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This last week, we had the opportunity to think about what the word freedom means to us. While our country was preparing to celebrate our Independence Day, Rev. Steve Eveland offered his thoughts
during the homily at Sunday's service about how we can strive for personal freedom through forgiveness. By forgiving ourself and others, we allow ourselves to release what tethers our souls to the past, freeing our spirits to soar and move forward.
I propose that we make this summer our "Summer of Freedom." Now that July 4 has passed, let's continue its momentum and find time in each day that we can free our spirit and allow it to fly. We can meditate in the stillness to free our minds. We can write down those people or situations that we have transgressions and throw them in the fire. We can keep a journal of situations that keep us in bondage, and create ways to liberate ourselves from that bondage. So let's get creative and make some time to achieve and maintain our personal freedom.
Of course, ISD continues to offer so many ways this summer to enrich our souls and free our mind/body/spirit. Which ones will you choose?
- Our 8-week Summer Kundalini Yoga class led by Rev. Ken Foor begins July 7 and runs through August 25, 2016.
- We'll host our bi-monthly Psychic Fair on July 9, which this month will also feature summertime picnic delights for the additional charge of just $10 per person.
- Our bi-monthly Evening Meditation will offer some time in the stillness July 13.
- The wonderful Alice Langholt will also kick off the series of Practical Reiki Certification with the Level One all-day workshop on Saturday, July 16.
- Our Summer Wellness Expo will offer opportunities for wellness "tune-up" sessions on Sunday, July 24 following the 11 a.m. service.
- Bill Sanda will lead the popular Healing Through Your Akashic Records workshop on Sunday, July 31. A limited number of slots are available so please register soon!
- Rev. Kathy Kerston from ISD-Sparta returns in August, and will lead a workshop on EFT's Effects On Healing on Saturday August 6. You won't want to miss this opportunity to learn our practice this easy, wonderful and powerful tool to help accelerate changes in many areas of your life.
- Rev. Kathy will also be offering a limited number of personal readings during her extended stay at ISD-DC August 5 - 15. Please email her directly at kathykerston@gmail.com to schedule a reading.
To hear several of our homilies and meditations that you may have enjoyed or missed, be sure to check out our Soundcloud page. There you will find insight and tools to help deepen your connection with Spirit.
Keep checking our
Facebook Page as well, which
will keep you up-to-date on ISD happenings.
This summer, let's be free at ISD!
Rev. Rob Banaszak
Pastor, Institute for Spiritual Development, Washington, D.C.
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Summer Kundalini Yoga
With Rev. Ken Foor
Thursdays July 7, 14, 21, 28
August 4, 11, 18 25
7:30 p.m.
$20 members/$22 non-members
(discount if all classes paid in full by the start of the first class)
Come join us for 8 weeks of Summer Kundalini Yoga to tune up your body, mind and soul. Let your Kundalini rise and inspire you beyond your imagination.
Experience and explore all 10 of your bodies through the use of breath work, exercises to move energy and meditation. Increase your intuition and connection with the Infinite. Experience your Soul as never before, integrate your Higher Self and increase the communication and communion with the Divine.
This is a series of classes to expand your awareness and your Self.
No previous experience required. Bring your mat, pillow and blanket.
Learn More
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An Intuitive Evening: the ISD Psychic Fair PLUS PICNIC!
One of our most popular events! Meet with ISD's gifted psychic practitioners and mediums as they connect with Spirit and provide individual intuitive readings of insight, guidance, and inspiration. Choose from a variety of reading methods such as Tarot, Astrology, Billets, Palmistry, Psychometry, and more.
As we do every summer at this time, we'll also have delicious picnic goodies available for $10/person!
Schedule:
- 5:30 p.m. - Doors open, DELICIOUS PICNIC FOODS AVAILABLE!
- 6:30 p.m. - Appointment scheduling begins (first come, first-served)
- 7:00 p.m. - Readings begin.
While waiting for your reading:
- Relax in our Fellowship Hall.
- Browse our Book & Crystal store.
- Meet other spiritually-minded attendees.
$22 non-members/$20 members for readings
Discounts available for multiple readings
$10 per person for picnic foods
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Evening Meditation
With Rev. Rob Banaszak
Come and make some time to unwind and unplug from the hustle and bustle of our busy lives. We'll take a mini-journey into the stillness together, where we can relax and "just be." We'll explore several meditation modalities, including guided meditations, chanting meditations, silent meditations and more!
Participants are invited to share and lead their own favorite meditation technique in our loosely-structured, sacred and fun time together.
Please arrive no later than 7:30 p.m. so as not to disturb the stillness and energy of the group.
Love offering suggested.
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Practical Reiki Level One Certification
With Rev. Ken Foor
Saturday, July 16, 2016
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
$127
Regardless of your experience with Intuition or Energy Healing, you can easily learn this simple, gentle, and empowering healing technique.
Achieve more balance, well-being, vibrant health and spiritual attunement for yourself and offer it to others. Each participant will receive a Practical Reiki Level I Certification.
This "Hands On" Intro Workshop Will Help You Learn:
- What Reiki Energy Healing is & how it works
- How to develop Practical Reiki skills with no need for symbols, hand positions & rituals
- How to sense your own chakras and energy system
- How to heal imbalances & blockages in body, thoughts & emotions
- How to apply energy healing to yourself and others in person & remotely
Required texts (not included): Practical Reiki: for balance, well-being, and vibrant health, and The Practical Reiki Companion workbook, both by Alice Langholt. Available in class for $25 for the set, or download Kindle versions from Amazon.
Cost: $127
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