DECEMBER '09 NEWSLETTER

In this December 2009 Issue:

Food For Thought
Announcements
Accolades
Aziza Healing Adventures Programs
Retreat Review
Aziza Networking

previous issues:08 Jan. Mar. April May June July Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. 09 Jan. Mar. April May June Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov.

Here are some interesting thoughts from Marianne Williamson's 'The Gift of Change'.

"Every problem implies a question: Are you ready to embody what you say you believe? Can you reach within yourself for enough clarity, strength, forgiveness, serenity, love, patience, faith to turn this around? That's the spiritual meaning of every situation: not what happens to us, but what we do with what happens to us and who we decide to become because of what happens to us. The one real failure is the failure to grow from what we go through." p.6

"The most important thing to remember during times of great change is to fix our eyes anew on the things that don't change....We are still at the centre of divine purpose in the world. (Eternal things) give us the strength to make positive changes, wisdom to endure negative changes, and the capacity to become people in whose presence the world moves towards healing." p.9

"Today, living out our greatness takes on an urgency beyond fulfilling our individual dreams. Bringing forth our greatness is critical to the survival of the species; only if you get to live out your potential and I get to live out mine will the world be able to live out its own. Since limited thinking produces limited results, supporting others in believing in themselves helps to move the entire world forward. And becoming who we're capable of being - regardless of other people's opinions of us - is part of our responsibility.." pg. 35

"The world expands or contracts according to our participation in it. We are one hundred percent responsible for how we experience our experiences." pg. 56

January 28 - February 5, 2010.

We've got a new private room package for Bali Balance 9 - day retreat for solo traveler subscribers.

Please have a look at these retreat details then

Email if you're interested in finding out more about the special private room package. (not offered on the web site)

EGYPT 2010

EGYPT is calling Aziza Healing Adventures

We're in the preplanning stages of offering a 10-14 day journey to the wonders of Egypt. This retreat will focus on opening your heart.

Retreat itinerary may include time exploring:

• Cairo treasures,
• the Great Pyramids of Giza,
• Desert Oasis,
• Camel ride,
• overnight desert jeep safari
• a cruise on the Nile.
• visit to the Valley of the Kings

Last two weeks of October 2010 is our approximate date schedule

There is so much to see in Egypt we can't cover it all on one retreat. Your input will help make this a wondrous adventure. Please let us know what you'd want to experience and we'll consider it for the itinerary. email.

If you're close to Toronto, visit King Tutankhamen exhibit at the AGO and stir your appetite. Exhibit runs till April 2010.

Webpage coming soon!

Gift Certificates are available for all Aziza programs.

• Truly Madly Deeply Self-Discovery Workshops
• Relationship Patterns Workshops
• Couples Relationship Revelations Getaways
• Women's Weekend Getaways
• California Bliss Wellness Journeys
• Bali Bliss Wellness Journeys
• Egypt Opening Heart Journeys

1 & 2 hour Individual sessions for

• Reiki
• Gestalt Therapy
• Expressive Art Therapy

For more information please email or call 416. 696. 0086

Make sure you read our January Calendar Issue

• Great Subscriber Early Bird specials
• 2010 programs at a glance
• private custom retreat opportunities

"Thank you so much for a wonderful retreat Laila.

I went with the intention of just relaxing & came away with so much more. It was my lucky number 7 Aziza retreat & it feels like I won the lottery. I learned what it was that was making me unhappy & stressed. I think I really got to the root of my issues & now feel I can lead my best life possible !!

I think you have a gift for therapy - you really understand quickly what is underlying, not just surface or obvious things. You pushed me as much as I could handle (in a good way) by making me work to go a bit deeper. I have new insights & tools & will continue to learn everyday to make it more fulfilling.

I wish everyone I knew would do one of your personal growth retreats, or at a minimum have private sessions with you, so they could live their best lives as well. "

C.M. California retreat 10/09

Read more under Retreat Review below.

WOMEN'S WEEKEND Wellness Getaways

Life altering, soul nurturing, heart opening retreats. Held at Thirteen Moons Women's Culinary Retreat Centre, Kawartha's, Ontario, Canada

This is the last Women's Retreat of 2009. Next retreat April 2010.

• December 4 - 6, Only 2 Spaces still available!

BALI

Bali Balance : A 9-day Bliss Wellness Journey Retreat
Bali, Indonesia

Begin in the artisan town of Ubud with healers from Eat Pray Love, followed by High Priest Blessings, children’s traditional dance, soothing waterscapes and personal insight waiting at Gaia Oasis Resort on the Bali Sea.

• January 28 - February 5, 2010 Space still available!

CALIFORNIA HEART & SOUL CARE RETREAT

A 5-Day Bliss Wellness Journey, Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort, San Luis Obispo, CA

Gorgeous deluxe suites, private deck with hot tub, Pacific coast sunsets, blissful spa treatments, wine tours and tasting, stellar organic cuisine, life enhancing personal growth...

Returns April 26 - 30, 2010

Look for special subscriber early bird offers in our January Calendar issue.

CUSTOMIZED RETREATS & WORKSHOPS

Aziza Healing Adventures designs events to meet your specific vision.

We'll facilitate at any international or local destination your heart desires.

For Corporate, private social groups, families, or special gatherings for friends.

Here's what participants had to say about their October '09 California Retreat experiences:

"The resort was much more beautiful than expected."

"I loved the (luxury room) privacy & being surrounded by the trees"

"Every meal was just delicious."

Were your expectations met? "Absolutely – more than I expected or even could have imagined."

The most valuable tool was? "being given a chance to just be and being guided in getting in touch with my wants and needs."

(The independant exercises) " made my transformation over the week very apparent. I could see my process. It helped me identify how I was feeling each day."

" The creative workshops helped bring forth some feelings and beliefs that I would not have been able to verbalize."

" I had some breakthroughs – I really got to my core issues. I feel I can mover forward in my life the way I was meant to…"

"I don’t think I would have had the same insights if I didn’t do the creative part. I found that I got out of my head ( thinking too much) and just went with my feelings."

"Every day since I’ve finished the retreat, I’ve thought about what I learned. I have noticed things changing & many things I look at differently & will still continue to learn & grow… "

Next California Heart & Soul Care Retreat April 26 - 30, 2010.

More California Retreat photos

TORONTO Ontario

Jacquie Hermans will be offering over the phone intuitive readings. She uses angel cards and channels positive information to assist in your growth and happiness. Helpful for stress, a life transition (career or possibly relationship changes), and increased happiness.

SPECIAL HOLIDAY PRICING!
To purchase a reading(s) go to:
http://LaughterCoach.eventbee.com/event?eid=653269245

ORANGEVILLE Ontario

True Source Seminars

New Year's Meditation retreat - December 30 to January 1

Relax, Refresh and Renew and bring in the new year differently this year on the True Being retreat at the beautiful Ecology Retreat Centre near Orangeville.

519-942-8339 info@TrueSourceSeminars.com, www.TrueSourceSeminars.com

Laila Ghattas is an artist, Gestalt therapist and Reiki practitioner. She is an author, public speaker and the founder of Aziza Healing Adventures.

Laila combines creative self-expression with psychotherapy in programs designed to heighten awareness, inspire personal insight and improve the life of those who participate.

Laila holds therapeutic workshops in Toronto, and draws on her worldwide outdoor adventure experience to facilitate international healing retreats for women, couples, mixed groups and corporations.