Welcome to the April issue of Soul Food!
Do you find yourself wishing for a cave to hide in some days? Well,
you are not alone! Because of the vast changes sweeping our world,
everyone is experiencing change, and it can be overwhelming at times.
This month's article takes a look at our desire for escape, and how we can transform that into a time of renewal. Enjoy!
Springtime heralds new life, fresh beginnings, and expansion - and I'm
skipping to the beat! Starting April 15, I am expanding my
accessibility to a northeast Scottsdale office location on Wednesdays.
A local announcement will follow shortly - also available in this
office is acupuncture, massage therapy, holistic facials and herbal
medicine, so we are covering a broad scope of services! If you prefer
the Scottsdale location (corner of Northsight Blvd. and Raintree Rd.),
just let me know when you schedule your next appointment! The
scheduling phone number remains 602.283.4628.
Coming up this month is a one-day workshop on working with essential
oils for balance and well-being April 18. Participants have the
opportunity to purchase a set of ten top-quality pure essential oils at
cost, so be sure to check out this workshop!
I have just finished facilitating a series of four workshops on Keys to
Inner Bliss with practical tools personal personal growth. This past
weekend's topic on inner healing and protection for energy drains got
great reviews. The series will happen again starting the end of May, so
be sure to check out the web site or sign up for workshop announcements so you won't miss them!
A few subscribers recently asked why they are not receiving any
newsletters or announcement from me any longer. As browsers are
upgraded, their spam filters may become more selective as well, causing
mail to end up in your spam folder. To be sure you receive Soul Food
and/or any other announcements, please be sure to add the following
e-mail addresses and/or the domain (www.AdaPorat.com) to your white
list or safe senders:
Monthly Soul Food - newsletter@adaporat.com
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Workshop Announcements - workshops@adaporat.com
That's it for now. Have a wonderful month!
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Escape To Renew
by Ada Porat
Have you been looking for a rock to crawl under or a cave to hide in
lately? If so, you’re not alone!
It has been a challenging time for many people - financially,
emotionally, mentally and spiritually - and the desire to escape or
withdraw is common when feeling overwhelmed by the process of life.
Perhaps you want to run away from the harsh realities of life because
you don’t know how to move forward. You may feel cornered or stuck,
and so you look for a place to hide.
While it is normal to pull away from circumstances we experience as
overwhelming, there is a very important distinction to keep in mind
here. Is that pull a basic drive to escape the pressure, or is it a
based on an inner need to regroup?
If you are seeking a cave to crawl into, you may be looking for a way
to disconnect from life. Yet, disconnecting from life will also
disconnect you from the Source of life, and will restrict the flow of
energy in your life. It will ultimately leave you even more drained
and disconnected!
Pulling away for a while can be very beneficial, provided that we treat
it as an opportunity to go within and realign with our Source. There
are some beautiful examples of this in the Christian scriptures where
Christ pulled away from His disciples to spend time alone in prayer.
He emerged from these times of solitude strengthened and rejuvenated.
If you feel a need to withdraw, acknowledge that as an inner need for
renewal. Give yourself permission to step aside for a bit - not to
escape the pressures of life, but to renew yourself. Choose to withdraw
from outward activity so you have time for inner reflection.
As you participate with the process of ebb and flow, there is much to
gain. Effective reflection and regeneration require your conscious
participation. Instead of zoning out, use these basic guidelines to
check in with your inner life, and you will emerge renewed... continue on-line.
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Keys To Inner Healing
Sat., April 4, 1–5 PM
Inner
healing becomes our experience when we release whatever no longer
serves our Higher purpose. In this 1/2 day workshop you will:
- Discover how your lose your wholeness and how to stop that;
- How to align your body, mind and spirit;
- How to protect yourself from dense energies so your body can stay strong and healthy;
- How to clear yourself of negative energy;
- Finding the key that leads to inner healing;
- Discover the steps to recharge your energy field for healing;
- How to maintain balance by scanning and aligning your chakras;
- How to work with hands-on tools to align with your Divine healing potential; and
- Develop a framework for health to keep you shining brightly!
Read more details or register for the next series on-line.
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Monthly Meditation & Healing Circle
Tues., April 7, 2009 at 7 PM
Come
experience an inspirational time of sharing, learning & meditation
with like-minded souls in a supportive environment. Evenings include
meditation, sharing, and group healing. For more information or to
reserve your seat, click here.
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Essential Oils For Health & Harmony
Sat., April 18, 10 AM - 5 PM
Essential
oils have been used throughout history for anointing, healing and
blessing. The high vibrational frequencies of essential oils make them
a perfect tool for anyone who is interested in physical well-being,
personal growth and spiritual purity.
Essential
oils offer you a practical way to help support your clients, family,
loved ones and yourself on your journey of well-being.
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how essential oils:
* Interact with the body’s electromagnetic field
* Restore balance, facilitate clarity & boost energy levels
* How the chakras bridge the body’s energy systems
* How the vibrational imprint of fragrance impacts the brain
* How to balance the first ten chakras with essential oils
* Working with essential oils to relieve pain & stress
* Practical uses to boost creativity & support spiritual growth
* Raising your level of consciousness with oils
* Creating restorative, comforting formulas with essential oils
* Integrating essential oils in your personal practice
DATE: Sat., April 18, 10 AM - 5 PM
MORE 2009 DATES: Sep. 26, 2009
PLACE: 515 W. Kathleen Rd, Phoenix 85023 (off 7th Ave so. of Greenway Pkwy)
COST:
Workshop fee including manual $135 pre-registered; $150 at door; set of
ten top-grade essential oils an additional $135 (due before or at
workshop).
REGISTER: To register for this workshop, click here.
MORE INFO: Tel 602.283.4628, ada@adaporat.com or www.adaporat.com
To register for this workshop, please visit the workshop registration page or click here for an overview of all workshops lined up for 2009.
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COMING IN MAY:
Kabbalah For Personal Growth
Sat. & Sun., May 16 & 17, 10 AM - 5 PM
This advanced spiritual growth intensive leads you into the marvelous
world of sacred mysticism with unique applications to accelerate your
spiritual ascension process through the wisdom teachings of the
Hermetic Kabbalah & the Tree of Life, the early Gnostic teachings
& the ancient teachings of spiritual alchemy.
For more information or to register on-line, click here.
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