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Fall Dreamwork Retreat

Dream Symbol Moment

Emmanuel Kelly

The X Factor 2011 Auditions

Triumph of the Human Spirit!

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Water in the House
Podcast

Retreat Testimonials

"The weekend was amazing for me... very profound... . Words don't do my experience justice. It's always amazing & sort of magical as to what happens in the group... almost like we become a musical instrument that the Universe/god/collective unconscious is playing (a string instrument, in my imagining... each string affecting every other &
resonating, etc.). Thank you again!"
-- Lynn

"Just wanted to drop you a line and tell you how much we enjoyed the workshop this past weekend. Interesting side effect was a euphoric sense that stayed with us for 2 days; we did not work on any of our own dreams so it must be the group consciousness lifting us up. Interesting because this is the first time that either of us has experienced a prolonged "high" after a spiritual event. WOW!
-- Richard and Margi

"THANK YOU for doing this work and allowing others to be so freely engaged. The circle of support that you both provided, each with your unique gifts, is beyond description. And for someone like me [who] had not been at a retreat or workshop for eleven years, I could not have asked for a better opportunity to reawaken a very important part of me.

"Thanks so much for facilitating the group It was/is very powerful for me. I felt very excited after I left; about the possibilities dreamwork holds for me. I feel like the most amazing and powerful thing about dreamwork is that "we" can take any dream - no matter how seemingly awful, weird, unfathomable; and see the incredible gifts/ healing potential in it! I need that!!!"

"The Dream Workshop Weekend surpassed any expectations I may have had. I thought it was going to be a nonchalant get-away for relaxation. No... it was a weekend get-away but it was also a get-into my conscious and unconscious material that had been laying dormant and mostly undisturbed. I also enjoyed the working format for the dreams and felt that the safe format for the dreamer helped elevate the group energies and collective channel so that any dream or dreamer spoke to the group as a whole. So, thanks again to you and the rest of the group for a fantastic weekend that went far beyond relaxation and fun."

September 11, 2011

Dear Dreamers:

I hope this finds you well and dreaming abundantly!

In this issue you'll find:

Information on the upcoming Fall Dreamwork Retreat scheduled for Sept 23-25 at the Residence Inn in Loveland. Thank you to everyone who has signed up already! We have dreamers coming all the way from Virginia, Texas, California and from all corners of Colorado. There are still a few spots left so don't hesitate to call or email if you have any questions about the event (Read on for more info below)
Be sure to check out the link to the left for the heat-warming story of Emmanuel Kelley , a true inspiration to us all as he exemplifies such resilience, courage and, turns out, sheer talent too! (warning: have a tissue handy before you watch)
Also, check out this month's featured, Dream Symbol Moment: "Water in the House;" a discussion about how the symbol of water can show up in our dreams in many different ways and possible meanings.

Enjoy!

On this somber day of remembrance for our nation, here are some words of wisdom from His Holiness:

"There is a saying in Tibetan, 'Tragedy should be utilized as a source of strength.' No matter what sort of difficulties, how painful experience is, if we lose our hope, that's our real disaster."
- Dalai Lama XIV

10 Questions For The Dalai Lama Trailer

"Every day, think as you wake up, today I am fortunate to be alive, I have a precious human life, I am not going to waste it. I am going to use all my energies to develop myself, to expand my heart out to others; to achieve enlightenment for the benefit of all beings. I am going to have kind thoughts towards others, I am not going to get angry or think badly about others. I am going to benefit others as much as I can."
- Dalai Lama XIV

~Sending love and light to all affected by 9/11 ~

~which in essence is all humankind ~

Fall Dreamwork Retreat

with Jeremy Taylor & Billie Ortiz

Residence Inn, Loveland, CO

Fall Dream Retreat:

September 23-25, 2011

Click here to Register!

Presenters

Jeremy Taylor

Jeremy Taylor, a Unitarian Universalist minister and an internationally known innovator of group process in dream work, has worked with dreams for over forty years. He blends the values of spirituality with a Jungian Perspective. He has written four books integrating dream symbolism, mythology and archetypal energy.

Billie Ortiz, certified dreamworker, has worked extensively with dreams since 1997, creating and facilitating groups, workshops and retreats. She provides a safe space for the dreamer to uncover their own insights and has helped scores of dreamers on the path to self-discovery through a better understanding of the profound messages of their dreams.

Irene Clurman offers morning yoga classes. Her style of Dru Yoga is perfectly suited for any age, state of health or level of fitness. The graceful yet powerful sequences enable you to relax, re-energize and develop a calm, clear mind. Irene has been involved in dream-based theater, art and movement, as well as group projective dreamwork, for more than 18 years.

Our Dynamic Healing Team

Suzanne Rouge Suzanne Rougé offers Hucha, an Andean release ceremony to help clear toxic energy and raise your frequency, Auriculars, reflexology for your neck, shoulders, gateways of the face and touch points in the ears and Stone throw readings, a good tool for discerning where you are at currently and information to help you move forward on your life path.

Lisa Schiavone, practitioner of archetypal healing arts for over 20 years, is offering sessions in BodyTalk, a consciousness-based system of energy medicine which encourages self-healing on all levels by optimizing communication within the bodymind and updating the entire system! Come renew and refresh your body-mind-heart-spirit-soul, and TAP INTO SOURCE!

Sharon Dacotah offers personal energy clearings and intuitive readings. She is a Shaman, Intuitive/Empath and Hypnotherapist. A skilled journey guide; using many different archetypes to visit the different Worlds of Spirit. Her areas of expertise are: past life work, illuminations, soul retrievals, and the removal of blocks in one's path.

Patti Ashley, Ph.D., Transpersonal Psychotherapist

Patti offers MARI* sessions, a creative assessment tool that measures all four aspects of consciousness: thinking, feeling, intuition and sensation. Her work as a psychotherapist includes working with dreams, mandalas, guided imagery, past-life regressions and intuitive guidance.

* (Mandala Assessment Research Instrument)

Cost: $250
$225 (Earlybird by August 24 or senior/student discount)
$200 (Special group rate for groups of 3 or more)

All rooms at the Residence Inn are private apartments with full kitchens
*Many nearby restaurants within walking distance
*Take a break outdoors at the nearby reservoirs or sculpture park
*Indoor Pool & Jacuzzi
*Free Wi-Fi and 24 hour business center
*Breakfast buffet included with your stay
*Free grocery shopping service

Special Group Room Rates (until September 1, 2011):

Studio apts - $115
One bedroom suites - $125
Two bedroom suites only $145!

All levels of experience welcome!

Reservations Link to Residence Inn

Dream Symbol Moment
Water in the House Time: 7:00 . Click here to listen Listen to discussion about: Why do dreams so often show kitchens and bathrooms? What is the symbolism of leaks into the house in the dream image? Is the water coming into the house pointing to a physical health issue?

In the meantime, wishing you sweet dreams!

"Every understood dream is like a slight electrical jolt into higher consciousness." Marie-Louise von Franz

Peace and Honey in the Heart,

Billie Ortiz
Wake up to Your Dreams