APRIL '06 NEWSLETTER

In this Issue:

Bali Retreat Reviews
Announcements
Women's Retreats
Relationship Workshops
Truly Madly Deeply Workshops
Meaningful Summer Vacations

Let me tell you what I believe about roosters that crow all day long- I think they just want the last word. The first one will announce the day yelling, it's 5:23:45 AM! into the darkness and the bird down the valley says, No it's 5:23:46! and then the one a bit further in the village corrects, No it's 5:23:47!! and so on and so forth all the day long as the rest of us mortals involuntarily, sleepily get acquainted with a new take on the eternal now.

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Our beautiful rooms are a stones throw from the blue Bali Sea. Surf laps eagerly onto black sand as the tide comes in. We've left the green slopes of Nirarta Centre, said farewell to the rice paddy hillside, the farmers, the rushing Unda River, the cattle and roosters, the fireflies and water lilies, twice daily meditation ritual, the high priest's holy water blessing and the mountain temple in the clouds where we prayed our thanks. We left to arrive at Gaia Oasis, traveling from inland east to coastal north, moving from green to blue. Greeted with the vision of... click here for more

2007 Details coming soon!!! Check this newsletter mid April for the link.

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Bali accelerates personal growth. There's nowhere to be deluded here in the face of the facts of life of the Balinese. Our privilege of leisure, of reflection, of luxury contradicts the myths of scarcity and fear back home. Bali reminds us of the planet on which we stand, and shows us caretakers toiling daily, stewards unconcerned with the clockwork ticking of a cityscape. Bali flags our imbalance as we witness... click here for more

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The cremation event was unlike anything I'd ever seen. It honoured a deceased mother of 7, who was also a grandmother of 20 and great grandmother of 6. After the last guest was greeted and offered a refreshment of small colourful cakes and bottled water, the Baliana healers entered along with the priest, and the deceased woman was carried out to the gathering area, a canopied corridor ready to receive her on what looked like... click here for more

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Many couples search for support to improve their relationship. Partners desire better communication, emotional intimacy and understanding. Some are in crisis, some want to enhance an already good thing, many somewhere in-between. Aziza uniquely utilizes creative materials to explore relationship issues. Partners can SEE what their loved one honestly believes, can SEE behind the words that have lost meaning over the years of repetition, can SEE clearly into the source of misunderstandings and disappointments. This visual component powerfully transcends the limitations of words resulting in a new way of hearing afresh your lover's story. It's simply amazing. Even reluctant partners who participate come round in the end because creative self-expression opens the heart, illuminates the truth that cannot be denied, inspires a clarity both poignant and practical, and delivers the gift of compassion on which to build anew. For more information click here.

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By popular demand, Aziza is taking personal growth into the classroom. Teachers benefit from students who: find meaningful and constructive ways to be present, creatively self-express feelings and who learn the art of listening from within before acting on impulse.

Therapeutic art classes help kids express themselves in a meaningful way without the limitations of words by using clay, plasticine and other media. Building Labyrinths is a great team building project that also promotes the experience of a quiet meditative walk to feel centred and make room to hear inner truth. They can be created outdoors and be built to last for a day or longer. Intuition development is an essential tool for getting through life and can be approached through creativity and journal writing and can compliment the labyrinth building workshop. Please email for details.

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Truly Madly Deeply Creative Therapy Workshops
Saturday April 15, 29
Evenings, April 12, 26
Toronto

Relationship Patterns & Behaviour Workshop
May 6-7, Toronto

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Conscious Women, Conscious Careers: Transformational Stories of Discovering Divine Vocation, Living on Purpose & Life Changing Experiences in Our Careers or on the Job

In this powerful collection, Conscious Women share stories of encounters with the divine in their careers. This inspiring book contains stories from some of the world’s foremost women authorities on health, healing and spirituality. With Stories by: Jaye Lewis, Dr. Georgina Cannon, Julia Cameron, Laila Ghattas, Cynthia Brian, Donna Eden, Dr. Carolyn Demarco, and many others…

Available mid April at Indigo Books, Amazon.ca or visit www.lifedreams.org.

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"I lost God on the summit of Mount Sinai in May 1985. Completely unprepared when the temperature dropped from 52 to 6 degrees Celsius, I shivered, sleepless, throughout that long night. Many intellectual debates on divinity and mysticism at university had abstracted my faith into a concept of clever words until there was nothing left. To my dismay, when the full moon rose cold and distant over the expanse of grim mountains, it seemed all that was familiar to me was beyond reach. Feeling essentially alone on that holy mountain, I experienced a spiritual crisis.

In 1986 I was enroute to a sales presentation when I heard the news reporting the murder of 11 year old Alison Parrott. This tragedy resulted in two immediate decisions that altered the course of my life..."

Next excerpt in the May Newsletter.

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G Force Home Training:
www.gforcetraining.com
416. 716. 2348

Due to lots of last minute interest in both the Bali and Mexico Retreats, there is now a way to make it easier to plan for these fabulous meaningful vacations. Equal monthly installments on your credit card towards the cost of the retreat gives you a manageable way to budget without stress and gives you the advantage of extra savings by registering early. Please email for details.

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A monthly offering of retreats geared to women and held at tranquil Southern Ontario locations. Retreats begin Friday with dinner and end Sunday after lunch ( except Sea Kayak Retreats) and include therapeutic creative activities, gorgeous vegetarian meals, reflective journal writing, relaxing free time and depending on the retreat, offer physical wellness activities like forest walks and yoga. A perfect treat for your depleted spirit.

Imagine abandoning yourself to nonverbal communication through colour, shape, and texture. We'll explore the jewels of insight you've just uncovered through your creation and unveil new ways of looking at yourself and your way of being. Held in Toronto, Ontario Click here for details

Saturday 10:30 - 4:30

April 29
May 13 NEW!! MOTHER & DAUGHTER DISCOVERY DAY
June 10

Evenings 7:30 - 9:30

April 26

May 17 NEW!! MOTHER & DAUGHTER DISCOVERY evening

6-Day Retreat July 9 - 14

Lake Superior is one of the greatest sea-kayaking destinations in the world. From rocky headlands to Caribbean-like white sand beaches the sights of Superior are awe inspiring. Our 6 day personal growth retreat combines Expressive Art activities conducted at the lodge with local hiking and sea-kayaking instruction and excursion along the spectacular Superior shoreline. Relax, reflect and journal write as you drink in the riches all around you. Memorable, satisfying meals enhance the whole of your Superior experience.

Weekend Kayaking Getaway, July 14 - 16
Early bird discount! Click here for details

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August 7 - 11

This weekend is ideal for women with lives that are often focused on the needs of others. Whether you are a mom, career woman, or a woman in transition with questions, this retreat will be a welcome change. Take time out to focus on you, consider what you need and want right now, explore your heart's desire. Fill up your depleted inner well with therapeutic creativity, good company, gorgeous nourishment, in a totally relaxing supportive setting.
Early bird discount! Click here for details

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CUSTOMIZED RETREATS & WORKSHOPS

Have a corporate or private group with a special focus? Aziza Healing Adventures will design a retreat to meet your specific needs and facilitate it at any international or local destination your heart desires. Please visit www.aziza.ca/group