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Listen to a free interview with Sarah McLean on Awaken to Your Greatest Life. Learn about the 5 Essentials of meditation and how meditation can make life so much better. Get access to the Awaken To Your Greatest Life program here.
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May 9 & 10
Sedona Rouge Resort
Sedona, Arizona
Be part of this powerful opportunity to connect with radiant, successful, and aware women who will share what and who inspires them, and how they found their passion. Find out more!
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May 28- June 1
Hilton Resort and Spa
Sedona, Arizona
Embark on your own hero's journey. Learn practices to help you access your higher self through sacred mythology. Summoning the Sacred is a powerfully transformative program for individuals ready to call in fuller expressions of themselves. Click here to find out more.
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June 1-6
Soul Radiance Retreat
June 6 - 8
Creative Soul Writing Retreat for Women
If you've never been to Esalen Institute in Big Sur, California, you must put it on your bucket list. Now in its 50th year, Esalen is as near as you can get to heaven on earth- with its dramatic woods, fantastic cliffs, and natural hot springs that overlook the sea. Check out these two retreats. They're a great reason to visit this magical hideaway along the Pacific Coast.
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June 27-29
Earthfire Institute
Teton Valley, Idaho
Join this special retreat to discover yourself and your natural, wild creative soul at a magical 40-acre wildlife sanctuary near Grand Teton National Park. Immerse yourself in silence, be present to wildlife and nature's beauty and wonder. Be lead into deep meditations and provocative mindfulness practices. Learn more here.
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September 19-21
At the Abbey Sutton Courtenay near Oxford, England
Join us at an historical abbey and give yourself a break. Reconnect with your spirit, awaken to your full potential, and strengthen your soul connection. This essential inner journey includes meditation instruction and self-discovery exercises, as well as silent and guided meditations with best-selling Hay House author Sarah McLean and self-inquiry expert Martin Birrittella. And... just announced....intuitive Avianna Castro will be joining us to help you awaken and enhance your intuition. The program includes 2 nights' lodging and all meals. Find out more here! or call (928)204-0067 to reserve your space. We are so excited about our first retreat in the UK!
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Weekly Meditations and Discussions at the McLean Meditation Institute in Sedona
Anyone can have the experience of meditation whether they're new to meditation or already have an ongoing practice.
Come to any of these programs at the McLean Meditation Center, 411 State Route 179 (at the junction of 179 & Schnebly Hill Road) in Sedona. Find us on Mapquest. No need to preregister. Sundays 2:00-2:45 pmGuided Meditation with Sarah McLean & expert meditation mentors. $5 donation. Sundays 4:00-4:45 pmSilent Meditation with expert meditation mentors. $5 donation. Mondays 9:00-9:45 amSilent Meditation with Martin Birrittella. Free. Tuesdays 3:00 - 4:30 pmPersonal Spirituality with Barbara Mayer. $5. Tuesdays 5:30-6:10 pmSilent Meditation with Martin Birrittella. Free. Wednesdays 9:00-9:45 amSilent Meditation with Martin Birrittella. Free. Thursdays 5:30-6:30 pmSilent Meditation with Martin Birrittella. Free.
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There is a life-force within your soul, seek that life.
There is a gem in the mountain of your body, seek that mine.
O traveler, if you are in search of That, don't look outside,
look inside yourself and seek That.
This aloneness is worth more
than a thousand lives.
This freedom is worth more
than all the lands on earth.
To be one with the truth
for just a moment,
is worth more than the world and life itself.
~ Rumi
13th-century Persian poet and Sufi mystic
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It's so beautiful in Sedona this time of year. I am so blessed to wake up every day to the beauty of mother earth, her majestic mountains that surround us with love and presence, the hauntingly beautiful blue sky, and the everpresent luminous light of the sun that nourishes us all. Meditation helps anyone wake up to the miracle of this creation. I am so grateful.
Do you say what you mean, are you present in your communication? This issue is about communication: the communion between you and I, between you and those in your life, between you and all that surrounds you. You'll find an excerpt from Week 6 of my book, Soul-Centered: Transform Your Life in 8 Weeks with Meditation and two articles: "Can You Hear Me Now?" and "Listening With Love."
You'll also see there are some great events going on in Sedona. On May 9 & 10, I'm speaking at Woman Arising, a dynamic and empowering boutique women's conference. At the end of the month I am truly excited to be presenting at Summoning the Sacred with Deepak Chopra and Jean Houston, and I'll be leading a meditation for the opening night of the inaugural spiritual film festival in Sedona, the Illuminate Film Festival.
I would love to meditate with you someday soon. Maybe you can join us at one of the summer's retreats at Esalen in Big Sur, California, or at the Earthfire Institute in Teton Valley, Idaho. Or, in the fall in Oxford, England. Visit my web site for details.
 With love,
Sarah McLean, Director
McLean Meditation Institute in Sedona, Arizona
(928) 204-0067 Call me!
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Woman Arising: Awakened, Engaged, Inspired
May 9 & 10 at the Sedona Rouge Resort & Spa
Sedona, Arizona
At the Sedona Rouge Hotel & Spa in the glorious red rocks of Sedona, inspiring luminaries will gather for the second Woman Arising conference. Treat yourself or a special woman in your life to a weekend of self-discovery, community, and inspiration.
Featuring presentations by best-selling author of The Map and intuitive counselor Colette Baron-Reid; best-selling Hay House author and meditation expert Sarah McLean; Unity minister and founder of Touching the Stillness Ministries Paulette Pipe; former president and of Working Woman magazine Barbara Litrell; master certified life coach and yoga teacher Allison Clay; author of The Power of Receiving: A Revolutionary Approach to Giving Yourself the Life You Want and Deserve Amanda Owen; and emceed by Arizona Attorney and yoga instructor Alisa Gray, attendees will be inspired by the dynamic speakers' personal tales
while discovering practical tools for deepening your appreciation for your own life and your own journey. Learn more here. To register call (928) 204-0067. $195.
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 Authenticity: Communicating Honestly
"Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony." Mohandas Gandhi
In this sixth week of learning to transform your life with meditation, the focus is on navigating your life using your internal guidance system. You will discover the value of paying attention to your own wisdom, responding with integrity to opportunities that present themselves, and exploring the value of your attention while in communication with others.
You will learn that as you practice meditation, as you become more sensitive and settled, you can access more spaciousness. Instead of reacting habitually to people, circumstances, and stimulus in general, you will naturally have access to more creative responses. For instance, when the phone rings, instead of picking up right away, you become aware of a moment when you can choose something else. You give yourself a deep breath, or you wish the person well on the other end, even before you know who it is. This kind of creative response is available anytime, and it can help you to change your perspective. There are other ways to change up the reactive mind: you could decide to park your car in a different place at work, or you could enter the building through a different doorway. Or you could find yourself in the middle of an argument and feel yourself tense up, but instead of defending your position, you choose a new response. "You might be right," you hear yourself saying to your spouse or your coworker. Your body relaxes and the impulse to get defensive becomes less present. These are tiny changes, but each one illustrates that in any given moment you can choose do just about anything.
Excerpted and adapted from WEEK 6 of Sarah's book
Soul-Centered: Transform Your Life in 8 Weeks with Meditation. Order it here.
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Summoning the Sacred
with Deepak Chopra, Jean Houston, & Sarah McLean
 May 28-June 1Hilton Resort & Spa
Sedona, Arizona
in the enchanting red rocks of Sedona. This is an intimate workshop created exclusively for those who are ready to explore the science and mythology of archetypes: powerful energies-within literature, history, mythology, and religion-that personify your deepest yearnings, most meaningful life experiences, and core identities. This is the final time this program will be offered! Click here to find out more and enroll.
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Can You Hear Me Now?
Listening to nature, listening to each other, listening to yourself, and listening to your own wisdom may be rarer than it seems.
Recently, a friend asked me to come to California to watch her perform in a show. Unfortunately, the performance was scheduled for a weekend that I'd made another important commitment that I didn't feel I could break. She got pretty upset when I told her that I wouldn't be there and why. She had the belief that because I chose to keep the previous commitment, it meant that I didn't care enough for her and her work. I realized she could've avoided the pain if she had simply listened literally to what I was saying. I began to notice how I and others listen to each other. Or rather, don't listen to each other. Sometimes when people seem like they're listening, they're actually doing something else while you are talking. They could be... ( read more about what keeps us from listening here). |
 Retreats
at Esalen Institute, Big Sur, California
Soul Radiance Retreat
June 1-6
A soul-centered life is one in which you are grounded in present moment awareness, have ready access to an abiding inner peace, listen to and heed your inner wisdom, express your creativity, and communicate authentically. Does this sound like the sort of life you would like to live? If so, join Sarah McLean and Martin Birrittella on a week long journey where you'll learn to meditate, discover your deepest desires, explore what keeps you from radiance, and learn the steps to cultivating a peaceful, clear and soul-centered life.
Creative Soul: A Meditation & Writing Retreat for Women June 6-8 Meditation, ocean breezes, spectacular views, and a community of women... what more could you ask for to stimulate your creative soul. Learn to meditate, and explore your creative voice through writing practices that awaken your inner brilliance. Transcend your inner critic and express yourself from the womb of creativity though expansive writing exercises and group sharing. Whether you are a seasoned writer, or novice, and whether you practice meditation or have never had a moment of silence... you'll love this weekend writing retreat.
The Esalen Institute is a spectacular retreat center with healing natural hot springs dramatically situated onthe Big Sur cliffs over the Pacific Ocean. It's the perfect place to put your attention on silence, stillness, and the present moment. With deep meditation practices you'll listen to and trust your own voice. No experience with meditation or writing is necessary to attend either of these retreats. It's best to call to get your reservations toll-free: 1-888-8-ESALEN (888-837-2536), international toll free line: 703-342-0500. Learn more about the retreats at Esalen here |
Listening with Love: A Practice for Kinder Communication
Below is a listening practice to be more present and mindful while engaged in a conversation. It's a great way to become clear about listening.
Next time you are engaged in a conversation, while you listen to another person, take a brief moment on purpose to turn your attention toward yourself. Get to know what kind of listener you are.
Notice your body. Notice if you're facing the person heart to heart. Notice if your arms are crossed, and if they are, uncross them. Relax your body, and notice any habitual body movements, language, or sensations that arise.
Notice your mind. Notice your tendency to drift off, mind read, distract yourself, or imagine what they are going to say next. Notice if you have an initial judgment or interpretation, or you label what they are saying as this or that, or dismiss it totally. Perhaps you are waiting to hear what you expect to hear, or what you are afraid of hearing, rather than simply listening to what the person is saying.
Notice your emotions. Notice if you feel anxious or bored, or you have an impulse to interrupt them or jump in when they take a breath or get their next thought together. Keep your attention in the present moment, to what they are saying while they are saying it, and what you are feeling while you are feeling it.
Their words might trigger thoughts about the past or future.Be easy on yourself, but do notice these things and keep returning your full focus to the person speaking. You can drop your awareness into your heart-center and listen from there.Simply receive the communication. Be sweet to yourself and completely present for them.
Each time, when you notice you aren't present with them, come back and give them your full attention once again. If they pause between thoughts, let yourself explore the silence. Find comfort with it. There is nothing you need to do or say, unless you are moved from the heart to speak. Try it! |
Learn to Meditate Naturally
Meditation can help you to develop an unshakable sense of peace - no matter what the world "out there" is up to. Learn how to meditate with the Simple, Easy, Every Day Meditation method. It's an effective, natural meditation practice which will help you live a more creative, fulfilling, and happy life.
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Become a Certified Meditation Teacher
The McLean Meditation Institute Teacher Certification Program is a 200-hour professional training course in the theory, science, and practice of meditation. It begins with self-paced distance learning program followed by an Intensive: seven transformational days in the red rocks of Sedona, Arizona. The program is led by world-class experts in meditation, mindfulness, contemplative practices, yoga, Ayurveda, energy, sound healing, and earth wisdom.
Admissions are rolling, so you can apply anytime and get started whenever you want. You'll soon be ready to attend a 7-day Intensive this summer or fall. Call (928) 204-0067 or click here to learn more.
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Creative Soul: A Writing Retreat
for Women
Earthfire Institute
Teton Valley, ID
June 27-29
Be part of a very special women's retreat at Earthfire Institute, a 40-acre wildlife sanctuary located just west of Grand Teton National Park: The Creative Soul Writing Retreat for women. It's a one-of-a-kind retreat that helps anyone access their true creativity. You don't have to be especially artistic, poetic, or clear; you simply need this: a desire to write and delve into self-awareness, even if only for a weekend.
For many, writing is a spiritual practice which leads to a profound experience of timelessness. A single moment of inspiration can become an eternity. The same is true of meditation. For those who practice meditation, life can be transformed physically, spiritually, and emotionally. If you've never meditated or if you are a seasoned meditator, this c could be for you. Meditation allows the veil of stress to lift so you can connect with your true nature and commune with your creative soul and write from there.
Sarah McLean will be joined by the founder of Earthfire, Dr. Susan Eirich, who dedicates her life to creating a new model of relating to nature through the voices of the rescued wildlife under her care.
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MMI was founded in 2006 by best-selling Hay House author Sarah McLean. She calls herself an American Transcendentalist and has been teaching ancient and contemporary wisdom for 20 years. Known for creating an environment for deep personal transformation, Sarah headed up programs for Deepak Chopra's Center for Wellbeing, spent years as a trainee in a Zen Buddhist Center, and has traveled much of the world seeking and sharing the secrets of meditation. Author of the book, Soul-Centered: Transforming Your Life in 8 Weeks with Meditation (Hay House) and the forthcoming book, Love & the Power of Attention, Sarah invites you to visit the McLean Meditation Center in the heart of Sedona, Arizona, 411 State Route 179 #8, Open every day from 1-5 pm, or connect online at www.McLeanMeditation.com.
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