Your Deepest Fear – Some Good News
I have always loved this quote written by Marianne Williams in her book, “A Return to Love.” It’s interesting, the quote is very often attributed to Nelson Mandela, as he used the quote in his inaugural address (and attributed it to Marianne), but the confusion persists.
Most people do give in to their doubts about themselves, their low self-esteem, etc. But what if what she is saying is true? What if your deepest fear is that weird ego thing that says:
“Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?”
Most people think of the ego as this thing that is super self-centered, self-aggrandizing, as in, “He has such a huge ego.” But I’ve always defined the ego as the small self that wants to keep you small. And think about it, isn’t that what’s really going on?
So here’s the good news – what if this is true? What if the truth is that you truly are:
- Brilliant
- Gorgeous
- Talented
- Fabulous?
As she goes on to say – “You are a child of God.”
I personally believe the adage that “God doesn’t make junk.” That also means that we are all “of the same cloth,” that no one is any better or any worse than another as we are all the physical instantiation of Source (or God or Universe or Great Spirit or…) as we are all on our Journey back to Source, back to the Oneness of all Creation.
So that makes it official – You are amazing, wonderful, loveable, and deserving just by virtue of the fact that you are alive.
The last part of the quote doesn’t always get all the attention I think it deserves:
You have a birthright to be all that you can be. I believe you have an obligation to liberate yourself from your own fear so that you aren’t playing small, so that you can shine your light and be of service to the world.
My husband, Richard, has core wounds from his childhood where his father and his grandmother really did a number on him around all this. There was one incident where 5-year-old Richard was trying to be helpful and his father disdainfully said to another adult involved in the situation, “Children should be seen and not heard.” It totally deflated him.
You wouldn’t think that something like that would have such a huge impact on a child — I mean, his father wasn’t beating him or anything like that, but it affected Richard for years, making him doubt himself and “shut up.”
His grandmother told him at a young age, “Don’t show anyone who you are or they’ll get you.” How scary is that? Richard wasn’t sure who “they” were and he wasn’t sure exactly how “they” would “get him,” but the effect was there — making him afraid and getting him to shut up and definitely getting him to cover his light.
Richard’s father and grandmother loved him and they didn’t want to hurt him, but what a chilling effect all this had on him. As I said, it took years (and lots of sessions) to break through all of that.
And how sad is that? That poor little kid had his light dimmed for a long time. And I bet a bunch of you out there had some sort of experience like that during your childhood which left you feeling deflated and unworthy.
The good news is, you don’t need to take that on anymore. As I said, I believe you have a birthright and a responsibility to let your light shine.
How do you do that? Most people need help with that. They need to shed those doubts and fears that are holding them back from finding and living their purpose and their best life.
If this speaks to you, please give us a call and speak with one of our Soul Guides. They’ll connect with you in a deep way, starting the process to find the wounds, blocks, and fears that are holding you back.
Then they’ll custom design a retreat that will dig in, remove and release all those wounds, blocks, and fears and bring you back into connection on all the levels – physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. From that place, you not only discover your purpose, you’re also ready to live it!
Or if you’d prefer, call us at (928) 204-5988 or click here and one of our Soul Guides will call you.
Martha says, “I was lost, depressed, angry at everything, bored with my job and needing to find my purpose with my life. SSA helped me find myself, helped me understand my life purpose, and gave me the tools I needed to help me to live the amazing life I have ahead of me.“
Wouldn’t you like to go from lost, depressed, and bored to finding your purpose and knowing you have an amazing life ahead of you? Give us a call: (928) 204-5988
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Join us June 17-30
“My trip to Peru was a life altering experience thanks to the efforts of Debra as well as an amazing group of sacred travelers. The universe is such a powerful place. I find it truly amazing how much coordination and dedication it takes to have so many pieces come together to create such a perfect moment in my life. I feel blessed to have been a part of that moment in time as it opened a whole new portal in my life. I cannot begin to express my gratitude. This is an excerpt of an email I sent to one of my best friend after the trip: I laughed. I cried. I was awed. I experienced new dimensions. I felt love and gave love. My gratitude is endless.
I feel fortunate to have experienced the Andes Mountains and people. My heart has expanded to new levels. I am so open and the feeling is other worldly. I have made amazing friends. The group, the leaders and the guide were all amazing teachers. I cannot wait to share everything with you.” – Laura McConnell
This is what happens when you go with us to Machu Picchu and Peru. It’s so much more than just seeing the sites — it’s about really connecting with these amazing places and connecting with that Highest Part of yourself in these places. It’s indescribably delicious, as the old commercial used to say.
And to be at Machu Picchu on the Solstice doing ceremony? Talk about a bucket list item
Join our amazing shaman and guide, Jorge Luis Delgado, and our other sacred travelers on this trip of a lifetime – June 17-30. Click below for all the information:
Pricing
If you have any questions about our trip, send me an email at [email protected]
Or feel free to give me a call – I love talking about Peru! (877) 204-3664
If you already know you want to go, make your deposit here.
Wishing you a week filled with shining your light!
What is a Vortex and Why Should You care? [video]
Most people know that Sedona is known for its vortex energy and after living here for over 20 years, I can tell you – it’s real! It’s a tangible force.
There are so many questions around what exactly is a vortex and the biggest one is, why should you care?
The simple answer: Transformation
Watch the video… it’s just 5 minutes and it will give you lots of information.
Would you like to take advantage of the vortex energy of Sedona to transform your life or relationship? If so, give us a call. We’ll custom design a retreat that will do just that.
Or if you’d prefer, call us at (928) 204-5988 or click here and one of our Soul Guides will call you.
They’ll connect with you (or both of you, for a couples retreat) in deep conversation. Then they’ll custom design the perfect retreat for you, working with our Master Practitioners here in beautiful, mystical Sedona, or in the comfort of your own home, utilizing the powerful vortex energy to take you from where you are to where you want to be.
Would you like to speak to someone today about doing a Soul Adventure?
We’re even open on Sunday, because we’re here for you!
Remember, there’s no cost or obligation
and you can do it in-Sedona or At Home.
Stephanie says the Machu Picchu & Peru trip was a 10!
June 17-30, 2022
“I felt so fortunate to be on this particular tour. It was clear once I landed in Lima that every detail had been covered, taking the stress and guesswork out of foreign travel. Jorge was such an amazing tour guide, his knowledge of Peru is amazing! We saw things that I never would have seen (or experienced) had it not been for Jorge and his love and knowledge of his beautiful country.
Jorge helped guide me through spiritual healing that has been needed to free my mind and spirit from past resentments, fears and pain. All of the ceremonies were beautiful and enlightening. I have been home for a week and my family has made comments about how happy I seem. I really am – I feel better! I look forward to taking what I’ve learned on this trip from not only Jorge, but also from the others in our group. I formed friendships during this trip that I know will last a very long time. I most definitely give every aspect of this trip a 10!”
~ Stephanie Springel
So I hope you’ll join Jorge Luis Delgado and our other sacred travelers on this trip of a lifetime – June 17-30.
Click below for all the information:
Pricing
If you have any questions about our trip, send me an email at [email protected]
Or feel free to give me a call – (877) 204-3664. I love talking about Peru!
Wishing you a week filled with powerful energy!
Sedona is one of the most beautiful places on the planet (a few years ago, USA Today named Sedona “The most beautiful place to visit in the US”). But beyond its beauty, Sedona is known throughout the world for its vortex energy.
What is a Vortex?
A vortex is believed to be a special spot on the planet where higher dimensional energies are concentrated to such an extent that it can be felt by humans. These energies enhance the flow of energy (life force) in our own bodies – what the Chinese call “chi,” or the Hindus call “prana.”
Vortexes (or vortices if you want to be absolutely proper about it, but here in Sedona we all pretty much say “vortexes”) are found at sacred sites throughout the world – the Great Pyramid in Egypt, Machu Picchu in Peru, Bali, Stonehenge, etc. Many people believe that the vortex energies and the energy that flows through our subtle bodies is basically the same – that it is an Electro-magnetic energy.
In my experience, when you delve into definitions and explanations of what a vortex is, it seems to depend on who you’re talking to or what book you’re reading. If you speak with some scientists, they will tell you that this is electro-magnetic energy that can be measured, but that it is behaving in ways that are unusual and can’t be explained. If you speak with the indigenous peoples, e.g., the Native Americans here in Sedona or the Aborigines in Australia (because Ayers Rock (Uluru) is another one), they will tell you that these are places around the Earth where you can literally feel the energy of the Earth if you will take the time to do it.
Here is my own personal belief – after living in Sedona since the turn of the century and having traveled many times to Egypt, Bali and Peru, and experiencing those energies – I believe these are places around the world where the God energy (or the energy of the Universe or of All That Is, or whatever you want to call it) literally comes onto the planet and is brought onto the planet. That’s why these places are so incredible.
The Native Americans believe that the energy of Sedona is energy that can be used for Transformation. And I believe that’s why such amazing transformations can happen here in such a short period of time.
In addition, I believe the veils to other dimensions are thinner in Sedona. Our connection to All That Is is amplified and enhanced here. Bashar, the internationally recognized spiritual teacher, says this about Sedona:
“Sedona is a powerful, transformational vortex unparalleled in its own way, unique in its own way, that allows for communication and connection to multiple dimensions of reality on your world.”
Why should you care about the Vortex Energy?
Because if you’re looking for Transformation, Sedona is the place to get it. The energy is stronger here, it is the energy of transformation, the veils to other dimensions are thinner (so it’s easier to access other dimensions here) and whatever you bring here is Magnified and intensified. This is one of the reasons why people have such huge transformations here in such a short period of time.
The energies of Sedona are unique – not available anywhere else on the planet.
I hope you enjoyed this and if you did, please take the time to like it, share it with someone in your life who think might get something out of it and subscribe to our channel.
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Or if you’d like to talk to someone about doing a retreat that’s custom-designed for you, call us at (928) 204-5988.
You can have the life AND the relationship you want – I know it.
3 NEW Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Get a Divorce [8 min video]
I don’t know if you know this about me, but I was a divorce attorney for 20 years in Omaha, Nebraska. And now for the past 20 years, I’ve been helping couples stay together through Sedona Soul Adventures, which is a lot more fun and satisfying.
So I’ve seen this up close and personal for over 40 years and I can tell you — if there’s any possibility that you can turn your relationship around, PLEASE DO IT!
You know all the usual reasons why not to get a divorce, but today, watch my video on 3 New Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Get a Divorce. It’s just 8 minutes and it might really help.
Or if you know of someone who’s struggling with this right now, please forward it on to them.
If you feel like there might be a glimmer of hope for your relationship, please do something about it. Think about coming to Sedona to do a Couples Retreat or do an At Home Retreat. After 20 years and thousands of people, I’m still amazed at what happens. If you’d like to have one of our Soul Guides call you, please click below.
Or if you’d prefer, call us at (928) 204-5988 or click here and one of our Soul Guides will call you.
They’ll connect with you in deep conversation. Then they’ll custom design the perfect retreat for you, working with our Master Practitioners here in beautiful, mystical Sedona or you can do an At Home Retreat from the comfort of your own home.
Would you like to speak to someone today about doing a Soul Adventure?
We’re even open on Sunday, because we’re here for you!
Remember, there’s no cost or obligation
and you can do it in-Sedona or At Home.
Rachel says “our Couples Retreat was LIFE CHANGING!”
Richard talks about why he loves the Peru and Machu Picchu trip
JUNE 17 – 30
Earlier this week, over breakfast, I was saying to my husband, Richard, “I need to think of something new to say about the Peru trip,” and he immediately replied, “Do you want me to write something?” And I immediately said, ”Yes!” He asked, “short or long?” and I said “short”… and I love what he wrote:
“One of the wonderful things about being married to Debra is I’ve been able to go on these amazing trips to Egypt and Peru. It’s so interesting, I never felt any connections prior to going to Peru and Machu Picchu, but after one trip (I’ve been on four now) it feels like ‘home.’
A large part of it is our Peruvian shaman and guide, the wonderful Jorge Luis Delgado, and the way he weaves the Peruvian spiritual and cultural teachings throughout the trip. He taught us about the Condor, the Puma and the Snake as part of the sacred world in Peru. The places we visited were amazing in and of themselves, but with Jorge, they seemed to come alive to me in a deep way. The many practices that Jorge taught us really made the trip a deep and impactful experience. There is just something about being in the sacred places of Peru that have really opened me up to this wonderful place.
And it feels like home to me now.
And then there are just so many special things that we do. Staying with a local family on the island of Amantani, where it’s just so sweet and pure. Going to the floating islands of Uros. The different ceremonies that we do that are so powerful. Connecting with the wonderful people who come on this trip is so much fun.
It’s not just a trip, it’s the depth of it, and the spirituality.”
I love that! And it’s all so true. It’s these big things (seeing Machu Picchu) and small things that make this the trip of a lifetime.
The next trip is JUNE 17-30. Our wonderful Sacred Travel Specialist, Mackenzie, will be guiding the trip and it’s going to be fantastic! Click below for all the information:
Here’s all the information about pricing:
If you have any questions about our trip, send me an email at [email protected]
Or feel free to give me a call – (877) 204-3664. I love talking about Peru!
If you already know you want to go, Click here to make your deposit.
Wishing you a week filled with love and fun!
You probably already know all the obvious reasons why not to get a divorce. Divorce is simply devastating in so many ways – it’s devastating for the children, emotionally and psychologically. It’s devastating for the people going through the divorce, both emotionally and psychologically.
It’s also devastating financially. Studies show that both parties lose so much financially when they get a divorce, and that’s especially true for women. Just the cost of a divorce is devastating – studies based on census figures show that the cost of the average divorce in the U.S. is a mind blowing $53,000.
I’m going talk with you today about some things about divorce that you maybe haven’t thought about before.
The first one is: Things are just never the same.
Everyone’s life just gets completely up-ended when a divorce happens. Children suddenly have two homes rather than one home, and it usually doesn’t ever really feel like home again.
The worst is things like holidays. The time gets split up, there’s usually hard feelings on both sides, and sometimes there’s lots of fighting and arguing.
The kids are never with their parents again. They’re always going to be with dad and this other person that they will probably never feel as completely close to as they do with their mother. Ditto for their mother’s boyfriend or new husband. It’s just never going to feel the same again.
The next is: You may die sooner.
A study published in The Journal of Health and Social Behavior found that divorced or widowed people have 20% more chronic health conditions (such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer) than people who are married. Loneliness can be a killer and I believe it makes you age faster.
And: You’re probably going to end up with another person with the same or similar problems.
In the twenty years that I was doing divorces, it was amazing to me as I looked back to realize the number of people for whom I did 3 divorces. And the even more amazing thing, was that what I saw was that these people kept marrying the same person over and over again, they just had a different name.
Because the real problem is at the heart of this – we are connecting with people because of the Soul Lessons they bring to us. Our partners are a mirror for us and particularly, for our Woundings. We bring people into our lives to heal our wounds. We don’t know that consciously, but I believe this with all my heart.
If we’re insecure, if we think we’re not worthy of love, we’ll bring someone in who won’t love us completely. If we don’t trust ourselves, we’ll bring in someone we can’t trust. Those wounds will keep showing up until they’re healed.
I have seen that over and over again, both in my law practice and in my work with Sedona Soul Adventures.
We just had a couple here last year and this was completely true for them. They had both been married and divorced before, and they were ready to get divorced again. When they came to us they both said “I can’t believe it, I’ve married someone who’s exactly like my ex.”
We dug deeper and discovered that for the husband, he had parents who were never satisfied with him, he always felt like he wasn’t enough. After a few years with his first wife, he felt unloved and unhappy because she was always complaining and telling him he wasn’t good enough in all kinds of different ways – as a person, as a provider, as a father. When he met his second wife she seemed to be head over heels in love with him, but again, within a few years, the same kind of problems were coming up. For different reasons, but he felt again as though he wasn’t enough.
For the wife, it showed up a little differently. From the time she was a little girl, she put up what she called a “False Front” because she thought being who she was wouldn’t be good enough. She had actually been married twice before and each time it was her belief that once her husbands really got to know the “real” her, that the marriage ended.
So both of them had the issues of “I’m not enough” and “I’m not loveable.”
We did separate sessions with them of clearing out that gunk and filling that hole of “I’m not enough.” After this work, they both reported feeling like they loved themselves for the first time in their lives. With that feeling of self love, they literally saw the other person with different eyes. They both had this huge compassion for each other because they realized for the first time, that they both had the same issue, it was just showing up in a different way for each of them. They realized how much they truly loved each other.
We sent them home with new tools and I just heard from them recently. It’s been a year and they both feel like their spouse is their biggest cheerleader. She said to me, “I didn’t realize that because I didn’t truly love myself, I really had no love to give to someone else. I’m so glad we didn’t get a divorce, I would have just kept doing this over and over.”
If you are thinking about getting a divorce, I literally want to beg you to reconsider it one more time. Think about all the reasons we’ve talked about and then really ask yourself, “How is my partner being my mirror?”
If there is something you really can’t stand about your partner, is there any of that in you? If you feel like you’re not loved, do you truly love yourself?
Are there some things you can do to save your marriage? If so, for the sake of your children, for the sake of your family, but mostly for the sake of you, please think about it one more time.
And if you feel like there might be a glimmer of hope, please do something about it. Think about coming to Sedona to do a Couples Retreat. After 16 years and thousands of people, I’m still amazed at what happens.
Go to SedonaRetreatGuide.com and get your complimentary copy of The Sedona Guide to Couples Retreats today.
Or even better, call us at (928) 204-5988 to talk to someone about doing a retreat that’s custom-designed for exactly what the two of you need.
You can have the life AND the relationship you want – I know it.
SSA Named “Best In Sedona” for Retreats for the 3rd year in a row
I am so proud to announce that for the third year in a row, Sedona Soul Adventures has been voted “Best in Sedona” for Retreats.
What’s amazing is that with all the other Best of Sedona awards (“Best Restaurant,” “Best Dentist,” “Best Accountant”) they never did one for Retreats until 2020! I find that amazing because there are so many retreats here, it’s one of the things Sedona is known for. And now they’ve given us the award each year!
Here I am with the photo from last year. I’m especially happy about this because as I said, there are so many other people doing retreats here in Sedona. None of them do what we do, meaning none of them have 50+ practitioners like we do, none of them do exclusively custom designed retreats that are completely private (one-on-one or two-on-one (for couples))…
And I can guarantee you that none of them have the kind of amazing, life-changing, transformational results that we do. I may be just a little biased, of course 🙂
I love what Michelle wrote about her Soul Adventure on Trustpilot:
That’s exactly what we do – we go above and beyond to make you feel connected, safe, and fulfilled through every step of the process.
When I was looking at the newsletter from last year announcing that we had won the award for a second year in a row, I saw the testimonial Jen sent:
It’s so true, as an investment in yourself, a Sedona Soul Adventure is even better than Bitcoin! It’s life-changing, it’s priceless.
Jen is also correct that “there is no other personal retreat out there like Sedona Soul Adventures.” Why is that? There are many reasons:
- Each retreat is custom-designed for exactly what YOU need
Your Soul Guide (the person who connects with you and designs the retreat) spends a great deal of time connecting with you (or both of you for a couples retreat), really digging deep to discover the blocks, wounds and circumstances that are holding you back in your life or relationship. - Each session is completely private
In each session, you are working privately one-or-one or two-on-one with one of our Master Practitioners. In that setting, you feel completely safe to open up and let the healing happen. Most people don’t feel comfortable opening up completely in front of strangers in a group retreat (especially in a couples retreat in front of other couples), but with us, you are in complete privacy and confidentiality, with no one judging you. - You are working with the Master Practitioners of Sedona
Sedona is a Mecca for New Age modalities and metaphysics, and master practitioners are drawn here from all over the world to do their work. Many of our Practitioners have been doing this work for over twenty years and their skill at discovering and releasing the negative energy, destructive patterns, trauma, wounds, blocks, etc. is extraordinary. Their ability to bring you into a higher vibration and keep you there is beyond measure. - We’re the best
We’ve just been acknowledged for the third year in a row as “Best of Sedona” for retreats and as Jen says, we’re “Better than Bitcoin.”
Is your life where you want it to be? Is your relationship giving you all that you need? If not, give us a call and speak with one of our Soul Guides. Remember, there’s no cost or obligation and you can do it here in Sedona or At Home.
Call us at (928) 204-5988 or click here and one one of our Soul Guides will call you. They’ll connect with you (or both of you if it’s a couple) and custom design a retreat that will take you from where you are to where you want to be.
Would you like to speak to someone today about doing a Soul Adventure?
We’re even open on Sunday, because we’re here for you!
Remember, there’s no cost or obligation
and you can do it in-Sedona or At Home.
Special moments in Machu Picchu and Peru (Join us June 17-30)
I was flipping through all the photos I have from doing the Peru trip for over 14 years (!) and I was trying to find an especially impressive photo of Machu Picchu. Instead, I just kept coming across different photos of people having special moments on our trips over the years and I found myself saying things like, “Oh, that was so great!” or, “There’s Martina, I love her so much” and, “Look at that beautiful wedding.” We’ve had so many special moments and that’s what happens on these trips — incredible transformations happen and then you have these times when these sweet things happen that you think about years later.
A few years ago we had two people from Canada who contacted me and asked if they could get married while we were in Peru. At first I thought it would be a daunting task, but everyone in Jorge’s office was so excited, gracious and helpful. Here they are kissing at Machu Picchu…
And here’s a photo of everyone from our group at their wedding. They were married right on the shores of Lake Titicaca. It was so sweet and so special, one of my sweetest memories from all the years I’ve gone to Peru.
And here’s Martina connecting with one of the llamas that are at Machu Picchu. They roam all over the place, but it’s special to have them come up to you and really connect, it’s so soulful.
This is one of my favorite moments, where I captured Pamela meditating at Lake Titicaca. Can you just feel the gentle energy emanating from her? You can almost see it. Peaceful, calm and gentle, that’s what happens when we allow these energies to come in.
These special moments are so wonderful and they really demonstrate the specialness of the trip. Being in the energies of these amazing places, really connecting in, connecting with other like-minded seekers, it’s the journey of a lifetime.
I’d love to have you join us on our next trip to Machu Picchu and I’d love to have you come on this trip of a lifetime to Machu Picchu and Peru – June 17-30. Click below to get all the information on our Itinerary and pricing.
PRICING
If you’d like to read glowing testimonials on the trip (“life changing,” “Jorge is amazing,” “5 stars,” “best trip I’ve ever been on!”) Click here.
If you have any questions about our trip, send me an email at [email protected] or call me – (877) 204-3664. I love talking about Peru!
If you already know you want to go, Click here to make your deposit.
Wishing you a week filled of being the best you can be!