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		<title>17th April 2012 &#8211; New Term of Meditation Classes</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 17:11:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[*New Term for Chakra Meditation Classes start 17th April 2012* This is a powerful programme of meditation for promoting relaxation as well as for personal development based on Chakras. Click for more information&#8230; &#160;]]></description>
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<div><span style="color: black;">This is a  powerful programme of meditation for promoting relaxation as well as for  personal development based on Chakras. </span><strong> <a title="New Meditation Classes Starting" href="http://www.ajourneyintosoul.com/classes-workshops/meditation-for-relaxation-and-personal-development">Click for more information&#8230; </a></strong></div>
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		<title>22nd-24th September 2012 &#8211; Soul Plan Practitioner Training</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:17:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Become certified to offer professional Soul Plan readings and acquire skills to help heal /empower yourself &#38; others. This is an opportunity to learn an invaluable system system of life purpose guidance and healing. Discover your talents to help you in overcoming those life challenges and achieve your soul’s life purpose. The purpose is [...]]]></description>
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<h4 style="text-align: center;">Become certified to offer professional Soul Plan readings and acquire skills to help heal /empower yourself &amp; others.</h4>
<p style="text-align: center;">This is an opportunity to learn an invaluable system system of life purpose guidance and healing.  Discover your talents to help you in overcoming those life challenges and  achieve your soul’s life purpose. The purpose is to better understand our  present incarnation and help awaken and activate latent potential in ourselves.  Working towards the goals that we have from the soul’s perspective leaves us  feeling more complete, happier and fulfilled in our lives.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;" dir="ltr">Therapists,  Counsellors, Life Coaches, Healers, Teachers and <em>those interested in  spiritual development</em> and energy will want to benefit from this wonderful  tool.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">For more information on this course; <a href="http://www.ajourneyintosoul.com/training-courses/soul-plan-practitioner-training">http://www.ajourneyintosoul.com/training-courses/soul-plan-practitioner-training</a></p>
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		<title>Never live in the past&#8230;.</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Mar 2012 10:43:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Never live in the past, but always learn from it (unknown) &#160; Be Inspired, Be The Change! This inspiring quote that have been posted on my Twitter and Facebook pages (@AnitaDMarshall and  A Journey Into Soul&#8217;s Facebook).]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong>Never live in the past, but always learn from it </strong></em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">(unknown)</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Be Inspired, Be The Change! </strong>This inspiring quote that have been posted on my Twitter and Facebook pages (<strong><a href="http://twitter.com/anitadmarshall">@AnitaDMarshall</a> </strong>and  <strong><a title="A Journey Into Soul Facebook Page" href="http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#%21/pages/A-Journey-Into-Soul/117185391683154">A Journey Into Soul&#8217;s Facebook).</a></strong></p>
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		<title>Spring Equinox &#8211; &#8220;All the flowers of all the tomorrows&#8230;.&#8221;</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2012 14:34:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;All the flowers of all the tomorrows are in the seeds of today.&#8221; Spring Equinox inspires new beginnings and unleashes the huge surge of rapid growth. The seed (the potential) that we planted at the Winter Equinox now sprouts and grows towards its blossoming with the Summer Equinox. Spring Equinox marks the point in space [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><em><strong>&#8220;All the flowers of all the tomorrows are in the seeds of today.&#8221;</strong></em></h2>
<p><a href="http://www.ajourneyintosoul.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/newbeginnings_newshoot.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1023" style="border: 5px solid white;" title="Growth potential" src="http://www.ajourneyintosoul.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/newbeginnings_newshoot.jpg" alt="" width="213" height="213" /></a>Spring Equinox inspires new beginnings and unleashes the huge surge of rapid growth. The seed (the potential) that we planted at the Winter Equinox now sprouts and grows towards its blossoming with the Summer Equinox.</p>
<p>Spring Equinox marks the point in space and time when the sun moves across the celestial equator from south to north. At the time of the Spring Equinox, the Sun rises exactly in the east and travels through the sky for 12 hours and sets exactly in the west.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Life is in balance. A window of clarity is open to you to explore your potential.</em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Weed out what you don&#8217;t want. Nurture what you do want. Plant more seeds!</p>
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		<title>Be the change! The more light you allow within you&#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2012 11:48:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The more light you allow within you, the brighter the world you live in will be. (Shakti Gawain) Because the world truly is our mirror, as we change, it must change. We are light and we came here to shine. But most of us have forgotten our true nature. We were created from love and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><em><strong><a href="http://www.ajourneyintosoul.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Lightovermountain.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1003" title="Lightovermountain" src="http://www.ajourneyintosoul.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Lightovermountain.jpg" alt="" width="196" height="196" /></a>The more light you allow within you, the brighter the world you live in will be. </strong></em></h2>
<p style="text-align: center;">(Shakti Gawain)</p>
<p>Because the world truly is our mirror, as we change, it must change.</p>
<p>We are light and we came here to shine.  But most of us have  forgotten our true nature.  We were created  from love and light and we are love and light. It is time for all us to shine our light so  that we can light up the dark places of the world.</p>
<p><em><strong>Be the change&#8230;. </strong></em></p>
<p>Today greet everyone you meet with your brightest sunshine smile&#8230;&#8230;be warned it is infectious! If everyone one did then soon the world would be filled with sunshine and light.</p>
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		<title>FREE TALK 18th Feb 2012: Discover your Life Purpose with Soul Plan Reading</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:00:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you have a sense there is something more for you in this life? Or are you struggling to understand your life experiences so far? or Are you already a therapist who wishes to expand your services and skills? In this free talk I will explain and demonstrate how Soul Plan Reading can help you [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ajourneyintosoul.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/18th-FebTalk-on-Soul-Plan-Reading1.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-918 alignleft" title="18th-FebTalk-on-Soul-Plan-Reading" src="http://www.ajourneyintosoul.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/18th-FebTalk-on-Soul-Plan-Reading1.jpg" alt="" width="398" height="562" /></a><em><strong>Do you have a sense there is something more for you in this life?</strong></em><br />
<em><strong> </strong></em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong>Or are you struggling to understand your life experiences so far?</strong></em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong>or </strong></em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong>Are you already a therapist who wishes to expand your services and skills? </strong></em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">In this free talk I will explain and demonstrate how <a title="Soul Plan Reading" href="../soul-plan-reading">Soul Plan Reading</a> can help you gain clarity and direction. Or if you are a  therapist  then discover how you can help heal, empower and support your  clients  at a whole new level.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Saturday, February 18th 2012</strong><br />
<strong>10:30am &#8211; 11:45am</strong><br />
at The Letchworth Centre of Healthy Living (Rosehill Hospital, Hitchin Road, Herts, SG6 3NA)</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Call Anita 07950 430352 or using <a title="Contact" href="http://www.ajourneyintosoul.com/contact-form">contact form</a> to reserve your free place</p>
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		<title>Be careful what  you water your dreams with&#8230;.</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:45:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[“Be careful what you water your dreams with. Water them with worry and fear and you will produce weeds that choke the life from your dream. Water them with optimism and solutions and you will cultivate success. Always be on the lookout for ways to turn a problem into an opportunity for success. Always be [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>“Be  careful what you water your  dreams with. Water them with worry and fear  and you will produce weeds  that choke the life from your dream. Water  them with optimism and  solutions and you will cultivate success. Always  be on the lookout for  ways to turn a problem into an opportunity for  success. Always be on  the lookout for ways to nurture your dream.” </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>(Courtesy of Lao  Tzu)</em></p>
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		<title>Making your 2012 dreams into reality!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jan 2012 09:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wishing you a Happy New Year May all your dreams come true in 2012 for it promises to be a  year of transformation and change. With the start of a new cycle following Winter Solstice and as the old year comes to an end, it is a time for new beginnings. It is a time [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Wishing you a Happy New Year </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>May all your dreams come true in 2012 for it promises to be a  year of transformation and change.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.ajourneyintosoul.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Acheiving-Goals.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-771" title="Acheiving-Goals" src="http://www.ajourneyintosoul.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Acheiving-Goals.jpg" alt="" width="166" height="250" /></a>With the start of a new cycle following Winter Solstice and as the old year comes to an end, it is a time for new beginnings. It is a time to <em><strong>birth our visions, name our dreams and set our intentions for the change</strong> <strong>we desire in our lives during 2012</strong></em>.</p>
<p>Many of us make resolutions for the coming months only to find that by the end of January they have fallen by the wayside.</p>
<p>Be <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>SMART</strong> </span>with your new year resolutions, Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time-Bound</p>
<p>Be <strong>Specific </strong>unless you know exactly what you are aiming for it will be never happen. &#8220;I will save £20 per month into a savings account&#8221; is more effective than &#8220;I will start saving this year&#8221; or &#8220;I will stop wasting money&#8221;.</p>
<p>Make them<strong> Measurable</strong>, note down 5 indicators you are on track with your resolution such as &#8220;I will have attended 5 swimming session each month for the next 6 months&#8221;.</p>
<p>Make them <strong>Achievable</strong>. Break it down into chunks, set smaller goals as stepping stones to the big vision. You are more likely to achieve than trying to eat that whole elephant in one sitting &#8211; which can be daunting (bit like the Christmas Turkey)!!! But that doesn&#8217;t mean selling yourself short either. They are stepping stones &#8211; keep the journey going.</p>
<p>Be <strong>Realistic</strong>. Goals and resolutions must be within your control and realistic. They must be able to be influenced by your actions, it is about your behaviour not someone else&#8217;s. You can not make a partner loose weight, take you out more, stop smoking etc.</p>
<p>But also goals must be realistic, set them too high then you may fail but set they too low and you will be bored and more likely to give up. Understand the difference between a dream and a vision and achieveable goal.</p>
<p>And set a <strong>Time Limit</strong>. &#8220;I want to redecorate the house&#8221; is not as effective as &#8220;by 6 months time I will have saved £500 so that I can redecorate the house and in 3 months time I will book the decorators!&#8221;</p>
<p>And one more thing, often we start the New Year with a long list of resolutions. Working on two or three at a time are more likel</p>
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		<title>Winter Solistice Blessings for 2011</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today is the Winter Solistice for 2011, we mark the time of the shortest day and longest night. Today the cosmic wheel stops and begins again with a new cycle moving once again towards increasing light and warmth. ﻿ Today is the time to shine a light on the relationships in your life. Winter Solstice [...]]]></description>
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<p>Today is the Winter Solistice for 2011, we mark the time of the shortest day and longest night. Today the cosmic wheel stops and begins again with a new cycle moving once again towards increasing light and warmth. ﻿</p>
<p>Today is the time to shine a light on the relationships in your life. Winter Solstice and the Christmas festivities is a perfect opportunity to come out of hibernation and be loving, sharing and socialable. Now time to renew bonds and connections and celebrate the joy of each other, celebrate the joy of life and the beginning of a new cycle with all its wonderful possibilities.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">May Light and Happiness fill your life as the great cosmic wheel enters into a new cycle.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Winter Solstice Blessings and Festive Season Wishes to you all. </strong></p>
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Segoe Print; font-size: medium;"><em>Anita D  Marshall</em></span></div>
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		<title>Beltane &#8211; A Celebration of Potential, Growth and Unity</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 May 2011 12:29:30 +0000</pubDate>
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The 1st May under the ancient traditions of following the Seasonal Cycle of the Earth is Beltane, marking the midpoint in the Sun&#8217;s progress between the spring equinox and summer solstice. It celebrates the Fertility of the Earth and potency of Life Force and Potential.</p>
<p>Traditionally it was the start of the &#8216;Merry Months&#8217; where folks would dress in green in recognition and honour of the Earth&#8217;s new colour, also as time to communicate with natural spirits.</p>
<p>But also it was the time to light the Tein-eigin or &#8216;Need Fire&#8217;, a sacred fire that was lit after all others were put out. The Community would then jump the fire to bring to them and their village FERTILITY, HEALING, TRANSFORMATION as well as a time for honouring unions between friends, couples.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong>This is a time especially potent for healing.</strong></em></p>
<p>The green of the earth vibrates with that of the &#8216;Heart Chakra&#8217; and with love. It is time to honour the love and union of male and female energies within ourselves as well as outwardly.</p>
<p>The union of  William to his love Kate at this auspicious time gave us a visual embodiment of these energies coming together for love and celebration and brought together communities in unity, a reflection of the old traditions.</p>
<p>Beltane also marks the peak of the most active earth cycle, where all things  are now possible. The earth is full of potential and as such so are you  as an inhabitant of this beautful planet. Everywhere life is manifesting and moving outwards into the world and now is the time to look a <strong>manifesting in your life</strong>.</p>
<p>The <em>fire is traditionally at the centre of Beltane celebrations and is leapt to honour unions but also to leave behind what is no longer helping and serving you</em>. Today maybe you would like to light a small first and (carefully please) jump it saying<em><strong> &#8216;I choose to leave behind&#8230;..&#8217; </strong></em>or a<em><strong> &#8216;I pledge myself&#8230;&#8230;.&#8217;</strong></em></p>
<p>Or take a wake out into nature, thank it for its many beautiful gifts and hang a ribbon on a tree as you make a wish or blessing.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong>Now is the time to be clear about your direction and what you will use this growth period for. Celebrate your potential.</strong></em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><Font size="+1"><strong>Everything is Possible!</strong></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><Font size="+1">Light, Happiness and Beltane Blessings everyone</p>
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