Life purpose. Well now that is something I can get all excited about. I have been discussing with friends the concept of developing a theory of purpose. Specifically how do we approach knowing our purpose, how do we describe it, define it, feel it, live it?
Then the Law of Attraction shows up by way of my meeting Tina Thrussell at an eWomen networking event. Talk about the energy of networking. It was overwhelming. My experience of Tina is that she lives life with intention. Her purpose is to live enthusiastically and consciously with joy and love, and to inspire others to do the same.
Tina and her husband Neil run a retreat and seminar company called Best U Can B. They are offering an entire weekend dedicated to exploring the questions; “Who am I?” and “Why am I here?” This empowering weekend, called The Sage Within - The Vision, is a journey of self-discovery that combines eastern and aboriginal wisdom and ceremony. It takes place in an extremely small group environment that generates amazing results. Every participant walks away with a very clear picture of their purpose and the inspiration to live consciously on that purpose.
Another really cool part is you get to escape the city and immerse yourself in mother nature. There you can connect more deeply with yourself and the very source of life (God/dess, Spirit, Universal Energy, Infinite Intelligence - whatever label works for you). They have booked the Talking Tree Retreat, which is literally an island in the middle of the Red Deer river, near Innisfail. It is just an hour and a half drive northwest of Calgary.
From Friday night, October 13th to late Sunday afternoon, October 15th, you can be cocooned in a safe, caring, connected environment. You will be served deliciously nutritious meals, sleep in a comfy cozy bed in a rustic cabin, and engage in ceremony and experiential exercises unlike anything you’ve ever encountered. This is a true retreat from the ‘real world’. This is immersion in mother nature, ceremony, meditative walks, and enlightening experiences. It will take you to a more conscious level of living as you return to the reality of your day-to-day life.
I invite you to open your heart to the wisdom that lies within October 13 - 15, 2006.They can only accept 16 participants. There is room for only 12 more people. Meals, accomodations and everything you will experience during this amazing weekend are included for just $975.00 per person (plus 6% gst).
In honour of our fabulous networking energy, Tina is offering a $100 discount to all my friends and colleagues. All you have to do is let her know you heard about the retreat through me. Additionally, if you sign up for Tina’s e-publication, “Heart & Mind Matters”, you can take advantage of a $50 discount in the September issue. That adds up to a $150 saving.
Please join me and discover your purpose - honour the Sage Within! Call Tina at (403) 285-5266.
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Published by DJ September 7th, 2006 in Consciousness, Purpose
Hi DJ,
I met Tina years ago, glad you met her too. I have never been to her work, have you?
I’ll phone you sometime soon.
Donna
Hi Donna,
Haven’t yet. Am looking forward to it. Looking foreward to your call.
I met Tina Tina 27 years ago… She’s wonderful He he eh.. The joys of being her husband..
Tina and her husband Neil are also involved with me studying under our Master Zale Zeviar…Founder and Master of “The Initiate School of the Canadian Rocky Mountains”
“After years of intense study and meditation, Zale Zeviar came to realize and understand the principles necessary to truly live a happy and fulfilling life. This study of spiritual consciousness and energy has expanded his belief structure and revealed the path that all Masters have walked throughout time. Zale is anchored in a whole new reality - that “we are all spiritual beings having a human experience.”
Enlightenment, modern thought and sensibility are why in 2004, Zale founded the Initiate School to teach the practical mechanics of living a life of purpose, of conscious thought, enlightenment and of spiritual reconnection and balance. To learn more about spiritual consciousness, enlightenment and what the School teaches, please visit his website http://www.discoverspirit.com - it will have links to the school as well that every now and then has free intro evenings - like the one comming up Feb 14th for you to check out.
“As we learn the power of pure love and the ability to manifest, we learn that the ability to make things happen is in proportion to the peaceful love that flows through each of us.� Zale Zeviar
DJ this school has been the most profound experience on my journey so far, even after PB, Peak Potentials and Warrior Sage, I think it would be a really good fit for those seeking further depth and growth and enlightenment.
Love
Astrid
Lovely to hear from you Astrid. Isn’t it a small connected world?! Is there not more than a hint in this of the truth that we are all connected?
How goes your meditation practice?
I too have finally worn down my resistance to a practice of meditation. My ego too wishes to be uplifted, just not too quickly. ;-> I am beginning to learn Kriya Yoga Meditation and practice weekly at the Canadian Meditation Institute here in Calgary, http://canadianmeditation.org. I am looking forward to practicing with a Realized Master - Swami Shree Yogi Satyam this August 12-18, 2007 when he visits Calgary. I am learning that truth is in the experience, not in the description.
I met Zale Zeviar and experienced an evening session with him at The Initiate School in Calgary in the spring of 2005. I have no doubt he has much knowledge to share and does speak the wisdom of the ancients, as do many in our times. I did not feel a fit for me. Yet I know all paths followed with sincere practice, although different, lead to the summit of enlightenment, eventually. As Sri Swami Rama, founder of the Himalayan Institutes, http://www.himalayaninstitute.org/, says, “Various are the paths, but the goal is only one [enlightenment, freedom, happiness, and bliss].” (p. 13, Choosing A Path)
Namaste