"I will gain more understanding when I realize that when I withhold the truth of who I am, I cannot receive the truth of what I want. In our relationships, we want fulfillment, passion and intimacy, yet we withhold from our partners the very thing we want to experience: intimacy." Iyanla Vanzant

Does any part of the above statement resonate with you? If so, you may find interest in a Soltura workshop dedicated to your marriage or exclusive relationship. Since we began offering the workshops for men and women several years ago, one question continues to be asked: "When are you going to offer a couples workshop?" Guess what? It's getting closer, but first we need to hear more from you.

Let us know today if a couples workshop is something in which you are interested. If yes, what topics would you like to see addressed? Where do you get stuck in your relationship? What goals do you have as a couple that are difficult to achieve? Do you let your partner see the "true" you? What other issues come to mind?

Carole Rosenberg, along with workshop facilitator and mental health counselor Kayce Hughlett, welcomes your input as we consider the development of this workshop. Eligible participants are those where (a) both partners have completed at least Part One of the mens or womens workshop trilogy and (b) the partners are committed to working together openly and willingly.

Please let us know your level of interest and the topics you would like to see addressed. E-mail us at info@soltura.net. We look forward to hearing from you.

Now we all know that Carole Rosenberg, Executive Director, has been trying real hard to handle the Soltura administrative duties - send out registration packets, answer email inquiries about Soltura, make copies of forms and more. But we also know, it really isn't her "thing." Yes, she tries to enjoy being in the office and taking care of the day to day tasks, but admittedly she has to work at it. So it is with great relief that we welcome Carolyn Mafteiu, who joined the Soltura "family" in October, as Carole's assistant in the Gig Harbor office.

 

Although raised in Florida, Carolyn relocated to the Pacific Northwest last April, by way of Springfield, Missouri and Sharon, Connecticut. Winters in Washington might prove to be a challenge!  Carolyn has two grandchildren that live in Florida. If she is not off visiting them she is at the barn riding her horse "Sweet Pea" or hiking and boating with her husband.

 

Carolyn is in the office Monday through Friday, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. PST. Please introduce yourself when you call the office and help make her feel welcome.

Many of you have asked how you can "Pay it Forward" and "Keep the Dream Alive." We appreciate your generosity, enthusiasm and heart-felt compassion. As the loving spirit of the Soltura family grows we recognize the things we need to keep the legacy moving forward.

 

For those who have inquired, hopefully you find this list helpful:

• Review our 2008 calendar and talk to your family, friends, and co-workers about starting their own heroic journey by attending a Soltura workshop.
• Give the gift of a Soltura workshop to someone as a Birthday / Christmas present. Inquire about how to send a Soltura gift card.
• Donate to the new tax-deductable Soltura Foundation Funds (when final approval is received):
  
  Pay It Forward Scholarship Fund - help interested participants with their workshop tuition payment.
  
  Keeping The Dream Alive Fund -- help us purchase supplies and equipment essential to our operations so we can ensure that participants are comfortable and that their basic needs are being met. One of our priorities is to purchase a used Suburban to transport participants.
  
  
• Donate inspirational books and music to the Participant Library.
• Recommend books, music and movies for our online stores.
• Send in simple healthy recipes for our Menu Book.
• Send in personal writings and photos to be shared through SolturaOnline.
• Donate inspirational birthday cards to our new "Celebration of Life" collection.
• Stay connected with your Soltura brothers and sisters.
• Send your prayers and positive energy.

SolturaOnline.net is our online communications tool for keeping everyone informed of the latest Soltura news. Make sure to sign up for email notifications so you know when a new article is added. Just go to SolturaOnline and enter your email address into the box provided in the left column.

 

We have recently launched the Soltura Movie Store to go along with our Bookstore. Both are offered in partnership with Amazon.com so shopping is easy. Just add items to your shopping cart and when you're ready, you complete check-out on Amazon.com. Be sure to visit the movie store to find our favorite movies with a lesson. The Testimonial Photo Album also includes a few new testimonials - see what participants are saying about their workshop experience. 

 

Help us grow SolturaOnline by sending us articles, letting us know how Soltura has impacted your life, recommending books or movies to add to our online stores, or telling us about other resources that have warmed your heart.