Part of this passage comes from a great book called Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert which follows her on her spiritual journey from Italy, to India to Indonesia. I great summer read if you havent read it yet!

See below for the latest news from Authentic Matters.

 

Enjoy the summer!

 

 
 
 

Everyday Spirituality 
Contemplation
 
 

August 1, 2008
A weekly uplifting message from Authentic Matters Ministries
Prayer is a Two Way Relationship
 
 
Prayer is a two way relationship with God. Half the job is yours. You must ask clearly for what you want.
 
If you want change to occur in my life, but can't be bothered to state exactly what you are after, how will it ever occur?
 
The Universe cannot interfere in your life unless you ask for assistance. That is your free will. Therefore, you must articulate what you want, before it will manifest.
 
"Half the benefit of prayer is in the asking itself, in the offering of a clearly posed and well-considered intention.
 
If you don't have this, all your pleas and desires are boneless,floppy,inert...and will swirl around your feet...and never gain flight to God's ears.
 
In making the effort to ask for what you want and staying alert, you are assuming custodial responsibility for your own soul."
 
So pray, meditate, contemplate and ask God to bring you what is for your greatest good. That is your part of the relationship: to stay in contact. God will take care of the rest. 
            
 
 Parts taken from "Eat, Pray, Love" by Elizabeth Gilbert 
What's New? 
 
The company is once again called Authentic Matters with two divisions: Authentic Matters Ministries for individual spiritual development and Inner Wellness at Work is for people in business to become less stressed, more balanced and productive at work by working on a healthy inner self.
 
Inner Wellness at  Work website is under construction. This new division will offer "inner health and wellness programs" such as Corporate Meditation, Corporate Reiki, Inner Wellness Coaching and Counseling.  It will teach people about self mastery from the inside out. It will launch at the Feel at Home in The Hague Fair on Sept 21st in The Hague.
 
Check out the new website - under construction: http://www.innerwellnessatwork.com
 
Fairs and Shows
Authentic Matters will take a stand at both the Feel at Home in The Hague Fair on September 21st and I am Not a Tourist Fair in Amsterdam on October 12th. If you are there, please come visit.
 
My Reiki practice is open for business in The Hague. Come along for a free introductory session or buy a gift certificate for a friend.
 
Workshops:   
 
Down to Earth Meditation for Busy People

Fall Schedule: Sept. 16th, or Oct. 9th or Nov. 27th or Dec. 2nd. from 19:30 - 21:30
at The Sterrenkind Centrum.  Prins Hendrikstraat 113 in The Hague.
 
New! Spiritual Awakening 8 Week Course
 
Starting  September 26th for 8 Friday evenings at the Papillon Spiritueel Centrum in The Hague.Learn about spiritual connections to inner and Higher self, the ego. Excellent introductory course. Contact me by email to learn more. 
 
NEW! Introduction to Reiki
 
A two session introductory course to what Reiki is and how to use it for healing self and others.  Dates to be determined.
 
Thanks for reading this! Your feedback is always welcome.  
Authentic Matters Ministries              Barbara Rogoski
Tel: +31 623 898 717   Barbara@authenticmatters.com