a lack of identity. I will help you plan out your vision,” said McDonald, who is a visionary coach with a Ph.D. in intervention strategies.
The Vision Retreats will take place each weekend based on an enrollment of at least 10 participants. Based on interest, retreat weekends will be geared towards adults, and can be reserved by businesses who would like to energize their employees. Retreats also will be held for youths in the summer months, McDonald said.
“All of your themes will branch off of the concepts of visualizing, conceptualizing and realizing. To break it down: see it; believe it; be it,” said McDonald. “The outcome is to find you and to invest in your purpose. You can never be totally happy until you find out why you are here.”
The location of the Vision Retreats is also a place of healing, McDonald said. The Alvah Buckingham Heritage House was built in 1821 and was known as a stop on the Underground Railroad.
“This house is such a house of healing. I can feel the pain and the hope here, and the hope supersedes the pain. We plan to use this house for what it was built for,” McDonald said.
The house has a large room for gatherings and performances. Plans are in the works to convert the upstairs into an area for overnight guests.
Vision Retreat weekends cost $160 for the entire weekend, $20 for the Friday evening performances only. Participants will receive packets with information about their weekend’s scheduled events, including Friday performances, scheduled meals and Saturday breakout session topics. Participants will be given information about suggested dinner locations with discounts and hotel accommodations, if needed. They will also receive a copy of McDonald’s debut booklet entitled, “The Power of Joy — A Sustainable Force.”
“You have a choice,” McDonald said. “You always have a choice. Being true to who you are and having the support and guidance to go forward will help you achieve your goals. It’s time to address your state of mind.”
Written by Jennifer L. Mannfrin, Correspondent
ZANESVILLE — Cassandra McDonald has a calling to help people of all ages find their voices and the paths they were meant to travel in their lives.
She is making her calling a mission by offering a venue for people who are seeking guidance and fulfillment.
McDonald will be hosting weekend Vision Retreats at the C.A.S.S.-M.I.N.D. (Creating Artists, Stimulating Success/Making Impact, Negotiating Decisions) Academy at 405 Moxahala Ave., in the Alvah Buckingham Heritage House.
The retreats will consist of theatrical or musical entertainment on Friday evenings and continue throughout the day on Saturdays with three motivational breakout sessions to help participants get through tough times, realize their goals and learn how to accomplish them.
“The goal of the Vision Retreat is to expand the vision that you have for yourself, which will enable you to be equipped to accomplish it. You generally put up walls in life because of how someone labeled you, and because of the influences you have had in life that have led to a lack of identity. I will help you plan out your vision,” said McDonald, who is a visionary coach with a Ph.D. in intervention strategies.
The Vision Retreats will take place each weekend based on an enrollment of at least 10 participants. Based on interest, retreat weekends will be geared towards adults, and can be reserved by businesses who would like to energize their employees. Retreats also will be held for youths in the summer months, McDonald said.
“All of your themes will branch off of the concepts of visualizing, conceptualizing and realizing. To break it down: see it; believe it; be it,” said McDonald. “The outcome is to find you and to invest in your purpose. You can never be totally happy until you find out why you are here.”
The location of the Vision Retreats is also a place of healing, McDonald said. The Alvah Buckingham Heritage House was built in 1821 and was known as a stop on the Underground Railroad.
“This house is such a house of healing. I can feel the pain and the hope here, and the hope supersedes the pain. We plan to use this house for what it was built for,” McDonald said.
The house has a large room for gatherings and performances. Plans are in the works to convert the upstairs into an area for overnight guests.
Vision Retreat weekends cost $160 for the entire weekend, $20 for the Friday evening performances only. Participants will receive packets with information about their weekend’s scheduled events, including Friday performances, scheduled meals and Saturday breakout session topics. Participants will be given information about suggested dinner locations with discounts and hotel accommodations, if needed. They will also receive a copy of McDonald’s debut booklet entitled, “The Power of Joy — A Sustainable Force.”
“You have a choice,” McDonald said. “You always have a choice. Being true to who you are and having the support and guidance to go forward will help you achieve your goals. It’s time to address your state of mind.”
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