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The Avatar® Path: The Way We Came

A story of an awakening that has become a worldwide movement.

Altamonte Springs, Florida June 15, 2011 — On the surface, this is a book of words that conveys a pleasant melody. But underneath the stories, chords of consciousness are being strummed that will transform the way you think. Our guarantee: reading this book will change your life.

"Like most journeys, self-evolvement has a starting point. That starting point is the recognition that some (or even most) of your guiding values and beliefs are based on imitation of parents, teachers, peers, satisfied customers, celebrities, authorities, the successful, or even the world’s failures," says Harry Palmer, author of The Avatar Path: The Way We Came.  “The life you are living is a copy of someone else’s. It is a patchwork quilt of borrowings and unconscious influences. When you recognize this, really see it, something independent of any mental embellishment awakens—a new self. You can call this new self, “I am.” This ineffable spirit—authentic YOU—wakes up with a desire to explore its potential.”

“The articles and stories in the pages of this book are intended to illuminate archetypes in consciousness that will assist your growth. As you read, several things will happen: the expectations and opinions of others will be recognized and re-considered; personal values will be re-examined; and patterns of behaviors will change. This is a heroic journey.”

The Avatar Path: The Way We Came is Palmer’s eighth book. Three of his previous books (Living Deliberately, ReSurfacing® and The Seven Pillars of Enlightenment) have been translated into 20 languages and are valued by students of higher consciousness around the world.

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ABOUT STAR'S EDGE INTERNATIONAL® - Star's Edge International publishes books, videos, online materials, and a series of experiential courses that guide people into and through transformative experiences. The company was founded in 1986 and operates worldwide.

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The Wizard Course Returns To Orlando

The Orlando Marriott World Center Resort Altamonte Springs, Florida December 16, 2010 — Star's Edge International, the corporation behind The Avatar Courses, has chosen the Orlando Marriott World Center to host its 21st annual 13-day workshop/seminar.

The Avatar Wizard Course, which is the fifth and final section of the Avatar Materials, was first presented in 1991 and has grown every year. Many graduates rank it as the ultimate self-improvement experience in the world. "There is really nothing current to compare it with," said one attendee.

According to Rand Shipley, an Avatar Wizard graduate, "Star's Edge is an organization that believes we can create a better world by raising human consciousness one person at a time. In alignment with this goal, they offer a non-denominational course (Avatar) that allows a person to reconnect with their true spiritual self. Students discover the source of their issues, problems, and concerns, and then learn ways to resolve and eliminate those issues, problems and concerns. Successful Avatar graduates gain the ability to create the life they want."

There is no Harry Potter magic here, just a concentrated examination and experience of the elements of consciousness that make us human, and shape our civilizations. The focus is on responsible introspection, developing compassion, and learning to be of service to others.

"Most of us want to improve our lives," said Harry Palmer, author of the Avatar materials. "Unfortunately, most of us are focused on trying to get someone else to do the job. Maybe if the government, or the banks, or our boss, or our spouse, would just do things differently, our lives would improve. That is the trap; life doesn't work that way. The truth is you have to work from the inside out. The only person you can really improve is YOU, but when you do that honestly, things around you improve as well."

Every year thousands of students attend The Avatar Wizard Course. Sometimes the power of Wizard students amazes Palmer. "The gains people are making are profound. People are being more honest and taking broader responsibility. They are caring for each other, and they are healing some major issues. It is an old wisdom that the best way to handle one's own suffering is to act with the intention to relieve the suffering of others."

Developed in 1986, the Avatar Training that leads to the Wizard Course is currently delivered in 22 languages and is taught by licensed Avatar Masters in 71 countries. Graduates experience reduced stress, increases in personal happiness, and greater peace of mind. Newsletter at http://www.theavatartimes.com

For additional information visit http://www.wizardcourse.com

ABOUT STAR'S EDGE INTERNATIONAL - Star's Edge International publishes books, videos, online materials, and a series of experiential courses that guide people into and through transformative experiences. The company was founded in 1986 and operates worldwide. Avatar® and Star's Edge International® are registered trademarks of Star's Edge, Inc.

International Best-Selling Self Development Book for Free Download

Altamonte Springs, Florida — May 27, 2010. Today the network of Avatar Course graduates stretches across the globe and influences many people and even whole societies. It is one of the fastest growing self-development movements on the planet. And it all started in 1986 with a book called CREATIVISM, which was revised and republished in 1994 to become the International bestseller, LIVING DELIBERATELY: THE DISCOVERY AND DEVELOPMENT OF AVATAR®

LIVING DELIBERATELY is the engaging story of Harry Palmer's spiritual journey that led to the creation of the Avatar Materials. "With a clarity attainable only by someone with an absolute command of his subject matter, Palmer masterfully takes what could easily have become a dry, complex drone of philosophic musings and turns it into a ringingly clear, engaging and usable book," writes reviewer Linda Decker of The Village Wordsmith. "You'll see yourself on nearly every page — Palmer calls you by name and warmly invites you into his exploration."

The book has played a pivotal role in teaching people around the world how to manage their lives more successfully.

LIVING DELIBERATELY: THE DISCOVERY AND DEVELOPMENT OF AVATAR® is now available to iPad users for free in the iBookstore store.

Free downloads are also available for iPhone or other electronic readers at http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/14364

The print version of LIVING DELIBERATELY, available in 11 languages, may be purchased at http://avatarbookstore.com

Star's Edge International, the publisher of LIVING DELIBERATELY, continues to receive success stories from Avatar Course students. Over 23,000 of these stories are posted on the web site http://AvatarResults.com.

ABOUT STAR'S EDGE INTERNATIONAL - Star's Edge International publishes books, videos, online materials, and a series of experiential courses that guide people into and through transformative experiences. The company was founded in 1986 and operates worldwide. Avatar®, ReSurfacing® and Star's Edge International® are registered trademarks of Star's Edge, Inc.

Catching the Compassion Virus

Altamonte Springs, Florida April 27, 2010 — Before The Avatar® Compassion Project, few would have believed that lives could be improved by a simple exercise circulated on a folded card. Two million cards later, it is not as difficult to believe. The Compassion Exercise has five easy steps, which anyone can test in a couple of minutes without even leaving their chair. The expected result is a personal sense of peace.

According to Harry Palmer, author of the Avatar materials, "When we recognize that we share certain common denominator life experiences, two things happen: first, we don't feel so alone and isolated, and second, we begin to understand each other. From that connection and understanding, kindness and compassion grow naturally."

The goal of the Compassion Project, launched October 2009, is to increase the amount of total compassion in the world. The cards are given freely to friends and strangers alike. The exercise has found its way into classrooms, boardrooms, churches, and hospitals.

A common theme among the Compassion Card enthusiasts is that the exercise quickly dissolves anger and stress.

“I knew we were providing something valuable to people when the first million cards disappeared in a couple of months,” said Palmer, “I’m excited about the positive changes in people’s lives. Our office has received story after story of people applying the Compassion Exercise and, within minutes, experiencing a marked change in perspective.”

In its third printing, The Compassion Card has been translated into eighteen languages including English, Chinese, Croatian, Dutch, French, German, Hebrew, Hungarian, Icelandic, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Russian and Polish.

For more information on the Compassion Project and sample cards visit http://theavatarcourse.com/compassion.(This website is currently available in 12 languages.)

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Developed in 1986, The Avatar Course training is delivered in 21 languages and is taught by licensed Avatar Masters in 71 countries. Graduates report reduced stress, increases in personal happiness, and greater success in reaching their goals. 

ABOUT STAR'S EDGE INTERNATIONAL - Star's Edge International publishes books, videos, online materials, and a series of experiential courses that guide people into and through transformative experiences. The company was founded in 1986 and operates worldwide. Avatar®, ReSurfacing® and Star's Edge International® are registered trademarks of Star's Edge, Inc.

A Million Steps Toward A More Compassionate World

Translations: Deutsch, Nederlands

Altamonte Springs, Florida October 26, 2009 - Peace on earth, good will toward men. More than a holiday slogan, this is the foundation of a formula for improving the world undertaken by the Compassion Project. Imagine one million people deliberately creating and experiencing a more compassionate world, more good will toward others. Is there any question that this project will create a more peaceful world?

The Compassion Project was launched on Thursday, October 22, 2009 with the 1,500 attendees of the Avatar Professional Course in Orlando, Florida. Harry Palmer, president of Star's Edge International, outlined a simple plan to improve the conditions of the world.

"Let's increase the amount of compassion on the planet by placing one million Compassion Cards into the hands of strangers," said Palmer.

The Compassion Card carries a copy of the Compassion Exercise, one of thirty exercises in Palmer's book, ReSurfacing®: Techniques for Exploring Consciousness available at http://www.avatarbookstore.com.

Positive results from doing the Compassion Exercise have been experienced by over 100,000 graduates of the Avatar Course in the first two-day section of the course.

Palmer continued, "In exchange for the few minutes that it takes to do this exercise a person can experience hours or even days of feeling more peaceful. It can dissolve anger and stress very quickly."

The Compassion Card has been translated into eleven languages and offers five steps that anyone can take to create and experience more compassion. Launched in advance of the holiday season, the Compassion Project is a gift to people around the world. It is a proven way to create peace on earth - one person at a time.

For more information on the Compassion Project visit http://theavatarcourse.com/compassion.

Developed in 1986, the Avatar Course training is delivered in 21 languages and is taught by licensed Avatar Masters in 71 countries. Graduates report reduced stress, increases in personal happiness, and greater success in reaching their goals. Newsletter at http://www.theavatartimes.com

ABOUT STAR'S EDGE INTERNATIONAL - Star's Edge International publishes books, videos, online materials, and a series of experiential courses that guide people into and through transformative experiences. The company was founded in 1986 and operates worldwide. Avatar®, ReSurfacing® and Star's Edge International® are registered trademarks of Star's Edge, Inc.