What Is Your Soul's Purpose?

We talk to so many people each day that are seeking to find their place in life. Some of the questions we hear are, “What am I here for, I feel like I’m just going through the motions of life”, “I feel like I should be doing something else but don’t know what that is”.
If you are feeling like there is more to life, like you can’t figure out what this is, you must first seek to discover what your soul purpose is. Your soul purpose is the reason your soul has decided to come to earth, or can be better understood as what you should strive to accomplish during your life. Once you know your soul purpose, you can then come into alignment with the best path to reach that goal.
Most people are blessed with certain gifts or abilities that can help point in the direction of your soul purpose. Some people have a soul purpose to help others while some will have the ability to design plans so others can be helped.
Your soul purpose may be to raise a family so that your children go on to make a difference in the world. No one can tell you your soul purpose. It is something you can seek and discover through internal reflection and self discovery.
Once you have discovered your soul purpose, you can then seek spiritual assistance for help on your journey. That assistance can come in many different ways.
When we are living our Soul’s Purpose we flow through life with ease and confidence. When we are living our Soul’s Purpose we have clarity, creativity, peace and joy. Isn’t that delicious?
Many people misunderstand that the Soul Purpose is generally rather broad. I know I did. I always thought that knowing my Soul Purpose would mean something very specific, but I was wrong.
Many of you know that I was a divorce attorney for 20 years. While I loved the part where I was helping people, I hated all the rest of it -fighting with other attorneys, fighting the system, worrying about my clients. I didn’t realize it, but my life purpose was and is to help people through important transitions.
So when I came to Sedona for the first time in 1999, I got the message I simply had to stop doing what I was doing. I was off-purpose. More specifically, I was only living it in such a small way, it was like not doing it at all.
Everything about it came a step at a time. It took awhile, but I was willing to listen to the nudges. And now as I look back on my life, I can see that every decision that was made since about the age 3, has led me to here and now.
What are your nudges telling you? Do you have a vision for your life that’s bigger than the one you’re living now?
Are you feeling frustration at not living your best life?
Are you ready to move into being the person you came to the planet to be?
Call now 877-204-3664 (toll free) or 928-204-5988 (Outside the US and Canada).
Let us help you. We can customize a retreat for you that will give you the tools you need to discover your Soul’s Purpose, get in alignment with your Soul’s Purpose and start living the life you were meant to live!

Sedona Named One of the Top Ten Most Sacred Spots on Earth

Sedona Top 10 Sacred Spots

In today’s fast-paced society, it is rare for us to come across a place so naturally moving that it elicits feelings of serenity in this busy world. For centuries, civilizations across the globe have attached sacred value to these awe-inspiring landmarks, which have played such significant roles in their culture that they are now exalted as spiritual places. Sedona, Arizona is considered to be one of these sacred locations and is thought by many to offer one of the best places in the world for doing spiritual retreats.
Sedona was recently named one of the ten most sacred spots on Earth, in a recent article on msnbc’s travel site Itineraries. The area is definitely a breathtaking sight with its powerful redrocks. These rocks, which were initially sandstone, underwent years of iron oxidation before turning into the rust-covered masterpieces you can see today. However, when people take retreats to Sedona, it is for more than just sightseeing.
This sacred land is best known for its vortexes, which are strong sources of energy known to have a deep impact on those who make the spiritual journey to visit them. Legends say that the vortexes in Sedona were formed as a result of spiraling spiritual energy. Upon arriving at one of these sacred travel spots, some travelers choose to meditate, allowing the powerful energy to overtake and heal them. These spots are thought to be deeply spiritual areas that facilitate meditation, prayer and healing. Many people report feeling revitalized and exhilarated after visiting these exceedingly spiritual places. There are even some travelers who report experiencing poignant visions and overall intense feelings while staying close to these areas. Many people make sacred travels to Sedona just so they can experience this phenomenon.
Sedona Spiritual Tours
People interested in spiritual tours centered on mysticism and healing are attracted to the special places that Sedona has to offer. If you are searching for answers or just need to get away from it all, a retreat to Sedona is the perfect answer for you. Taking a spiritual tour of to such a sacred place can provide you with a number of life-changing experiences that will stay with you for the rest of your life. Should you be feeling lost and unsure of yourself, escape the distractions of your mind by embracing the peace and tranquility that is Sedona. The serene surroundings give visitors the chance to search deep within and reconnect with themselves. In addition to reconnecting with your inner-self, the breathtaking landscapes and overwhelming presence of nature will also help you reconnect with the earth. The spiritual energy of Sedona has been known to transform those with open hearts and souls. Whether you are looking to move forward to your next step in life or are simply in need of solitude and healing, you’re sure to leave Sedona feeling renewed and full of joy and love.
Visit SedonaSoulAdventures.com to plan one of the best spiritual retreats you will ever have. Give yourself the break you deserve while getting in touch with the real you. Let one of our Angel Guides design a custom retreat that will be sure to transform your life.

Experience the beauty of Sedona

As we’ve said before, Sedona is truly a special place. Not only is it breathtakingly beautiful, from a natural, physical standpoint, but it also has a unique “energy” that truly supports people in their personal growth. It’s considered a sacred place by most Native Americans, and a “place of power” by many spiritual seekers around the globe.
As long-time Sedona residents, we can attest to the fact that this is all quite real. When people come here, their growth is often dramatically accelerated and enhanced. It’s like the “volume” here is turned up on all things spiritual. I’ve experienced it myself – and that’s actually one of the main reasons why Sedona Soul Adventures was founded.
And, because of the nature of this special energy, Sedona also attracts a wide variety of wonderful healers. Bodyworkers, psychics and intuitives, spirit guides, sound healers, energy workers – virtually every modality of personal and spirtual growth and healing arts of every kind are represented in our little community. It’s just a natural fit.
Like many other similar places, however, Sedona also attracts the far-out, the spaced-out, and the just plain weird. That’s why it can be a little challenging, especially if you don’t live here, to tell in advance who’s “for real”, and who isn’t.
Part of the problem is that with some less “conventional” modalities, there’s no licensing body, or objective measure of credibility and effectiveness. A psychotherapist, for example, needs to have a license from the state. But what about someone like a clairvoyant or psychic, or a “soul reader”. No licensing is required and someone like that could be absolutely wonderful, providing a profound, life-changing experience, or…not so much.
So, in order to tell who would be a great practitioner, and who wouldn’t, it ‘s really helpful to know folks “on the ground” in Sedona who know what’s what and who’s who. Here at Sedona Soul Adventures, we have taken things a step further. So that we can be absolutely sure about the quality and integrity of the practitioners we use, we have personally experienced multiple sessions from everyone we’re considering to be part of our family of practitioners. There’s just no substitute for direct experience. That way you can rest assured that practitioners who are working with you are highly skilled professionals with years of experience in which we have the highest confidence.
For more information on the huge range of spiritual services available here, and what would best fit your soul’s desire, feel free to give us a call. We’d love to create the perfect Soul Adventure to support the transformations and life changes you’re going through right now. Our toll free number is 877.204.3664. For our friends outside the USA, call 928.204.5988

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Best Healing Experiences in Sedona

The best healing experiences in Sedona…and how to find them

Just about every modality in the areas of personal and spiritual growth and alternative healing is available in Sedona. The list is long – breathwork, energy work and Reiki, bodywork, intuitive readings, emotional healing, sound healing, yoga hikes – and more. And offering sessions in these modalities are practitioners of varying levels of experience, skill and quality.
So how do you know who’s the best in their field? Simply put, ask someone who’s experienced their services. At the risk of appearing a bit self-serving, we think this aspect of what we offer is unique. Each Angel Guide in our organization- the person who works with you in designing your retreat – has played a direct role in choosing the practitioners that work with our people. If the Angel Guides are not thoroughly impressed by any given practitioner we just don’t use them. It’s that simple. Only the best of the best practitioners get through our unique, experiential screening process.
In addition, we continually check in with our clients to make sure they are having optimal experiences with each of our practitioners. From feedback through our Sedona Guides to our client evaluations, we are continually making sure that we are offering the best of the best.
Every Angel Guide you talk with at Sedona Soul Adventures has done their own Soul Adventure. These are not “salespeople” who are learning about a product or service. Everyone here is genuinely committed to their spiritual path, and is walking their talk. They’re not trying to sell you anything. Their goal is to discover what your soul truly needs – what it may be crying out for, and then design your retreat with the practitioners and sessions that are the perfect match for you.
So fear not – we know who the best people are, and we know how to design a unique, personalized retreat that will likely provide you with a transformative, life changing experience.

Personalized Spiritual Retreats

What to look for in a personalized Sedona retreat – and what to avoid

If you have been researching retreats in Sedona, you know that there is an almost bewildering array of possibilities. Clearly some of these experiences will meet your needs while many others will not. So how do you tell the difference?
After over 25 years of doing this work, we know that the most significant transformations happen for people in one-on-one sessions, not in groups. Going where you need to go doesn’t usually happen in a roomful of strangers.
In designing a retreat for your unique needs, it is of utmost importance that the person with whom you’re communicating is really listening to you – really hearing what’s going on with you and what your needs and desires are. Without that connection, it’s impossible for them to “get” what would most support you during your Sedona retreat.
It’s also important that the person guiding you on in your process of designing a personalized retreat not have a bias toward a particular healing modality, type of experience or practitioner. That’s going to be a further obstacle to them really understanding what it is you need.
Also, beware of being steered toward a “cookie-cutter” approach. You’re unique, and your retreat should be too! Something that works for one person may very well not work for another.
Be sure to ask the person you’re communicating with for lots of detail about the sessions and modalities they’re recommending. Vagueness should be a big red flag! This type of work requires a high level of intimacy and trust. You need to be sure you feel comfortable with both the guide who’s helping you design your retreat and the work itself.
Finally, be sure that you feel that you will be well taken care of while you’re in Sedona, and that there will be someone on hand to answer questions, give you direction, and generally support you. You’ll be going through a lot (in a good way!) and you want to be sure the logistics are handled well, and that the client service is compassionate and responsive.
We pride ourselves on our meticulous attention to every detail of your Sedona Soul Adventure and you will experience that when you connect with our Retreat Coordinators, our Angel Guides and our Sedona Guides. We want you to feel that you are in a safe container as you do the work of becoming who you are. Call us today and let us custom design a retreat that will meet your specific needs. Call us on our toll free number is 877.204.3664. For our friends outside the USA, call 928.204.5988

The Lost Pyramids of Caral, Peru – A Peaceful Civilization?

In the last few years the world has been buzzing about the discoveries of the Lost Pyramids at Caral, Peru. Caral has been brought into my awareness 3 times in the past 7 days, so I think that’s a message that I’m supposed to pass this information to you.
Many archeologists (and others) now believe that Caral is the oldest site of civilization on the planet (Jericho was previously thought to be the oldest).
The picture above is over the main Pyramid in the incredible complex at Caral that includes Pyramids, an amphitheatre and houses. The Pyramid itself covers the size of almost 4 football fields and is 60 feet tall.
Although it was first discovered in 1948, it has taken many years for the excavation to take place. It appears that the area was a thriving population center, but amazingly, no evidence of war has been found in all the artifacts that have been discovered. No weapons have been found, no battlements, no walls, nothing to indicate that warfare ever took place here. There are many who believe this was an incredibly peaceful civilization that belies the common belief that war is somehow genetic or part of the human “make-up”.
As I send this to you I am about to embark on our annual Egypt trip where we’ll do ceremony inside the Great Pyramid once again. It is so incredible to me, the connections that I continue to find between Egypt and Peru – the pyramids, the mummies, the belief and devotion to transformation and a higher way of living.
Watch this amazing video “The Lost Pyramids of Caral” on You Tube that was part of the BBC Learning Documentary. It’s the first of 5 videos (10 minutes each), the first time I watched it I got the chills.
If you got the chills (hair standing on the back of your neck, or your heart opening, etc., etc.), let me know. I love making those connections.

What is all the Hype about Sedona?

Is Sedona really so special? The hype and the reality?
The short answer is, “yes it is…” Virtually everyone who comes here marvels at its amazing natural beauty. Not only the awesome and deservedly famous red rocks, but the lush, surprisingly green environment of Oak Creek with its crystalline waters.
And then there’s the area’s reputation as a spiritual center, or sacred site. Many visitors feel something indefinable when they come here. They feel the call of their soul, asking them to look at life more deeply, and to seek more meaning and fulfillment.
What is this all about? Well, Sedona has been regarded as a “place of power” or an area of sacred ground for centuries by Native Americans. And those in the metaphysical movement have picked up on this. But is it real?
We think so – even though we acknowledge it has been “hyped” a little too much at times. There is a palpable, discernible energy here, a force that nudges us in the direction of our spiritual development and soul’s purpose. It’s something that seekers have reported in many sacred places around the globe. And it’s especially powerful in Sedona.
I felt the call of this energy when I first came to Sedona, and it led to the founding of Sedona Soul Adventures – to support others in their spiritual journey, in a place that naturally supports and enhances that process. It’s hard to use words to describe it – that’s why we encourage you to experience it for yourself.

Transforming a Bad Day

How do you change things around when you’re having a bad day? Scientists, psychologists, as well as alternative thinkers are demonstrating over and over again the perils of staying in a bad mood (elevated cortisol, elevated blood pressure, extra work required by the heart and nervous system) and the importance of what the Institute of HeartMath calls “staying in coherence”.
Two days ago all kinds of things were going on and I felt funky and gunky. I decided to just leave the office (thankfully I didn’t have any appointments or sessions) and I went home and told myself, “Debra, you know how to pull yourself out of this”. It worked great, and I ended up having an amazing day, so I wanted to share some of these ideas with you.
1) Breathe. Go somewhere (your car or bathroom) and take some really deep breaths. Focus on your heart and feel as though the breath is coming from your heart. After 10 deep breaths, you’ll be amazed how much better you feel.
2) Wring your Hands. This sounds a little crazy, but it works. If you’re upset, especially if you’re angry, really wring your hands! This is based on Chinese medicine – the energy meridians all meet in the hands so wringing them really moves the energy. This is the one that really worked for me the other day.
3) Have a good cry! A good cry will release bottled up emotions. (Just don’t do it in the middle of an important meeting!).
4) Blast those tunes. Find your best pump up music and blast it in the car. Dance or sing at the top of your lungs. Moving your body moves your energy.
5) Think of something that makes you happy, like your children, your dog, your kitty or the last incredible vacation you took. Close your eyes and get that vision and think about it.
6) Be thankful that it’s not worse. Most of what throws me off during the day is really not that big a deal in the grand scheme of things. Isn’t it true that many people in the world have it much worse off than you? As quickly as possible, go into gratitude for everything wonderful in your life.
Here’s some good things to do to prevent bad days from happening in the first place:
1) Get enough sleep. So many studies out there are showing what a huge difference sleep makes for us, not only physically, but mentally, emotionally and spiritually. How many hours do you need? 8? 7? 6? You know what your number is, so make the decision to make that happen.
2) Take a little time to take care of you. Relax a little. Make yourself a hot bubble bath and add a little aromatherapy with the calming scent of lavender. Or come up with some other simple thing that feels delicious to you.
3) As Scarlett O’Hara would say, “Tomorrow is another day”. As you go to sleep, remind yourself of that, and set your intentions for a wonderful day tomorrow.
4) Wake up on the right side of the bed. Before you get up and hit the shower, close your eyes and repeat “this is going to be a good day” three times. The key is believing it when you say it!
Print this list and keep it with you in a place where it will be available to you when you are starting to feel yourself slide.
Do you have things you do to help you make a shift when you’re having a bad day? I’d love to hear from you.

2012 – What Does it Really Mean?

We  have finally entered the year that has been the source of anticipation for many: the year 2012. There are many reasons why this year is striking such a cord with people. Over the millennia, it has been predicted that 2012 could be the year of our destruction. And while many people have dire concerns, my belief about what is happening is much more hopeful.
So here are the dire concerns – Many people are worried about this year and about December 2012 in particular. People are primarily panicking because the Mayan calendar ends on December 21, 2012. Many have interpreted the abrupt ending of this 5,125-year-old calendar as a prophecy from the ancient Mayans, warning us that this date signifies the end of the world.
Another reason for concern involves the prophecies of the well-knownseer, Nostradamus. The prophet is most famous for his predictions about the massive destruction and possible end of the world caused by a comet that is expected to hit Earth during December of 2012. What makes Nostradamus’ predictions of even deeper concern are the accuracy with which he hasforetold numerous events, such as World War II and the rise of Adolph HItler.
The year 2012 is interesting on an astronomical level, as well. During the December solstice of every year, the Sun and Milky Way align together. However, for the first time in 25,800 years, a length of time known as a “Great Year,” the Earth will also enter into this astral arrangement. Taking place in December of 2012, this special confluence will result in the alignment of the Earth with the Sun and Galactic Equator. Since the Galactic Equator marks the mid-point of our galaxy, this will place Earth in the very center of the Milky Way galaxy. This astral occurrence also ties into Egyptian folklore. The Egyptians believed that we came from the Milky Way and that the Nile River is actually the Milky Way’s reflection on Earth. There are also ancient Egyptian predictions claiming that a catastrophic event is set to take place in 2012.
By examining the different predictions and influences involving 2012, it is obvious that something is set to happen. But instead of interpreting these prophecies with fear, many choose to view them in a positive light. According to astrologers, 2012 marks the beginning of the Age of Aquarius, a time of expansion, awareness and consciousness. This signifies the year that everyone will “wake up.” People may awaken in different ways and at different times, but the point is that everyone is going to wake up. The only annihilation to occur will be the death of our old selves upon our awakening to a new awareness. This new consciousness means accepting ourselves foremost as spiritual beings with the realization that our spiritual connection is the most important aspect of our existence.
So this is what I believe is the transformation of 2012. Death to the old way of being and a rebirth of spiritual consciousness, with each of us truly living lives of spiritual connection.