Open House Fun this Saturday + Meet Our New Team Coach!

Published: Wed, 06/14/17

 
Welcome To Our New Tarot Reader and Team Coach
                          plus News & Fun
 
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Gene Mecka,
Tarot Reader and Coach  
 
Why a New Tarot Reader?
 
From Laura 
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Why is the Tree of Life Sanctuary bringing on an additional tarot reader to its coaching team? Why am I recommending to you a new tarot reader when I do tarot readings myself?  First, because I have known Gene for over 40 years. We both received our Hermetic Qabalah spiritual training in the same School of the Soul. I trust him. Second, because Gene’s readings are very different from the ones I offer.  He does use the same deck I use, the Thoth deck, however his readings are much broader.  He offers two types of readings, the Birth Matrix and the Divine Enquiry.  He also offers coaching to support you in applying the insights and wisdom from the reading that you receive. 

To illustrate what I mean, let me share about the recent “Divine Enquiry” reading I had with him over skype. 

In my first one hour appointment with him, he supported me in making sure that my question was very clear and was coming from Soul level. This is how he starts with all of his clients. Once I crafted my question and was sure it was right, I selected my card.  Then we set up my next appointment with him. If you are a new client, he spends some time getting to know you and aligning with your energy.  If he already knows you, he still takes time to check in with you and align.  

Between this appointment and my next one, Gene spent many hours preparing.  This preparation included deep analysis of the card I had chosen, and additional cards that are part of the “family” of the card.  He captured the meaning of these cards in a document, and also invested meditation time devoted to my question and answer.  Obviously, this was a multiple day, multiple hour and multiple platform process, versus a typical one hour conversation with a tarot reader.  

At my second appointment, we had a 2.5 hour conversation where he shared all of this information with me at a pace with which I was comfortable.  I experienced many epiphanies and validations as he shared the information with me.  Right after the reading, he emailed me a beautiful 18 page narrative full of supportive details on the cards and the layout that he used.    

See what I mean?  This is what makes Gene’s readings unique from most other tarot readers. There is a place for all types of tarot readings, for sure. However if you are longing for a tarot reading that is much more broad than the ones I offer, and one that brings with it the option to be coached on applying the answer, Gene’s Soul Connection readings will wildly satisfy your longing!  

You can learn more about Gene below.  He also will be present from noon to 1 pm via Skype at ToLS's Summer Solstice open house this coming Saturday. Please come join us in this great opportunity to get to know the ToLS family.  We will be open from 10 am to 4 pm with light refreshments provided. 

For you  fellow Trekkers, my Star Trek Convention story progresses.....I have about 60 pictures left to insert into the ebook. My goal still is to have it ready for release by July! Check out the latest sneak peek picture - below the class list.     

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

Love and light,

​​​​​​​Laura

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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.
 
Tree of Life Sanctuary
Introduces our Newest
Team Coach
Gene Mecka!
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Gene Mecka has had over 40 years of extensive study and hands-on experience in using Hermetic Qabalah for Change and Personal Expansion on every level of the human experience: Spiritually, Emotionally, Mentally and Physically. 

At a young age, Gene had the ability to “See” quite deeply into his Self, and began to explore those places.  His journey was quite challenging and rewarding, which led to seeking a Spiritual Teacher to help him navigate the territory.

After spending 12 years in the Navy and finishing his BS degree in electronics, he met his Teacher and entered a school of Magick and Mysticism with roots in Hermetic Qabalah.  After 11 years of study and application of this training, he graduated as a Teacher and Minister of Qabalah.

He started his own school of the soul in 1980, the Order of the New Aeon, a non-profit entity devoted to assisting individuals with HOW to access the “Wisdom of all Ages” within themselves…connecting to their Authentic-Self/True-Self, through the Teachings of Qabalah.  He also holds NLP Practitioner Certification and Facticity Specialty Trainings in the Wisdom School of Paradox Management, Paradox Management & the Tao of Dilemma, Basic Patterns of NLP for Energy Psychology and Paradox Management, and the Paradoxical Enneagram.  He is currently completing coach specific training with Impact Academy.

Gene married a wonderful woman traveling a parallel path, and they had two daughters together who are now in their twenties; one a full-time mother with two daughters and the other going for her PhD in Environmental Sciences.

He continues to teach Qabalah and coaches through his Soul-Connection Tarot Readings, two of which he calls the Birth Matrix and the Divine Enquiry. The Tree of Life Sanctuary is honored to partner with Gene as a Team Coach. 
 
Soul Connection
Tarot Readings
with Gene Mecka
via Skype
 
 Two Reading Types:
Birth Matrix or Divine Enquiry

Birth Matrix is a reading based on your birth date. It lays out your Inherent Potential when your Soul entered your body this lifetime. This reading lays out your strengths and challenges to help you navigate the Human Experience.

Divine Enquiry is a reading based upon a Soul-Level question you create, ask and explore with your Highest and Wise Self. 

Financial Expression of Appreciation Options to Choose From…

Standard ~ $450 ~ Two Sessions ~ The type of reading you choose, plus a full 12-page customized narrative explaining the family of tarot cards in your Birth Matrix or Divine Enquiry reading.

Gold ~ $650 ~ This experience includes the Standard reading, PLUS an additional two sessions with Gene for a personal debrief of your tarot narrative.  This option gives you the deepest understanding of your reading.

Want to go further? 

Coaching with Gene ~ Work with Gene as your coach to integrate the learning from your tarot reading into your life.
  • $150 per one-hour session.
  • Number of sessions is determined by you; however most clients find that starting with three sessions provides the best results.
Connect with Gene for a complimentary discussion to answer your questions about his readings and coaching.

Click here to email Gene
or call   206.229.1907
 

Testimonials from Gene’s Clients

 
Experiencing a Birth Matrix reading with Rev. Gene was perhaps the strongest pivotal moment I have had on my path of self-recognition.  This reading took the knowledge I gained of myself through an astrological reading to new heights, giving me a deeper understanding of the person I was born to be, lending to a stronger commitment to myself.  Rev. Gene's shares his knowledge and understanding of both the Tarot and the Tree of Life with grace, humor and care.  I give my highest accolades to this experience and will recommend this journey often. 
-JK

A transformational counselor and coach, mind-body psycho-spiritual, energetic a catalyst for transformation of Human consciousness.  He has the skill of a surgeon, only his integrity is the blade. Thank you, Thank you!
-Therapist, with a practice in Oregon

Gene has been a wonderful mentor to me over the years.  As I reached various stages in life, various forks in the road, his knowledge and understanding surrounding the Tree of Life, the Qabalah, and his intuitive channeling of the Tarot provided guidance as I made decisions on which path to take.  I was taught early on that from birth to death, life is a continuous journey.  More forks in the road appear with more decisions to be made.  Sometimes life’s decisions are easy. Sometimes guidance is needed when the direction is not so clear.  Often when I look for guidance I turn to Gene and his Tarot deck.  When asking the Tarot for guidance, it is important to be as clear as possible with my question.  The clearer the question, the clearer the guidance.
Gene’s method of Tarot guidance involves 3 steps:
Step #1 is the interview.  It is important that Gene (the interpreter) and I (the client) develop an understanding on which road I am on, and the decision I am facing.
Step #2 is another interview, reaffirming of the understanding from Step #1, developing a clear question, and drawing from the deck.  A brief explanation of the draw is provided.  Soon afterward, I receive the extensive report on my reading.
Step #3 is the debrief of the written chart.  Guidance, challenges, distractions, focuses.  Different gems of feedback throughout the chart.
I pick the fork and move down the next path with clarity.  Thanks Gene.  I love you.  You throw a mean Tarot!
-DH
 
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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.