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	<title>Spiritual Retreats, Spiritual Journeys &#38; Women&#039;s Retreats: Journeys of the Spirit® &#187; December</title>
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		<title>TEOTIHUACAN, MEXICO: Reclaiming Our Power and Faith &#8211; Dec 8-13th</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:01:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sheri Rosenthal</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Together on this spiritual healing journey we spend 6 days honoring the day of Virgin of Guadalupe (December 12) at the sacred site of Teotihuacan, Mexico. Juntos nos pasaremos seis días celebrando a la Virgen de Guadalupe (cuyo día es el 12 de diciembre) en el sagrado sitio de Teotihuacán, México. ]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Este ha sido un año de muchos retos para muchos de nosotros en muchos aspectos. </strong> Cuando las circunstancias son difíciles, la tendencia es cuestionar La Vida y preguntar, “¿por qué yo? ¿por qué a mí?”  Pero esta pregunta solamente viene cuando no tenemos la conciencia de quien en realidad somos y como co-creamos nuestras vidas.  La pregunta no es, “¿qué nos ha hecho la vida?” si no “cómo hemos co-creado con esto que llamamos La Vida?”  Terminemos el año con una jornada del corazón y hagámonos ver con nuevos ojos, a entregarnos a la vida con fe y certeza, a dejar ir todo lo que nos limite a vivir una vida plena, a amar inmensamente y a perdonar—a nosotros mismos y a los demás.</p>

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<h2><strong>Reclamando Nuestro Poder y Nuestra Fe</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Acompaña Millie Muñoz por seis días celebrando a la Virgen de Guadalupe (cuyo día es el 12 de diciembre) en el sagrado sitio de Teotihuacán, México. </strong> Ella es la Patrona de todos los Mexicanos y de todo América, y la protectora de todos los niños que sufren.  Ella es proclamada por muchos milagros, por confortar muchas almas, proteger a los pobres y nos guarda a todos bajo su gracia.  Honremos a la eterna madre y como nos inspira y nos anima a co-crear un Nuevo Sueño de Amor Incondicional y Aceptación.  Dejemos que este sea nuestro tiempo de sanación para que podamos vivir nuestras vidas con nuestros corazones abiertos—usando nuestro poder interno para crear un año 2011 magnífico y pleno.</p>
<h2><strong>Reclaiming Our Power and Faith</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>This has been a year of challenges for all people on so many levels and in so many directions.</strong> When circumstances are difficult, so many of us question Life and ask: WHY ME?  But this question can only be asked when we do not have the awareness of who we truly are and how we co-create our Lives.  It&#8217;s not about “What has Life done to me?” but “How have I danced with this thing called Life?” Let’s end the year with a journey of the heart and challenge ourselves to see with new eyes, to surrender, let go, love boldly and forgive &#8211; ourselves and others.</p>
<h2><strong>Honoring the Virgin of Guadalupe</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Join Millie Muñoz for 6 days honoring the day of Virgin of Guadalupe (December 12) at the sacred site of Teotihuacan, Mexico. </strong>She is the mother of all Mexicans, and the protector of suffering children. She performs miracles, comforts souls, watches over the poor, and holds each of us in her protective grace. We honor the eternal mother as she inspires and encourages us to co-create a new Dream of Unconditional Love and Acceptance. Let this be our time of healing so that we can live our lives with our hearts wide open &#8211; empowered to create a fulfilling and amazing 2011!</p>
<h2><strong>Want to join us?</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>If you&#8217;re interested in knowing more about the trip pricing, itinerary, inclusions and more</strong> &#8211; please use the navigation under &#8220;<a href="#top"><strong>TELL ME MORE!</strong></a>&#8221; on the left side of the page.  Questions? Give us a ring at 727-421-0849 &#8211; we can&#8217;t wait to hear from you!</p>
<blockquote><p>O Mary, whose Immaculate Heart was pierced by seven swords of grief, help me to walk valiantly amid the sharp thorns strewn across my pathway. Obtain for me the strength to be a true imitator of you.<br />
This I ask you, my dear Mother.</p></blockquote>
<p>Photo of the Procession of the Virgin of Guadalupe by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pabloaburto/" target="_blank">Pablo Aburto</a><br />
Photo of the Cape of Virgin of Guadalupe by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/25876167@N08/" target="_blank">Joaquín Martínez</a><br />
Photo of the Virgin of Guadalupe by<a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/letys3/" target="_blank"> Lety</a><br />
Photo of the Basilica in Mexico City by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/omaromar/ " target="_blank">Omar Bárcena</a></p>
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		<title>BHUTAN: Blessings of the Heart, Meditation &amp; Service &#8211; December 9-21st, 2010</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 04:17:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sheri Rosenthal</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Black Necked Cranes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bon]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Guru Rinpoche]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[On this heart-felt spiritual journey to Bhutan, Land of the Thunder Dragon, we'll visit Tongsa Tsechu, one of the annual religious dance festivals, and immerse ourselves in ancient tradition. We'll also visit the very rare and endangered Black Necked Cranes in Phobjikha and as a special gift, a Lama will be preparing a prayer and blessing ceremony for us. Through meditation, chanting, prayer and ceremony - we will expand our consciousness and cultivate the compassion of Buddha within us.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a name="top"></a><strong>Not many people have actually heard about Bhutan</strong> &#8211; Land of the Thunder Dragon, or even know where it is located. For many years this little country about the size of Switzerland has been off limits of foreigners. If you look at a map you will find Bhutan to be east of Nepal at the same latitude, with a tiny piece of India separating the two countries – and the northern edge touching the Himalayas. You must realize that Bhutan is not like any place you are likely to travel to.</p>
<p style="text-align: right;"><strong><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/BHUTAN.pdf" target="_blank">Downloadable trip summary!</a></strong></p>

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<h2><strong>Shamans &amp; Buddhists</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>The people are Tantric Buddhists who also have a Shamanistic background called Bon</strong> &#8211; and a fantastic history filled with legends and mythology. In fact, one of the highlights of our spiritual journey is hiking to Tiger&#8217;s Nest where Guru Rinpoche flew to on the back of a flaming tigress! Indeed, the monasteries are magical and beautiful in ways that I cannot begin to describe.</p>
<h2><strong>Finding the Buddha Within</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Everyone who visits is touched in the most astonishing ways</strong>, by the landscape, the heart of the people, and their philosophies. By the time we leave, the experience will have opened your heart in a manner that that is totally unexpected. Through meditation, chanting, prayer and ceremony &#8211; we will expand our consciousness and cultivate the compassion of Buddha within us.</p>
<h2><strong>Compassion &amp; Blessings</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Thankfully we&#8217;ll have the opportunity</strong> to spend a day at Tongsa Tsechu, one of the annual religious dance festivals to immerse ourselves in ancient tradition where elaborate, spellbinding masked dances at the festival are performed by specially trained monks. We&#8217;ll also spend time visiting the very rare and endangered Black Necked Cranes in Phobjikha. And as a special gift, a Lama will be preparing a prayer and blessing ceremony for us. As service is an important part of our spiritual experience, we&#8217;ll be giving of ourselves and helping the Bhutanese people during our visit.</p>
<h2><strong>Inner Peace &amp; Contentment</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>On our last two nights we&#8217;ll be staying</strong> at the incredible Hotel Zhiwaling which is beautiful and restful &#8211; a proper end to our journey. You can have spa services here to relax from our journey and prepare for the long trip home. This is one of those once-in-a-lifetime journeys, and you will not come back the same person you were when you arrived. If there is any way that you can get way for this mystical journey, I encourage you to come! And don&#8217;t leave without watching the video on the right &#8211;&gt;</p>
<h2><strong>Want to join us?</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>If you&#8217;re interested in knowing more about the trip pricing, itinerary, inclusions and more</strong> &#8211; please use the navigation under &#8220;<a href="#top"><strong>TELL ME MORE!</strong></a>&#8221; on the left side of the page.  Questions? Give us a ring at 727-421-0849 &#8211; we can&#8217;t wait to hear from you!</p>
<blockquote><p>“All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware.”<br />
~ Martin Buber</p></blockquote>
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		<title>PALENQUE, MEXICO: 2012 Mayan Prophecies &#8211; Bringing in the Light</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sheri Rosenthal</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Pacal]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Palenque]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[During our spiritual journey to Palenque, Mexico we'll be preparing for the 2012 Mayan prophecies by using these sacred underworld sites to birth a dream of world peace into the light. Here we'll explore the remains of the Olmecs at La Venta and the incredible pyramids of the Maya at Palenque and Tonina and have the opportunity to meet with a Mayan elder to talk about what the 2012 prophecies hold for them.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a name="top"></a><strong>There are many beautiful and magical sacred sites in Mexico, but few hold the energy of the underworld like Palenque. </strong>From the moment you arrive into this area you will feel like you have descended into the depths of your inner being and the womb of the mother earth. It is this spiritual energy that forms the basis for our week of heart-felt transformation and personal expansion.<br />

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<h2><strong>Go back in time</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Here we&#8217;ll explore the remains of the Olmecs at La Venta and the incredible pyramids of the Maya at Palenque and Tonina. </strong>The most striking aspect of these ruins are their connection with the underworld which had a profound significance to the Mayans. During our week together we&#8217;ll be preparing for the 2012 Mayan prophecies by using these sacred underworld sites to birth a new dream of world peace and abundance into the light.</p>
<h2><strong>San Juan Chamula</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>One of the special highlights of this week will be a visit to San Juan Chamula. </strong>This town is home to an amazing church which the people took back from the clergy and converted to a place of traditional shamanism and prayer. The energy here is <em>very powerful</em> and we will participate in a prayer circle for healing, compassion and unconditional love for the time leading up to 2012.  In addition, we&#8217;ll have the opportunity to meet with a Mayan elder to talk more about what the 2012 prophecies hold for them.</p>
<h2><strong>Mythology of the Underworld</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>We&#8217;ll immerse ourselves in the mythology of the underworld</strong> exploring the aspects of ourselves long abandoned or forgotten, leading to the rebirth of our integrity and oneness for ourselves and for the world.  Utilizing the energy and intent of these structures we&#8217;ll delve into our own underworld and then burst forth to merge with the sun and the light that we are.</p>
<h2><strong>Want to join us?</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>If you&#8217;re interested in knowing more about the trip pricing, itinerary, inclusions and more</strong> &#8211; please use the navigation under &#8220;<a href="#top"><strong>TELL ME MORE!</strong></a>&#8221; on the left side of the page.  Questions? Give us a ring at 727-421-0849 &#8211; we can&#8217;t wait to hear from you!</p>
<blockquote><p>“Perhaps travel cannot prevent bigotry, but by demonstrating that all peoples cry, laugh, eat, worry, and die, it can introduce the idea that if we try and understand each other, we may even become friends.”<br />
~ Maya Angelou</p></blockquote>
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