About 20 years ago I read a set of books titled "Life and Teachings of the Masters of the Far East". The story told by Baird T. Spalding about his travels with a group of seekers was fascinating. Recently it was suggested that I read it again.

As I began to read it, I realized that this is masterful account of a life changing journey not just a fascinating story. It is a story that has the potential for opening up one's eyes, one's lens of perception, to the true potential of our being. As though I had never read these books before I began stepping into the wonder and amazement that this group of travelers experiences.

For me what has made these books even more potent is that I have run into the concepts (as I am certain that you have as well) that are presented (dematerialization, instant manifestation, Divine Oneness Within, and much more) in so many places over the last 20 years and even more so recently. At Damanhur in Italy part of their focus is dematerialization in the process of time travel. Stuart Wilde is teaching about seeing the Morphic Field so that you can dematerialize. The Shamanic and DNA work that is being taught by so many is about clearing our beliefs and patterns so that we can raise our vibratory rate in the process of being all we can be. All of the teachings that I have encountered have it one way or another been aimed at transcendence. Many of them talk about conscious dying. But few of them talk about shifting to a place of living as fully as these books do.

We are all aware of the many changes that are happening in our world. It is happening all around us in gross and subtle ways. We experience it, sometimes being aware enough to identify what is happening and sometimes not knowing what is next or how it will feel and look.

It is time for us to commit ourselves fully to going beyond the identification and perception that hold us in the sludge of consensual belief and perception. Oh yes, we have all been here and done that in so many ways. It is now time for the next step. Time to move into our alignment with the Divine Oneness Within and embrace the light and love of Universal Source that we are.

I highly recommend that you read this volume of work and find the places where it resonates. Find the places where it does not resonate and there is doubt and disbelief. Do the personal work that is necessary for you clear away that which is not serving you. Move toward being in alignment, expression and balanced relationship with your Divine Oneness Within (DOW).

I celebrate the Divine Oneness that you are!
Stevi

The cornerstones of a healthy relationship with another are Sanctuary, Equal Energy and Aliveness. These are also the elements of a healthy relationship with ourselves. It is essential to any relationship to have a place where we feel we have a place to grow, be nourished, are safe, and can express ourselves. This is a place of Sanctuary. We want to feel we are honored and accepted for our ideas and who we are. This is Equal Energy. A healthy balanced relationship is a place where we feel excitement, passion, and movement. This is Aliveness. SEA (Sanctuary, Equal Energy, and Aliveness) is a peaceful and vibrant ocean of potential and joy filled with love and compassion. It is truly the place in relationship (with others and ourselves) that we all yearn for.

Joseph Campbell wrote in Myths of Light, "It has always been believed that the fundamental search of the human being is for the meaning of life, what we are actually searching for, is a feeling of aliveness.

Margaret Ruby wrote, "Our greatest challenge for any relationship is to preserve the uniqueness of each person and integrate them into the Matrix without repressing their integrity, individuality and aliveness."

We place so much emphasis on our relationships with others and rightly so, for they are important. Now is the time to resolve those relationships. As we do so we also have the opportunity to look at our relationship with ourselves and what is blocking us from our own Self Mastery and our DOW (Divine Oneness Within).

The Universal Relationship process addresses this in a powerful manner. This process uses archetypes to identify the pattern that we are expressing and then looks at the archetype of the issue or person that we are challenged by. Along the journey of discovery Ancestral and Matrix patterns are identified. After the release of the pattern a new Mythic Map and structure are infused into the system allowing for a new balance to manifest.

Whether you are challenged by a primary relationship, a family member, a working relationship, or an aspect of your own life the Universal Relationship process will assist you in releasing and repatterning it so that you can step into the SEA of joy within and without.

For more information:
Contact: Stevi Belle
Ph: 435-649- 6435
Email: stevi@shamansstore.com

The Despacho Ceremony is one of the core practices of the healers of the Andes. Using prayers and ingredients to honor the elements and spirits a prayer bundle is created and then released in the process of healing. The despacho is used to heal ourselves, our community and our clients.

In this class we will explore this healing tradition and learn how to create ten different types of despachos. As a class we will create two depachos. One will bea personal despacho for what is up for you at the moment and the second one will be a Full Moon despacho. Recipes and instructions for Ayni, Kutti, Full Moon, Apu, Pachamama, Flower, Aya, Blooming and Venta despachos will be covered during the class.

Tele-class w/Powerpoint Presentation:
Three meetings 2 hours each:
Class 1: Thursday, March 13 - 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM MST (6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EST) (3:00 PM to 5:00 PM PST)
Class 2: Thursday, March 20 - 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM MST (6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EST) (3:00 PM to 5:00 PM PST)
Class 3: Thursday, March 27 - 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM MST (6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EST) (3:00 PM to 5:00 PM PST

Class Fee: $485.00 (includes printed course material, two despacho kits, and Powerpoint presentation) Participants will be need to obtain flowers, leaves and wine for their despachos. It will also be necessary for each person to be able to burn or bury the despachos created.

For registration information:
Ph: 435-649-6435
Email: info@shamansstore.com
Website: www.shamansstore.com

Please Note: If you live in a time zone that would require a morning class please email Stevi. It is possible to arrange for an earlier class on the above dates.

Palo Santo essential oil now available!
In addition, a couple of other oils that are wonderful for use with energy work and space clearing. Purification, Release and Highest Potential. More oils to come soon.

Carved stone archetypes (ideal as kuyas and altar pieces) from Peru coming soon.

Breathe
Breathe love
into the cup
of your hands
and place your flaming
palms against your heart
Let this warmth
melt your fears
like wax before a fire
and watch the delicious
softening reveal
the wildflower
of your heart.
We must live
with Hearts Wide Open.
Hearts Wildly Open.

Gail Larsen's book "Transformational Speaking" in now available.

Gail is an internationally known Speaking coach and teacher. Her program Real Speaking has assisted many people in stepping into their dreams of speaking and presenting their work to the world. Now Gail has compiled her years of experience and wisdom into a book that is phenomenal.

Gail's training and book are a must for anyone who wants to bring forth their authentic voice, ignite their personal passion, and have the confidence and competence to express fully the power of who they are and what they know.

Real Speaking 2008 classes:

• February 10-13: Asilomar - Monterey, CA
• April 3-6: Santa Fe, NM
• May 8-11: Whidbey Island, WA
• June 19-22: Santa Fe, NM

See Gail in person at:
January 25-29, 2008 - Santa Fe, NM The Ninth International Conference on Business and Consciousness Spirited Speaking with Gail Larsen - Jan.27

Transformational Speaking:
If You Want to Change the World, Tell a Better Story
New Book by Gail Larsen - Just Released! $15.95 US, To order: Call 1-800-288-4677 x501

Moon cycles:
January 22: Full Moon in Leo 5:35 AM PST
February 6: New Moon in Aquarius 7:44 PM PST
February 20: Full Moon in Virgo 7:30 PM PST
February 21: Total Lunar Ecilpse 7:26 PM PST

January 25-29: The Ninth International Conference on Business and Consciousness, Santa Fe, NM Spirited Speaking with Gail Larsen - Jan.27

January 26: Kelly LaSha presents:
YOGA OFF THE MAT
Time: 1:00
Location: The Yoga Place, Georgetown, CA
www.theyogaplace.com

January 28-31: Eliminating Interference Patterns of DNA (EIP OF DNA) with Margaret Ruby, Teleseminar
Contact: Steve Ruby
Ph: (888)711-9962
Email: steve@possibilitiesdna.com
Website: www.possibilitiesdna.com

February 14: World Sound Healing Day World Sound Healing Day is a global event that YOU can partake in to assist Global Harmonization--the process of creating harmony and peace on the Earth. Your participation and co- creation of this event is both appreciated as well as being necessary for World Sound Healing Day to manifest. Every February 14th, people throughout the planet join together with their intentionalized sound to project a sonic valentine of love & appreciation to Gaia, our Earth Mother. We tone the heart sound "Ah" for a minimum of 5 minutes, and of course longer if your schedule permits. Often people will gather groups together and facilitate this toning experience in their respective communities. If possible, we ask that you take at least 5 minutes to tone at 12 noon Eastern time, and as always, we encourage the sounding of the "Ah" by yourself or with a group at any time during the course of the day.

February 9: Heather Clewett-Jachowski of Inka Visions presents ABC's of Manifestation in Scottsdale, Arizona
contact: Heather
Ph: (928) 203-9122
Email: Heather@inkavisions.com
Website: www.inkavisions.com

February 17 - 22: Jose Luis Herrera - Advanced Shamanism and Energy Healing (pre-requisite - full mesa) Casa de Maria, Santa Barbara, CA
contact: Renee Baribeau
Ph: 760- 773-5870
Email: Renee@deserthealingarts.com
Website: www.deserthealingarts.com

February 23: Heather Clewett-Jachowski of Inka Visions presents ABC's of Manifestation in Sedona, Arizona
contact: Heather
Ph: (928) 203-9122
Email: Heather@inkavisions.com
Website: www.inkavisions.com

February 28 - Mar 3: Jose Luis Herrera - Death, Dying, and Rebirth - Advanced Shaman's Cosmology Palm Springs, CA
contact: Renee Baribeau
Ph: 760- 773-5870
Email: Renee@deserthealingarts.com
Website: www.deserthealingarts.com

March 17-18: Margaret Ruby presents - Master Class Series in Wales, United Kingdom RAPID HEALING: The Mathematical Reconstruction of DNA (RH)
Followed by:
Mar 20-21: HOLOGRAPHIC HEALING of Ancestral DNA
Pre-requisite for these classes: Eliminating Interference Patterns of DNA
Contact: Steve Ruby
Ph: (888)711-9962
Email: steve@possibilitiesdna.com
Website: www.possibilitiesdna.com

March 27-30: Carla Fox - Quantum Shamanism at the Gaunts House in Dorset, England
For more information: Dawn Paul
Ph: 01727845514
Email: dawnpaul@btopenworld.com
Website: www.farwalkersdestiny.com

April 3-4: Margaret Ruby presents - Master Class Series in Coeur d'Alene Idaho: RAPID HEALING: The Mathematical Reconstruction of DNA (RH)
Followed by:
April 6-7: HOLOGRAPHIC HEALING of Ancestral DNA
Pre-requisite for these classes: Eliminating Interference Patterns of DNA
Followed by:
April 8: PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER presented by LAUREN RUBY MILLER
Pre-requisite for this class: Eliminating Interference Patterns of DNA, Rapid Healing, & Holographic Healing
Contact: Steve Ruby
Ph: (888)711-9962
Email: steve@possibilitiesdna.com
Website: www.possibilitiesdna.com

May 14-18: 2008 Society for Shamanic Practitioners ANNUAL CONFERENCE Mark your calendars now for the Fourth Annual SSP Conference. May 14-18, 2008 at Sunrise Springs in Santa Fe, New Mexico featuring Sandra Ingerman, Jose and Lena Stevens, Stanley Krippner and many others.
For more information: www.shamansociety.org
shamansociety@cox.net

June 27th - July 6th, 2008: Natural Healing Conference at Willka T'ika in Urubamba, Peru. Medicina Ancestral: Inkan Medicinal Plants, Earth Remedies and Unique Healing Disciplines. A 10-day conference with licensed Peruvian Naturopath Dr. Papacho
Contact: Dee
Ph: (888)-737-8070
Email: info@willkatika.com
Website: www.willkatika.com

July 11-20, 2008: 33rd Annual International Institute of Integral Human Sciences Conference:"Reconnecting Heaven and Earth...in Spirit, Space, and the Human Psyche"
Hotel Delta Centre Ville, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Website: www.iiihs.org

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