April 2011: Blessings of Light

“Happiness is like a butterfly which, when pursued, is always beyond our grasp, but, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you.” - Nathaniel Hawthorne

This month we will be exploring the power of the Light in our lives. The Church of Spiritual Light will be 3 years old this month! In that time our community has received many blessings, much healing and ever deepening pathways to enlightenment. The Light is the means by which all this has been accomplished.

“The Light is more than some abstract, unknowable energy force. Light is Truth. If Light is truth, then darkness must be lies. Each and every lie we tell to ourselves and others casts the shadow of separation upon us. Every time even the most minor deception is revealed and the truth is made known we are re-united with the Light. So, Let there be Light. Those are the words by which you can create your own magnificent world.” - Rev. Renee Bledsoe. Bright blessings to all!

"Blessed are the cracked, for they shall let in the light." ~ Groucho Marx

Sunday Talks with Rev. Renee Bledsoe
April 3 - Turn on Your Heart Light
April 10 - Shattering of Illusion
April 17 - The Glory of the Sun, Moon and Stars
April 24 - Easter Celebration of Light: Rebirth


April Affirmations
I am a multi-dimensional being of Light.
I am fueled and sourced by the Light.
I am born anew each day into the Light.
My physical being is only 1%  of who I am.
My essence lives within my body, mind, heart and soul.
I set my Spirit Free.
I am free to choose love.
Love is an energy.
I am filling my healing circle with the Love of the Light.
I call upon my angels and spiritual allies for support, guidance and love.
I am filled with spiritual abundance.
I communicate with all the aspects of my being.
I reveal my GodSelf to myself and to the world.
My spiritual essence is immortal.
I break with denial and embrace the truth of my life.
The truth will set us free.
I come into acceptance of what is. That is how I change and grow.
I surrender to the power of the Light.
The Light is universal truth.
I am aware of multiple levels of perception and can accept paradoxical realities.
I am discerning and enlightened.
I tap into non-local consciousness for wisdom and guidance.
I activate my intuition for greater knowledge of cosmic truth.
My love is a gift to others and myself.
I am guided to let love motivate and inspire my life.
I love life.
The Light reveals my true nature.
I see with spiritual eyes beyond ordinary appearances.
I receive light blessings to activate and assist my spiritual evolution.
I give light blessings to activate and assist the spiritual evolution of others.
I bring in the light of my higher self into my being.
I live in the Light of the Creator.
The Light is a limitless substance and provides all things needful, both spiritual and material.
I am a portal for light and love.
There is no separation between human and divine. Human is Divine.

Trinity Crystal Bowl Meditation & Energy Healing

“The only way to discover the limits of the possible
is to go beyond them into the impossible.” -Arthur C. Clarke

Join us for our twice monthly Crystal Bowl Meditation and Energy Healing Event. Come and experience the power of healing, release and renewal through the combined modalities of sound healing with the crystal bowls and Energy healing, with modalities such as Theta Healing, Reiki, Pure Light (Diksha), Shamanic Soul Retrieval and Imprint Removal, Etheric Healing, Angelic and Ascended Master Healing, Crystal Therapy and Prayer. This class is facilitated by Pamela Kinton, Peggy Bridenbaker, Linda Becker, Renee Bledsoe and other certified energy healers.

The crystal comes from the earth, but the sound comes from above. Every cell in your body is a sound resonator. Our bodily systems respond to sound vibration, as do our mental and emotional states of consciousness.Everything is Energy - Light, Color and Sound - What better way to speak the essential language of your being than through the beauty of the Crystal Bowls?

All healing techniques employed involve the facilitation of the theta brainwave state and the awareness and acknowledgement that spiritual healing occurs through the higher powers of creation. In most cases, the energy practitioner is either removing or redirecting energy in the body so that the body's own innate ability to heal and thrive is restored. We feel that combining the crystal bowls with the energy healing modalities brings everything to a whole new level of empowerment, healing and enlightenment.

This event is designed to give the community an experience of the power of energy healing, as well as the crystal bowl meditation. While most will find that coming to this event is a wonderful way to maintain their energy body, many others are in periods of crisis or rebirth. If you ever feel that you require more privacy or more intensive attention all of our practitioners are available for private sessions. Often the energy of a group is not suitable for those who may need to go further into belief systems and to reach deeper levels of energetic restoration. Please do not hesitate to contact us.

“Energy healing restores the bodies own inner physician.” 

1st and 3rd Monday's of the month - 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Church of Spiritual Light, 1939 Park Meadows Dr. Unit 1, Fort Myers, FL 33907
Cost: $10

For more information call Rev. Renee Bledsoe at 239-560-6314.

The Women of Valor Circle

This is a call for women, of all ages, to come and join us, as we gather together to explore, experience and express our true, authentic, Divine selves.

In a safe, peaceful, loving circle of friends, you will join other women, who willing step into a new experience to share her Divine Essence. This time is set aside specifically for us to gift ourselves love, grace and radiant illumination. We gather to share in prayer and supportive understanding. We come to help each other heal hearts, to deepen our connection with our bodies, to train our minds to stay focused on nourishing the eternal flame of our souls.

The Women of Valor Circle will gives you the sacred space to feel, express and experience the movement of Divine Grace alive within you. Through prayer, spiritual readings, and sacred activities, our love and joy, experienced during this time, will cause the works of Spirit to be known and expressed in you and in all areas of your life.

You can expect to experience the powers of inspiration, creativity, pleasure, well-being, belonging, wholeness, movement, compassion, spontaneous laughter, healing tears, magnificence, power, self-love, unconditional acceptance and more!

Come as you are. Bring a journal, an open mind, open arms and open heart. Be willing to share your gifts. We affirm that Life’s Good is available for all and now is the time for Good, the Divine Feminine Soul, to teach us the mystic, majestic powers that reside within each of us. At your own pace, you will experience the freedom to fly. We affirm that LOVE is the power that heals, cleanses, and awakens the soul to the miracles yet to be experienced!

The Women of Valor Circle

Meets the 4th Friday of each month

At The Church of Spiritual Light

1939 Park Meadows #1, Fort Myers, FL

Donation $25.00

Please RSVP to help us prepare for each gathering

Please contact Caroline Ravelo 239-791-6749 or Rev. Renee Bledsoe 239-560-6314

Or email CarolineRavelo@aol.com for more info

Kabbalah: Tree of Life Journey

Join Dr. Melinea Holman for this Creative, Healing and Empowering journey to identify and break down the blocks that are holding you back from the abundance you want: love, money, happiness and a sense of peace.

12 Month Journey meets once per month on the 2nd Sunday of the month. You will need to plan on attending each session monthly. (Makeups are granted at the discretion of the teacher and have a surcharge. 

Cost: $35 per meeting,
One time material cost are as follows:

Gnosis of the Cosmic Christ by Tau Malachi and Mystical Kabbalah by Dione Fortune - books

Hosted by: Church of Spiritual Light, 1939 Park Meadows Dr., #1, Fort Myers, FL 33907

For More Info Call Rev. Renee at 239-560-6314

March 2011: Hands & Heart

“Sitting quietly, doing nothing, spring comes, and the grass grows by itself.” ~ Zen Proverb 

The spring equinox this month truly ushers in a time of new beginnings. What did you plant? What's coming to fruition for you now or very soon? Life is cyclical and that is never more evident than when we actually start to see some of our projects take root, our ideas blossom, our relationships bloom, and our businesses grow "corn". Get ready for new life everywhere. The wonderful thing about the springtime of our life is that in fact we do get to reap our harvest. This is a fertile time of the year! So take your heart into your hands and accept the luck you have made for yourself. This month we celebrate the connection of our hands to our heart, not just symbolically, but in the work that we do in the world...the actions that we have taken and the creations we have made a reality. So many people in our community and around the world have been very valiant in their own personal growth and willingly faced their shadow. Well groundhog already saw his shadow and now it's time to glow in the radiance of  the emerging sunlight and bask in the sweetness of spring. Bright blessings to all!

All that is gold does not glitter, 
not all those who wander are lost; 
the old that is strong does not wither, 
deep roots are not reached by the frost. 
From the ashes a fire shall be woken, 
a light from the shadows shall spring; 
renewed shall be blade that was broken, 
the crownless again shall be king.
 ~ J.R.R. Tolkien

"If you've never been thrilled to the very edges of your soul by a flower in spring bloom, maybe your soul has never been in bloom."  ~Terri Guillemets

SUNDAY TALKS
March 6 - Hands to Heart: The Practice of Kindness
March 13 - All that is Gold Does Not Glitter
March 20 - Spring Equinox: Joyful New Beginnings
March 27 - Cycles, Seasons and Rhythms of Life


MARCH AFFIRMATIONS
I allow my hands to do the work of my heart.

I look forward to my future with faith, hope and joy.

I embrace the unknown and allow Spirit to reveal the beauty of my soul.

I am free to create a beautiful life.

I am open to experiencing more love in my life.

I allow my creativity its full expression.

My talents are needed in this world.

I am a unique expression of the divine.

I allow myself to experience the cyclical nature of life with grace.

I set up myself to encounter more ease in my day to day life.

I release myself from the path of suffering and create beauty in the world.

When I am happy and healthy, I send the energy of health and happiness to the entire planet.

I feel lucky and joyful.

I tap into my highest creativity for solutions and new ideas to help myself and others.

I see the path of beauty before me.

I am so grateful for the abundance of spiritual support from my community.

I am a part of a real human family of mankind.

My family extends into my friendships.

I am an important part of my community.

I am surrounded by loving supportive people.

I honor my shadow and my light and see myself whole and healed.

I am blessed and I bless others every day.

May the circle of love that is my life be unbroken.

May we all walk in beauty.

May I reap the rewards of my creations and quickly correct what is in error.

May all my errors turn to blessings.

I have the eyes to see and the ears to hear the desires of my heart and soul.

May I tap into my imagination to activate a higher vibration of love within my being.

Love is all around and within me.

I am dancing the sacred spiral of creation.

My joy is a blessing to the earth.

I touch the lives of others with random acts of kindness.

My destiny is to love and be loved.

Don't Kill Cupid!

“Love has no other desire but to fulfill itself. To melt and be like a running brook that sings its melody to the night. To wake at dawn with a winged heart and give thanks for another day of loving.”  ~Kahlil Gibran

"I never knew how to worship until I knew how to love."

-Henry Ward Beecher

HOW TO BRING IN THE GODDESS – EROS/CUPID

1) Root Chakra - Be Present
Paying attention, Caring for the comfort and joy of another and yourself, any relationship with another depends upon the foundation it is built upon. Spending your time.

2) Sacral Chakra - Be Creative
Think of the different ways to express this caring and be open to new expressions of love. Release the limits on what you think love ought to look like.

3) Solar Plexis – Be Vulnerable
The feeling of excitement is actually eros at work, take risks and be willing to be vulnerable and open to true intimacy. Step out of your comfort zone.

4) Heart Chakra –  Be Kind
Send Lovingkindness in your thoughts, intentions and prayers. Smiles and Hugs, Hands, Feed your heart with good things and truth.

5) Throat Chakra – Be Communicative
Write poems, letters, speak openly and freely, dialogue and deep meaningful conversation.

6) Brow Chakra - Be intuitive
See the story behind the story. Dream together and share each other’s vision.

7) Crown Chakra – Be honest
Tell the Truth in your relationships. See them in the highest possible Light.

8) Transpersonal Chakra -  Be whole
Allow your Higher Self to enter your story. See your Godliness and you will see that in others.

“You were born together, and together you shall be for evermore.... But let there be spaces in your togetherness and let the winds of the heavens dance between you. Love one another but make not a bond of love: let it rather be a moving sea between the shores of your souls.” ~Kahlil Gibran

Full Moon Ceremony

Join us for an evening full moon celebration and ceremony. We will release all that no longer serves us and utilize magickal energies to bring forth what we desire. This particular moon gives us as opportunity to bring the desires of heart and mind together in order to manifest your most amazing creation - your life!

Goddesses Caroline and Lynne will facilitate this circle. All are welcome to bring the power and energy of Light into their being to share with the world.
When: February 18th 8pm
Where: Church of Spiritual Light, 1939 Park Meadows Dr., #1, Fort Myers, FL 33907
Cost: $35

Note:
Also, don't forget the Exceptional Women's Group meets from 6-7:30 that same evening. If you attend the Exceptional Women's, which is a $5 donation, you may attend the full moon ceremony for $25 ($30 for both - saves you $5!)