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God, Spirituality and the Brain

Truth Lessons for Your Soul from a Catholic Neuroscientist/Professional Facilitator

Dr. Kevin J. Fleming, President/CEO of Grey Matters International,a unique "thinking" company designed to awaken the truest of spiritualities underneath our decision making, our relationships, and ultimately our life's goals, can customize the brain's truths to ANY spiritual, religious or self-growth oriented retreat. It is easy to feel good at a retreat; harder to be transformed with rare gems of wisdom that will change your life.

Trained as a Neuropsychologist, Spiritual advisor, Life/Executive Coach for the high profile clientele ..the brain and behavior change information here will enhance information of any spiritual or faith denomination, for underneath it all there will always be a common denominator: a human being, a brain, and a decision.
How do these three interact amidst self-growth and spiritually charged realms?
What are illusions and what is true?
Can we know reliably the difference?

Finally, an ideologically-free way to discern fact from fiction without invoking human resistance and defensiveness.
If you think about it, can you experience God without your brain or your heart? And what type of communication system goes on between these two that can enhance or detract from the quality of your life's decisions or relationships?

A worldclass facilitator who has written with Deepak Chopra, Stephen Covey and others, he has worked with church groups, dioceses, Hollywood clientele, and organizations across the globe. A three time Notre Dame graduate, Dr. Fleming integrates solid spiritual rigor with humorous and deep insights that create a transformative experience full of "practical wisdom" typically not experienced in retreats.

Will customize to any retreat topic and travel worldwide.
Contact him directly at kevin@greymattersintl.com or at 888-833-4580.
For testimonials check out: www.effectiveexecutivecoaching.com/books/half-truth-high



Personalized Retreat Apprenticeships
For Healing Insight, Personal Transformation, and Self-Realization


SoulArts Process with Author/Teacher Ronda LaRue, M.S., D.D.
Ojai, California 93023

www.rondalarue.com
OjaiSoulArts.com

ronda@rondalarue.com

805-746-1657



The Art of Living Your Destiny!


Ronda LaRue, M.S., has an unusually diverse and rich background blending science, art, psychology and the sacred into a deeply transformational playground of inquiry, healing empowerment and celebration of who you really are!

An avid student of eastern philosophy, western religion, earth gnosis, modern physics, and transpersonal psychology, Ronda's work is devotional toward the sacred inner knowing that is the ground of all being, and who you really are.

An internationally-regarded author and SoulArts teacher Ronda offers life-transforming small group and private one-on-one direct experience training retreats and artisan spa for those seeking to know the art of transforming one's life conditions, wounds, fears and stories into a soulful adventure of self-healing freedom, inner guidance, peace and meaningful connection.

Ronda LaRue works from a novel and contemporary approach to the ancient tradition of one-on-one sacred apprenticeship for facilitating self-healing insight and direct Self-Realization. Rated one of the top 10 spiritual retreats in the world for this novel and integral approach by Asia Spa Magazine, 2007



Skyline is our place on the planet. We are engaged in planting trees, creating trails and restoring wildlife habitat. We cut our own firewood. We tend goats and grow gardens. Our creek provides our electricity. We know the source of our spring and the well from which we drink. Our practice is to be present to each abundant moment in which we find ourselves.
Teresa Hahn lived 26 years in a Carmelite Monastery, embodying a contemplative way of life informed by the Christian mystical tradition. In her work of hands and heart she continues to live a contemplative life here at Skyline, a monastery without walls and without institutional boundaries. She is available for private consultations in the area of Carmelite spirituality and prayer..

Diane Pendola holds a BA in cross-cultural religious studies and a Master's in theology. Her worldview has been largely informed by two visionary teachers: Raimon Panikkar and Thomas Berry. A library of Panikkar’s collected works is housed at Skyline. She is a teacher of the Enneagram, a Gestalt Awareness Practitioner and a Pastoral Minister. She provides private consultation integrating these areas of her expertise. She is also a workshop leader and author of “The Lioness Tale”, based on her years of working with women in prison and addiction recovery. It can be purchased through Amazon.com.


Betty Malicoat - The Lotus Path
Counseling - Distant Healing - Workshops

betty@thelotuspath.org
Telephone: 559.840.3365


Betty Malicoat is a healer, spiritual counselor, teacher and artist who has been helping those seeking clarity for over 30 years.
Her workshops near Yosemite, California are unlike any others in that
t
hey integrate Greek mystery religions, Hinduism, Tibetan Buddhism
a
nd Hawaiian & African Shamanism into an intensive self-exploration adventure.

Services include:

  • Spiritual Counseling. Provided by phone internationally.
  • White Lotus Healing. Provided long-distance or onsite.
  • Workshops. Conducted by appointment at her home near Yosemite, California.

Details and rates for all these services and various workshops, as
w
ell as a Healing Blog and video interviews with Betty can be found on her web site. www.TheLotusPath.org


Alice Gardner

alice@wideawakeliving.com

Wide Awake Living

www.wideawakeliving.com


Spiritual Mentoring or "Awakeness" Mentoring

This is an offering of a particular kind of spiritual mentoring. "Awakeness Mentoring" is called that because it is not Alice as an individual who is doing the mentoring, but it is instead the mutuality of our inherent awakeness that is the source. It might be also called "Spiritual Mentoring from Awakeness" I suppose.

Being with a real down-to-earth person who is a bit further along in the awakening process seems also to yield benefits, and this mentoring will be an offering of that also, and offering from life experience if appropriate. But overall, both mentor and mentee will be simply opening up space to what is beyond our separate selves and being awake together.

Life Beyond Belief,
Everyday Living as Spiritual Practice

This is a book about one woman’s journey through the process of letting go of control and letting herself be taken by life itself. Surprisingly, it is a journey of return into everyday life where the content of daily life has been found to be a blessing rather than the struggle that it seemed before. This spiritual journey of a lifetime finds an end in the present moment, in the wonderment of finding that life in the present moment contains all that we need, even when we are uncomfortable. The book talks in a personal way to the reader about how it all works in this present-moment reality, and how we may view EVERYTHING that happens in the course of our daily lives as an assist to the awakening available to each of us in this present moment.


Maia Berens - Spiritual Life Coach
With 35 years of spiritual and personal growth behind her, Maia has a pretty good idea of many things that work and many that do not. She will offer her opinions and guidance. Whereas many coaches are trained to ask permission to offer their thoughts, Maia will tell you up front that that is part of what happens when working with her. She will tell you further that she is totally open and strongly encourages her clients to speak out wherever they differ.
"Her clients want a coach to inquire, point out perspectives, mentor and offer tools. With 35 years of spiritual growth, Maia has a deep store of wisdom. She offers her views and counsel and is noted for her gentle intervention – and it’s all up to you."

For more information - what-about-lifecoaching.com - 888-521-3202 - maia@what-about-lifecoaching.com


BeaconChristianCoaching.com

Robert Fulton, PCAC

2047 Oro Verde Rd.
Escondido, Ca. 92027

fulton78@hotmail.com

www.beaconchristiancoaching.com

760-745-0486


BeaconChristianCoaching.com is your source for Biblically based Co-active Coaching, Consulting, Training, and Support. Are you ready to take action towards discovering and fulfilling your purpose?

Rob Fulton left a 20 year corporate management career in 2005 to become a coach.

After completing training in Co-Active Coaching through the Coaches Training Institute he began fulfilling his dream of owning and operating his own business. He has worked with, among others, a Professional Christian singer, a Realtor/Mortgage broker, Church Minister and administrator, housewife entering a new career and young adults entering or choosing schools and careers.

Recently, he aligned with and completed training for AXCELUS Consulting, earning the Business Accelerator title and working with business owners, executives and entrepreneurs to help give them More Profits and More Life™.

Rob coaches singles, couples and husbands and wives to improve their relationships with each other and their children of all ages.



Women's Retreats

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Margaret Wolff facilitates retreats and is a popular speaker at conferences around the US. Her work provide resources -- models, skills, and inspiration -- to help others, no matter what their spiritual tradition, learn to respond to their innate wisdom and integrate their most deeply held values into their daily lives.
Programs are offered in a variety of formats to meet the needs and interests of each learning community. Retreats include:

Spirit at Work: Making Your Work and Your Life Be About What You Value Most. Take stock of your knowledge, skills, achievements, resources, and dreams, and reframe the direction of your work and your life in
ways that feed your soul.

Listening to Your Inner Voice: There is a still, small voice, an internal guide, an intuitive knowing within that can align you with an inner wellspring that is beyond logic, beyond ”shoulds,” beyond goal-setting and strategizing. Connect to that unfailing source of decision-making and transform the anxiety of not-knowing into Self trust.

Inner Conflict Resolution: Challenge and crisis can be an invitation to discover your best Self. Redirect the energy used to maintain denial, fear, anger, and sorrow into a sustained experience of well being. Transform internal chaos into insight, effectiveness, and greater life satisfaction.

Women in Spirit: The Emerging Face of Women's Spirituality A new vision of power, one that that champions diversity, collaboration, and connection has emerged. Trace the roots of this movement, both historically and within your own life, and discover options and direction for the future.

Forgiving Ourselves and Others Opposition is a partner who comes to help us live more fully -- with dignity, self respect, kindness, and compassion. Reengineer your life and cultivate this more expansive vision. Move from anger and resentment to understanding and forgiveness. Women As Peacemakers Move beyond the compelling images of our global wounding and experience what the mystics of all religions tell us: We are wedded to each other, undeniably bound, as the varied expressions of a singular and loving consciousness. Nurture your inner peacemaker and explore options for participation in global peacemaking.

ABOUT THE RETREATS

"Margaret’s eloquence was a highlight of our program. My professional association with her has raised the bar for me personally and for the work of the Foundation." Diane Walcott-Watson, President ABI Foundation

"I cried, I laughed, I was silent, I cheered. Most of all, I loved." Jayelle Sargent

"I continuously had the intense experience that I had finally found someone who can speak to what I have been experiencing for my entire life." Amy Silver

"I feel inspired, happy, light, rejuvenated. I now believe that I can do and be whatever I decide to do. It was a confirmation that I deeply needed." Maria Gueriera

"Margaret touches the hearts of each person in the audience when she speaks. I felt like I was touched by an angel when she spoke at the Conference." Denise Hornbeak


Women's Presence

330 Purissima Street, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 • 650.726.3353

Roxanne Howe-Murphy, Ed.D. is a founder and principal of Women's Presence™. She is an experienced executive and life coach who integrates wisdom and tools grounded in contemporary psychological development and ancient spiritual practices.
In addition to her work with Women's Presence™, Roxanne Howe-Murphy, Ed.D., CCC, is founder and principal of LifeWise Learning Institute (LWLI), an executive and life coaching and education company and is Director of the Enneagram Institute of the San Francisco Bay Area.

Her mission is to inspire, deepen, and animate that which is best within us all, to honor the True Nature of the human spirit, and to support others in recognizing their power to realize amazing results in life, in work, and as leaders. All this is in service of bringing greater peace to the planet.

Visit Women's Presence to learn more about their mission and upcoming retreats.

Tracy Brooks, Certified Spiritual Life Coach

E-mail: admin@intentionalife.net
Organization: Edge of World Retreats
Address:P.O.Box 336
La Mesa CA 91944

Phone: 619.461.0187

Web Site: www.edgeofworldretreats.com


Credentials:Certified Spiritual Life Coach, Founder, Edge of World Retreats. Guided, Facilitated tours to sacred sites around the World. Spiritual life coaching program funnels through EOW and stand alone business providing one on one, group and workshop environments.


Rev. Carolyn Le Coque

clecoque@aol.com

San Francisco CA
415-831-7356


Rev. Le Coque is an Ordained Interfaith Minister. She has completed certificate trainings in Spiritual Direction and Dreamwork at The Chaplaincy Institute for Arts and Interfaith Ministries in Berkeley CA. Also, she has completed the 3-year certificate training in Spiritual Direction at The Mercy Center in Burlingame, CA.

Please email Rev. Le Coque for more information.


Ken Unger
BS Psychology, M. Div. Theology

Our transformational events combine
experiential and intellectual learning.

sunriseretreats@aol.com

Sunrise Retreats & Seminars
28126 Peacock Ridge, Suite 104
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 541-9232

www.SunriseRetreats.com


SEMINARS

* Quantum Leap - LEAP: Learn & Experience Answers for your Pain.
* Boost Your Emotional IQ - All your relationships improve.

RETREATS - So special they are called advances.

* Quantum Leap - Don't treat symptoms, heal your pain.
* Personal Growth - When people grow, everyone profits.
* Becoming Childlike - Give yourself a happy childhood. Happy people are more effective.
* Inner Journey - Rekindle self understanding, empathy, compassion and passion.

COMMENTS

"The most profound weekend of my life. Most events fill the head but don't heal the heart. I cannot say enough about this experience."

"Worth more than I could ever pay you."


Arlene Mazak, Ph.D. MFT

Innercall@aol.com

Innercall
The Center for Conscious Living

10101 Slater Avenue, #237
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 968-4202, ext. 4


Credentials:

Professor of transpersonal psychology, world mysticisms, spiritual guidance

Licensed psychotherapist

Former Training Director, Spiritual Emergence Network

Yogic research scholar in India and Nepal

M.A., Counseling; M.A, Ph.D., South Asian Studies

Services:

Interfaith spiritual guidance

Coaching for evolutionary workers

Transpersonal psychotherapy

Spiritual emergence consultation: Kundalini, near-death experience, psychic opening

East-West psychospiritual education


Spiritual Advisor City Email Telephone Comments

Rev. Ali Kovar

Reseda
Email
(818) 357-5842

Your search has now begun. Let me help you find your path to inner peace. Let me help you find your soulmate in this lifetime.

Website: spiritualadvisor5.com

Dr. Luis E. Ricor

Spiritual Light Care Service Center

San Diego
Email
(619) 661-0751

Credentials:Two Degrees: Doctor Of Religious Studies and Master's In Divinity. Spiritual counselor that works in providing help on solving problems with spiritual gifts and powers.

Chris Anderson

Foundation of Man and Woman Balance

Santa Rosa
Email
(707) 526-9513

The Truth Process for Men and Women

Christopher Anderson, philosopher and psychologist and the author of 25 books and booklets on metaphysics is conducting Man and Woman Balance workshops.

The Truth Process for Men and Women explores the hidden recesses within each of us to allow us to have meaningful and fulfilling male-female relationships. In order to find balance in our relationships, we invite you to explore this path of discovery where men and women who are in agreement on making this committment can focus on their relationships.
www.manandwomanbalance.com

Al Mozingo

Winchester
Email
(951) 926-2221

Al Mozingo a Conference Speaker is available for a program at your parish. He has presented over 2,500 classes, seminars, workshops, and conferences. Mr. Mozingo has published more than 350 articles. One book he has written is entitled, A Little Book about Love. In addition, Mr. Mozingo is well versed and is a certified instructor in Organizational Development. Mr. Mozingo has written a book entitled, A Study of the Principles of Leadership.
He is able to present programs in Leadership, Stress Management, Conflict Management, Anger Management, Team Building, and more. Catholic background and experience includes: Youth Minister, Prison Ministry, RCIA Program, Knights of Columbus, Lector, Confirmed Young Adults Program, Choir, and Bible Study. Experiences include a presentation at a Catholic Conference, taught leadership for the Staff of a Catholic Church, and presented a short presentation at a Retreat.

Dr. Konrad Percival

AdvanceLifeWorks

Beverly Hills
Email
(310) 691-2143

Master Yoga Level within the Padmachaya International Institute for Inner Studies. (emphasis on the spiritual heart) www.padmachaya.com
Doctorate in Life Enhancement.
Certified in Hypnosis
Have a counseling practice in Los Angeles
Public Speaking on the Spritual Heart
Will be teaching Heart Workshops next year 2007
Website: www.advancelifeworks.com

Mark Pelter

White Tara Sanctuary, Inc

Quincy
Email
(530) 283-3168


Mark Pelter, Is a Spiritual Director and a life coach. His work includes depth psychology and the cultivation of loving kindness.

Angelica Rose

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Email
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National speaker and facilitator assisting people in relaxation through centering within and movement, heart centered communication/listening skills, relationship selling and creative marketing since 1984.
Angelica provides talks in spiritual development for peaceful and joyful living. She covers all facets of communication and listening for enhancing relationships and relaxation through centering within and movement. Her angelic spiritual gifts and her high regard for love provides insights to enlighten and inspire.
www.freewebs.com/heartofmotivation

Jim Adamik

Lancaster Email
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I started my spiritual path a few years ago after reading a book by Pema Chodron a Buddhist nun and a book by Thich Nhat Hahn a Buddhist Monk and teacher. After seeing adds for staff wanted for Buddhist retreats in Tricycle and Shambala magazines I decided to inquire about future opening AFTER I learned more about Buddhism. Well, I was pleasantly surprised when I was offered a job in North Carolina that I took! Since then I have lived and worked at over a half dozen Buddhist and Yoga centers. Either as staff or on a work study program, and I plan on spending the rest of my life in this type of service and environment. You can do it also! Please contact me if I can asswer any questions for you. www.jimadamik.com

Michael Guimon

Friar Servants of Mary

Berkeley Email 510-849-2726

Certificate in The Art of Spiritual Direction from Mercy Center, Burlingame, CA

Chuck Hillig, MFT

Ojai Email 805-640-8825

Chuck Hillig, MFT, is a state-licensed psychotherapist in California. He is the author of five extraordinary books on enlightenment that have been published in five languages. He works now as an Advisor/Speaker/Consultant and can be contacted through his email address.

www.ChuckHillig.com

Rev Jenine Marie McCune

The Lilac Center for Healing and Enlightenment

Vacaville Email 888-202-3163

Ordained minister/Certified Master Spiritual Life Coach/Shambhala Master at

The Lilac Center for Healing and Enlightenment

Janaka Stagnaro

Carmel Email 831-601-2092

Janaka has been a metaphysical practioner for over 20 years. He is a nondualist teacher/advisor, as well as Waldorf teacher, poet, artist, storyteller and author.

www.janakastagnaro.com

Arlene Mazak, Ph.D., MFT

The Center for Conscious Living

Fountain Valley Email 714-968-4202

The Center for Conscious Living

Interfaith Spiritual Guidance
Life Coaching
Transpersonal Psychotherapy
Spiritual Emergence Consultation: Kundalini Awakening and Psychic Opening
East-West Psychospiritual Education

Ronda LaRue, M.S.

OjaiSoulArts.com

OjaI Email 805-746-1657

Your Living Artistry! - a Private Soul Salon

Fully embodied spiritual retreats and individual sessions by author/artist and social psychologist, Ronda LaRue, M.S., Integrating deep transformational alchemy, meditation, energy listening, nature, playfulness and deep inner stillness in 3-5 day individual intensive retreats. E-dialogue counsel sessions offered online. East/west non-denominational reverence for the sacred in all of life. Centered in Southern California (OjaiSoulArts), will travel internationally.

Author: Remembering Who You Really Are: The Journey of Awakening to Soul

Ronda LaRue, M.S.
OjaiSoulArts.com
Ojai
805-746-1657

www.rondalarue.com/
www.OjaiSoulArts.com

Rev. Trish Scott

Life Transitions Coaching

Eureka Email 707-476-0728

Life Transitions can be difficult, sometimes painful, always stressful, and altogether terrible for your well being. With the help of Reiki Energy Healing, Wellness Counseling, Flower Essences and Transitions Coaching your transition can be made smoother and even become a wonderful adventure.

My intention is to help as many people as possible achieve the fullness of the lives they are here to live, through their own realization that they are not now, nor have they ever been removed from All That Is.

I am an Ordained Minister, Reiki Master, Musician, Writer and All That Is.

Dr. Talia Miller

Breast Cancer Support Center

Oakhurst Email 559-683-7004 The Breast Cancer Support Center offers day-long and weekend healing retreats for women breast cancer survivors who are determined to take a fast-paced proactive approach to healing from breast cancer. Retreats are customized to meet the health and financial needs of the individual breast cancer survivor and are also available to family members and others supporting their healing. Private healing retreats are held in magnificent surroundings near Yosemite National Forest,in Oakhurst,CA. An hour from Fresno Airport, the sacred native American land offers gorgeous mountain vistas and fresh clean air. Often clients' experiences are enhanced by their interactions with nature as they walk, hike, swim and receive their treatment services at The River Falls Sanctuary, 47 private acres on the Fresno River where waterfalls, trails and natural healing environments nurture their body, mind, and spirit.
John Prindle, M.A.

Creative Career Design Retreat Center

Oakland Email 510-594-1222 Founder and Director of Creative Career Design, helping people to discover spiritual vocation in meaningful work. John is the author of Spiritual Destiny - Grow Your Capacity to Love and is a Spiritual Director at The Franciscan School of Theology and School of Applied Theology, both part of the Graduate Theological Union.
Dr. Charles Burack

Center for Sacred Arts

Oakland Email 510-654-8643

Work individuals of all backgrounds: traditional, nontraditional, multifaith, unaffiliated, agnostic.

Professor, counselor, award-winning author.

Co-director of Interfaith Spiritual Direction and Healing Program at the Chaplaincy Institute.

Trained at Spiritual Directors Institute (Mercy Center).

Sarah Stockton

Centered Path

Burlingame Email
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Spiritual director, trained at the Mercy Center in Burlingame, CA. Writing coach for spiritual creatives. Online writing courses and mentoring for spiritual creatives and healing arts practitioners. Author of A Pen and a Path: Writing as a Spiritual Practice (Morehouse Publishing).

www.centeredpath.com

Mari Osa
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678 361-1063
Non-denominational, facilitating retreats in Transformational Movement. Certified Dance/Movement Specialist. Retreat Title: Spirit In Motion

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