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Breaking Free From Depression & Loneliness – Webinar Series

lmvnp2 — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 15:24:46 +0000

Do you struggle with depression? How about loneliness?

Do you yearn to experience more happiness, joy & loving connection in your life?

If so, you’re most certainly not alone.

The “Breaking Free from Depression and Loneliness” webinar series can help.

Why Attend The “Breaking Free from Depression and Loneliness” Webinar Series

Approximately 280 million people in the world have depression, and as much as 33 percent of the world's population is lonely.

Symptoms of Depression may include:

Difficulty concentrating & making decisions
Fatigue, irritability & sleep issues
Feelings of guilt, worthlessness & helplessness
Loss of appetite or overeating
Physical body pain and/or digestive problems

Symptoms of Loneliness may include:

Inability to connect with others on a deep, intimate level
Overwhelming feelings of isolation & sadness
Self-doubt & low self-esteem
Exhaustion & weakened immune system
Feeling alone even when around other people

If you’re looking for answers to break free from the emotional, psychological & physical side-effects of depression & loneliness, know that healing IS possible for you.

What You'll Learn During the “Breaking Free from Depression and Loneliness” Webinar Series

Here’s just some of what you’ll learn from over 30 psychologists, doctors, best-selling authors & more:

Creating Your Depression & Loneliness Healing Toolkit: Explore modalities like brainwave entrainment, meditation, breathwork, yoga, biochemical balancing, self-esteem building & more on your healing journey
How To Raise Your Happiness Set-Point: Debunk the myths that block & sabotage your happiness & learn to be happy for no reason!
The Link Between Childhood Trauma, Depression & Loneliness: Let go of your past & create a joyful, connected future
Depression, Loneliness & Anxiety Freedom: Learn how to free yourself from the grip these symptoms have had on your life, and/or the lives of those you love
Loneliness As A Trauma Response: Explore how complex trauma contributes to social isolation and how you can overcome it
The Gift of Depression: Learn how to see depression as your friend, not your enemy, and lean into how you feel in order to heal
How to Rise Above any Dark Thought or Feeling that is dragging you down
Learn the yogic view of depression & how to Unwind Depression through Self-Acceptance
Learn Ayurvedic, Homeopathic & Nutritional Remedies to release depression & reconnect with your true self
How to treat depression without medication using Neurofeedback & Biofeedback & so much more!

The teachers featured in this online event have collectively helped millions of people, like yourself, let go of depression, loneliness, anxiety, isolation & more.

And they can help YOU recover from your mental health challenges and live a life of peace, joy & loving connection.

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More Reasons To Attend the Summit

It's FREE (-:

While many conferences cost thousands of dollars, we wanted to give you access to this event for free because the material is so rich and life-changing. And the great news is, it is completely online, so you can watch it from the comfort of your home, from your office, your laptop, your tablet, your phone, wherever you'd like.

Make Progress In Your Healing Journey

These inspirational, knowledgeable teachers will give you incredible strategies so you can immediately apply what you've learned in your life and start experiencing the benefits of your transformation. Each teacher was hand-selected for the amazing quality of work they are doing, helping people like you heal from toxic relationships and take your power back!

These Classes Include Video!

We wanted to give you the opportunity see these teachers work their magic and share their healing wisdom with you on camera. This allows for a much more intimate experience during the event to help you connect with the teachers on a deeper level and apply their strategies and advice into your life right away.

Attend From ANYWHERE Using ANY Device!

Sit outside on your porch, inside on your couch, in front of a computer, or listen to these classes while you're doing other things. Each class is available to you easily and effortlessly. Just click the play button and you'll be tuned into top teachers sharing their practical, applicable wisdom to help you heal your emotional wounds and live your best possible life.

Click here to register for free.

About Your Hosts – iKE ALLEN & Ande Anderson

iKE ALLEN & Ande Anderson, MS, RD are the Co-Owners of AVAIYA University.

AVAIYA creates films, courses, and online conferences such as Healing From Childhood Trauma, Overcoming Chronic Pain, The Tao of Quantum Physics, Overcoming Insecurity & Low Self-Esteem, The Truth About Prosperity, Breaking Free From Codependency, Breaking Free From Abandonment & Betrayal, A Course in Miracles The Movie, Reversing Type 2 Diabetes, Overcoming Depression & Loneliness, Overcoming PTSD, Breaking Free From Toxic Relationships, Believe & Receive, Overcoming Narcissistic Abuse and many more.

Hundreds of thousands of people from across the globe have attended AVAIYA University's past online conferences!

Lives have been transformed and the feedback they've received has been so incredible that they continue creating life-changing, educational events for you and others to tune into and learn from.

In a world often viewed as problematic by many, AVAIYA believes that what we each focus on and present to the world creates what is reflected back to us.

Because of this philosophy, AVAIYA creates only POSITIVE media, online conferences, and workshops to share with the world.

About iKe Allen

About Ande Anderson

Ande spreads awareness, spiritual freedom, and inclusivity to the world. Ande’s favorite roles to play in the game of life are being a Bonus Mom to two beautiful daughters, and partner to iKE ALLEN.

About iKe Allen

When iKE is not creating positive media, he can be found with his life partner, Ande Anderson wrestling, braiding hair and strolling along the beach with their two astounding daughters.

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Overcoming Betrayal and Deception Summit

lmvnp2 — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 18:22:55 +0000

Have you ever been betrayed and deceived? If so, are you struggling to heal your wounds?

If so, you might be suffering from Betrayal Trauma.

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Common Signs of Betrayal Trauma

Low self-worth
Trust issues
Intrusive thoughts and images
Irritability or angry outbursts
Difficulty sleeping
Fear & anxiety
Social withdrawal
Nightmares or flashbacks
Feeling emotionally numb
Shame & depression
Headaches, migraines, digestive upset & fatigue

If any of these symptoms hit home for you you are not alone. And although Betrayal Trauma can be painful, there are many tools and strategies that can help you heal and restore harmony in your life.

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What You'll Learn During the Overcoming Betrayal & Deception Summit

Betrayal Trauma Healing: Learn methods and practices to release your trauma and free yourself once and for all
Financial Infidelity Freedom: Learn how financial betrayal impacts your psyche, & what can be done to protect yourself and your financial future.
Understand the Neurobiology of Betrayal Trauma & what happens in the brain when you discover you’ve been betrayed
Creating Your Betrayal Trauma Healing Toolkit: Understand the importance of practicing self-care, cultivating self-trust and learn how to move through the pain of betrayal
How to escape and recover from lifelong abusers & sociopaths
How unhealed betrayals can impact your health, work and relationships, & what to do about it
How to tap into life-changing inner wisdom in times of crisis and confusion
Unconscious reasons you may be susceptible to Betrayal and how to change these patterns for good
Understand the link between hypersexual narcissism & betrayal trauma
How to overcome the betrayal of childhood narcissistic abuse & harness confidence and trust
How to practice self-compassion, self-respect, brain and body trauma-healing techniques & so much more!

Summit Speaker List

Heather Monroe, Melanie Tonia Evans, Kyle Benson, Marni Battista, Wendy Behary, Deborah Fairfull, Dr. Ameet Aggarwal, Dr. Debi Silber, Dr. Jake Porter, Donna Andersen, Stacy Brookman, Iris Benrubi, Ken Page, Marquita Johnson, Pi Venus Winslow, Wendy Hernandez, Leah Hadley, Chelli Pumphrey, Guy Finley, Paul Gilbert, Candace Plattor, Chris Cade, Dr. Ian Macnaughton, Joshua Sylvae, Tamra Oviatt, Emilia Nagy, Annie Kaszina, Briana MacWilliam, Michelle Farris, Chad Foreman, Rebecca Zung, Dr. Joe Rubino, Dr. Ann Kelley, Sue Marriott

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This type of trauma can be caused by many things, all of which result in a betrayal of trust and security.

Common Examples of Betrayal Trauma

Infidelity
Deception
Hidden financial problems
Gaslighting
Lying
Concealed addictions
Physical, emotional, sexual, or verbal abuse
Other secretive behaviors

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Why You Should Attend the Summit

It's FREE (-:

Make Progress In Your Healing Journey

These Classes Include Video!

Attend From ANYWHERE Using ANY Device!

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About Your Hosts – iKE ALLEN & Ande Anderson

iKE ALLEN & Ande Anderson, MS, RD are the Co-Owners of AVAIYA University.

Hundreds of thousands of people from across the globe have attended AVAIYA University's past online conferences!

Lives have been transformed and the feedback they've received has been so incredible that they continue creating life-changing, educational events for you and others to tune into and learn from.

In a world often viewed as problematic by many, AVAIYA believes that what we each focus on and present to the world creates what is reflected back to us.

Because of this philosophy, AVAIYA creates only POSITIVE media, online conferences, and workshops to share with the world.

About iKe Allen

About Ande Anderson

About iKe Allen

When iKE is not creating positive media, he can be found with his life partner, Ande Anderson wrestling, braiding hair and strolling along the beach with their two astounding daughters.

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Your support in purchasing through these links makes it possible for people in over 150 countries globally to attend these live-changing events for free. Thank you! 🙂

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Between A Rock and a Hard Place – A Spiritual Lesson About Overcoming Adversity

lmvnp2 — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 19:45:52 +0000

Nobody gets through life unscathed. We all have difficult situations. And we all have extremely difficult situations to overcome. And as pleasure-seeking-pain-avoiding creatures on this planet, when we are in difficulty the first thing we usually do is try and “fix” it.

When in pain, we seek to eliminate the pain.

When in conflict, we seek to resolve the conflict.

When in uncertainty, we seek to find grounding.

Mind you, there's nothing wrong with wanting to minimize pain, conflict, and uncertainty. In fact, it's something I am conscious of regularly. However, the way most of us go about it is often detrimental to finding the optimal solution.

Most of the time, we seek to do that as quickly as possible. End pain fast. Resolve conflict immediately.

It's our nature to do that. Unfortunately, that's more of our primal instinctual nature… not the higher consciousness nature we aspire to embody.

Here's a story from Guy Finley that illustrates this beautifully:

(and if you haven't downloaded his free “7 Steps to Oneness” audio program, click here.”

“The Prince and the Dark Horse”

There was once a young prince who, having reached the age of majority, left home to live on a grand estate given to him by his father. He was told that if he ever needed help he was to put a light in the uppermost tower window, and his father would send a special horse and carriage to carry him to safety.However, his father also warned him that an evil wizard, an enemy of the kingdom, lived not too far from his new home. The prince was told to be wary when setting his signal, for this wizard would also see this light and might himself send his own horse and carriage to carry the prince off to who knows what kind of danger.

Of course, this frightened the young ruler-to-be. After all, how would he be able to tell the difference? His father assured him there was a foolproof measure. Each time, before entering the rescue carriage, he was to closely examine the horse pulling it. A light-colored horse would always take him to safety, but a dark horse would always take him to danger.

As one might imagine, many of the ordeals that come with the ruling life befell the prince, each one causing him to put a light in the window. And for many months, because he was in such a rush to escape his castle when he felt in danger, he failed to heed his father's warning; time and time again he neglected to examine the horse that came to get him. As a result he often found himself on one painful wild ride after another where, too late, he realized his inattentiveness was causing him as much distress as the condition he was trying to escape.

Eventually, he found the presence of mind — before he would get into the carriage that had come for him — to see if the horse pulling it had been sent by the evil wizard or by his father.

– By Guy Finley

That begs the question though: What can we actually do when we're between a rock and a hard place?

If it's ineffective and suboptimal to jump towards the first solution, and we require a solution, how do we find it?

One person might suggest waiting. Be patient. Ride it out and the problem will solve itself.

Sometimes that's true.

For example, let's look at what Thomas Moore wrote in his book “Soulmates” about this…

Rather than seeking to resolve the problem as quickly as possible, instead, allow and include the conflict to exist. Give it space. Stand inside the unknown and uncertainty.

In practicing that approach to difficult situations, what we come to see is simple. Forcing answers just leads us down the path of the “Dark Horse” like in that story.

The best and most optimal answer naturally arises when we give it a chance to. Instead of trying control the situation, accept that we don't and can't control it. Sure, we can influence it, but we can't control it.

Therefore, if we can't control a situation, the next best thing we can do is stay present. We can have faith. And we can acknowledge that whoever or whatever does control the situation will reveal to us the optimal information and/or solution when the time is right.

This is subtly different than just waiting. When we are “just waiting,” we are letting go of responsibility. We're saying “Somebody else will fix it.”

That's not effective, nor is it suggested.

Instead, when we can allow the conflict to exist, it gives us space to explore our options more fully. The longer we remain in this kind of conflict, the clearer a specific direction becomes.

We might feel inner nudges and intuition to go a certain way. More information may come forth that shows how a particular choice may be ineffective.

In other words, the unknown is always revealing more to us. And from that space, we are much more enabled to make decisions that are truly of the highest good… and not just made to alleviate the suffering and feelings of helplessness we feel inside.

Next time you have a difficult decision to make…

Instead of contracting, controlling, and trying to fix it completely…

Try giving it space. Expand yourself. Let go of the illusion of control. And trust that allowing all aspects of the situation to be explored will show you the information you need to make the most optimal decision.

Yes, sometimes situations require a fast response and a decision…

AND, when we practice the above on a regular basis, we discover that the time we need to “be in the unknown” and arrive at a solution becomes less and less.

We are also empowered to more quickly recognize when we're making sub-optimal decisions, and therefore, correct course more effectively before it's too late.

If you'd like support with this, be sure to download your free “7 Steps to Oneness” audio program from Guy Finley.

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Conquering Anxiety & Stressful Relationships Summit 2021

lmvnp2 — Sun, 07 Nov 2021 16:23:20 +0000

Are you struggling with Anxiety & Stress in your life? How about in your Relationships?

Would you like to experience more ease, grace & peace?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, we invite you to join us for the free Conquering Anxiety & Stressful Relationships online event…

Where we've brought together some of the world's most respected relationship experts, therapists, psychologists, bestselling authors & more to share their wisdom with you.

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What You'll Learn During the Conquering Anxiety & Stressful Relationships Summit 2021

During this 7-day online event, our teachers will be helping you ease your anxiety, relieve your stress & free yourself from the grip Anxiety & Stressful Relationships have had on your life.

Here’s just some of what you’ll learn from 30 psychologists, mental health experts, best-selling authors & more:

How to manage experiences like overwhelm, panic attacks & catastrophizing in your life and relationships
Methods to de-stress from difficult relationships & practice self-care
The toxic effects of negative thinking on your mental health and relationships, and how to experience relief quickly!
The connection between Trauma, Anxiety & Relationships, and strategies to take your power back & find peace
How to identify the root causes of Anxiety and Stress in your relationships (some are not what you think!)
How anxious attachment styles affect your wellbeing & relationships and skills to feel more secure
The role of gut, liver & adrenal health in alleviating symptoms of stress, worry & anxiety

If you're plagued by Anxiety & Stressful Relationships…you are most certainly not alone.

And while the effects from stress, worry and difficult relationships might run deep, the good news is…you CAN recover…and help is here!

The Conquering Anxiety & Relationships online event was designed to give you practical strategies and tools that you can apply right away to reclaim your mental health & break free from stressful relationships.

The teachers featured in this online event have collectively helped millions of people, like yourself, find freedom, ease & grace.

And, now, it’s your turn for them to help you. Will you join us?

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Speakers at the Conquering Anxiety & Stressful Relationships Summit 2021

Brad Yates
Guy Finley
Dr. Brooke Goldner
Robert Scott Bell
Annie Kaszina
Dr. Ameet Aggarwal
Deirdre Fay
Sonia Barrett
Dianne Bailey
Dr. Heidi Green
Josie Weaver
Dr. Shiroko Sokitch
Dr. Jeremy Lam
Euphrasia Nyaki
Carista Luminare
Rob Wergin
Bobbi Vogel
Lisa Ferentz
Miranda Macpherson
Lynn Fraser
Misa Hopkins
Dr. Laurence Heller
Devi Ward Erickson
Corinne Zupko
KP Khalsa
TJ Woodward
Julie Leonard
Dr. Heidi Brocke
Yong Kang Chan
Susan Aposhyan
Heather Crider

It's your turn to feel calm, free, and peaceful in your relationships, [firstname]…

…get started now by registering right here for the Conquering Anxiety & Stressful Relationships online event.

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Why You Should Attend The Conquering Anxiety & Stressful Relationships Summit 2021

It's FREE (-:

Make Progress In Your Healing Journey

These Classes Include Video!

Attend From ANYWHERE Using ANY Device!

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About Your Conquering Anxiety Summit Hosts – iKE ALLEN & Ande Anderson

iKE ALLEN & Ande Anderson, MS, RD are the Co-Owners of AVAIYA University. AVAIYA creates films, courses, and online conferences such as Healing From Childhood Trauma, Overcoming Chronic Pain, The Tao of Quantum Physics, Overcoming Insecurity & Low Self-Esteem, The Truth About Prosperity, Breaking Free From Codependency, Breaking Free From Abandonment & Betrayal, A Course in Miracles The Movie, Reversing Type 2 Diabetes, Overcoming Depression & Loneliness, Overcoming PTSD, Breaking Free From Toxic Relationships, Believe & Receive, Overcoming Narcissistic Abuse and many more.

Hundreds of thousands of people from across the globe have attended AVAIYA University's past online conferences! Lives have been transformed and the feedback they've received has been so incredible that they continue creating life-changing, educational events for you and others to tune into and learn from.

In a world often viewed as problematic by many, AVAIYA believes that what we each focus on and present to the world creates what is reflected back to us.

Because of this philosophy, AVAIYA creates only POSITIVE media, online conferences, and workshops to share with the world.

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🌟 Even if you can’t attend live… 🌟

Your support in purchasing through these links makes it possible for people in over 150 countries globally to attend these live-changing events for free. Thank you! 🙂

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Letting Go – Sunday Spiritual Class With Guy Finley

lmvnp2 — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 15:48:10 +0000

How to Be Fearless, Free, and Fulfill Your Higher Life Purpose.

For more than 25 years, self-realization author and teacher Guy Finley has been offering live in-person classes at Life of Learning Foundation, located in Merlin, Oregon.

During that time a dedicated group of local students, along with hundreds of seekers from around the world, have attended Guy's talks, along with his weekend retreats.

Guy understands there's never been a more critical need for all of us to hear and be healed by the truth in a world that is tearing itself apart with anger, grief, and violence.

And so, some months back Guy decided to do something completely new to help spread the seeds of wisdom…

Since March 2020 he has been presenting two live classes each week online — and he has been offering them for free.

Each class includes a talk by Guy followed by a lively question-and-answer session with those who have joined the webinar.

There is also a bonus class each week that is made up of talks by two longtime students of Guy's work. These classes also include discussion sessions.

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Everyone in the world is invited to join at no cost. And people have been tuning in from all over the United States, Canada, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Australia, Africa — really from across the globe.

It's so beautiful. The whole world has been coming together to hear the information that can help individuals transcend their own pain and confusion, so that in turn, by the very fact of their own inner change, they transform everything around them.

Class Schedule:

Sundays @ 9:30 AM Pacific – Guy Finley Talk plus Q&A

Wednesdays @ 7:00 PM Pacific – Guy Finley Talk plus Q&A

Bonus Class: Fridays @ 7:00 PM Pacific – Two Student Talks plus Q&A

Plus, when you register you will get immediate access to Guy's complete archive of all replays. So even if you can't make it to the live class, you can always watch the replay when you have time.

And Guy has decided to make these online classes permanent, just as they are, free to all. This is your invitation to come to an online class and visit the archive.

It's all open for anyone and everyone to learn the process of coming into alignment with the Divine and fulfilling our true purpose for being on earth.

This is an opportunity to deepen into the path to an open heart, inner freedom, and to create a more fulfilling life.

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Here's what just some of the recent attendees have been saying about Guy's live-streamed classes…

“I am grateful to you for bringing this Work into my life and for being a true guide in pointing me back to that Light that lives within us.” ~ P.W., Utah

“Thank you so much for your wise words. I always feel so hopeful after I listen to you. We are so fortunate that you use your time to remind us of truth.” ~ J.C., New Zealand

“Guy, you are such a blessing. I love how committed you are to letting us see the Light of our True Selves and come to know, love, and be kind to ourselves and one another.” ~ H.L., California

“I got so much information out of this I don't know where to start… it's just the gift that keeps on giving.” ~ K.W., Minnesota

“I can't express how grateful I am for Guy and his talks. I have been listening to Guy's courses on and off during the past few years, but since March I have religiously been tuning in and they have helped me immensely. He has been my constant companion and an angel over my shoulder inspiring me to continue on during these scary confusing times.” ~ P.D., Canada

“Guy is the real deal. His dedication, wisdom and true humility is admirable. What a blessing for everyone around the world that he has decided to have these virtual talks.” ~ Z.M., Spain

“May I thank you all for the very valuable talks you continue to produce during this trying period. They are a great help on the pathway.” ~ J.H., Lancashire, UK

We can all use all the help we can get. And this help is given with an open hand and heart.So many people these days are reeling under a combination of fear, loneliness, hopelessness, and powerlessness.

With higher understanding we can be in a position to receive the strength and understanding to thrive under any condition.

If you want to experience new resources of help and guidance, then tune in for Guy Finley's inner-life classes. He will help you discover, within yourself, the part of you that can use today's events, and any condition, to move toward a higher level of being.

Plus, Guy's classes offer so much: inspiration, enlightenment, practical solutions to everyday problems, and just good humor. After all, laughing at ourselves is one of the most important parts of the cure.

He also tells really wonderful, eye-opening, entertaining stories to help us understand deeper spiritual truths.

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Even if you can’t attend live…

Register now because you’ll get 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 to all live event notifications, replays, and even the full archive of previous recordings.

Your support in purchasing through these links makes it possible for people in over 150 countries globally to attend these live-changing events for free. Thank you!

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The New Authority – A Spiritual Story by Guy Finley

lmvnp2 — Sat, 18 Feb 2017 18:47:32 +0000

There was once a traveling reporter who went out and did stories on America, and in this particular instance she was doing a story on the midwest's small towns. She was particularly interested in the social structures, how men and women got along, and what happened at these large big dances that would take place in small towns. So she got into town a few days earlier, knowing that people would be coming in from all the surrounding towns and farms, and there would be a fantastic dance.

So the night of the dance comes, and she's doing the best that she can to be unnoticed, because a good reported doesn't want people to know she's doing a story. She's watching, moving around to different tables and places, and she notices as the evening goes on a certain phenomenon taking place. And here's what she notices.

She notices that the ladies get together at the end of a dance that they're often talking about the idiot that asked them to dance. Complaining about this that and the other, others talking about how nobody knows anything. Just making cruel remarks and gossiping about the men and the event.

But she notices the whole night there's one woman that, even though she's sitting amongst these woman, she's not doing anything like that. She has a pleasant demeanor, she has a bright smile on her face, she's not saying anything negative about anyone for any reason at all.

As the night goes on, the reporter watches this woman with more and more interest. The reporter is thinking to herself, Maybe this is the story I'm looking for. How could one person be so different from all of the others there?

Finally, as the evening is getting near to its wrapup, she decides she needs to talk to this lady so she walks up and introduces herself and who she is and that she's doing a story. I just want to ask you a couple questions if I can. I've noticed this evening that unlike everyone else at this dance, you just seem to be having a good time. Not just that, I haven't seen you frown, I haven't seen you say anything denigrating about anybody here, I haven't heard you complain about the ball. I was just wondering why is it that you're able to sit here and do what you do?

The young woman looks at her and says, Well it's really not that complicated.

Please tell me what it is.

First of all, I only dance with the partners I want to dance with.

The reporter looks at her and says, Well what do you mean?

She says, If somebody comes up and I don't want to dance with them, I don't say yes.

Well that's fine. But what if the person pushes the point. What if that man that's asked you to dance, what if he's insistent?

The lady says, I just say. I think I'm going to sit this one out.

Guy Finley is the best-selling author of The Secret of Letting Go and more than 30 other books and audio albums that have sold over a million copies in 16 languages worldwide.

In addition, he has presented over 4,000 unique self-realization seminars to thousands of grateful students throughout North America and Europe over the past 20 years and has been a guest on over 400 television and radio shows, including national appearances on ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, NPR, Wisdom Network, and many others.

Get your free “7 Steps to Oneness” audio program, click here.

What Is the Spiritual Message / Moral of “The New Authority” Story?

The tale offers a profound insight into the power of choice and personal agency in our lives. The young woman's discernment in choosing her dance partners reflects the spiritual principle of exercising one's autonomy. It mirrors the importance of setting personal boundaries and honoring one's instincts, refusing to succumb to social pressures or expectations. Her ability to gracefully decline dances with partners she doesn't wish to engage with underscores the spiritual significance of embracing our inherent right to choose and assert our preferences.

Moreover, the story highlights the transformative impact of maintaining a positive attitude amidst social dynamics. Amidst a milieu of gossip and complaints, the young woman stands out as a beacon of positivity. Her refusal to partake in negative conversations underscores the spiritual truth of the power of our words and thoughts. It emphasizes the transformative nature of cultivating a positive mindset, showcasing how our inner disposition can shape our experiences and interactions, elevating the energy within social settings.

Additionally, the young woman's serene demeanor and refusal to engage in denigrating dialogue reflect the spiritual principle of non-reactivity and inner peace. Despite the potential pressure or persistence of others, she remains steadfast in her choices without allowing external influences to sway her disposition. Her calm refusal to dance when she doesn't feel inclined demonstrates the importance of maintaining inner harmony amidst external circumstances, showcasing the power of inner resilience and self-possession.

Furthermore, her simple yet profound response—”I think I'm going to sit this one out”—encapsulates the essence of assertiveness and self-respect. Her graceful refusal to participate in something she doesn't resonate with signifies the spiritual principle of honoring oneself. It speaks to the significance of setting boundaries and prioritizing personal comfort and well-being, even in seemingly ordinary social situations. This stance echoes the spiritual truth that authentic empowerment and self-worth stem from honoring our inner truth and asserting our preferences without feeling compelled to comply with external expectations.

In essence, this narrative unfolds as a spiritual lesson on the potency of personal agency, positivity, non-reactivity, and self-respect. It encourages us to navigate life's social landscapes with mindfulness, honoring our choices, thoughts, and boundaries. Through the young woman's actions, we are reminded of the transformative power of conscious choice, inner peace, and self-possession, inviting us to embrace our autonomy, maintain positivity, and assert our authenticity in every facet of our lives.

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Five Words – A Spiritual Story About Courage by Guy Finley

lmvnp2 — Sat, 18 Feb 2017 18:47:32 +0000

Tessa was a beautiful young girl who lived in the midwest, and her sister Claudia by some good fortune, sometime earlier in their lvies (1-2 years) had come to Hollywood CA to become an actress. Claudia didn't quite make it to the actress stage yet, but had become a stand-in for a very powerful and successful actress.

So this was Tessa's great journey to the west to go get to see her sister and not just see her sister but get to have a meal with her in the commissary on the studio life. Tessa was so excited because, as you know when you see people on TV, you think they must be veritable gods and genuises. So Tessa wantd to rub the elbows iwth these people.

One thing I forgot to mention. Tessa and Claudia were almost twins. So when Tessa walked into the commissary there was a maitre'd there, and he looked up at Tessa and he smiled and she wondered why. And he said, You must be Tessa.

Already, I must be important, she thought. Your sister called, she's a little bit delayed and she's asked that I sit you at a table and she'll join you in a few minutes. Please come on in.

Tessa, when she walks into the big commissary with all the celebrities. She wasn't comfortable. All she can think about is how she looks, what she's wearing, is her head held high, is her shoulder out, etc. And she's so nervous that she bumps into the cocktail table, knocks over the drink. So she starts sweating bcause she thinks everybody in the whole place is looking at her.

The maitre'd sees how nervous she is, and he understands it so he takes her hand and says, Come. And he sits her down at a nice table corner booth where she can look out and see all of the celebrities. She's trying to look as cool as she knows how to look, when, because she's so absorbed with trying, she didn't notice a certain silence come over the whole commissary. And what had happened was that moment when she was still absorbed, Stanley Manlessheart, the world famous director, who had a reputation and Tessa knew it for being the most angry creative genius that nobody liked him. Claudia was working on the film that Manlessheart was directing.

And Tessa didn't see him come in, and it's too late until she turns around and he's standing right there at the table glaring down at her. She felt like a bird caught in the eyes of a snake. And he says, What do you think you're doing, lady? Try to remember. She's in a commissary trying to make a good impression. And here's the director dressing her down. What do you think you're doing young lady?!?!? She's thinking about what people are thinking about her. And she's wondering why he's talking to her in the first place.

He says, Do you think I've got all the time in the world?

She still can't say anything.

So you think you're more important than the picture, huh?

Her mind is racing a million miles an hour. He says, You stupid child.

She starts to shrink down in her fhair. She doesn't know what to think, and it's just too much.

You are the most self-serving, all you think about is yourself. You don't care about the budget. You don't care about this.

For a split second it dawns on Tessa what's going on. And not only does it dawn on her, but something else has happened. In that moment, Tessa has a revelation. She has a true epiphany, a true spiritual moment. And what happens in that split second, more or less, is she looks back at him and she sees a rageful face, a trembling mouth, hands shaking, and she looks at him and she sees a frightened man.

At that instant, she says to him, Sir. You obviously have mistaken me for someone over whom you must have considerable power. But you sir, you have addressed the wrong woman. I don't answer to you. I don't answer to you.

You know what big powerful Stanley Manlessheart did at that moment? His eyes went wide, his mouth fell open, the blood drained from his face, and he didn't know what to do except to turn away and walk out of that commissary.

Guy Finley is the best-selling author of The Secret of Letting Go and more than 30 other books and audio albums that have sold over a million copies in 16 languages worldwide.

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Letting Go – A Spiritual Story About Forgiveness by Guy Finley

lmvnp2 — Sat, 18 Feb 2017 18:47:07 +0000

A young man decided to visit a country known for its uniquely gifted artists. Over the last few years a growing sense of feeling incomplete had stalked him, and the hope behind his journey was to find someone, something, to help him release the great, but still latent forces he knew lived in his heart.

After settling in at a small hostel, he went walking through an expansive outdoor bazaar where hundreds of artisans displayed their works. However, everything seemed commonplace; just another dead-end. What now?

He kept walking, leaving the noisy bazaar far behind him. And that's when his ear caught a light tapping sound from the other side of an old wooden fence. Coming upon an open gate, he peered inside.

A young woman was seated in an open courtyard surrounded by various stone sculptures of wild animals. Although these creations were in various stages of completion, they already exuded a remarkable presence.

Just then the young lady stood up, and pulling a little hammer out of her apron pocket, she walked toward a large stone that was perched on a work pedestal.

After careful examination of one small area she rapped it — just once –with her small hammer. She used so little force, he felt sorry for her timidity. Surely, he thought, she must be a novice; but his eyes couldn't believe what happened next.

Suddenly dozens of small pieces of stone broke away. At first he thought she made a mistake and had cracked the whole stone; a moment later he knew otherwise. She had not ruined the stone; instead, she had released it secret character.

With that one blow she had not only uncovered a beautiful white marble-like material, but had shaped it to resemble the graceful neck of a great swan. He was stunned. What magic was this? He longed to know.

Please forgive me,he said, entering the courtyard, but how in the world did you do that with a single blow from your tiny hammer?

Oh,she laughed. I'm guessing you've only been there for the last few minutes. Before you began watching me I had delivered hundreds of similar small blows to the exact same spot on that stone. You saw the result of many days of careful work coupled with a special kind of quiet consideration.

That's how all great things are achieved … consistent attention coupled with persistent effort – a little bit at a time – until the right time comes when that work is rewarded. Then nothing can stand in the way of what must be released. The practice of this knowledge, in whatever one intends to do, must produce a subsequent revelation that is the heart of liberation itself.”

As they shared a smile and said goodbye, the young man knew he had learned an important secret: With consistent attention and persistent effort you can release whatever now stands between you and the freedom for which your heart seeks.

Guy Finley is the best-selling author of The Secret of Letting Go and more than 30 other books and audio albums that have sold over a million copies in 16 languages worldwide.

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Change Altitude – A Spiritual Story About Manifestation by Guy Finley

lmvnp2 — Sat, 18 Feb 2017 18:46:24 +0000

Rebecca had decided that her best chance of getting hired by a company doing geological survey work in the Alaskan wilderness was to earn a private license to fly twin-engine planes. A few days later she began taking lessons from a wise old bush pilot, highly respected throughout the region for his cool and collected ways of dealing with the worst possible situations.

After the mandatory ground schooling, at which Rebecca excelled, and during her fourth lesson in the sky, the flight instructor gave her what she thought was a special treat: Taking his hands off the yoke, he turned the flight controls over to her. There she was, just as she had dreamed, sitting tall in the copilot's seat with the flight stick firmly in her hands.

Rebecca felt as though she was literally on “cloud 9” — at least, until a scant moment later when she found herself rudely awakened from her dream. She tried shaking her head to get rid of what was before her eyes, but that did not work. In the distance, through the windshield, she could see something rushing toward her faster than what she could think to do about it!

Right in the path of the plane, and seeming to have appeared out of nowhere, a huge snow-capped mountain lay dead ahead. Transfixed by its sheer mass, Rebecca found herself as frozen at the stick as were the iced and craggy peaks stretched out before her. And she was headed straight for them! A deep chill came into the cabin.

All along the wise old instructor was watching her closely, studying her reactions. Of course, she didn't know it, but he had turned the controls over to her for just this test now taking place. He waited until the last moment he could, and was just about to take over again, when Rebecca snapped out of her fear-induced trance. She looked away from the mountain and turned to face him.

Then, in a voice so trembling and timid that it even scared her, she broke the tense silence of the moment. “Sir,” she said, “please take over the controls. I'm afraid we are about to crash!” His reply stunned her. “No,” he spoke quietly, “I don't think I will. After all, it's your flight.”

It was getting harder for her to take in a whole breath, as if she were standing in the oxygen-thin air atop the great white mountain before them. Struggling to control her voice, she dug down into herself and managed to ask one more question of her teacher: “Then what should I do? Please, tell me what to do!”

She looked over at him again, and was surprised to see virtually no worry at all upon his face. His calm demeanor helped to steady her nerves. She took a deep breath and relaxed her hands that had just about choked the life out of the control yoke. The next moment he gave her a short three-word instruction, and she knew everything would soon be all right. He simply said, “Change your altitude.”

“Of course,” her own mind echoed back to his command, and a split second later she pulled firmly back on the yoke; the craft responded by rising, and mere moments later the icy peak passed beneath her and out of sight.

As Rebecca sat there, relieved by the results of her actions, she was struck by two things at once: How could she have forgotten that the controls were in her hands, and at least as important, why had she been unable to remember this on her own? At that moment, soaring at ten thousand feet above the ground, she made a silent vow never again to forget the lesson of this day:

She could choose her own altitude.

Guy Finley is the best-selling author of The Secret of Letting Go and more than 30 other books and audio albums that have sold over a million copies in 16 languages worldwide.

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Haunted House – A Funny Spiritual Story by Guy Finley

lmvnp2 — Sat, 18 Feb 2017 18:46:24 +0000

It all happened in a quiet west Texas town called Turnaround during the years of the Great Depression. This little town was really quite ordinary in every sense of the word, except for one thing: right in the heart of it stood an old haunted house.

Like most of the people who lived there, the four young boys around whom our story centers did everything they could to avoid passing by this run-down mansion. This was the wise course to take! After all, the tales were legendary: anyone foolhardy enough to venture too close to it would be dragged inside by a ghoulish phantom! The boys had no wish for that kind of an adventure, so they went considerably out of their way each morning to walk down one of the other streets that would take them to school. No doubt it was inconvenient, but there was simply no other choice; no one in his right mind would pass by the menacing house!

And one fateful afternoon on the way home from school, just as they were all about to take their usual detour, Justin turned to his friends and asked, “How do we know that old house is actually haunted?”

With the exception of old stories and excitable hearsay, not one of his buddies had a real answer to his question other than to say, “Well, it just is.”

But Justin was tired of going the long way around. He wanted to know, once and for all, the truth of the matter! It took some doing, but he convinced his schoolmates to approach the haunted house with him. Sure enough, it was just as predicted: as they drew closer, strange noises seemed literally to seep out of the walls. Shadows took on shapes, and a cold presence permeated the air itself. Here was proof that the house really was haunted!

The boys would have run, but the sound of Justin's voice, and the words he kept quietly speaking, held them steadfast.

“Nobody knows for sure,” he kept telling himself over and over again. Armed and comforted with only his newfound uncertainty about the place, he ventured further up the weed — filled walk toward the front door that was already partly agape. Before he knew it, Justin had stepped inside. Meanwhile, his friends—who decided to wait in front of the porch steps—looked at each other in complete disbelief.

At first, the dim light, along with the tension of his drumming heart, caused Justin to jump at every strange noise. But as he dared to walk into each darkened corner to see what was causing the noises there, he soon began laughing out loud at his own fears. The only thing strange going on in that old house was the number of ways in which its old timbers would shudder from extreme old age, that's all. The wind passing through its weather — worn side boards made it howl. It really was pretty funny to think that nearly the whole town of Turnaround could have been so frightened by nothing!

A few minutes later, satisfied with his discoveries, Justin ran out into the light to tell his friends that there was nothing to be afraid of, but not one of them went in to see for himself. Each had his reason: it was late; tomorrow would be better; so on and so on. One boy even said he knew the house wasn't haunted all along.

Sure enough, the next day none of Justin's friends wanted to appear to be a coward, so they all walked with him past the old house on the way to school. But they never stopped looking over their shoulders, and they still jumped at each strange noise until the old house was out of sight. You see, they were secretly still afraid, because they had never seen the truth for themselves.

Guy Finley is the best-selling author of The Secret of Letting Go and more than 30 other books and audio albums that have sold over a million copies in 16 languages worldwide.

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