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WHAT’S NEW? A Celestial Phenomenon Has Occurred
This past Monday, January 21st a total lunar eclipse and a blood moon occurred leaving viewers in North America and Europe with quite the display in the sky, if you were lucky enough to see it. Such events are a time of excitement and wonder and it is only fitting that the last “blood moon” lunar eclipse of this decade occurred so early in the New year.
I say this because a New Year is a time to leave old habits behind and start something new, the same spiritual meaning is true of a full moon, but a blood moon even more-so. It is a very powerful time for beginning again, and setting your intentions for the next couple of months.
You may find that unconscious feelings have come to the surface, forcing you to let go of what no longer serves you. Lunar eclipses are after-all the culmination of an emotional cycle. Perhaps the Universe is trying to tell you exactly where you should be, have any events occurred this week which are setting you on a new path?
I urge you to be mindful of this past week, maybe even pull out your journal and write down your emotions, and events that have unfolded and then look back with a clear mind to see where the Universe may be guiding you.
Blessings & love, Sheri
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EVENTS, JOURNEYS + WEBINARS!
Bathe Your Soul in Bali:
May 11th – 20th, 2019
Discover the voice of your soul in the magical ” Island of the Gods.” If you are an adventurous “change-maker,” knowing you were bornto make a difference, seeking a mentor and a community to raise you up, share your gift, and empower you to embody the change you wish to create in yourself and the world, join Michelle Jeffrey and Richard A Morrell for an adventure-filled spiritual retreat that will transform your life!
Bali is predominantly Hindu with beautiful temples spread throughout the island, lending a feeling of spirituality. But, Bali has more to do with the Balinese themselves and their warm and welcoming character. Rich and diverse culture plays out all levels of life as displayed with exquisite flower petal offerings placed everywhere to traditional music and dance performed island wide.
Accompany our chefs on one of their daily trips to the market place to shop for local fresh fruit and vegetables, and perhaps… the “catch of the day” … THEN return to our villa’s kitchen for our very own private cookery class of Balinese food.
Explore limiting self-messages that hold you back from finding a new direction, a new path and a new destination, one that matches your vision of helping to create a better world. Learn the importance of Sacred Self Care needed to continue giving. Move beyond the “Box of Limitations” to a place of possibility, where you are using your power of choice for your highest- And open up and expand into completely new level of Personal Power and Authenticity.
Trip Tuition: $3797 USD based on double occupancy, payment plan available! – meals included.
NEPAL: Discover the Peace Within
October 29th- November 7th, 2019
Join Sharee James for this heart-centered tour and retreat exploring the best of authentic Nepalese and Tibetan culture and Himalayan spiritual traditions. This unique package combines yoga and meditation with guided cultural tours, enlightening workshops and unforgettable scenery. Now it is your turn to follow this calling…are you ready to heed this call and join us on this incredible, once-in-a-lifetime journey to the Himalayas of Nepal?
You’ll experience being surrounded by stunning vistas throughout the retreat, plus we will take an early morning trip to the top of Sarangkot mountain to view one of the most incredible spectacles in the world: the sun rising over the Himalayas!
Some of the other wonderful highlights are: Fascinating guided tours exploring Buddhist monasteries, Hindu temples, medieval royal squares, as well as hiking to a local village and a visit to a local school, workshops on yogic philosophy and Eastern spirituality to help you release the mental chatter and negative attachments in your mind and bring peace and harmony into your daily life AND a very special lesson with a 4th generation Tibetan sound healer on using Tibetan Singing bowls for healing and meditation!
Trip Tuition: $3195 USD based on double occupancy – most meals included.
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Entitle-itis: A Most Dreaded Disease!
For those of you who are not familiar with this common condition – entitle-itis is when we feel that someone owes us something, and we take action in our life based on this belief. Most folks believe they don’t suffer from this condition; however anyone with an ego can exhibit symptoms of this dreaded disease!
Entitle-itis occurs when we are so centered within our own dream of life that we cannot see what is happening in someone else’s life. Often we ask for favors from others without considering first what effect our request might have on them. We only know that we need something and we are going to get what we need in the moment. However this is ego expressing itself as we are not necessarily being thoughtful of others.
It’s amazing how many people exhibit this condition in reference to their parents. Often we feel that our parents should behave the way we think they should and/or be available for baby-sitting or whatever. Or we expect our family to bale us out of every unpleasant situation we get ourselves into or give us money. Others feel their parents owe them an inheritance or that because their parents were unkind to them in their childhood (from their point of view of course) that their parents should have to pay for the error of their ways for the rest of their lives. I often observe people who are snippy and cutting whenever they can be as a way to get back at their parents. Truthfully, most folks don’t even hear the way they speak t their parents because they have no awareness of what they’re doing or why. But when others witness you in action you may be asked: Why do you talk to your parents like that?
Another example of entitle-itis takes place within relationship. For example, when we expect that our partner should know what we want or need, or that they should be there to please us or make us happy. Perhaps we expect that we are entitled to sex, a clean house or a daily meal. Maybe we feel that our partner should want to do the things we want to do, go to the parties and social events that we enjoy, or even have the same opinions about things that we do.
Another example of entitle-itis relates to my personal websites. Many people will email me to ask questions about information that is clearly displayed on my website. Why? Well because it is easier for them to email me than to take the time to look the information up themselves. Often folks get upset with me because they cannot open the newsletter, audio file or a download. But the truth is they have not taken the time to understand how their computer works and are projecting their frustration and impatience out on me. We do this same thing in our lives when we interrupt others to ask them where something is when we could have taken a minute to try to find it ourselves. There are so many examples of entitle-itis, the list is endless. The key is awareness. As students of spirituality it is up to us to take responsibility for our behavior and to stop this dreaded disease in its tracks. Here are a few helpful things to help keep your ego in check:
Understand first and foremost that no one owes you anything!
- When you ask someone for something, ask yourself first if you really need their assistance or are you being lazy?
- Just because you haven’t taken the time to figure something out, it doesn’t mean that others should take away from their time to teach you.
- Be aware of how you feel when you do not get what you want, and take responsibility for your unmet expectations rather than projecting your irritations outward onto others.
I encourage you all to invest in yourselves and do your best to become intelligent participants in life. This requires us to be responsible for ourselves and not to depend on others or feel like they owe us. Only a victim of life behaves this way.
Of course you can ask for help if you need it, but ask without expectations, and if you don’t get what you feel you need, then ask someone else without projecting your anger. If you do this, you will notice that people want to do things for you and your needs will always be met with love and grace. But this can only happen once you are generous and are no longer operating from your needy ego.
With all my love! Sheri ♥
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