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Dear Friends,

WHAT’S NEW? Let Us Dare to do the Impossible!

Every once in a while I hear someone speak who is simply lovely to listen to.

Obura Tongoi is one of those people.

I encourage you to listen to his daring, inspirational and encouraging words. I hope you enjoy (and let me know what you think below).

Blessings and love,

Connect with me: Email | Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter

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Picture of the Chinese New Year Dragon thanks to Esparta Palma

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EVENTS, FREE VIDEO-CLASSES & NEW PROGRAMS!

Soul*Full Sisters – Spirituality & Photography by the Sea: Agua Nicaragua
March 29-Apr 3, 2012

Join photographer Catherine Just, spiritual author Sheri Rosenthal, and a bevy of Soul*Full Sisters for this heart-centered creative spiritual retreat. Through the medium of photography and sacred spiritual space we will explore our creative process in a nourishing, non-judgmental and FUN environment. It’s about finding your true passion and artistic voice even if you have never taken a picture or drawn a straight line in your life.

Each day we’ll explore opening our heart-space while setting those harsh inner thoughts to rest. Using gentle journaling, ceremony, group circles, Sheri’s spiritual sharings, and Catherine’s playful photo assignments – we’ll let go of any preconceived ideas of what we can or cannot create in life and open to the energy of infinite consciousness as it expresses through each one of us!

Located on the secluded beach of Redonda Bay, Agua Nicaragua Retreat Center was designed to place you into the heart of nature, and allow you to enjoy an up close and rare personal experience of what is becoming an increasingly endangered habitat. At night, it’s easy to fall asleep lulled by the crashing waves which you can hear from your bedroom!

The 2012 trip cost is: $1685.00-$1945.00 USD per person double occupancy, massage, volcano trip, & all meals included. LAST CALL LADIES!!

Details for Soul*Full Sisters here.

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SHERI’S ARTICLE

ARE YOU A VICTIM OF LOVE?!

I’m concerned. And you should be too. You are receiving not-so-subtle messages in your popular music that are encouraging you to stay a victim in your life. The music is so engaging that you don’t recognize what is happening unless you have the awareness to actually hear what you are singing along to.

I was driving in the car with a girlfriend this week and we had the radio on. She started singing along to Lady Antibellum’s current hit “Need You Now.” As I was listening I could not believe anyone would want to sing those lyrics or even admit that they could relate to the storyline of the song. The song reinforces many of the lies we have been taught about love and I feel it is important to shine the light of truth upon them – especially since Valentine’s Day is upon us!

In case you are not familiar, these are two of the choruses of the song:

It’s a quarter after one, I’m all alone and I need you now
Said I wouldn’t call but I lost all control and I need you now
And I don’t know how I can do without
I just need you now

It’s a quarter after one, I’m a little drunk and I need you now
Said I wouldn’t call but I lost all control and I need you now
And I don’t know how I can do without
I just need you now
Guess I’d rather hurt than feel nothin’ at all

So let’s talk about the beliefs this song is supporting!

• First of all you are never alone. If indeed you choose to believe in the oneness of life and all consciousness – then you would never use that language to describe your condition since it is not truth.
• Love is not neediness. The truth is you need no one, but as social animals we enjoy the company of others. Feelings of neediness surface when you take the position of the ego-mind which feels separate and alone and “needs” another to feel complete – like you a half running around looking for your other half. In the end, there is no one in the world who can rescue you from your neediness except your own self love.
• You are not at the mercy of your body or your mind. That is utter nonsense – the idea of not being in control of your body or mind only means that you feel victimized by the gifts (your body & your mind) that Spirit gave you to navigate this reality with. If in any moment you have the desire to have sex you would not run out and sleep with someone – would you? If your mind makes a proposal you do not have to be compelled to follow through on it – right? To say that you’ve lost control is not truth. What you are actually saying is that you chose to fall asleep, lose all your awareness, and forget that you are the life force that is in control of your body and your mind.
• There is no justification for not taking responsibility for your life that I am going to believe. I don’t care how much whiskey a person consumes – that does not abdicate us from our responsibility to be conscious of what we are creating in life.
• If you are hurting it is because you are choosing to take your situation personally. When you do that you are using life’s circumstances to hurt yourself. If you want to do that rather than being happy – of course that is up to you.
• If you are ending a relationship it is because it is not working for one or both parties. In that case you are free to have the opportunity to meet someone else who really wants to be with you. Who in their right mind wants to stay in a relationship with someone who does not want to be with us – regardless of how much we may have loved them? Where is our self-respect? There are 7 million people in the world – if you can’t find someone in that crowd to date, and you need to beg to stay with someone who does not want to be with you, that is heartbreaking and needs to change. When you truly love someone you let them go because you want them to be happy – even if you are grieving the end of that relationship. True love is unselfish.

I’m aware that some of what I am sharing may be difficult to swallow. We often chose non-awareness so that we can avoid taking responsibility for our life. In fact, responsibility has a bad rap in general in our society. However – I have changed my beliefs to reflect my joy in recognizing that I am Spirit embodied – and I have the power to create what I want in my life. And because of that I do not want to sing a song about being a victim when I have worked so hard to be a creator. I hope you feel the same way too!

Have a fabulous Valentines Day and please post your thoughts below – I am very curious as to how you feel about all this!

Blessings & love, Sheri Rosenthal

Picture of start loving thanks to Vishwaant
Picture of sick love thanks to Xanetia

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OUR MENU OF UPCOMING FABULOUS ADVENTURES!

	~MARCH VOYAGES~
	Trance Dance – Opening the Chakras to the Energies of 2012 Mar de Jade, Mexico Trip Leader: Ernesto Ortiz March 3-10th, 2012
	The Dalai Lama & Tibetan Buddhism in Exile Dharamsala, India Trip Leader: Lisa Tully March 6-24th, 2012
	Soul*Full Sisters – Spirituality & Photography by the Sea Agua Nicaragua Trip Leader: Catherine Just & Sheri Rosenthal March 29-Apr 3, 2012
	~APRIL TRAVELS~
	Skanda Yoga Retreat – Portals of Power! Teotihuacan, Mexico Trip Leaders: Ken von Roenn III & Lina Vallejo April 11-18th, 2012
	Goddess Healing Spiritual Retreat Sedona, Arizona Trip Leader: Shanti Gilbert April 29-May 4th, 2012
	~MAY SOJOURNS~
	Shamanic Healing Techniques in the Heart of the Mayan Lands Chichen Itza, Mexico Trip Leader: Ernesto Ortiz May 17-22, 2012
	~JUNE JAUNTS~
	Soul*Full Women’s Photography Retreat Oregon Coast Trip Leader: Catherine Just June 6-10th, 2012
	A Women’s Sacred Journey to Avalon Sacred Britain Trip Leaders: Sheri Rosenthal & Cameron Broughton June 14-22nd, 2012
	~JULY JOURNEYS~
	Sisterhood, Sand & Sun! Isla Espiritu Santo, Baja, Mexico Trip Leader: Sheri Rosenthal July 1-7, 2012
	~AUGUST ADVENTURES~
	Akashic Records Intensive – Opening the Secrets of the Stones Teotihuacan, Mexico Trip Leader: Ernesto Ortiz August 9-19th, 2012

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Guest Article! | Our Upcoming Trips at a Glance

Dear Friends,

WHAT’S NEW? Happy Chinese New Year!

The Chinese New Year, better known as the Spring Festival, is the most important of the traditional Chinese holidays. As it happens, 2012 is the Year of the Dragon, which is a divine beast full of vitality, enthusiasm, exhilaration, and good luck.

Normally folks will sweep their homes hoping to remove all the bad energy and ill-fortune in preparation for the New Year. They also will make sure all old debts are paid, hair is cut, and all the doors and windows are properly decorated with paper cut-outs.

It’s also the perfect time to heal old grudges, and find peace within ones self and for others. What a wonderful way to start out – with a clean slate!

In honor of this revered holiday go out for a dinner of noodles or dumplings, and set some incense burning on your altar. Don’t forget to buy those lovely red envelopes that the Chinese people put money into. Fill the envelope with two dollars and place it under your pillow for abundance. As a gift, put two dollars in all the rest and give them away – wishing abundance for all!

**Just a reminder – don’t miss our free video classes!
And if you missed a video or teleclass no worries – you can still sign up if you like on our library page.

Blessings and love,

Connect with me: Email | Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter

Need a special trip for you or your family? Let Ales in Custom Travel design something for you!

Picture of the Chinese New Year Dragon thanks to Esparta Palma

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EVENTS, FREE VIDEO-CLASSES & NEW PROGRAMS!

The Perfect Gift for the New Year – A Personal Intensive!

You know you’re a good person and deserve the best in life.
And you know that life shouldn’t have to be so difficult.
But even though you know that deep in your heart, do you still…

• Wake up wondering whose life you’re living?
• Feel like you’re lacking clarity?
• Find yourself short-tempered, frustrated or unhappy?
• Wish your relationships were more supportive and loving?
• Want to forgive and move on, but can’t?
• Crave freedom from your own life and mind?

Are you ready to break out of the box you call reality and start the new year with a totally different point of view? If so – join me for a Personal Intensive in St Pete, FL.

It’s a powerful experience and is a great way to jump-start your life. In my experience, the root of most people’s issues is a belief system that is sabotaging their life – rather than supporting it.

Imagine what life could be like if you were calm and centered no matter what situation you faced in life, rather than emotional and unclear. What if you no longer took people’s actions personally? Or if forgiveness came easy to you? Or even if you never got in another argument for the rest of your life?! Believe me – it is possible.

Sheri, how will I benefit? You’ll learn to…

• Take positive action in life – regardless of anxiety or fear.
• No longer feel victimized by the people in your life.
• Deal with people openly, without taking their actions and words to heart.
• Let go of the burdens of the past, forgive and move on with gratitude and joy.
• Reclaim your self-esteem and greater life purpose.
• Replace anger with focused clarity.
• No longer fear confrontation, or be a doormat for others.
• Come to a place of self-acceptance, no matter what actions you took in the past.
• Clearly identify your limiting beliefs, their origin and true purpose – empowering you to make healthier life choices.
• Utilize specific tools to help you live courageously, boldly, and with your head held high.

Basically you can do one hour sessions once a month for a year (like in therapy), or you could invest ~12 hours over 3 days and have the time to deeply work through what you need to without the clock interrupting you. That is extremely significant. Who wants to take a year to resolve something that can be dealt with in one weekend?

Email me directly with several dates that you feel would work for you and your application. I’d be happy to chat with you for ~20 minutes about what you want to accomplish and how I can help!

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GUEST ARTICLE

TRIBAL TRANCE DANCE – Ecstasy and Prayer in Motion!

I was surrounded by darkness, a darkness produced by wearing a bandanna blindfold. It created a sensation similar to having my fingers in my ears, but this time it was a visual “silence” with my eyes closed, instead of a silence produced by plugging my ears. The music was loud and tribal, with passionate rhythms that I could feel all over my body. It was as if all of the cells and neurons in my body were responding spontaneously to the music.

The darkness was so beautiful, supportive, and complete, and I wasn’t dancing with anyone and no one was dancing with me. I could not control my body. It was simply responding spontaneously to the music. Sweat was pouring down my whole body and at times I could not even feel my body -  was alone dancing in this darkness. I was Trance Dancing!

As I expanded my awareness, I could feel the others dancing around me. I could not see them, but I could feel them and could feel well beyond my normal perception of reality. I started to hear sounds coming from the other dancers, sounds of ecstasy, and an occasional gentle touch of someone. If I wanted, I could feel as if my dancing was mimicking the movements of another.

Wow, what a rush! The music changed, turning wild and I found myself in the forest, running along beside a black panther. She was guiding me, taking me for a ride as the music disappeared into a background of explosive sounds, primitive sounds – I was feeling my primal self. I kept on going with the panther. We went over a river to a water hole where we stopped and I jumped in to swim. My body was all wet, and I was in total communion with nature and the elements of my experience.

The music changed again and again, going from wild to mild, and after an hour and forty-five minutes of dancing the music turned to be sublime. It elevated me to a space, a sacred space that I have felt before: a delicious space of completeness and reverence, of ecstasy and total elevation of the self.

What an experience! And to think that some people have to use drugs or substances to alter their consciousness to feel this way! We accomplished this with powerful evocative music, movement, and the Trance Dance breath.

So what is Tribal Trance Dance? Trance Dance, as we know it today, is a blend of ancient rituals with a modern techno-twist. Ultimately, it is a way of recognizing our ancient heritage and applying it to our modern lifestyle. We can go as far back as we can in time and we find evidence of it in the history of dance and movement.

Anyone can Trance Dance because there are no steps to follow and no external expectations. The Higher Self knows the steps, and once awakened, Spirit takes over. It is a journey out of your head and into your heart and body, something that we modern humans seem to need so much.

Dance is synonymous with prayer, a demonstration of reverence. Dance is a doorway to the soul or spirit within and if you dance into the state of ecstatic trance you will connect completely to the healing powers of Spirit. Trance Dance is pure ecstatic energy. Trance Dance is the vehicle by which you become that energy and that’s what makes it remarkable. At the level of Spirit, anything is possible.

Trance Dance is meditation in motion, the vehicle that takes you from outward to go deep within to explore and be an active participant in that exploration. We use the body as an instrument of the Divine, and we engage in the exploration of our feelings and emotions, aided by music and the breath.

So where do end up after a Trance Dance experience? Well, to me we end up in a state of very deep meditative and ecstatic bliss, a state of unlimited potential, and a sacred space where spontaneous healing occurs.

Blessings & love, Ernesto Ortiz

Ready to learn more about ecstatic dance? We invite you to join Ernesto March 3-10th in Chacala, Mexico for his Trance Dance – Opening the Chakras to the Energies of 2012 retreat at Mar de Jade.

Noted artist, author and healer, Ernesto Ortiz has devoted his life to exploring and communicating the language of the heart, primal movement and deep inner spaces. Over the past 25 years, Ernesto has taken thousands of people on a journey from physical and emotional inertia to the freedom of ecstasy, from the chaos of the chattering ego-mind to the blessed emptiness of stillness and inner silence.

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OUR MENU OF UPCOMING FABULOUS ADVENTURES!

	~MARCH VOYAGES~
	Trance Dance – Opening the Chakras to the Energies of 2012 Mar de Jade, Mexico Trip Leader: Ernesto Ortiz March 3-10th, 2012
	The Dalai Lama & Tibetan Buddhism in Exile Dharamsala, India – NEW! Trip Leader: Lisa Tully March 6-24th, 2012
	Remembrances: Exploring the Mysteries of the Stones Egypt ** MOVING TO THE FALL! Trip Leader: Samvedam Randles March 8-18th, 2012
	Soul*Full Sisters – Spirituality & Photography by the Sea Agua Nicaragua Trip Leader: Catherine Just & Sheri Rosenthal March 29-Apr 3, 2012
	~APRIL TRAVELS~
	Skanda Yoga Retreat – Portals of Power! Teotihuacan, Mexico Trip Leaders: Ken von Roenn III & Lina Vallejo April 11-18th, 2012
	Goddess Healing Spiritual Retreat Sedona, Arizona Trip Leader: Shanti Gilbert April 29-May 4th, 2012
	~MAY SOJOURNS~
	Shamanic Healing Techniques in the Heart of the Mayan Lands Chichen Itza, Mexico Trip Leader: Ernesto Ortiz May 17-22, 2012
	~JUNE JAUNTS~
	Soul*Full Women’s Photography Retreat Oregon Coast Trip Leader: Catherine Just June 6-10th, 2012
	A Women’s Sacred Journey to Avalon Sacred Britain Trip Leaders: Sheri Rosenthal & Cameron Broughton June 14-22nd, 2012
	~JULY JOURNEYS~
	Sisterhood, Sand & Sun! Isla Espiritu Santo, Baja, Mexico Trip Leader: Sheri Rosenthal July 1-7, 2012
	~AUGUST ADVENTURES~
	Raising Empowered, Radiant Daughters – A Mother/Daughter Retreat! Costa Rica Trip Leaders: Katherine Woodward Thomas & Miriam Martineau August 5-11th, 2012
	Akashic Records Intensive – Opening the Secrets of the Stones Teotihuacan, Mexico Trip Leader: Ernesto Ortiz August 9-19th, 2012

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Sheri’s Video Message! | Our Upcoming Trips at a Glance

Dear Friends,

WHAT’S NEW? Teotihuacan + Tula + Yoga = Portals of Power!

The Atlanteans - the Women Warriors at the sacred site of Tula!

It’s hard to believe that my very first spiritual journey was back in 1999 (it was to Teotihuacan)! After being there over 10 times now – I found myself challenged this year to design a journey that works for those who have been to this magical and VERY powerful sacred site before and are looking for something extraordinary. But whether you’ve never been to “Teo” or been there a dozen times – this trip will definitely amaze and challenge you.

April 5-12th, Skanda Yoga teachers Ken von Roenn III (ERYT 500) and Lina Vallejo have a very unusual retreat planned: Portals of Power, where you will experience the sacred Toltec sites of Teotihuacan & Tula, and be guided through the Mayan Oracle and its physical and spiritual embodiment in the yoga asanas.

There will also be classes and meditations on Dream Yoga (and Lucid Dreaming) while totally celebrating life at the magical The Dreaming House where Alberto will welcome you with open arms and an open heart.

BTW – once you stay at the Dreaming House you will be family for life!

…Oh, and do watch out for the Women Warriors at Tula – it is said they walk at night…

**Just a reminder – don’t miss our free video classes!
And if you missed a video or teleclass no worries – you can still sign up if you like on our library page.

Blessings and love,

Connect with me: Email | Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter

Need a special trip for you or your family? Let Ales in Custom Travel design something for you!

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EVENTS, FREE VIDEO-CLASSES & NEW PROGRAMS!

The Perfect Gift for the New Year – A Personal Intensive!

You know you’re a good person and deserve the best in life.
And you know that life shouldn’t have to be so difficult.
But even though you know that deep in your heart, do you still…

• Wake up wondering whose life you’re living?
• Feel like you’re lacking clarity?
• Find yourself short-tempered, frustrated or unhappy?
• Wish your relationships were more supportive and loving?
• Want to forgive and move on, but can’t?
• Crave freedom from your own life and mind?

Are you ready to break out of the box you call reality and start the new year with a totally different point of view? If so – join me for a Personal Intensive in St Pete, FL.

It’s a powerful experience and is a great way to jump-start your life. In my experience, the root of most people’s issues is a belief system that is sabotaging their life – rather than supporting it.

Imagine what life could be like if you were calm and centered no matter what situation you faced in life, rather than emotional and unclear. What if you no longer took people’s actions personally? Or if forgiveness came easy to you? Or even if you never got in another argument for the rest of your life?! Believe me – it is possible.

Sheri, how will I benefit? You’ll learn to…

• Take positive action in life – regardless of anxiety or fear.
• No longer feel victimized by the people in your life.
• Deal with people openly, without taking their actions and words to heart.
• Let go of the burdens of the past, forgive and move on with gratitude and joy.
• Reclaim your self-esteem and greater life purpose.
• Replace anger with focused clarity.
• No longer fear confrontation, or be a doormat for others.
• Come to a place of self-acceptance, no matter what actions you took in the past.
• Clearly identify your limiting beliefs, their origin and true purpose – empowering you to make healthier life choices.
• Utilize specific tools to help you live courageously, boldly, and with your head held high.

Basically you can do one hour sessions once a month for a year (like in therapy), or you could invest ~12 hours over 3 days and have the time to deeply work through what you need to without the clock interrupting you. That is extremely significant. Who wants to take a year to resolve something that can be dealt with in one weekend?

Email me directly with several dates that you feel would work for you and your application. I’d be happy to chat with you for ~20 minutes about what you want to accomplish and how I can help!

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SHERI’S VIDEO MESSAGE

We’re motivated by many things in life; desire, anger, vengeance, monetary gain and fear. But truly, if we’re to create beautiful lives for ourselves, we must look towards the highest source of motivation there is – and that is unconditional love. When we’re motivated by love, everything is easy; life unfolds as it is meant to unfold – as we’re not in conflict with life. Watch this video and let me know what YOU think below!

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OUR MENU OF UPCOMING FABULOUS ADVENTURES!

	~FEBRUARY RETREATS~
	Honoring & Healing the Goddess Within! Delray, Florida – LAST CALL!! Trip Leader: Shanti Gilbert February 9–12, 2012
	~MARCH VOYAGES~
	Trance Dance – Opening the Chakras to the Energies of 2012 Mar de Jade, Mexico Trip Leader: Ernesto Ortiz March 3-10th, 2012
	The Dalai Lama & Tibetan Buddhism in Exile Dharamsala, India – NEW! Trip Leader: Lisa Tully March 6-24th, 2012
	Remembrances: Exploring the Mysteries of the Stones Egypt Trip Leader: Samvedam Randles March 8-18th, 2012
	Soul*Full Sisters – Spirituality & Photography by the Sea Agua Nicaragua Trip Leader: Catherine Just & Sheri Rosenthal March 29-Apr 3, 2012
	~APRIL TRAVELS~
	Skanda Yoga Retreat – Portals of Power! Teotihuacan, Mexico Trip Leaders: Ken von Roenn III & Lina Vallejo April 11-18th, 2012
	Goddess Healing Spiritual Retreat Sedona, Arizona Trip Leader: Shanti Gilbert April 29-May 4th, 2012
	~MAY SOJOURNS~
	Shamanic Healing Techniques in the Heart of the Mayan Lands Chichen Itza, Mexico Trip Leader: Ernesto Ortiz May 17-22, 2012
	~JUNE JAUNTS~
	Soul*Full Women’s Photography Retreat Oregon Coast NEW! Trip Leader: Catherine Just June 6-10th, 2012
	A Women’s Sacred Journey to Avalon Sacred Britain Trip Leaders: Sheri Rosenthal & Cameron Broughton June 14-22nd, 2012
	~JULY JOURNEYS~
	Sisterhood, Sand & Sun! Isla Espiritu Santo, Baja, Mexico Trip Leader: Sheri Rosenthal July 1-7, 2012
	~AUGUST ADVENTURES~
	Raising Empowered, Radiant Daughters – A Mother/Daughter Retreat! Costa Rica Trip Leaders: Katherine Woodward Thomas & Miriam Martineau August 5-11th, 2012
	Akashic Records Intensive – Opening the Secrets of the Stones Teotihuacan, Mexico Trip Leader: Ernesto Ortiz August 9-19th, 2012

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When we are motivated by fear-based feelings and beliefs we can create many things, but they will never have the same sweet taste as those things we create from love. I encourage you to review all the major creations and decisions you have made in your life to date. What have been your motivating factors? If possible make a list and place the reason for your actions next to each creation and/or decision. What is the percentage of fear-based to love-based creations and choices? If you are like me – this exercise will prove to you that you are mostly motivated by things that will never bring you happiness.

Henry Drummond, a nineteenth century Christian missionary said; “You will find as you look back upon your life that the moments when you have truly lived are the moments when you have done things in the spirit of love.” There is no doubt in my mind that he was speaking the truth. What is done in love can only bring peace, joy and more love. I challenge you, until we meet again, to ask yourself “what is my motivation for the action I am about to take.” If you can answer love, great. But if not, perhaps you can take another action!

So based on the above – what motivates you?? Did you get any insights from this video? Post below and let us know!

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Dear Friends,

WHAT’S NEW? How are you nourishing yourself?

Just like you, I am often challenged to find enough time to get my work done and to give myself the nourishment I need. By that I don’t mean food alone even though eating well is certainly part of what I am talking about. It is important to make the time to play, meditate, come into sacred circle, and explore the world beyond our own backyard.

That said, I want to share the perfect opportunity with you to have you feeling ready to challenge your world in 2012! March 3-10th, shaman and author Ernesto Ortiz has a fabulous Trance Dance, paint with your feet, plant medicine, lovely beach, yummy food, celebrate life retreat at the lovely Mar De Jade resort in Mexico. If this trip doesn’t fill your soul I don’t know what will!

Just a reminder – don’t miss our free video classes!
And if you missed a video or teleclass no worries – you can still sign up if you like on our library page.

Blessings and love,

Connect with me: Email | Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter

Need a special trip for you or your family? Let Ales in Custom Travel design something for you!

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EVENTS, FREE VIDEO-CLASSES & NEW PROGRAMS!

St Pete, Florida: Keep your calendars open March 23-24th!

Jolt! Get Clear, Get Free & Get Going!

Join Sheri, Rev Temple Hayes, & Chandra Alexandra for an amazing Friday night and Saturday workshop filled with fun, music and transformation! More details to come!

The Perfect Gift for the New Year – A Personal Intensive!

You know you’re a good person and deserve the best in life.
And you know that life shouldn’t have to be so difficult.
But even though you know that deep in your heart, do you still…

• Wake up wondering whose life you’re living?
• Feel like you’re lacking clarity?
• Find yourself short-tempered, frustrated or unhappy?
• Wish your relationships were more supportive and loving?
• Want to forgive and move on, but can’t?
• Crave freedom from your own life and mind?

Are you ready to break out of the box you call reality and start the new year with a totally different point of view? If so – join me for a Personal Intensive in St Pete, FL.

It’s a powerful experience and is a great way to jump-start your life. In my experience, the root of most people’s issues is a belief system that is sabotaging their life – rather than supporting it.

Imagine what life could be like if you were calm and centered no matter what situation you faced in life, rather than emotional and unclear. What if you no longer took people’s actions personally? Or if forgiveness came easy to you? Or even if you never got in another argument for the rest of your life?! Believe me – it is possible.

Sheri, how will I benefit? You’ll learn to…

• Take positive action in life – regardless of anxiety or fear.
• No longer feel victimized by the people in your life.
• Deal with people openly, without taking their actions and words to heart.
• Let go of the burdens of the past, forgive and move on with gratitude and joy.
• Reclaim your self-esteem and greater life purpose.
• Replace anger with focused clarity.
• No longer fear confrontation, or be a doormat for others.
• Come to a place of self-acceptance, no matter what actions you took in the past.
• Clearly identify your limiting beliefs, their origin and true purpose – empowering you to make healthier life choices.
• Utilize specific tools to help you live courageously, boldly, and with your head held high.

Basically you can do one hour sessions once a month for a year (like in therapy), or you could invest ~12 hours over 3 days and have the time to deeply work through what you need to without the clock interrupting you. That is extremely significant. Who wants to take a year to resolve something that can be dealt with in one weekend?

Email me directly with several dates that you feel would work for you and your application. I’d be happy to chat with you for ~20 minutes about what you want to accomplish and how I can help!

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GUEST ARTICLE: CATHERINE JUST

10 Tips for Soul*Full Self-Love!

I’m all about the idea of kindness. I say idea on purpose here because for me, it’s not until I have backed into a corner of self-deprecation, that I even consider kindness as an option toward myself. The funny thing about this – is that I’m a very strong advocate towards the importance of respecting every human. Respecting the differences. Acknowledging the strengths. Moving more toward connection than judgment.

And yet, as I write this, I can see how there is a disconnect, starting right here with yours truly. I’ll be kind when I weigh 10 less pounds on the scale. I’ll be nice when I finally get into the smaller pair of jeans – you know, the ones I wore a few months ago before I allowed myself to go crazy in the sugar, wheat, dairy aisles. I’ll be compassionate when I finally “arrive.” I’ll let go of that mistake I made when I can fix it by being even better next time, aka: perfect.

I must say, looking at the way I treat myself as I write this article exhausts me. I mean really! I’m the girl who doesn’t put up with any BS from anyone! EVER. Yet here I am staring at the truth of how I speak to myself! What’s a person to do?

Well, I actually do know what to do and I want to pass on my favorite tips for those of you who relate to the paragraphs above :

1. Admit it. Write it out, look yourself in the mirror, whatever works. Just see it and acknowledge it.

2. Create a kindness ritual. For me this is best done with a fire ceremony. And no – I’m not talking about lighting your hair on fire! I mean, writing those things down that you say to yourself that are all lies and filled with hatred. Light a match under them and toss them into the fireplace.

3. Start taking photos of all the things you love about yourself and your life. This will slow you down and make you notice all the amazing things that You ARE, and that you have surrounded yourself with. This is a visual gratitude list.

4. Take contrary actions. Stop believing yourself. You are not your thoughts – they are separate from you. They are trying to “help” you but doing a horrible job at it. Fire your thoughts. Hire new thoughts in their place. The old thoughts will be mad and get louder. But just remember to detach from them and hire new loving thoughts instead.

5. Help others. I know, I know! You’ve heard this one before. But it is SO SO true. Try it on for size and let me know if it doesn’t do the trick. When you wake up in the morning, ask yourself what it is you can do to help others that day. Getting past your own self-defeating thoughts, to help someone who is REALLY in need = healing for both of you.

6. Make a concrete decision. Just decide that you no longer will treat yourself that way. Period. Put the mean gene down. It’s not really who you are. And you know it.

7. Treat yourself like royalty. It’s easy to live and think small when you’ve been practicing it for so long. Flip it on its head. I don’t mean go shop for diamonds, or yell “off with his head!” I mean treat yourself with loving kindness as you would a precious gem or like you would your own pet. Buy some nice scented soap and bubble bath, candles, magazines, healthy foods, lotion. Whatever would help you get into the roll of knowing you are important and feeling that you matter. Small simple acts of kindness towards yourself can make a big impact when practiced regularly.

8. Practice the art of distraction. So if, like me, you need to lose a few pounds – what’s a person to do? How about doing something totally NOT related to the thing you keep beating myself up about. Like – take a painting class, go play tennis, see a play, do things you never do but always wanted to do. Aka: jump head on into life.

9. Ask for help. Nothing wrong with a little outside help. And there is plenty of it. Mentors, teachers, counselors, 12 step meetings, therapists, life coaches, eCourses, retreats, spiritual teachers, you name it. It’s there for you. Reach out.

10. Cultivate verbal come-backs. The next time you hear yourself say something self defeating – say back “So What? Who Cares! Big Deal! Why Not!”

Go on, try it! These tips may bring you to a more Soul*Full way of talking to yourself and therefore a richer daily life.

And ladies, don’t forget to join Catherine and Sheri for their amazing women’s retreat March 29-April 3rd at the luxury resort Aqua Nicaragua.

Catherine Just is an award winning published photographer, gracing the cover of National Geographic and inside Oprah.com. She offers one on one photography coaching and leads Soul*Full retreats for women and the Soul*Full eCourse.
You can find out more on her website at CatherineJust.com ♥.

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OUR MENU OF UPCOMING FABULOUS ADVENTURES!

	~FEBRUARY RETREATS~
	Honoring & Healing the Goddess Within! Delray, Florida – LAST CALL!! Trip Leader: Shanti Gilbert February 9–12, 2012
	~MARCH VOYAGES~
	Trance Dance – Opening the Chakras to the Energies of 2012 Mar de Jade, Mexico Trip Leader: Ernesto Ortiz March 3-10th, 2012
	The Dalai Lama & Tibetan Buddhism in Exile Dharamsala, India – NEW! Trip Leader: Lisa Tully March 6-24th, 2012
	Remembrances: Exploring the Mysteries of the Stones Egypt Trip Leader: Samvedam Randles March 8-18th, 2012
	Soul*Full Sisters – Spirituality & Photography by the Sea Agua Nicaragua Trip Leader: Catherine Just & Sheri Rosenthal March 29-Apr 3, 2012
	~APRIL TRAVELS~
	Skanda Yoga Retreat – Portals of Power! Teotihuacan, Mexico Trip Leaders: Ken von Roenn III & Lina Vallejo April 11-18th, 2012
	Goddess Healing Spiritual Retreat Sedona, Arizona Trip Leader: Shanti Gilbert April 29-May 4th, 2012
	~MAY SOJOURNS~
	Shamanic Healing Techniques in the Heart of the Mayan Lands Chichen Itza, Mexico Trip Leader: Ernesto Ortiz May 17-22, 2012
	~JUNE JAUNTS~
	Soul*Full Women’s Photography Retreat Oregon Coast NEW! Trip Leader: Catherine Just June 6-10th, 2012
	A Women’s Sacred Journey to Avalon Sacred Britain Trip Leaders: Sheri Rosenthal & Cameron Broughton June 14-22nd, 2012
	~JULY JOURNEYS~
	Sisterhood, Sand & Sun! Isla Espiritu Santo, Baja, Mexico Trip Leader: Sheri Rosenthal July 1-7, 2012
	~AUGUST ADVENTURES~
	Raising Empowered, Radiant Daughters – A Mother/Daughter Retreat! Costa Rica NEW! Trip Leaders: Katherine Woodward Thomas & Miriam Martineau August 5-11th, 2012
	Akashic Records Intensive – Opening the Secrets of the Stones Teotihuacan, Mexico NEW! Trip Leader: Ernesto Ortiz August 9-19th, 2012

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Dear Friends,

WHAT’S NEW? Welcome 2012!

So how did you welcome in the New Year? As for me, I love to set up an area on my altar placing symbols for what I am looking to create this year in the center surrounded by candles and so much love. It helps me focus my intent and clarity regarding my direction and purpose. It’s a great way to begin the year standing strong in what is important to you. After all – we are all creators and we are either creating with awareness – or not.

By the way – I am so excited about this years retreats and journeys - we would be honored to have you join us! Especially this year – it’s important to register early as many of the spiritual sites worldwide are going to be very busy for 2012!

Just a reminder – don’t miss our free video classes! And if you missed a video or teleclass no worries – you can still sign up if you like on our library page.

Blessings and love,

Connect with me: Email | Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter

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EVENTS, FREE VIDEO-CLASSES & NEW PROGRAMS!

The Perfect Gift for the New Year – A Personal Intensive!

You know you’re a good person and deserve the best in life.
And you know that life shouldn’t have to be so difficult.
But even though you know that deep in your heart, do you still…

• Wake up wondering whose life you’re living?
• Feel like you’re lacking clarity?
• Find yourself short-tempered, frustrated or unhappy?
• Wish your relationships were more supportive and loving?
• Want to forgive and move on, but can’t?
• Crave freedom from your own life and mind?

Are you ready to break out of the box you call reality and start the new year with a totally different point of view? If so – join me for a Personal Intensive in St Pete, FL.

It’s a powerful experience and is a great way to jump-start your life. In my experience, the root of most people’s issues is a belief system that is sabotaging their life – rather than supporting it.

Imagine what life could be like if you were calm and centered no matter what situation you faced in life, rather than emotional and unclear. What if you no longer took people’s actions personally? Or if forgiveness came easy to you? Or even if you never got in another argument for the rest of your life?! Believe me – it is possible.

Sheri, how will I benefit? You’ll learn to…

• Take positive action in life – regardless of anxiety or fear.
• No longer feel victimized by the people in your life.
• Deal with people openly, without taking their actions and words to heart.
• Let go of the burdens of the past, forgive and move on with gratitude and joy.
• Reclaim your self-esteem and greater life purpose.
• Replace anger with focused clarity.
• No longer fear confrontation, or be a doormat for others.
• Come to a place of self-acceptance, no matter what actions you took in the past.
• Clearly identify your limiting beliefs, their origin and true purpose – empowering you to make healthier life choices.
• Utilize specific tools to help you live courageously, boldly, and with your head held high.

Basically you can do one hour sessions once a month for a year (like in therapy), or you could invest ~12 hours over 3 days and have the time to deeply work through what you need to without the clock interrupting you. That is extremely significant. Who wants to take a year to resolve something that can be dealt with in one weekend?

Email me directly with several dates that you feel would work for you and your application. I’d be happy to chat with you for ~20 minutes about what you want to accomplish and how I can help!

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BOOK OF THE MONTH

Wabi Sabi Love: The Ancient Art of Finding Perfect Love in Imperfect Relationships

My friend, Arielle Ford, has just written an amazing new book called Wabi Sabi Love that shows you exactly how to see your partner in a whole new light, so you begin to appreciate, even celebrate your partner’s imperfections. It transforms “tired” relationships so they feel new, fresh, and exciting—like you’re on your honeymoon again!

Arielle and her husband of fourteen years, Brian, have one of the most loving and enviable relationships around—and they credit their success to applying Wabi Sabi Love to everyday life.

The best way to learn Wabi Sabi Love is through stories and fun, simple exercises, and that’s exactly what you’ll find in the book. Arielle reveals the Wabi Sabi secrets that create a passionate, joyful, and loving relationship.

You’ll love reading it, you’ll love implementing it, and most of all, you’ll love the feeling in your heart as you and your partner begin a new dance of love with fresh energy!

**Get it here on January 5th and you’ll receive some great free gifts: www.thewabisabibook.com

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SHERI’S ARTICLE

Are You Creating Consciously or Unconsciously?

I’ve made a lot of New Years resolutions in my time, perhaps more than I’d like to remember! But my favorite resolution was when I decided to start creating my life consciously rather than unconsciously.

You might be thinking that you are creating your life consciously. But if I asked you to tell me what your intent is for this year, chances are you wouldn’t be able to answer my question at first. Perhaps you would need to think about it for a while. But while I was waiting for your answer, life would be moving on and the lack of clarity in your mind would be what you would be creating in your life.

Conflicting beliefs that exist in the mind create conflicting outcomes in life. If you want to create something exciting in your life, but you don’t believe that you can do it – what are you putting out there? The universe works on the basis of action-reaction. If your action is the creation of confusing or conflicting thought-forms then the reaction of life will be confusing or conflicting situations within your dream.

Most of us are creating the dream of our life from our sub-conscious mind. We don’t have a conscious purpose because we are often afraid that life will disappoint us if we do. And we don’t want to feel the pain that could result from the disappointment. It’s simply better not to ask. Instead, rather than creating consciously, we go through life reacting to whatever is happening to us in the moment.

To me this is not creating with clarity or purpose, but instead floating through life dodging whatever comes our way. It is a reactionary way of living and it has a way of causing us to feel like we are victims of life rather than the creators of life.

To create consciously using our intent, we must be single-minded. In other words, our desire is focused solely on what it is we would like to create. There is no doubt in our mind about anything. We “know” in a way that does not involve thinking, that we can do it. If we close our eyes we can see our creation and it feels so good.

Yet at the same time, we are not attached to the outcome and we are ready to adjust our dream in any direction that life is showing us – at any time. We are flexible rather than rigid. As a result we are both the director of life and the servant of life – and from this point of view there are no victims.

I would like to challenge you to create consciously for 2012. Take some time to sit and dream about the upcoming year.  Ask yourself, what would you like to create? Where do you want to go? What dreams have been lying dormant in your heart? What have you been waiting for? Don’t think that you can do it – know that you can do it! ♥.

If you want to change your creation but don’t have clarity about your direction – consider taking advantage of the special Clarity Sessions and/or Personal Intensives to start the New Year out in a positive direction. Let’s set up a time to chat about your goals and see how we can accomplish them together.

With all my love & best wishes, Sheri

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OUR MENU OF UPCOMING FABULOUS ADVENTURES!

	~JANUARY TRAILS~
	Unconditional Love in Action ♥ Angkor Wat, Cambodia – LAST CALL! Trip Leader: David Ault January 30 – February 9th, 2012
	~FEBRUARY RETREATS~
	Honoring & Healing the Goddess Within! Delray, Florida Trip Leader: Shanti Gilbert February 9–12, 2012
	~MARCH VOYAGES~
	Trance Dance – Opening the Chakras to the Energies of 2012 Mar de Jade, Mexico Trip Leader: Ernesto Ortiz March 3-10th, 2012
	The Dalai Lama & Tibetan Buddhism in Exile Dharamsala, India – NEW! Trip Leader: Lisa Tully March 6-24th, 2012
	Remembrances: Exploring the Mysteries of the Stones Egypt Trip Leader: Samvedam Randles March 8-18th, 2012
	Soul*Full Sisters – Spirituality & Photography by the Sea Agua Nicaragua Trip Leader: Catherine Just & Sheri Rosenthal March 29-Apr 3, 2012
	~APRIL TRAVELS~
	Skanda Yoga Retreat – Portals of Power! Teotihuacan, Mexico Trip Leaders: Ken von Roenn III & Lina Vallejo April 11-18th, 2012
	Goddess Healing Spiritual Retreat Sedona, Arizona Trip Leader: Shanti Gilbert April 29-May 4th, 2012
	~MAY SOJOURNS~
	Shamanic Healing Techniques in the Heart of the Mayan Lands Chichen Itza, Mexico Trip Leader: Ernesto Ortiz May 17-22, 2012
	~JUNE JAUNTS~
	Soul*Full Women’s Photography Retreat Oregon Coast NEW! Trip Leader: Catherine Just June 6-10th, 2012
	A Women’s Sacred Journey to Avalon Sacred Britain Trip Leaders: Sheri Rosenthal & Cameron Broughton June 14-22nd, 2012
	~JULY JOURNEYS~
	Sisterhood, Sand & Sun! Isla Espiritu Santo, Baja, Mexico Trip Leader: Sheri Rosenthal July 1-7, 2012
	~AUGUST ADVENTURES~
	Raising Empowered, Radiant Daughters – A Mother/Daughter Retreat! Costa Rica NEW! Trip Leaders: Katherine Woodward Thomas & Miriam Martineau August 5-11th, 2012
	Akashic Records Intensive – Opening the Secrets of the Stones Teotihuacan, Mexico NEW! Trip Leader: Ernesto Ortiz August 9-19th, 2012

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Dear Friends,

WHAT’S NEW? Happy New Year!

All I want to say is THANK YOU for being you, for being in my life, and for everything that you contribute to this marvelous world! As always, I appreciate you. My greatest wish is that you appreciate yourself so much that you never use anyone to hurt yourself ever, and that you are brave enough to create the life you were always meant to live.

Although we may live far apart – this crazy technology bring us together to share and touch each others lives. I have faith that 2012 will be a year of many shifts and I am glad that you and I will be celebrating them together.

Just a reminder – don’t miss our upcoming video classes! Make sure you sign up below to receive your link! And if you missed a video or teleclass no worries – you can still sign up if you like.

Blessings and love,

Connect with me: Email | Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter

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EVENTS, FREE VIDEO-CLASSES & NEW PROGRAMS!

The Perfect Gift for the New Year – A Personal Intensive!

You know you’re a good person and deserve the best in life.
And you know that life shouldn’t have to be so difficult.
But even though you know that deep in your heart, do you still…

• Wake up wondering whose life you’re living?
• Feel like you’re lacking clarity?
• Find yourself short-tempered, frustrated or unhappy?
• Wish your relationships were more supportive and loving?
• Want to forgive and move on, but can’t?
• Crave freedom from your own life and mind?

Are you ready to break out of the box you call reality and start the new year with a totally different point of view? If so – join me for a Personal Intensive in St Pete, FL.

It’s a powerful experience and is a great way to jump-start your life. In my experience, the root of most people’s issues is a belief system that is sabotaging their life – rather than supporting it.

Imagine what life could be like if you were calm and centered no matter what situation you faced in life, rather than emotional and unclear. What if you no longer took people’s actions personally? Or if forgiveness came easy to you? Or even if you never got in another argument for the rest of your life?! Believe me – it is possible.

Sheri, how will I benefit? You’ll learn to…

• Take positive action in life – regardless of anxiety or fear.
• No longer feel victimized by the people in your life.
• Deal with people openly, without taking their actions and words to heart.
• Let go of the burdens of the past, forgive and move on with gratitude and joy.
• Reclaim your self-esteem and greater life purpose.
• Replace anger with focused clarity.
• No longer fear confrontation, or be a doormat for others.
• Come to a place of self-acceptance, no matter what actions you took in the past.
• Clearly identify your limiting beliefs, their origin and true purpose – empowering you to make healthier life choices.
• Utilize specific tools to help you live courageously, boldly, and with your head held high.

Basically you can do one hour sessions once a month for a year (like in therapy), or you could invest ~12 hours over 3 days and have the time to deeply work through what you need to without the clock interrupting you. That is extremely significant. Who wants to take a year to resolve something that can be dealt with in one weekend?

Email me directly with several dates that you feel would work for you and your application. I’d be happy to chat with you for ~20 minutes about what you want to accomplish and how I can help!

“Sacred Journeys Teleclass”
Egypt: Remembrances, Exploring the Mysteries of the Stones

In this teleclass Samvedam Randels will be talking about the mythology of Egypt. It is said that during the journey to the afterlife, the god Anubis weighs your heart against a feather – and only if your heart is as light as that feather will you have eternal life. By letting go of the stories which weigh heavy on our hearts, we too can be free and embrace our eternal consciousness.

Calling upon the support of Anubis and other ancient spirits, Samvedam will be leading a special journey to Egypt March 8-18th. Join her!

SIGN UP NOW and get access to the recording!
(you can listen it anytime)

What Every Woman Needs to Know in These Changing Times!
Part of our NEW FREE video-class series

Cameron Broughton

In this powerful video, Sheri Rosenthal will be chatting with with Cameron Broughton the proud co-owner of Journeys with Soul.

In our videoclass you’ll learn to:

• Question your position in any situation (are you coming from love or fear?)
• Stop and assess so you can redirect if necessary
• Bolster your faith
• Take action even if you are afraid
• Engage in community to support yourself

You’ll also have the opportunity to learn more about Sheri & Cameron’s upcoming journey to Sacred Britain: Women’s Journey to Avalon – June 14-22nd, 2012

SIGN UP NOW and get access to the video-class!
(you can watch it anytime)

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SHERI’S VIDEO MESSAGE

Gratitude is one of those spiritual concepts that we talk about a lot but don’t always put into practice in our lives. Saying we have gratitude is often like saying the “right” thing so that we are validated by others for being a good spiritual person. The key is to learn how to express your gratitude in way that causes your feelings to impact your life. Please let me know what you think of this video below – I want to hear from you!

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OUR MENU OF UPCOMING FABULOUS ADVENTURES!

	~JANUARY TRAILS~
	Unconditional Love in Action ♥ Angkor Wat, Cambodia Trip Leader: David Ault January 30 – February 9th, 2012
	~FEBRUARY RETREATS~
	Honoring & Healing the Goddess Within! Delray, Florida Trip Leader: Shanti Gilbert February 9–12, 2012
	~MARCH VOYAGES~
	Trance Dance – Opening the Chakras to the Energies of 2012 Mar de Jade, Mexico Trip Leader: Ernesto Ortiz March 3-10th, 2012
	Remembrances: Exploring the Mysteries of the Stones Egypt Trip Leader: Samvedam Randles March 8-18th, 2012
	Soul*Full Sisters – Spirituality & Photography by the Sea Agua Nicaragua Trip Leader: Catherine Just & Sheri Rosenthal March 29-Apr 3, 2012
	~APRIL TRAVELS~
	Skanda Yoga Retreat – Portals of Power! Teotihuacan, Mexico Trip Leaders: Ken von Roenn III & Lina Vallejo April 11-18th, 2012
	Goddess Healing Spiritual Retreat Sedona, Arizona Trip Leader: Shanti Gilbert April 29-May 4th, 2012
	~MAY SOJOURNS~
	Shamanic Healing Techniques in the Heart of the Mayan Lands Chichen Itza, Mexico Trip Leader: Ernesto Ortiz May 17-22, 2012
	~JUNE JAUNTS~
	Soul*Full Women’s Photography Retreat Oregon Coast NEW! Trip Leader: Catherine Just June 6-10th, 2012
	A Women’s Sacred Journey to Avalon Sacred Britain Trip Leaders: Sheri Rosenthal & Cameron Broughton June 14-22nd, 2012
	~JULY JOURNEYS~
	Sisterhood, Sand & Sun! Isla Espiritu Santo, Baja, Mexico Trip Leader: Sheri Rosenthal July 1-7, 2012
	~AUGUST ADVENTURES~
	Raising Empowered, Radiant Daughters – A Mother/Daughter Retreat! Costa Rica NEW! Trip Leaders: Katherine Woodward Thomas & Miriam Martineau August 5-11th, 2012
	Akashic Records Intensive – Opening the Secrets of the Stones Teotihuacan, Mexico NEW! Trip Leader: Ernesto Ortiz August 9-19th, 2012

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Dear Friends,

WHAT’S NEW? My two favorite gifts for this holiday season!

Hope you find these inspiring and helpful if you are having trouble finding the perfect gift for someone you love. And if you have the perfect gift idea – help us out and post it below!

Lynn Zavaro’s book and card deck set, The Game of You, An Interactive Way To Know Yourself, Create The Life You Want, is about YOU. Draw cards to collect insight, gain feedback on any issue of your choosing, and use The Tools to positively change your life. A really fun gift for getting clarity in your life.

Make a donation instead of giving a gift that folks may not like or need. One of my favorite organizations is Seva Foundation. Their programs serve people who have been economically, politically, or otherwise marginalized, reaching out for example, to nomads in Tibet, women in Tanzania, and indigenous Mayans in Guatemala. Their aim is to build a bridge of compassion between their donors and the people they serve.

Happy Hanukkah! I’d like to wish all of you celebrating the holiday a wonderful potato pancake and joy filled time!

**Just a reminder – don’t miss our upcoming video classes! Make sure you sign up below to receive your link! And if you missed a video or teleclass no worries – you can still sign up if you like.

Blessings and love, Connect with me: Email | Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter

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EVENTS, FREE VIDEO-CLASSES & NEW PROGRAMS!

“Sacred Journeys”
Egypt: Remembrances, Exploring the Mysteries of the Stones

In this teleclass Samvedam Randels will be talking about the mythology of Egypt and sharing what it means for her and for our spiritual path together. It is said that during the journey to the afterlife, the god Anubis weighs your heart against a feather – and only if your heart is as light as that feather will you have eternal life. By letting go of the stories which weigh heavy on our hearts, we too can be free and embrace our eternal consciousness.

Calling upon the support of Anubis and other ancient spirits, Samvedam will be leading a special journey to Egypt March 8-18th. This voyage will bring us to sacred spaces designed for the purpose of spiritual alignment and for remembering and exploring the ancient mysteries of Egypt. Truly these temples serve a special function, to stir and encourage the divine to awaken within us – to illuminate the way to enlightenment.

During this heart-opening quest, we’ll dream our own spiritual transcendence just as the ancient mystery school initiates did thousands of years ago through ceremony, meditation and group process. This is an opportunity to delve deeply into our own truth, and share with others the journey of a lifetime.

SIGN UP NOW and get access to the recording!
(you can listen it anytime)

What Every Woman Needs to Know in These Changing Times!
Part of our NEW FREE video-class series

Cameron Broughton

In this powerful video, Sheri Rosenthal will be chatting with with Cameron Broughton who has had the pleasure of living in Britain (she’s from the US) and now spends half her time there leading pilgrimages exploring Britain’s ancient and modern mysteries. It gives her great pleasure as an American to share her enthusiasm and love for the magic of England, its legends, myths and mysteries and is the proud co-owner of Journeys with Soul.

In our videoclass you’ll learn to:

• Question your position in any situation (are you coming from love or fear?)
• Stop and assess so you can redirect if necessary
• Bolster your faith
• Take action even if you are afraid
• Engage in community to support yourself

You’ll also have the opportunity to learn more about Sheri & Cameron’s upcoming journey to Sacred Britain: Women’s Journey to Avalon – June 14-22nd, 2012

SIGN UP NOW and get access to the video-class on Dec 22nd!
(you can watch it anytime)

Are you finally ready to Get Clear, Get Real & Get Going?

In just 90 minutes, discover how to move from confusion to clarity so you can start living the powerful life you are destined for… right now!

• Are you feeling stuck in your current life situation?
• A bit overwhelmed and unable to get your bearings?
• Unclear and fogged in by your emotions and feelings?
• Yes? Well I’ve got the solution!…

A 90 minute Get Clear, Get Real, & Get Going Coaching Session!

Sheri, how will I benefit? You’ll…

• Clarify your current situation so you can see “the what is.”
• Identify the issues in your thinking that are creating confusion or indecision.
• Gain the tools you need to let go of what is limiting your progress.
• Create an action plan to move past your overwhelm or fears.
• Be able to calm your mind and relax knowing exactly what you need to do.

Get your Clarity Session today!

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ALES’ TRAVEL ARTICLE

Three Tips for an Awesome Trip!

Since we’re in the middle of the holiday season and it’s the time of giving, I thought I’d share 3 tips with you which I’ve learned during my extensive travels. These points will help you make your future journeys more transformative and life-changing experiences.

#1 – Look beyond the museums, art galleries and famous landmarks.

If you’re in a foreign country, isn’t it just as exciting to experience the present as it is to experience the past? It’s wonderful to see the local attractions but often we just focus on taking pictures of the sites to show our family and friends back home.

When we put our attention only on tourist attractions, we miss out on being there in the here and now, taking in the spirit and energy of the place and its people. This year I purposely left my camera in the bag and just enjoyed the moment wherever I was. As it turns out – these moments are now my fondest memories, deeply grounded in my heart and soul.

#2 – Leave your judgment at home.

I was guilty of chronic comparing for many years, especially when I traveled to developing countries like the Philippines. During my first few trips I compared so much that I couldn’t wait to get back home. I believed that I could never live in a place where the streets weren’t clean, where people cooked their dinners outside on the sidewalk, and where children were playing next to a major highway.

During my last few trips to South East Asia, I went back with a new awareness allowing myself to be a part of how people lived and seeing everything with a non-judgmental mind. It was amazing how comfortable I felt being there and how much more respect I now have for people when I journey. We aren’t traveling to prove that we’re living better than others or that we have all the right answers. We travel to learn how others live and who they are, discover what they might teach us, and how they create their reality.

#3 – Immerse yourself in the culture.

It’s better to see one place well and choose your activities carefully than to become overwhelmed by trying to see everything that city or country has to offer. I understand that many people will only be able to visit a place once in their lifetime – but if you really want to have an experience you must immerse yourself in it rather than looking at it.

For example, to feel the love everyone talks about when visiting Paris, take an evening stroll along the Seine, and sit down in a small café in a side street where only the locals go and order a croissant and latte. Yes, visit the Vatican in Rome or Sacre Coeur in Paris but leave time to get lost in the streets and allow yourself to flow into the richness of everyday life. This will allow you to immerse yourself in the heartbeat of each city and country. I find that the old saying; “When in Rome, do as the Romans do” is excellent advice for having the perfect travel experience!

I hope that these few tips will make your journeys more experiential and amazing – who knows, your next trip might be the one that changes your life.

Wishing everyone a peaceful and love-filled holiday season.

With love & blessings, Ales

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OUR MENU OF UPCOMING FABULOUS ADVENTURES!

	~JANUARY TRAILS~
	Unconditional Love in Action ♥ Angkor Wat, Cambodia Trip Leader: David Ault January 30 – February 9th, 2012
	~FEBRUARY RETREATS~
	Honoring & Healing the Goddess Within! Delray, Florida Trip Leader: Shanti Gilbert February 9–12, 2012
	~MARCH VOYAGES~
	Trance Dance – Opening the Chakras to the Energies of 2012 Mar de Jade, Mexico Trip Leader: Ernesto Ortiz March 3-10th, 2012
	Remembrances: Exploring the Mysteries of the Stones Egypt Trip Leader: Samvedam Randles March 8-18th, 2012
	Soul*Full Sisters – Spirituality & Photography by the Sea Agua Nicaragua Trip Leader: Catherine Just & Sheri Rosenthal March 29-Apr 3, 2012
	~APRIL TRAVELS~
	Skanda Yoga Retreat – Portals of Power! Teotihuacan, Mexico Trip Leaders: Ken von Roenn III & Lina Vallejo April 11-18th, 2012
	Goddess Healing Spiritual Retreat Sedona, Arizona Trip Leader: Shanti Gilbert April 29-May 4th, 2012
	~MAY SOJOURNS~
	Shamanic Healing Techniques in the Heart of the Mayan Lands Chichen Itza, Mexico Trip Leader: Ernesto Ortiz May 17-22, 2012
	~JUNE JAUNTS~
	Soul*Full Women’s Photography Retreat Oregon Coast NEW! Trip Leader: Catherine Just June 6-10th, 2012
	A Women’s Sacred Journey to Avalon Sacred Britain Trip Leaders: Sheri Rosenthal & Cameron Broughton June 14-22nd, 2012
	~JULY JOURNEYS~
	Sisterhood, Sand & Sun! Isla Espiritu Santo, Baja, Mexico Trip Leader: Sheri Rosenthal July 1-7, 2012
	~AUGUST ADVENTURES~
	Raising Empowered, Radiant Daughters – A Mother/Daughter Retreat! Costa Rica NEW! Trip Leaders: Katherine Woodward Thomas & Miriam Martineau August 5-11th, 2012
	Akashic Records Intensive – Opening the Secrets of the Stones Teotihuacan, Mexico NEW! Trip Leader: Ernesto Ortiz August 9-19th, 2012

But from my point of view this is simply giving gratitude lip service. Saying we have gratitude is often like saying the “right” thing so that we are validated by others for being a good spiritual person. The key is to learn how to express your gratitude in way that causes your feelings to impact your life.

For example, let’s say you truly are grateful for something that has happened in your life. If you close your eyes and actually feel the gratitude moving through you to the point where you feel your heart open and tears come to your eyes – that is what I am talking about. One expression of gratitude is simply a mental concept or thought form and the other is the true expression of the blessing of life moving though you.

The feeling is what we want to focus on as that feeling is the true expression of gratitude rather than the mental concept. When you have that feeling moving through you, your life evolves to express that feeling in the material world. It changes the way you perceive what is happening in your life and you find that you are opening your heart more rather than behaving defensively as if life is something you must fight, be in resistance to, or judge to be wrong.

When you have the point of view of gratitude you’re not in judgment, you don’t feel defensive and you start to become in love with life – regardless of whether it’s bad, good or ugly according to the point of view of your mind or even if the situation is physically unpleasant according to your body. When you are in this state you are grateful for everything – no matter what – and you become a more humble and peaceful person.

I invite you to give this a try. Close your eyes every morning for 5 minutes and feel everything in your life that you have gratitude for. And if you cannot imagine anything then that right there is your problem. Since you cannot feel gratitude – gratitude does not come into your life. After all, what we think we manifest – not the other way around.

Some questions you can answer below!

1- What do you feel most grateful for right now in your life?
2- Do you find it hard to find gratitude these days?
3 – What is your favorite technique for having gratitude that you can share with others to help them?

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Book of the Month | Our Upcoming Trips at a Glance

Dear Friends,

WHAT’S NEW? Happy Holidays!

First and foremost I would like to wish all of you a wonderful, peaceful, and loving holiday season. I appreciate you and the light that you bring to this creation!

Holiday time can be stressful if we’re not wide awake and using our awareness. People are rushing around, driving fast, pushing and shoving, doing their best to get all the chores done that they feel need doing. Let’s do our best not to be one of those people – and let’s do our best not to take people personally or judge them for whatever behavior they are exhibiting.

Make the holiday season easy on yourself. Let it be an act of self-love. Shop on the internet, order by phone sitting in bed with your cup of coffee or tea and relax. Or if you love to get out there and shop, do it early in the season to avoid the crowds. If you’re happy and rested you will be nicer to others – like your own family and friends for example! And after all, isn’t that what the holidays are really about anyway?

**Just a reminder – don’t miss our upcoming video classes! Make sure you sign up below to receive your link!

Blessings and love, Connect with me: Email | Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter

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EVENTS, FREE VIDEO-CLASSES & NEW PROGRAMS!

Synchronicity, Dreaming & Empowerment!
Part of our NEW FREE video-class series

Ken von Roenn III

In this special videoclass, Sheri Rosenthal will be chatting with with Sheri Rosenthal will be chatting with with Ken von Roenn III – creator of Skanda Yoga, and a former affiliate of Anusara Yoga. A practitioner for 13 years, Ken presents a dynamic synthesis of attributes from many Hatha Yoga systems.

In this powerful video you will learn:

• What Skanda yoga is and how it aligns with the Mayan Calendar.
• What the significance of December 21st, 2012 is.
• What Ken believes about synchronicity.
• What Dream Yoga is and how can it help empower us.

You’ll also have the opportunity to learn more about Ken’s two powerful upcoming yoga/spiritual retreats:

Portals of Power! Teotihuacan, Mexico – April 11-18th, 2012 and,

The Art of Transcendence Lake Atitlan, Guatemala – Dec 9-15th, 2012, and why you should join him in 2012 for two life-changing experiences!

SIGN UP NOW and get access to the video-class on Dec 15th!
(you can watch it anytime)

What Every Woman Needs to Know in These Changing Times!
Part of our NEW FREE video-class series

Cameron Broughton

In this powerful video, Sheri Rosenthal will be chatting with with Cameron Broughton who has had the pleasure of living in Britain (she’s from the US) and now spends half her time there leading pilgrimages exploring Britain’s ancient and modern mysteries. It gives her great pleasure as an American to share her enthusiasm and love for the magic of England, its legends, myths and mysteries and is the proud co-owner of Journeys with Soul.

In our videoclass you’ll learn to:

• Question your position in any situation (are you coming from love or fear?)
• Stop and assess so you can redirect if necessary
• Bolster your faith
• Take action even if you are afraid
• Engage in community to support yourself

You’ll also have the opportunity to learn more about Sheri & Cameron’s upcoming journey to Sacred Britain: Women’s Journey to Avalon – June 14-22nd, 2012

SIGN UP NOW and get access to the video-class on Dec 22nd!
(you can watch it anytime)

Are you finally ready to Get Clear, Get Real & Get Going?

In just 90 minutes, discover how to move from confusion to clarity so you can start living the powerful life you are destined for… right now!

• Are you feeling stuck in your current life situation?
• A bit overwhelmed and unable to get your bearings?
• Unclear and fogged in by your emotions and feelings?
• Yes? Well I’ve got the solution!…

A 90 minute Get Clear, Get Real, & Get Going Coaching Session!

Sheri, how will I benefit? You’ll…

• Clarify your current situation so you can see “the what is.”
• Identify the issues in your thinking that are creating confusion or indecision.
• Gain the tools you need to let go of what is limiting your progress.
• Create an action plan to move past your overwhelm or fears.
• Be able to calm your mind and relax knowing exactly what you need to do.

Get your Clarity Session today!

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BOOK OF THE MONTH

“The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion:
Freeing Yourself from Destructive Thoughts and Emotions”

“Buck up.” “Stop feeling sorry for yourself.” “Don’t ruin everything.” When you are anxious, sad, angry, or lonely, do you hear this self-critical voice? What would happen if, instead of fighting difficult emotions, we accepted them?

We all want to avoid pain, but letting it in—and responding compassionately to our own imperfections, without judgment or self-blame—are essential steps on the path to healing. This wise and eloquent book illuminates the power of self-compassion and offers creative, scientifically grounded strategies for putting it into action.

So, pick up of The Mindful Path today! When you purchase a book through Amazon.com a small percentage of your dollars come back to JOTS to support our free teleclass series.

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SHERI’S VIDEO MESSAGE

Hope you enjoy this affirmation video. It’s just the thing to listen to if you’re feeling a little down. Plus you get to meet someone special at the end of the video! Do post below and let me know if you enjoyed it. My gift to you!

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OUR MENU OF UPCOMING FABULOUS ADVENTURES!

	~JANUARY TRAILS~
	Unconditional Love in Action ♥ Angkor Wat, Cambodia Trip Leader: David Ault January 30 – February 9th, 2012
	~FEBRUARY RETREATS~
	Honoring & Healing the Goddess Within! Delray, Florida Trip Leader: Shanti Gilbert February 9–12, 2012
	~MARCH VOYAGES~
	Trance Dance – Opening the Chakras to the Energies of 2012 Mar de Jade, Mexico Trip Leader: Ernesto Ortiz March 3-10th, 2012
	Remembrances: Exploring the Mysteries of the Stones Egypt Trip Leader: Samvedam Randles March 8-18th, 2012
	Soul*Full Sisters – Spirituality & Photography by the Sea Agua Nicaragua Trip Leader: Catherine Just & Sheri Rosenthal March 29-Apr 3, 2012
	~APRIL TRAVELS~
	Skanda Yoga Retreat – Portals of Power! Teotihuacan, Mexico Trip Leaders: Ken von Roenn III & Lina Vallejo April 11-18th, 2012
	Goddess Healing Spiritual Retreat Sedona, Arizona Trip Leader: Shanti Gilbert April 29-May 4th, 2012
	~MAY SOJOURNS~
	Shamanic Healing Techniques in the Heart of the Mayan Lands Chichen Itza, Mexico Trip Leader: Ernesto Ortiz May 17-22, 2012
	~JUNE JAUNTS~
	Soul*Full Women’s Photography Retreat Oregon Coast NEW! Trip Leader: Catherine Just June 6-10th, 2012
	A Women’s Sacred Journey to Avalon Sacred Britain Trip Leaders: Sheri Rosenthal & Cameron Broughton June 14-22nd, 2012
	~JULY JOURNEYS~
	Sisterhood, Sand & Sun! Isla Espiritu Santo, Baja, Mexico Trip Leader: Sheri Rosenthal July 1-7, 2012
	~AUGUST ADVENTURES~
	Raising Empowered, Radiant Daughters – A Mother/Daughter Retreat! Costa Rica NEW! Trip Leaders: Katherine Woodward Thomas & Miriam Martineau August 5-11th, 2012
	Akashic Records Intensive – Opening the Secrets of the Stones Teotihuacan, Mexico NEW! Trip Leader: Ernesto Ortiz August 9-19th, 2012

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Visit our Trips at a Glance page.

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