Design and Live Your Life

Ho'oponopono your way to forgiveness

Ho'oponopono (pronounced hoe-oh-pono-pono)
This simple yet profound technique - which can be used in meditation or in response to a stressful situation - is a Hawaiian practice for reconciliation and forgiveness. Say or chant these four phrases:

• I love you
• I'm sorry
• Please forgive me
• Thank you

This technique enables you to take responsibility for the situation and the outcome, and honours any other other individuals involved....or the part of our Self that is ego-based or struggling.

Practice this technique daily - and especially when you start to experience a negative emotion, feeling or thought. What is it that has triggered this sensation? Is it external? Is it internal? What past emotions or situations are associated with it? Was the negative emotion useful in any way? What would you rather have now?

The great gift of this technique is both its simplicity and its effectiveness: it opens up awareness of our thoughts and the filter or agenda we may have in place.... allowing us to cleanse it, and create a new place from which to interact with the world.

It's been a while...!

Over the last two years, my coaching practice - Inner Journey Outfitters - has experienced a profound shift. I had been coaching as many other coaches do: one-to-one sessions over the telephone (and sometimes in live sessions), using the great tools available to certified coaches to support my clients in achieving their desired outcome.

Although coaching is very successful in manifesting change on all levels - mind, body and spirit - it is only one of the modalities one can use to support transformation. I started to work in tandem with other practitioners to enable and facilitate a more holistic approach to supporting the individual involving mind, body and spirit. And, I started to acquire additional skills in energy work and other therapeutic techniques so that I could offer these to my clients. Rather than losing clients, more individuals were attracted to this approach.

 Psych-K®  facilitation is now a core part of my coaching toolbox, along with Reiki and other energetic and healing modalities. I combine these elements in a coaching with spirit approach. Clients may opt for any or all of these elements in a session: traditional solution-focused coaching, Psych-K®, Reiki, chakra balancing, essential oils, healing and intuitive work.

For more information or to book a session:

• click here for a complimentary 30-minute coaching session
• click here for a one-hour Coaching with Spirit session
• click here for a Psych-K balancing session

The Inner Journey Outfitters newsletter has been relaunched, and will be issued quarterly. And "watch this space" for the new interactive website currently in development!

 

Christmas Message: Supporting our communities

As 2008 comes to a close, recent events in the news remind us just how fragile our world is. Stock markets continue to tumble. Outbreaks of warfare and terrorism continue to shock and outrage us. Pollutants continue to be poured into the environment and global warming has not yet slowed down. Human rights are violated in many countries around the world.  

 

Our world is in great need - not just of things materials but of things spiritual: peace, acceptance, respect, forgiveness and love.

 

My message at this time of year is constant - look into your heart and soul and ask yourself: What is the difference I can make? What is the difference that I can sustain?

 

And then do it! Start now! As Gandhi said, Be the change you want to see in the world.

 
In addition to my usual charitable donations, Inner Journey Events (the psychic / spiritual / healing development organization I co-lead with Roz Shakespeare) is supporting our local community this year with a Food Drive for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank and a Toy Drive for the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau. We would appreciate your support and know you will find the best way to contribute to your community at this time of year.

 

And with very best wishes for the holiday season,

 

Namaste,

 

Della Ratcliffe, Inner Journey Outfitters

Roz Shakespeare, Vibrant Group

New dates for Open Circle sessions in August: Wednesdays 7 - 9 PM, 6th and 20th

We have chosen two new dates for the Open Circle evenings in August. Please mark your calendars for:

• Wednesday, August 6th at 7 pm
• Wednesday, August 20th at 7 pm

You may RSVP for either event by clicking on the appropriate link(s) in the Upcoming Events section of this blog (see the column to the right of this page).

For those who have done some psychic development work, the Open Circle evenings are an opportunity to continue their practice in a supportive guided atmosphere.

And for those who are just starting their intuitive journey, these evenings are an opportunity to meet other individuals on a similar life and learning path - to share experiences, to open up to new possibilities and to develop new tools.

Each Open Circle includes a guided meditation and focuses on a particular divination tool. These sessions are interactive and we welcome group input and ideas for areas of practice.

The Open Circle sessions are held at The Vibrant Group, 2910 Commercial Drive, # 12, Vancouver - situated between 13th and 14th Avenue, with plenty of free parking.

During the summer, the cost for the Open Circle evenings in only $15 + GST, plus a voluntary donation (cash or non-perishable items) to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank. I'm pleased to say that our donation bin is filling up quite nicely! Donations of over $20 (cash or cheque) will receive a Charitable Receipt from the Food Bank.

For more information about the Open Circle, or any other programs, call Roz at 778.837.7592 (roz@vibrantgroup.ca) or Della at 778.893.2433 (della@innerjourneyoutfitters.com).

To register and pay in advance, you may choose the PayPal option by clicking on the "Pay Now" button below.

"Tuning In: Psychic Development, Level One" - new 8 week program

Develop your intuitive abilities

Weekend Intensive: Friday, October 24th to Sunday October 26th

This course offers a structured approach to developing one's intuitive abilities, starting with a foundation of energy work and progressing through more advanced techniques. Each module will feature new tools, practice exercises and guided meditations. Depending on the interests and experience of the participants, other tools and techniques may be explored. All sessions are co-lead by Roz Shakespeare and Della Ratcliffe.

We will be working with various modalities such as:

• energy work, e.g. chakras, auras
• introduction to healing
• protection and intention
• the "clairs", e.g. clairvoyance, clairaudience, etc
• pendulum work
• psychometry
• cards
• Otherworld journeys and guided meditations

A detailed course description is available from both Roz and Della, or click on the following link for more info:
Download tuning_in_developing_your_intuitive_abilities.pdf

To RSVP and hold your place for this program, click here. For more information, call Roz at 778.837.7592 (roz@vibrantgroup.ca) or Della at 778.893.2433 (della@innerjourneyoutfitters.com).

The cost is $ 250 + GST for the weekend program. To register via Eventbrite, click here or paste this URL into your browser: http://tuningin-24oct.eventbrite.com. Using Eventbrite, you can choose to RSVP only (and pay at the event) or pre-pay via PayPal™,

NON-MEMBERS: Save $25 when you register with a friend . 

OPEN CIRCLE members: Register at the discounted price of $25.00

"Open Circle" psychic development sessions start July 9th at 7 pm

Wednesdays from 7 - 9 PM
July 9 and 23, August 13 and 27
Summer Pricing: $ 15 + GST (plus a donation to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank)
 
For those who have done some psychic development work, the Open Circle evenings are an opportunity to continue their practice in a supportive guided atmosphere.

Each Open Circle will include a guided meditation and will focus on a particular divination tool. These sessions are interactive and we welcome group input and ideas. 
 
The Open Circle drop-in sessions will be held at The Vibrant Group, 2910 Commercial Drive, # 12, Vancouver - situated between 13th and 14th Avenue, with plenty of free parking.
 
During the summer, the cost for the Open Circle evenings is only $15 + GST, plus a small donation (cash or tinned goods) to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank. I'm pleased to say that our donation bins are filling up quite nicely! Donations of over $20 (cash or cheque) will receive a Charitable Receipt from the Food Bank.

To register or for more information, call Roz at 778.837.7592 (roz@vibrantgroup.ca) or call Della at 778.893.2433 (della@innerjourneyoutfitters.com). Payment by cash, cheque or electronic remittance through PayPal (debit/credit).

Della Ratcliffe, Inner Journey Outfitters

Join Roz and Della at the Psychic Sampler Evening on June 25th from 7-9 pm

Develop your untapped intuitive resources!

Join Roz Shakespeare and Della Ratcliffe for a Psychic Sampler on Wednesday June 25th from 7 - 9 pm, for an evening of fun, psychic demonstrations, interactive training and personal readings.

During readings with many of our clients, it's been clear that many individuals have a profound connection to Source but don't know what steps to take in order to develop their abilities - or even how to recognize what their talents might be.

Roz and I have developed this evening event for those individuals. Together we will explore various aspects of divination and psychic tools - the "clairs", psychometry, oracle cards, mediumship, auras, chakras and more - to open up possibilities for one's own development. The evening will also include a private personal reading.

All this for $15.00 + GST, plus a donation to the Food Bank! 
(items such as canned meats or fish, baby formula, peanut butter, etc).

For those interested in developing their skills, we are also offering an eight-week Psychic Development program. Call Della at 778.893.2433 or Roz at 778.837.7592 for more information.

Space is limited so register now for the Psychic Sampler evening:

Date and Time:	7 - 9 pm., Wednesday June 25
Location:	2910 Commercial Drive # 12, Vancouver
To Register for this event:	Call Roz at 778.837.7592 or email roz@vibrantgroup.ca or click the PayPal button below.

For more information about Roz Shakespeare, visit her website http://vibrantgroup.ca/.

For more information about this event, contact Roz at 778.837.7592 or Della at 778.893.2433.

Della Ratcliffe, Inner Journey Outfitters

Wisdom Flash

A friend recently sent me an on-line "Wisdom Flash" from Conscious One.

In this selection, a teacher asked her elementary school students to list the Seven Wonders of the World.

They very quickly came up with a list that included the Great Pyramids, the Taj Mahal, the Grand Canyon, and so on. One student held back, embarrassed that maybe she had misunderstood. The teacher gently asked the student to share her seven wonders. They were:

   1. To see
   2. To hear
   3. To touch
   4. To taste
   5. To feel
   6. To laugh
   7. To love

What are your Seven Wonders?

Change your thought, change your experience

The publishing success story of the year has definitely been The Secret. A year ago, a few people had seen the DVD. Now The Secret has exploded into almost every media form possible - books, CDs, DVDs, newsletters, conferences, calendars, workshops....even the Oprah show.

Many folks have perceived its "Law of Attraction" message to be more about materialism than spirituality. But what I find interesting about the Law of Attraction is not just the aspect of attracting what you want into your life but the concept of determining the quality of your experience through thought. Change your thought, change your experience.

When life offers you something other than you what expected or wanted, ask yourself: What is the gift here? What can I learn from this? What is positive about this experience? What new possibilities are possible through experiencing this now?

I have definitely been supported in grounding this concept in many ways - through my coaching practice, through meditative practice and more. Each day, I now start with the question "What am I grateful for?"

Each of us finds our way to our inner truth in different ways. This month's issue of Inner Journey Outlook is dedicated to each of us: to finding our path to BLISS.

Della Ratcliffe, Inner Journey Outfitters

Quotes on Practice and Possibilities

With love and patience, nothing is impossible.
~ Daisaku Ikeda

Try to put well in practice what you already know. In so doing, you will, in good time, discover the hidden things you now inquire about.
~ Remy de Gourmont

...a pure heart, even during subconscious action, can get sudden enlightenment and the real Zen. It's like Einstein suddenly finds a solution to Relativity when playing violin.
~ Zhang Jianmin

We have more possibilities available in each moment than we realize.
~ Thich Nhat Hanh