Let's start off with an exercise! Stand in front of a mirror, look straight at yourself and as loud as you can, say: I LOVE MYSELF! Say it with conviction, say it like you mean it; while you're at it, say it a couple of more times each time with more conviction....Ahhhh!

How did that feel? Was it hard or easy, did you find it silly or empowering? Was your body loose or tight?

Learning to love yourself unconditionally isn't easy, especially if you're a survivor of childhood abuse or neglect. By default,  the brain is so ingrained in self sabotage and false negative beliefs that it becomes almost unnatural to love one's self .

Learning to love yourself starts with making a conscious decision, an intention to become joyous and lead a fulfilled life.

When you do not love yourself and suffer from low self esteem, it is almost impossible to ever reach your highest potential. When you don't love yourself, you are sending the universe the message that you are unworthy or undeserving of any love or positive outcomes.

To love yourself, you must first get to know yourself, and then accept who you are!  It can be a painful and uncomfortable process; after all, we are so used to blaming ourselves and having shame about our past that we feel unworthy of love . Let go! Forgive yourself and your past.
 Forgiveness  dissolves feelings of guilt and shame, therefore allowing  you to love yourself.   Remember, you are one of a kind! There is no one like you, appreciate your uniqueness.Talk lovingly to yourself, acknowledge yourself and give gratitude to your BEING.
Bonnie Sadigh

To help you on the path of self love, here is a great affirmation by Louise Hay
"I love myself "

Deep at the center of my being,
there is an infinite well of love.
I now allow this love to flow to the surface.
It fills my heart, my body, my mind, my consciousness,
my very being, and radiates out from me in all directions
and returns to me multiplied.
The more love I use and give, the more I have to give.
The supply is endless.
The use of love makes me feel good,
it is an expression of my inner joy.

I love myself;
therefore, I take loving care of my body.
I lovingly feed it nourishing foods and beverages,
I lovingly groom it and dress it, and my body lovingly
responds to me with vibrant health and energy.

I love myself; therefore provide for myself
a comfortable home, one that fills
all my needs and is a pleasure to be in.
I fill the rooms with the vibration of love
so that all who enter, myself included,
will feel this love and be nourished by it.

I love myself; therefore I work at a job I truly enjoy
doing, one that uses my creative talents and abilities,
working with and for people I love and who love me,
and earning a good income.

I love myself; therefore, I behave and think in a loving
way to all people for I know that that which I give out
returns to me multiplied.
I only attract loving people in my world,
for they are a mirror of what I am.

I love myself; therefore I forgive and totally release
the past and all past experiences and I am free.

Dr. Daniel Sadigh
 Psy.D., LMFT
Specialized in EMDR

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You  deserve to look and feel as special as you are..Treat yourself to a calming, relaxing and personalized care.

Happenings at the Wheel!

YOGA for Rejuvenation

Tuesdays from 10:00 am - 11:30 am

with Felicia Marie Tomasko
 RN, Ayurveda Practitioner, LA Yoga Magazine Editor in Cief

 Investment: $15.00 per class; series of six recommended 

Yoga mats and props provided

Call or click to register: 310-477-8833

Although we recommend that you reserve your spot, WALK-INS are welcomed!

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Joy in Wellbeing

8 elements in living a JOYful life 

 

Tuesday nigh ts from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm (in Farsi) 

Wednesday nights from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm (in English)  

With Dr. Daniel Sadigh

 

In these 8 week series Dr. Sadigh will explore 8 principals of joyful living.

 

Topics include:

 

Mental Outlooks: Our ability to process information and endure challenges.

 

Emotional Sensitivities: Our feeling states and how to be present to them without suffering.

 

Relational Considerations: Our connectedness to self and others through communication and intimacy.

 

Physical Stability: Our bodies' potentials for carrying us successfully, over a longer period of time and with least complications.

 

Educational Values: Our happiness achieved by learning, teaching and mastery.

 

Environmental Conditions: Our responsibilities and choices for joyful survival.

 

Spiritual Connections: Our individual belief systems and personal navigation towards energetic unity.

 

Financial Goals: Our success in spreading abundance, prosperity & freedom.

   

Starting Feb 8 - March 30 

 

Investment: $100.00 for all 8 classes

 

Pre-registration is required.

Please call to reserve your space: 310-477-8833

 

Space is limited; each class is limited to 10 participants only.

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Dance of Oneness: Persian Healing Dance Classes 

Friday from 10: 00 am - 11:30 am 

With Banafsheh Sayyad
 

This class is a workout of the body, mind and soul with inspiring music and uplifting techniques that bring you into joyous and peaceful alignment with your true self.   

 

Beginning level and ongoing- You can join anytime
 

Fee $20.00 for a single class, $70.00 for 4

Registration and information: 323-573-2333, 310-499-7100

www.namah.net 

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Dreamality Education & Coaching

Introductory Seminars

Thursdays Jan 20, 27
 

Our one-night introductory seminar provides you powerful insights and techniques to immediately enhance your life. Plus, you will learn about and have an opportunity to register for our other programs at special tuition rates.  

 

Doors will open at 6:30 pm for check-in and each seminar will begin promptly at 7:00 pm and end about 9:00 pm.  

 

The tuition of each Introduc tory Seminar is $100. However, while space is available, all people who receive this e-mail are invited to attend as a gift on us! Call 310-573-1325 or e-mail us at NicoleZ@dreamality.com now to reserve your space!

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Vision  Workshop ~ Prosperity & Abundance Ritual 2011-LA

What are you going to do in 2011 to make it a better year than 2010?

Are you ready to receive the abundance of the universe?  

 

Friday, 1/28 7:30 pm - 10 pm

Saturday, 1/29 10 am - 6 pm

With Barbara Biziou

 

Your capacity to re-energize your life depends on your ability to tell yourself a story that will reframe the past and propel you forward. Vision guides you through releasing old patterns and establishing new, effective choices to actualize your goals. Unleash your dreams and create a map to manifest your destiny!
 

Contact: 212- 741-3358

Investment:
 

Friday: $ 40.00

Saturday: $150.00

www.joyofritual.com

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First Tuesday Gathering

Extraordinary Women in Connection 

Tuesday February 8, 2011 from 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
 

 

With Marcy Cole and Guest Speakers

 

First Tuesday is a National Organization dedicated to creating a sense
of Community amongst Extraordinary Women through Social Connectivity, Professional Networking and Social Service.

 

For more information, please visit: www.firsttuesdayusa.com 

  

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Existential Experience

Experiments to Enhance Dialogue

 

Tuesday, February 15, 2011;  from 7:30-9:00pm

Led by Jeffrey Marsh, Ph.D.

 

This Salon explores different exercises/experiments useful in facilitating dialogue about existential issues and concerns in therapy.  The Salon will be both experiential and didactic utilizing the time to actively engage participants in the experiments.   

 

Jeffrey Marsh, Ph.D. is a clinician in private practice, educator (a favorite teacher at Antioch!), consultant, certified Gestalt Therapist and a past president of GTILA.

 

All Salons are free-$5 for CEU processing
 

RSVP to Nina Rubin (310)606-2228 or nina_rubin@hotmail.com

 

Promise Yourself  

Promise yourself to be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind.

 

To talk health, happiness & prosperity to every person you meet.

 

To make all your friends feel that there is something in them.

 

To look at the sunny side of everything & make your optimism come true.

 

To think only of the best, to work only for the best & expect only the best. 

 

To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own.

 

To forget the mistakes of the past & press on to the greater achievements of the future.

 

To wear a cheerful countenance at all times & give every living creature you meet a smile.

 

To give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others.

 

To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear & too happy to permit the presence of trouble.

 

Christian D. Larson, 1912