Individuals and Couples

"We can't become what we need to be by remaining what we are."
-Oprah Winfrey

OUR PROGRAM ABOUT US INIDVIDUALS & COUPLES PARENTS & TEENS SUGGESTED READING COMMENTS FROM OUR CLIENTS ARTICLES CONTACT BLOG	INDIVIDUALS & COUPLES FOR INDIVIDUALS: After reading through our web site, by now you have a concept of our approach and philosophy. Our sessions are 60 minutes. Clients most often begin by coming in once a week. As time goes on and progress occurs, often this time is cut back to twice a month and so on. That time frame is determined by you – with input from us. This is a very personal journey. We are not the experts on you. YOU ARE! We are here to coach and assist you in that journey – the ultimate goal being peace, joy, purpose and fulfillment! It is all possible! We have the tools to help you attain whatever your heart desires. Call for a free phone consultation at anytime. We return all phone calls within 24 hours. We would be happy to answer any of your questions. Please refer to the section “Words from Our Clients.’ The purpose of that section is to help you gain a little insight into the work we do - and the individuals that have benefited from our partnership. FOR COUPLES: The primary focus on our work with couples lies in AUTHENTICITY. This means that each person in the relationship must be who they are – and in their authentic truth - in order for the relationship to be connected. We all want to be understood. We all want to be loved unconditionally. Our society does not teach us how to navigate our intimate relationships. The divorce rate is sky high in this county because we cannot create JOYFUL relationships if we are not first joyful individuals. Our couple work is both an individual journey and a couple’s journey. Feel free to contact us for more information on how we work with couples. It is an incredible experience. It will change your life. Whether you are in a committed relationship, married, dating, or even separating/divorcing – we can help you! Below is information about Gary Zukav’s concept of what he calls “Spiritual Partnership.” We have included this information because we feel it displays very well the concepts we teach. Further, it is the best description of what a thriving, healthy relationship CAN look like! Understanding Spiritual Partnership: The concept of a spiritual partnership was introduced by Gary Zukav. It is a partnership between equals for the purpose of spiritual growth. Spiritual partners use spirituality information from their inner sources, such as their emotions and intuition. They also learn to choose their intentions consciously and how to develop trust in the Universe. Spiritual partnership is a new relationship dynamic in the human experience. It exists for a new multisensory humanity that is being born – a humanity that is not confined to the limitations of what can be seen, heard, touched, tasted, and smelled. You are likely a candidate for creating spiritual partnerships, or you would not be drawn to these words. Spiritual partnerships are not exclusively for couples in marriage or relationships; they can be created in families, between friends, in the workplace, on sports teams, at school – anywhere two or more individuals decide to create a relationship as equals in order to grow spiritually. For example, among co-workers, even if one is the boss, another is the manager, and others are hourly employees, the commitment of each is to his or her own spiritual growth, although co-workers of different job levels have different responsibilities in the workplace. Their intention to grow spiritually with every interaction rather than blame or judge each other when reactions occur becomes the defining point of their relationship. Now that you know what we mean by “spiritual partnership,” you will better understand the Spiritual Partnership Guidelines. Because spiritual partnership is a new relationship dynamic, creating partnerships of this nature will take practice. We suggest that you use the Spiritual Partnership Guidelines daily and see for yourself the changes that you make in your life. Then if you are drawn, please join me and Linda Francis, my spiritual partner to whom I am also married, in one of our spiritual partnership seminars or retreats this year, and we will share with you the beauty and empowerment of this type of relationship. Guidelines for a Spiritual Partnership are as follows: COMMITMENT – MAKING MY SPIRITUAL GROWTH (CREATING AUTHENTIC POWER) MY HIGHEST PRIORITY Focus on what I can learn about myself all the time, especially from my reactions (such as anger, fear, jealousy, resentment, and impatience) instead of judging or blaming others or myself. Notice my emotions (by feeling the physical sensations in my energy centers). Notice my thoughts (such as planning my reply, judging, analyzing, comparing, day-dreaming, etc.) Notice my intention (such as blaming, judging, needing to be right, wanting admiration, escaping into thoughts (intellectualizing), trying to convince, etc.) COURAGE – STRETCHING MYSELF BEYOND THE LIMITED PERSPECTIVES OF THE FRIGHTENED PARTS OF MY PERSONALITY. Take responsibility for my feelings, experiences, and actions (no blaming). Practice integrity at all times (often requires action, such as speaking when frightened parts of my personality don’t want to speak and not speaking when they feel compelled to speak). Say or do what is most difficult (sharing what I notice, if appropriate, when someone speaks or acts from a frightened part of her personality; sharing about myself what I am frightened to say and know that I need to say.) COMPASSION – SEEING MYSELF AND OTHERS AS SOULS WHO SOMETIMES HAVE FRIGHTENED PARTS OF THEIR PERSONALITIES ACTIVE. Change my perspective from fearful to loving (choose to see myself and others in a loving or appreciative way). Release any distance I feel from anyone. Be present while others are speaking (not preparing replies, judging, etc.) COMMUNICATION AND ACTION – STRIVING TO MAKE ALL MY INTERACTIONS CONSCIOUS AND LOVING. Consult my intuition. Choose my intention before I speak or act. Act from the healthiest part of my personality that I can find (rather than caretaking, fixing, teaching, judging, blaming, gossiping, etc.) Speak personally and specifically rather than generally and abstractly (use “I” statements rather than “we” or “you” statements). Release attachment to the outcome (trust the Universe). If I find myself attached, begin again with Commitment, Courage, Compassion. Copyright © 2007 by the Seat of the Soul Institute For more information on Gary Zukav’s work visit The Seat of The Soul Institute at: http://www.zukav.com/home.html

INDIVIDUALS & COUPLES

FOR INDIVIDUALS:

After reading through our web site, by now you have a concept of our approach and philosophy.
Our sessions are 60 minutes.
Clients most often begin by coming in once a week.
As time goes on and progress occurs, often this time is cut back to twice a month and so on.

That time frame is determined by you – with input from us. This is a very personal journey. We are not the experts on you. YOU ARE! We are here to coach and assist you in that journey – the ultimate goal being peace, joy, purpose and fulfillment! It is all possible! We have the tools to help you attain whatever your heart desires.

Call for a free phone consultation at anytime.
We return all phone calls within 24 hours.
We would be happy to answer any of your questions.
Please refer to the section “Words from Our Clients.’ The purpose of that section is to help you gain a little insight into the work we do - and the individuals that have benefited from our partnership.

FOR COUPLES:

The primary focus on our work with couples lies in AUTHENTICITY. This means that each person in the relationship must be who they are – and in their authentic truth - in order for the relationship to be connected. We all want to be understood. We all want to be loved unconditionally. Our society does not teach us how to navigate our intimate relationships. The divorce rate is sky high in this county because we cannot create JOYFUL relationships if we are not first joyful individuals. Our couple work is both an individual journey and a couple’s journey. Feel free to contact us for more information on how we work with couples. It is an incredible experience. It will change your life. Whether you are in a committed relationship, married, dating, or even separating/divorcing – we can help you! Below is information about Gary Zukav’s concept of what he calls “Spiritual Partnership.” We have included this information because we feel it displays very well the concepts we teach. Further, it is the best description of what a thriving, healthy relationship CAN look like!

Understanding Spiritual Partnership:

The concept of a spiritual partnership was introduced by Gary Zukav. It is a partnership between equals for the purpose of spiritual growth. Spiritual partners use spirituality information from their inner sources, such as their emotions and intuition. They also learn to choose their intentions consciously and how to develop trust in the Universe. Spiritual partnership is a new relationship dynamic in the human experience. It exists for a new multisensory humanity that is being born – a humanity that is not confined to the limitations of what can be seen, heard, touched, tasted, and smelled. You are likely a candidate for creating spiritual partnerships, or you would not be drawn to these words.
Spiritual partnerships are not exclusively for couples in marriage or relationships; they can be created in families, between friends, in the workplace, on sports teams, at school – anywhere two or more individuals decide to create a relationship as equals in order to grow spiritually. For example, among co-workers, even if one is the boss, another is the manager, and others are hourly employees, the commitment of each is to his or her own spiritual growth, although co-workers of different job levels have different responsibilities in the workplace. Their intention to grow spiritually with every interaction rather than blame or judge each other when reactions occur becomes the defining point of their relationship.
Now that you know what we mean by “spiritual partnership,” you will better understand the Spiritual Partnership Guidelines. Because spiritual partnership is a new relationship dynamic, creating partnerships of this nature will take practice. We suggest that you use the Spiritual Partnership Guidelines daily and see for yourself the changes that you make in your life. Then if you are drawn, please join me and Linda Francis, my spiritual partner to whom I am also married, in one of our spiritual partnership seminars or retreats this year, and we will share with you the beauty and empowerment of this type of relationship.

Guidelines for a Spiritual Partnership are as follows:
COMMITMENT –
MAKING MY SPIRITUAL GROWTH (CREATING AUTHENTIC POWER) MY HIGHEST PRIORITY

Focus on what I can learn about myself all the time, especially from my reactions (such as anger, fear, jealousy, resentment, and impatience) instead of judging or blaming others or myself.
Notice my emotions (by feeling the physical sensations in my energy centers).
Notice my thoughts (such as planning my reply, judging, analyzing, comparing, day-dreaming, etc.)
Notice my intention (such as blaming, judging, needing to be right, wanting admiration, escaping into thoughts (intellectualizing), trying to convince, etc.)

COURAGE –
STRETCHING MYSELF BEYOND THE LIMITED PERSPECTIVES OF THE FRIGHTENED PARTS OF MY PERSONALITY.

Take responsibility for my feelings, experiences, and actions (no blaming).
Practice integrity at all times (often requires action, such as speaking when frightened parts of my personality don’t want to speak and not speaking when they feel compelled to speak).
Say or do what is most difficult (sharing what I notice, if appropriate, when someone speaks or acts from a frightened part of her personality; sharing about myself what I am frightened to say and know that I need to say.)

COMPASSION –
SEEING MYSELF AND OTHERS AS SOULS WHO SOMETIMES HAVE FRIGHTENED PARTS OF THEIR PERSONALITIES ACTIVE.

Change my perspective from fearful to loving (choose to see myself and others in a loving or appreciative way).
Release any distance I feel from anyone.
Be present while others are speaking (not preparing replies, judging, etc.)

COMMUNICATION AND ACTION –
STRIVING TO MAKE ALL MY INTERACTIONS CONSCIOUS AND LOVING.

Consult my intuition.
Choose my intention before I speak or act.
Act from the healthiest part of my personality that I can find (rather than caretaking, fixing, teaching, judging, blaming, gossiping, etc.)
Speak personally and specifically rather than generally and abstractly (use “I” statements rather than “we” or “you” statements).
Release attachment to the outcome (trust the Universe). If I find myself attached, begin again with Commitment, Courage, Compassion.