I'm back...on the Heels of the Ice Storm!

Published: Wed, 03/08/17

 
Ice Storm Recovery....  
Spring Where are You?
                          plus News & Fun
 
First, as always, I want to thank you so very much for opening my email. I work consistently to make this ezine worth your time. And welcome to you new subscribers!  I hope you will find something I and/or the Tree of Life Sanctuary can do to support your current phase of growth.
 
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Gratitude, Sharing and Fun
 
From Laura 
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Hello Divine Gods and Goddesses!  I apologize for not publishing this ezine in February.  We had a heck of an ice storm in the Pacific Northwest that knocked us on our butts!  We are still catching up from those 5 days without power and cleaning up the massive numbers of downed trees.  All work was put on hold for awhile per Nature's command.  Above is a picture near our home in Van Zandt, WA.  I am ready for Spring for sure!  Which happens in just a few weeks....hooray!

Remember our December Year End Life Review fundraiser?  I am thrilled to report that thanks to the attendees, one of our devoted Board Members, Jan Spencer, and Diana LaDue Hand, proprietor of Wise Awakening, we have raised enough to purchase our laptop and QuickBooks software!  A million times over, thanks! Please visit Wise Awakening, Bellingham's premier spiritual store, to honor their generous contribution. They carry a multitude of healing tools, books, stones and have an awesome staff . Click here for store hours, address or for shopping online. 

Be sure to check out the Supporting Community section right below my signature. There is a super offer from hypnotherapist Erika Flint for those of us working to become more fit and light. 
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I am having so much fun working on my Star Trek Convention story!  I am in the phase now where I am inserting the pictures.  I am getting to relive the experience all over again!  I know you will love this E-book when you see it. Check out the latest sneak peek picture - below the class list.     

I continue to teach Hermetic Qabalah and the next class is March 25th. You can see the 2017 schedule of classes and events in this ezine. Just click on the link next to the class or event that you want to attend to hold your spot. The full class & event descriptions are at the bottom of the ezine.   

In January I promised to share with  you how I plan to contribute towards "perfecting our union" in America.  In addition to my continuing life long work to support humans in raising their level of love and consciousness,  I have decided to focus my activism energy towards environmental issues.  This is not only important to me, it is also a value expressed in the Tree of Life Sanctuary's mission.  Surely more to follow on this.  

And for you who have shared with me that the recent election has made you see how much you missed in your high school civics class, you can get a do-over!  Check out this April online course available through Bellingham Technical College called American Government.   Search for the class here.

Lastly, below in this ezine we honor our transitioned ToLS Colleagues, Ronnie Leder-Adams and Becky Bourdeau.  This is an annual tradition for us.  

Until our next connection, keep taking extraordinary care of yourself so you can be your extraordinary best for others.  

Love and light,

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Laura Abernathy, CPC, ELI-MP
Writer, Certified Life Coach

​​​​​​​Tree of Life Sanctuary
School of the Soul
Founder, President, Executive Director





To schedule an appointment with me, click here.

www.TreeofLifeSanctuary.org
360.592.0924 (leave a message)
Mail: P O Box 1064, Bellingham, WA 98227-1064
Location: 314 E. Holly #106, Bellingham, WA


"Know Thyself" is the first step.
 
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Supporting Community

Many of you are already familiar with the wonderful Erika Flint, of Bellingham’s Cascade Hypnosis Center.  Erika has arranged a special offer for my readers that you will want to grab if you are working on becoming lighter and fitter. For you, the event is free. Yes, FREE. This is her first live event around her book and she wants special people involved.  You qualify! Read on.....

"I am excited to invite you to Reprogram Your Weight Live on Saturday, March 25!   This is a workshop based on my book, Reprogram Your Weight, and it's intended to help you lose weight faster than ever before. 
 
It's being held at Hotel Bellwether and includes a healthy, catered lunch.  Seats are limited, and I'm sending out a handful of personal invitations.  I am asking $99 to reserve your seat, but when you attend, it's fully refundable! If you would like to learn more, click here."


 
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and the Tree of Life Sanctuary

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Class, Event & Service Descriptions
General Class and Event Info:
All classes and events are led by Laura Abernathy and are held at the Tree of Life Sanctuary, 314 E. Holly St., Suite 106, Bellingham, WA.  Live in-person class size is a maximum of 8.   ToLS Colleagues receive a 20% discount on all ToLS services and classes. To become a ToLS Colleague, just pay $25 per year for use of the library.  If you take one of the classes listed below, your library fee for the year is waived.  To sign up for a class, just click the link next to the class.  You can pay cash or check when you attend the class.  If you plan to use a credit card, send your payment via PayPal ahead of time to: [email protected]

Seasonal Open Houses:
In March, June and September to honor the changing of the seasons, the ToLS opens its doors to the public to drop in and visit with us.  There is no fee for these open houses, but we deeply appreciate donations as a 501(c)3 tax exempt spiritual organization. 

We offer light refreshments and encourage visitors to explore our library and ask questions of Laura and ToLS Colleagues.  In March we hold a special activity called “Creation of the Blossoming Vision Bough”.  It is a co-creation made each year by the ToLS Colleagues at the Spring Equinox.  Each Colleague attaches an item to the blossoming tree bough that represents their Vision for the New Year.  Throughout the year, at our noon meditation, we all send energy to it to strengthen the manifestation of every Colleague’s vision.  At the Winter Solstice, it is burned to release the energy back to the Source.

Intro to Hermetic Qabalah (the Tree of Life): 
A fascinating introduction that covers how Qabalah is a hologram within which a person can build a spiritual training for them self, according to their own Soul and their present understanding of God.    At the end if you want to learn more, you can join the monthly Hermetic Qabalah Self Study group (HQSS).   Laura also can follow up this intro class with a 10-week teleclass series that takes the Qabalah into more depth.    1.5 hrs/ $25   Includes 13 page handout.  (Refresher by repeating this class can be done for a donation amount of your choice.)  

Hermetic Qabalah Self Study Group (HQSS):
Expectations for Participation are…
  • Meets monthly
  • Has taken the ToLS Intro to Qabalah class
  • Holds a sincere desire to study Hermetic Qabalah (HQ) on one’s own time, to learn from fellow group participants and to respectfully share your insights and knowledge
  • Is responsible for own study agenda
  • Holds all sharing that occurs in the group as confidential
  • Demonstrates respect for all points of view offered
  • Honors the dance of group discussion by not interrupting others when they are speaking, and limiting your sharing to a reasonable length

Monthly donation scale for this group is $15 to $50 per month.  Pay the amount you are able to donate.  Your donation covers the monthly meeting plus…
  • Facebook Group - a dedicated and closed (“secret”) FB group
  • Suggested Reading & Viewing – a list provided at your first gathering that is updated regularly.
  • ToLS Library Use – use of the library is included.  You will be given a library card # and instructions on how to request an item for borrowing.

Intro to the Thoth Tarot Deck:   
An introductory class on the Thoth tarot deck that covers its relationship to the Tree of Life, why the Qabalah informs the reading of the cards, familiarization with the creators of the Thoth deck, a brief history of the tarot and recommendations for personal research.  2 hrs/ $25   Includes 14 page handout.  (Refresher by repeating this class can be done for a donation amount of your choice.)  

Intro to the Sacred & Mystical Hebrew Alphabet:  
This class covers how each of the 22 Hebrew letters are considered unique divine beings, and shows their placement in the Tree of Life.    We also discuss the mother, double and simple letters.   At the end if you want to learn more, Laura can follow up this intro class with an 8-week teleclass series that takes the Hebrew Alphabet into more depth.    1.5 hours/ $25    Includes 12 page handout.  (Refresher by repeating this class can be done for a donation amount of your choice.)   

Year End Life Review Teleclass:
This two-part teleclass held in November each year. Before the holiday season tilts into full swing, join Laura for some fun focusing on YOU!  This class has historically been offered only in person in Bellingham, however now you can join the fun no matter where you live!  If you like learning over the phone, and enjoy connecting with kindred spirits, all while at home in your jammies, this is for you!

Come experience a thought provoking self-discovery through the 3 simple steps of the year end life review. Laura has used this system herself for decades.  Class 1 explains the first two steps, which are right-brain driven. Class 2 explains the third step, which is left-brain driven. Learn about the Hermetic Cycle of Change.  Find out how deeply rich the emotional and spiritual payoff of this process can be. Get inspired to do your own year-end life review using the workbook provided.  

If you cannot attend the calls live, no worries!  The calls are recorded and you will be sent a link towards the end of November to download the workbook and recordings. You can listen and learn when it works for you. Come have some fun with us!

This 4 hour teleclass (two 2-hour sessions) is led by Laura Abernathy, CPC, ELI-MP, founder and Teacher of Tree of Life Sanctuary.  The attendance is kept to a maximum of 10 spots to maintain call quality.  Conference call information will follow registration. $20 Includes a 25 page PDF handout. (Refresher by repeating this teleclass can be done for a donation amount of your choice.)   

Upon Request Classes:

Discover Your Personal Mission Statement:
A one-day experience of discovering and writing your personal mission statement with one-on-one assistance from Laura.  The exercises lead you to describe the code you live by and ends with a written documentation of this deep, exploratory experience.   8 hrs/ $200 Includes a 35 page workbook.  To talk more about this 1 day class, click here.  

Discover Your Personal Mission Statement -7 Week Teleclass:  
A small group teleclass version of the in-person Discover Your Mission Statement experience.  The exercises lead you to describe the code you live by and ends with a written documentation of this deep, exploratory experience. Includes a one-on-one session afterwards with Laura to support you in completing your statement. Day and time of telelcass is arranged custom for the group, and is limited to 3 for call quality. Calls will be recorded for listening later if you need to miss any.  8 hrs over 7 weeks/ $95  Includes a 35 page workbook. (Refresher by repeating this teleclass can be done for a donation amount of your choice.)   To talk more about this teleclass, click here.  

ToLS Spiritual Library: 
We have unveiled our very diverse spiritual library.  Our library consists of over 1000 items (books, CDs, tapes, DVDs, VHS) that encompass not only metaphysics, but all spiritual paths.  To use our library you just need to be a ToLS Colleague which costs $25/year.  If you take one of the Intro classes, your fee for the year is waived.  You don’t have to live locally because we will mail you any item.  Visit the website library page at www.TreeofLifeSanctuary.org/library to find a listing of the current items available (over 300) which is continuously updated as we unpack more and more of the library. 

Tarot Readings with Laura:
If you desire a reading, Laura can do them in person, over the phone or via Skype.  She asks $64 for the one hour reading, and a $5 charge to create a CD recording of it.  There is no charge for a digital copy using Dropbox.  She also offers one hour readings for relationships at the same $64 fee.  Shorter readings are available; $32 for ½ hour and $22 for 15 minutes.   To schedule a tarot reading with Laura, click here.

Life Coaching with Laura:
Yes, she is available to be your one-on-one life coach!  To learn more about what this can mean for you and the financial expression of appreciation, make an appointment right now using her online scheduler ….  click here.
 
Remembering Our Transitioned Colleagues
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ON 3/16 WE REMEMBER RONNIE LEDER-ADAMS 
Ronnie Leder-Adams, born 3/16/51, was the Tree of Life Sanctuary's first Initiate.  Many of you “met” her when I tell her story (at her request) in the personal mission statement class.  
She was with our School for only 28 days before her death from breast cancer on April 6, 1997.  She donated her entire spiritual library to the School.  
When you check out a book, look for her signature on the front page.  
Thank you, Ronnie! You are still in our hearts. 

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ON 2/10 WE REMEMBERED BECKY BOURDEAU 
Becky Bourdeau, born 2/10/63, was an iPEC certified life coach who was in training to be the Tree of Life Sanctuary's first Team Coach for the Spiritual Satisfaction program.  She transitioned to the next dimension at the age of 50 on October 2, 2013 when a blood clot in her leg went to her lung.  
We love you, Becky!