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WHAT’S NEW? Are You Keeping Your Cool?
I always have found that we all need a reminder around elections time. A reminder from my beloved teacher don Miguel Ruiz and the Four Agreements -Not to take anything personally.
It took me a long time to realize nothing was worth giving away my happiness, inner peace, or calmness. We are all entitled to our opinions in this dream – but if we get angry and project that anger on others, all we are doing is putting negative energy out in the world.
First and foremost love yourself by maintaining a calm and centered position during these challenging times. Your body and soul will thank you for it.
Blessings & love, Sheri
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EVENTS, JOURNEYS + WEBINARS!
Awaken Your Inner Guru:
Rishikesh, India
November 19th – December 1st, 2018
Have you been thinking … “Where can I go where all parts of my being come alive… where my mind, spirit, soul and body vibrate with life and color?” “How can I open myself up to an endless world of possibilities?” “Does a place like this exist?” Our answer to you is: YES! and this place is INDIA!
India brings alive the colors of life and blends them together into a fine tapestry of joy never experienced before. Imagine yourself talking with some of the most sought after spiritual gurus. Contemplate the cleansing joy of bathing in the mountainous sacred Ganges river, in one of the most holy of lands. Fantasize about witnessing the edifice of LOVE: the Taj Mahal and realize the true nature of love and beauty. All of this awaits you and so much more on our trek to India!
This unique retreat with Terry Hodgkinson possesses the tools and experiences you’ve been looking for to makes the life changes you know you need to make now. India’s soil is rich in energy and practices that will reshape your thinking and completely change your world.
Trip Tuition: $3197 USD based on double occupancy, single occupancy: $4087 USD – many meals included.
Unconditional Love in Action:
Angkor Wat, Cambodia
January 20-30, 2019
Join David Ault on this profoundly heart-opening spiritual journey of service to Siem Reap, Cambodia – home of the incredible ancient temples of Angkor Wat. To open oneself deeply, to risk feeling the suffering of others, and to wish to relieve that suffering – is the definition of compassion and the cultivation of the Buddha within us. As Gandhi once said: The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.
You’ll have the opportunity to explore the amazing temple complex at Angkor Wat! Built in the 12th century, Angkor Wat lies north of the modern town of Siem Reap and was originally Hindu dedicated to the God Vishnu.
Service is often called unconditional love in action – to give totally of yourself is to be free of ego, 100% present, doing what is needed without judgment. In these moments our heart opens and the truth of who we are comes through – our divine presence. Volunteer travel is a powerful experience – you risk coming home with a clearer vision of what you want in life, a deeper sense of self-realization, and clarity about who you are and your purpose in life!
Trip Tuition: $2,090 USD based on double occupancy, single supplement: $495 USD – many meals included.
OUR FEATURED ARTICLE
As Toltecs we are on the path to personal freedom, peace and moving through lifewith fearlessness. One of the biggest challenges to our freedom is our need to cling to our perceptions and believe that they’re truth. But before I continue with our dialogue, let’s agree for the purpose of our conversation, that freedom is a state of being where we experience lack of restraints, confinement or controls of any kind. So why would I bring up the idea of freedom in reference to perception – what’s the connection?
From a scientific point of view, we can say we are beings of perception. We exist to take in light from our surroundings and interpret it according to the limits and possibilities of the machine that is translating that information. On the other hand, we become trapped when we believe that the machine’s conclusions are definitive truth. If we do not have the awareness of this process we will automatically be subject to the restrains and restrictions of the machine rather than moving past them to the freedom of absolute consciousness.
Let’s take a moment to put this into practical terms. Imagine you’ve just finished grocery shopping and as you’re pulling out of your parking spot, the person in the car behind you quickly pulls out at the exact same time and hits your car. You jump out of your car ready to scream at that person for driving like an idiot, smashing your car, being reckless and blind as a bat. However, when the person gets out of their car they are crying and deeply upset. The person relates to you that they just received a call that their mother had passed away and they were stricken by grief. They didn’t see that there was someone pulling out behind them because of all the tears in their eyes. In that moment all your anger drains away, and you offer to assist them in any way you can.
So what just happened here? In our imaginary story your eyes and ears took in light and your brain translated that into a picture or virtual reality where your car intersected with another car. Your mind told you that this situation is bad and further judged the other person to be wrong and irresponsible. The result of this interpretation was anger and resentment. In that moment you were trapped by the limitations of your machine – and fell for the conclusions your mind came to in this situation. You lost your peace because you believed what your mind was telling you – you thought it was truth and you trusted it. As a result, you lost your personal freedom and were at the mercy of your fear-based emotions.
In Buddhism, the Diamond Sutra says, “Where there is perception, there is deception.” As students of spirituality we must use our awareness to transcend the way we’ve been trained to perceive, and to learn to see without the machine’s constraints and preconceptions. This is true freedom, having the ability to interact within this reality without being bound to our own points of view, opinions and prejudices. This month I challenge you to ask yourself “Is this truth?” whenever you are in a situation where you are tempted to believe yourself. See what happens!
With All my love & blessings. Sheri Rosenthal
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