This past week, I read an article, heard something on the radio, and saw something online that all said the same thing. When I get things in threes like that, it always means I’m supposed to share that with you. What they said was not new, we all know this on one level or another, but the way they said it and the how was what was really interesting to me.
The article was about the #1 thing that attracts the opposite sex.
The radio segment was about a study that demonstrates what makes for the best guide dogs.
The online posting was about how to have the most success in a job interview.
I don’t think this will surprise you, but the ways I’m going to talk about it might be interesting to you. The key in all of these (including the guide dogs) was (drum roll, please) Confidence.
The article that I read was talking about how the #1 thing that really “gets” the opposite sex is confidence. Men can feel it in women and women can feel it in men. The higher the confidence level (and we’re not talking about egomania, we’re talking about confidence), the higher the level of attraction.
The second one was the most interesting to me. They did a study of guide dogs, following 100 puppies from the time of their birth through their graduation of guide dog training, and then their time as a guide dog. What they were looking at initially was, “Who made the best guide dogs? Puppies who were from mother dogs who were very attentive and involved with them or puppies who came from mother dogs who were much less attentive?”
When I first heard them talking about it, I assumed that, of course, the puppies who had been more attended to as they were growing up were the ones who ultimately became the best guide dogs.
To my amazement, the opposite was true. The puppies who had to fend more for themselves made better guide dogs later on. The puppies who had “helicopter mothers” (the type who hover over everything) didn’t even make it through the guide dog training — they weren’t as focused and they were more hyper, they weren’t calm enough to become guide dogs.
On further study, they discovered that the puppies who had to fend more for themselves had more confidence. They were calmer and being calm is the most important attribute of a guide dog.
The third one — that confidence was the #1 thing that mattered in a job interview — was less surprising. But the thing that did surprise me was that confidence mattered even more than education.
Experience mattered as much as confidence if the experience was exactly the same, but if someone had experience that was not exactly the same, confidence became more important. The potential employer wanted to feel like the person would be able to do the job, and the confidence the person exuded meant more than education and experience.
[And, amazingly, as I was in the middle of writing this, I opened a newsletter written by a friend of mine who was describing what it takes to be a “Most Valuable Player” and one of the attributes was Confidence — another validation!]
What exactly is confidence? When I looked up the definition of confidence, here’s what I got:
Confidence: a feeling of self-assurance arising from one’s appreciation of one’s own abilities or qualities.
Example: ”she’s brimming with confidence”
What I find most interesting in that definition is that they’re saying it’s “a feeling”, because that’s all confidence is — it’s a feeling. You can’t measure it, you can’t get a degree in it, you can’t get a certification in it. It’s either there or it isn’t. Some people have it and some people don’t.
Men feel it in women, women feel it in men, dogs feel it, potential employers feel it — everyone we come into contact with feels it from you or they don’t.
It’s so interesting to me that sometimes I will find people who have a lot of confidence and I’m wondering where that came from. They don’t have the outward things that would make you assume they would have confidence — good education, good looks, good background, money, etc., etc.
And the truly mystifying thing to me in the work that I do is seeing someone who from all outward appearances SHOULD have a lot of confidence (e.g., a woman who is gorgeous, smart, loving, giving, accomplished, etc.) and then to discover that inside they are a mass of insecurities.
If confidence is so important — we can see from above that it matters in love, in doing a good job, and even getting a good job — why don’t we all just “act as if” we’re confident? The simple answer is, we can’t.
Most of us have fears, wounds, negative thoughts, or insecurities that keep us from feeling truly confident. It’s like I said before, it’s either there or it isn’t.
And what I’ve found in 30-plus years of working with people, there’s some kind of emotional gunk that’s holding most people back from feeling truly confident.
Wouldn’t you love to feel confident? Wouldn’t you love to be a person who’s brimming with confidence?
I truly believe (and I see it all the time) that it’s possible to become a confident person — once you’ve cleared out the fears, wounds, and emotional gunk that is keeping you from feeling confident. Because think about it — it’s just these things we tell ourselves that are keeping us from feeling confident, or making us feel insecure.
When we get rid of all that gunk, the confidence comes pouring through and sooner or later we’re brimming over with it.
If you’re ready to get rid of the gunk and be the confident, joyful person you were meant to be, please contact us. Talk to us and we’ll custom design the perfect retreat that will bring you the life or the relationship you’re craving.
Call us today at (928) 204-5988 or request a call and one of our Soul Guides and we’ll call you and start the process of bringing you into the life or relationship of your dreams.
Did you know Sedona Soul Adventures was named “Best of Sedona” for Retreats for 2020, 2021 & 2022, “Best Marriage Retreats in the US” 2015-2023 and one of the “11 Best Couples Retreats Around the World” by Bride’s Magazine in 2022? We were recently named one of Global Radiance Review’s “20 Most Trustworthy Companies of 2023”
It’s because what we do gets results – call us now, let us help. As I always say, if you knew what could happen, you’d be calling right now.
What area of your life do you need help with most right now…
Your relationship? Finding your life purpose? Loss of a loved one? Healing & pampering? Or is it something else?
Because we’re here for you – and we’re even open on Sunday!
Remember, there’s no cost or obligation to speak with a Soul Guide and have them custom-design the perfect retreat just for you in Sedona or At Home.
Learn how to reliably connect with your Intuition?
Receive the answers to questions through your Intuition?
Have tools to continue to deepen your connection with your Intuition on an ongoing basis?
Utilize your Intuition to enhance your personal and professional life?
Then join us for this special class which is being taught by our fabulous Komala.
This is a 10-week class, meeting LIVE each Tuesday from 10am – 12pm Pacific. Each class will be recorded, so if you miss one, we will send you the recording. But of course, your live participation will ensure you get the most out of each class.
If you’ve always wanted to explore your intuitive abilities, this is the perfect opportunity!
Sign up now, space is limited. Get more information here.
I know you’re going to love it!
Stephanie says her Soul Adventure gave her “happiness and confidence”
“I was referred to Sedona Soul Adventures from a friend that had had an amazing experience at a time in his life where he needed clarity and spiritual guidance. I had just barely survived a very traumatic divorce which lasted over a year and was emotionally exhausted and very sad. I went to Sedona seeking guidance from any source that was willing to give it to me. AND I GOT IT!!! I arrived filled with much pain and anger and unsure where I was headed in life. I had lost my confidence and was not happy with the person I had become. In a few short days, I was able to release all of my pain and anger and look at my life as a wonderful adventure waiting to unfold. I left feeling as if there was nothing I couldn’t achieve. In the few days since I’ve been home, I have so many wonderful things that have happened to me and now look forward to each day! I have my happiness and my confidence back. This was an amazing adventure that I wish all could experience!!!” ~ Stephanie S., Las Vegas, Nevada
Last call for our incredible Machu Picchu and Peru trip June 17-30
We’re at Last Call time for our fabulous Peru trip! And I don’t want you to miss out. This is the last week for reservations.
The trip is so amazing – being with our shaman and guide, Jorge Luis Delgado, is so incredible.
Doing ceremony at Machu Picchu on the Solstice is life-changing.
Being with other seekers is so fantastic. And if you don’t have someone to travel with, that’s not a problem. What always seems to happen on these trips is that we have a few couples, but the majority are people traveling as a single (even if they’re married or in a relationship, because their partner isn’t interested in Peru). Plus, our groups are all in love with each other within 48 hours, it’s so wonderful!
The fact that this trip includes Machu Picchu for three days has become even more important because of changes they’ve initiated the past few years.
Previously, your ticket allowed you to be at Machu Picchu all day. Now, the Peruvian government has changed it so that you are there in the morning or the afternoon, you are not allowed to be there all day.
On this tour, the first day you will be in Machu Picchu for the afternoon. The next day, everyone will get up at dawn to be there at 6 am in order to do a sunrise ceremony on the Solstice. The next day everyone will get up as early as possible to spend the entire morning there. We want everyone to be able to luxuriate in their experience of Machu Picchu.
“Our sacred journey to Peru was more than we had hoped for, and was made all the more special by the people – Debra, Jorge Luis, and most importantly, the group of strangers that we met on the first day who became lifelong friends by the end of the two weeks. The trip was incredibly well-run, deeply spiritual and life-changing.” ~ Clayton Smith, Canada
Join us on this incredible journey! For all the information click below:
“My trip to Peru was a life-altering experience. I laughed, I cried, I experienced new dimensions.” ~ Laura McConnell
If you have questions, please send them to me directly at [email protected].
Or feel free to call me at (928) 204-5988 – I love talking about Peru!
I believe that being able to connect with my Intuition and trusting the information I receive is one of the most important things I have in my life.
Do you connect with your Intuition?
Are you able to rely on the information which comes through your Intuition? Would you like to be able to do that?
Or, more importantly, how often have you ignored your intuition and things didn’t turn out the way you wanted and you wished you’d listened to it?
If you are interested in opening up to your Intuition in a big way and really have it as a tool for your life, then you will want to join us in our next “Opening To Your Intuition” Masterclass, starting April 18.
So many of our people have benefitted from this class, it’s truly extraordinary. Space is limited so enroll now.
“Opening To Your Intuition,” is a 10-week intensive personal and professional development training program created and taught by one of our fabulous Practitioners, Komala Rohde.
Komala is an internationally known teacher of intuitive work and meditation and we are so excited to offer this fantastic program to you.
Would you like to:
Learn how to reliably connect with your Intuition?
Receive the answers to questions through your Intuition?
Have tools to continue to deepen your connection with your Intuition on an ongoing basis?
Utilize your Intuition to enhance your personal and professional life?
The program includes extensive instruction, practical tools, mindfulness techniques, meditation practices and exercises that will enhance your understanding and application of Intuition in your personal life and professional expression.
You’ll walk away from the program with a solid understanding of what Intuition is. You will be in deeper connection with your own Intuition and you will have tools to continue to practice your intuitive skills.
Over the millennia, Intuition has been defined as an inner sensing, as a gut feeling or instinctive knowing. In recent years, science has begun to map the human Intuition system. We will begin with reviewing some modern insights about Intuition.
All of us have the ability to connect with the Highest part of ourselves and tune into our intuitive abilities. It just takes a willingness, a belief that it’s possible and trust that the information you’re getting is coming from your Highest Self. It’s simple (but not necessarily easy), so I hope you’ll join us.
Komala is such an amazing person. She is originally from Germany and first trained as a naturopathic doctor. She has been practicing meditation for over 40 years. For the past 10 years, she has been involved with researching and practicing principles of neuroscience in connection with mindfulness, consciousness and creating a resilient brain. She has been a Master Practitioner with Sedona Soul Adventures since 2004 and is a Certified Professional Coach and Neuro-Transformational Coach, so the depth of knowledge and wisdom she brings to this is really phenomenal. She is well known in the United States and also internationally.
This is a 10-week class, meeting LIVE each Tuesday from 10am – 12pm Pacific. Each class will be recorded, so if you miss one, we will send you the recording. But of course, your live participation will ensure you get the most out of each class.
If you’ve always wanted to explore your intuitive abilities, this is the perfect opportunity!
Sign up now, space is limited. Get more information here.
I know you’re going to love it!
Brandi says, “My Soul Adventure was priceless. If I had it to do all over again, the only thing I would change is the hesitation I had around spending the money to do this for myself. I feel transformed, unstuck, unafraid and excited for what the future holds!”
It is so amazing to me how many people tell me at the end of their retreat, “This was worth more than I ever thought it would be.”
One woman even told me once, “If I had known what was going to happen, I would have paid $20,000 for my Soul Adventure.”
Spending money on yourself is an interesting thing. If you knew your life could be transformed, what would that be worth to you?
I know for almost everyone who comes to us, their Soul Adventure is a priceless experience, just like Brandi had. Look what happened to her…
She feels:
transformed
unstuck
unafraid
excited for what the future holds
Wouldn’t you like to feel that way? If so, give us a call.
Call us at (928) 204-5988 or request a call from one of our Soul Guides. They’ll custom design a retreat that will bring you into the life or relationship of your dreams.
Did you know Sedona Soul Adventures was named “Best of Sedona” for Retreats for 2020, 2021 & 2022, “Best Marriage Retreats in the US” 2015-2023 and one of the “11 Best Couples Retreats Around the World” by Bride’s Magazine in 2022? We were recently named one of Global Radiance Review’s “20 Most Trustworthy Companies of 2023”
It’s because what we do gets results – call us now, let us help. As I always say, if you knew what could happen, you’d be calling right now.
What area of your life do you need help with most right now…
Your relationship? Finding your life purpose? Loss of a loved one? Healing & pampering? Or is it something else?
Because we’re here for you – and we’re even open on Sunday!
Remember, there’s no cost or obligation to speak with a Soul Guide and have them custom-design the perfect retreat just for you in Sedona or At Home.
Last call for our incredible Machu Picchu and Peru trip June 17-30
We’re at Last Call time for our fabulous Peru trip! And I don’t want you to miss out. We can take reservations up to April 1.
The trip is so amazing – being with our shaman and guide, Jorge Luis Delgado, is so incredible.
Doing ceremony at Machu Picchu on the Solstice is life-changing.
Being with other seekers is so fantastic. And if you don’t have someone to travel with, that’s not a problem. What always seems to happen on these trips is that we have a few couples, but the majority are people traveling as a single (even if they’re married or in a relationship, because their partner isn’t interested in Peru). Plus, our groups are all in love with each other within 48 hours, it’s so wonderful!
The fact that this trip includes Machu Picchu for three days has become even more important because of changes they’ve initiated the past few years.
Previously, your ticket allowed you to be at Machu Picchu all day. Now, the Peruvian government has changed it so that you are there in the morning or the afternoon, you are not allowed to be there all day.
On this tour, the first day you will be in Machu Picchu for the afternoon. The next day, everyone will get up at dawn to be there at 6 am in order to do a sunrise ceremony on the Solstice. The next day everyone will get up as early as possible to spend the entire morning there. We want everyone to be able to luxuriate in their experience of Machu Picchu.
“Our sacred journey to Peru was more than we had hoped for, and was made all the more special by the people – Debra, Jorge Luis, and most importantly, the group of strangers that we met on the first day who became lifelong friends by the end of the two weeks. The trip was incredibly well-run, deeply spiritual and life-changing.” ~ Clayton Smith, Canada
Join us on this incredible journey! For all the information click below:
“My trip to Peru was a life-altering experience. I laughed, I cried, I experienced new dimensions.” ~ Laura McConnell
If you have questions, please send them to me directly at [email protected].
Or feel free to call me at (928) 204-5988 – I love talking about Peru!
I'm still in Egypt and wanted to connect you with another one of the most popular videos on our Soul Adventures YouTube Channel.
Have you ever heard of Ho’oponopono? It is the most incredible process that can yield almost unbelievable results in your life. Watch my short video and see how this simple forgiveness process can change absolutely everything around.
Try this and if it works for you, let me know - I love hearing those stories!
Like I said, forgiveness can be a hard one. If you're having trouble forgiving someone in your life (and maybe that someone is you!), give us a call. We can bring you out of that loop and back into connection on all the levels -- physical, mental, emotional spiritual.
Sharon says before my Soul Adventure "I was depleted, sad, angry, hurting and lonely. After my journey I am full of love, light, forgiveness, compassion and energy."
Doesn't that just say it all? When she came to us she was:
Depleted
Sad
Angry
Hurting
Lonely
She came to us and we helped her:
Release her anger
Change her limiting beliefs
Heal
And in the process she
Found her light
Found her strength; and
Discovered how to truly love herself
Wow!
But the absolute best part is when she says, "I have gained all the tools to live my best life and I will use my practices and tools every day on."
Because that's what it's really all about, isn't it? Knowing you have the tools to live your best life every single day.
How about you? Would you love to release all the gunk that's been holding you back? Would you love to find your light, your strength and really start loving yourself unconditionally?
Call us today at (928) 204-5988 or request a call and one of our Soul Guides and we'll call you and start the process of bringing you into the life or relationship of your dreams.
Did you know Sedona Soul Adventures was named “Best of Sedona” for Retreats for 2020, 2021 & 2022, “Best Marriage Retreats in the US” 2015-2023 and one of the "11 Best Couples Retreats Around the World" by Bride's Magazine in 2022? We were recently named one of Global Radiance Review's "20 Most Trustworthy Companies of 2023"
It’s because what we do gets results - call us now, let us help. As I always say, if you knew what could happen, you’d be calling right now.
What area of your life do you need help with most right now…
Your relationship? Finding your life purpose? Loss of a loved one? Healing & pampering? Or is it something else?
Because we’re here for you - and we’re even open on Sunday!
Remember, there's no cost or obligation to speak with a Soul Guide and have them custom-design the perfect retreat just for you in Sedona or At Home.
The Egypt trip this year has been absolutely amazing. Would you love to go with me next year? If so, go here to get on the waitlist and you'll be one of the first to know about the trip. This year's trip sold out in 2 weeks, so if you're interested, get yourself on the waitlist! (You'll be added automatically when you click.)
Wishing you a week filled with so much love and acceptance!
I’m still in Egypt and wanted to connect with you through some of my favorite videos.
Forgiveness can be a hard one. I know, because sometimes it can be a hard one for me.
I love what Nelson Mandela said:
“Forgive others, not because they deserve forgiveness, but because you deserve peace.”
In this video, I talk about a radical new way to learn to forgive. It’s helped me a lot. I hope it can help you.
Like I said, forgiveness can be a hard one. If you’re having trouble forgiving someone in your life (and maybe that someone is you!), give us a call. We can bring you out of that loop and back into connection on all the levels — physical, mental, emotional spiritual.
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, utilizing the powerful vortex energy to take you from where you are to where you want to be.
Kris says before my Soul Adventure I “was uncertain and had a lack of trust in my path. After my Soul Adventure, I have a deeper knowing and trust in my purpose. I have released fear, found forgiveness, and finally found self love.”
Did you know Sedona Soul Adventures was named “Best of Sedona” for Retreats for 2020, 2021 & 2022, “Best Marriage Retreats in the US” 2015-2023 and one of the “11 Best Couples Retreats Around the World” by Bride’s Magazine in 2022? We were recently named one of Global Radiance Review’s “20 Most Trustworthy Companies of 2023”
It’s because what we do gets results – call us now, let us help. As I always say, if you knew what could happen, you’d be calling right now.
What area of your life do you need help with most right now…
Your relationship? Finding your life purpose? Loss of a loved one? Healing & pampering? Or is it something else?
Because we’re here for you – and we’re even open on Sunday!
Remember, there’s no cost or obligation to speak with a Soul Guide and have them custom-design the perfect retreat just for you in Sedona or At Home.
I’m in Egypt right now until March 23, but I still wanted to stay in touch with all of you and I thought I would send you two of my most watched videos on our YouTube channel.
This is #1: “What is the Sedona Effect and how can it change your life?” And the other one is, “What is a vortex and why should you care?”
Many people know about the vortex energy in Sedona, but I’ve discovered that there’s something even more here, what I call, “The Sedona Effect.”
Watch my video about the Sedona effect, what it is and how it changed my life. It’s real and it’s incredible.
The Sedona Effect can take you from where you are to where you want to be. If you’d like that, give us a call. We’ll custom design a retreat that will do just that.
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, utilizing the powerful vortex energy to take you from where you are to where you want to be.
“Soul Adventures changed my life in ways I didn’t think were possible. I learned more about myself than I think I would in a life time, in just 1 week. I’m really appreciative that I had such wonderful people to experience this with and being in the energy of Sedona was absolutely magical. I got my life back.” ~ Megan D, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Did you know Sedona Soul Adventures was named “Best of Sedona” for Retreats for 2020, 2021 & 2022, “Best Marriage Retreats in the US” 2015-2023 and one of the “11 Best Couples Retreats Around the World” by Bride’s Magazine in 2022? We were recently named one of Global Radiance Review’s “20 Most Trustworthy Companies of 2023”
It’s because what we do gets results – call us now, let us help. As I always say, if you knew what could happen, you’d be calling right now.
What area of your life do you need help with most right now…
Your relationship? Finding your life purpose? Loss of a loved one? Healing & pampering? Or is it something else?
Because we’re here for you – and we’re even open on Sunday!
Remember, there’s no cost or obligation to speak with a Soul Guide and have them custom-design the perfect retreat just for you in Sedona or At Home.
