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Ahlam
Shalhout
Entertainer
(Public Speaker) - Waterford, CT
Ahlam
Shalhout
Waterford, CT
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URL: www.poetryin.com
Ahlam
Shalhout transitioned her life from the world of science to the world of
art when poetry began coming to her automatically in her meditative states.
She was encouraged to publish her first epic Recovering Stolen Dreams from
a dream. A few years later she published her second epic For The Love Of
My Dreams, encouraged by similar urgings that led to her first publication.
After a brief transfer to California, she
returned to Waterford to assess her new life stance. She resigned from her
technical position with the US Department of the Navy and began a career
as orator and body, mind & spirit conditioning trainer.
She is a speaker on the steps for re-claiming
one's power & contributing to a peaceful world. She integrates poetry
readings from her books with her presentations for poignant illustrations.
She has spoken at St. John The Divine Cathedral in NYC, Long Wharf Theater,
Niantic Cinema, The Garde Theater, Connecticut College, Eastern Connecticut
State University, Manchester Community College, Hartford Seminary, Norwich
Inn & Spa, First Congregational Church of Old Lyme, Shoreline Counseling,
Inc., Southeastern Mental Health Authority, Groton, East Lyme and Old Lyme
Public Libraries. She teaches Tai Chi and leads the Creative Expression
workshops which she has developed.
Her most recent creative venture involves
framed photographs of artifacts found during her meditative walks. Each
artifact is linked to a poem that best describes the artifact. She currently
displays & sells her artwork at many venues.
Ms. Shalhout believes that there is an artist
voice inherent in all of us, and she offers her talents in cultivating those
seeds by nudging the appearance of creative blossoms within all who cross
her path. Her inspiration stems from communing with nature. Her understanding
of the True Source of all art is best portrayed in her poem "Artists'
Creed":
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"When you can say you love your works
of art
As though you and the Creator each play a part
When you can say these words without conceit
It is then that you know you are complete."
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She currently offers workshops that stimulate
creativity ultimately leading to recognition of one's potential. |
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