Journeys of the Spirit® Newsletter September 23rd, 2015

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WHAT’S NEW? Have a Beautiful Fall Equinox!

Fall is such a stunning time of the year and a powerful one too! It’s my time to go inside and start dreaming about what I want for the new year – and that always includes a review of all the actions I took in this year.

I look at what worked in both my personal and business lives – not from a place of judgement – but from a place of honesty. Once I do that I can have clarity as to how I want to move forward. Otherwise I have no clear intent and my life starts to wander aimlessly – and that is not something I enjoy.

So perhaps you want to add this ritual to your life – if you do you will be highly rewarded!

Blessings and love, Sheri Rosenthal xox

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EVENTS, JOURNEYS + WEBINARS!

“Re-Discover the Treasure Within”
A Spiritual Journey in the Himalayas of Nepal
Oct 28–Nov 6, 2015

Nepal retreat There are places in the world where the spiritual and the sacred are a part of everyday life. Where eons of wisdom and deep knowledge have accumulated to give us a road map on the path Home. The Himalayas have long been known as the world’s Shangri-La, that mythical utopian paradise of harmony and peace. Hundreds of generations of rishis, yogis, monks and sages have been called to this sacred place to meditate and unravel the mysteries within.

Highlights of your adventure: Daily Yoga and Meditation classes to calm your mind and release built-up stress and tension held in your body. We stay in two gorgeous resorts with on-site Ayurvedic wellness spas: one close to sacred Buddhist and Hindu sites, the other on a tranquil lake surrounded by jaw-dropping Himalayan views. 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, and so much more!

As well as being surrounded by stunning vistas throughout the retreat, 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. We’ll also have a very special lesson with a 4th generation Tibetan sound healer on using Tibetan Singing bowls for healing and meditation. Trip tuition: $2995 USD per person double occupancy, $500 USD single supplement, most meals included.

Details for Nepal here!

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OUR FEATURED ARTICLE

Self-Love: the Most Important Love of All
by Sharee James

We’ve all been sold a great big lie.

Societal values and the media have taught us that there is something lacking within us, an inner emptiness that needs to be filled. A yearning for love. And it is true, we do need love. But we’ve been told that we need a certain kind of love to be happy. We need Prince Charming or the Perfect Woman to fill that empty space inside of us.

Without them, we are nothing, with them, we live happily ever after.

This sets us up for unhappiness either way. If we are single we long for our “other half.” If we are partnered we wonder if we are with the wrong person once those gooey feelings of infatuation wear off and we realize we are with an imperfect (but real!) human being. Ultimately we are doomed to fail because we are looking outside of ourselves when love can only come from within.

If you do not love yourself, someone else’s love will never be enough. You will never believe that you are worthy of receiving love, you will always be waiting for the proverbial sh*t to hit the fan. If you don’t treat yourself as the prize that you are, no one else will either.

Self-love is the most important quality you can cultivate, it will determine how you speak and act, how you treat yourself and others, what decisions you will make, in short – it affects EVERYTHING.

Self love begins with authenticity.

Are you afraid of telling your truth? Honoring your feelings? Being who you really are? Self love begins with acceptance. Knowing who you are, and being able to say “I’m ok. I have gifts and faults, but I’m me and I accept who I am”.

No more comparing yourself with others. See the uniqueness in yourself, let go of the past and forgive yourself for things you feel you have done wrong. You will become liberated as you set yourself free from other peoples perceived judgements and expectations.

“To be beautiful means to be yourself. You don’t need to be accepted by others.
You need to accept yourself.” ~Thich Nhat Hanh

With self-acceptance comes self-respect.

After you begin to accept yourself completely, you start to value this special being that you are. You stand up for yourself when someone does you wrong or crosses your boundaries. You say no when people are demanding more than you want to give.

Self-respect then becomes self-care. Treasuring your body, the vehicle of your soul. Eating well, sleeping well, exercising and dressing well. Treating yourself to a massage. Being kind and gentle with yourself.

Self-care can then flow into self-expression. You begin to find your voice. You become clear on what you want. You find the inner compass that directs you in making your mark on the world. You contribute your special gift that you came to earth to give.

And finally, when you love yourself, you can truly receive love from others. You can believe it when someone tells you they love you, because you know it is true. You know you deserve to be loved, that you are more than worthy. You attract people into your life who treat you well because you have a new standard of love and respect.

You allow yourself to enjoy and revel in another’s love, knowing that it is simply a reflection of the love that already exists in you.

And finally, you begin to see the love all around you: you realize love is the fabric of the universe, and that you are just one, beautifully unique strand co-creating love as your divine birthright.

If you would like to learn more – join Sharee in her amazing journey to Nepal: Re-Discover the Treasure Within” A Spiritual Journey in the Himalayas of Nepal – Oct 28–Nov 6!

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