Relief for Japan Benefit

by Jenna Gebeke and Sarah Gebeke of TrueSanctuary

“Hope is faith holding out its hand in the dark.” ~George Iles

There have been many moments throughout history across countries and cultures where hope has lit the way through darkness. In today’s world we are no longer isolated from tragic events, but see and feel the aftershock of those events across the globe. We are no longer isolated nations and countries but a global community that works together on projects in big businesses, learns together in study abroad/exchange programs, and communes together across borders on social networking sites. This boundary-less society we live in is a blessing in times of tragedy as it allows for us to band together as a human race to spread hope, love, and peace across all borders to help those in need.

Now is the time not just to react to the situations in Japan, but to be proactive in aiding them in their healing and recovery. There are many different ways to help the situation in Japan. Pray, meditate, send light and positive energy – all of these actions will assist. Donations to trustworthy relief organizations are also a great way to help those in need. A friend of ours runs The Golden Pyramid of Peace – Japan Relief fund. 100% OF ALL DONATIONS will go directly to the people of Japan immediately without any admin fees! Our friends and colleagues in Tokyo have started a benefit fund, and have personally gone deep into the disaster zones bringing life-saving water, blankets and rice. Please help them continue to do so by making a donation today!

Even though we are in Minnesota and not in the front lines of the disaster, we can still TAKE ACTION and provide relief to those in Japan.
"How far that little candle throws his beams. So shines a good deed in a weary world.” ~ William Shakespeare

Please join us for a this Sunday, March 28th from 7-8pm at the Waterstone Clubroom 9700 Waterstone Place, Minnetonka, MN. The event is free to attend, and 100% of all donations will go directly to help the people of Japan.

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HANDS OF LIGHT MEDITATION – Sarah from True Sanctuary will lead you on a meditation to send light to the people of Japan. It makes a huge difference to gather as a group and send positive energy. You will also learn how to use this meditation not just for Japan but also for yourself on a regular basis to send yourself or loved ones light or positive energy.
*** There is no fee to attend, it's by donation only.
***Any level of experience is welcome - please bring your friends. The only thing needed is an open heart and willingness to serve.

JAPANESE RELIEF MEDITATION CANDLES – Japanese relief meditation candles will be for sale at the event. It is always recommended to have a white candle lit during meditation – use these candles during meditation and to help support the relief effort in Japan!
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WE ARE ALL ONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
It's time to unite - we are all one! The people of Japan can use all of the light and positive energy that we can send them now from MN!

IF YOU CAN'T ATTEND:
- Please consider making a donation to help the cause
- Please continue to send light, prayers, and positive energy to all those in Japan – for the survivors, for the relief workers and volunteers, and for the country as a whole to aid in recovery.

Intuition: Learn How to Trust Your Hunches

written by Alissa Gebeke

Everyone is intuitive. We are all born with a varying degree of intuition. Developing intuition starts by realizing you have it already. If you've ever had a hunch about something, inner knowing, a “gut feeling”, that was your intuition. Intuition is just your mind using more than what you are consciously aware of.

Dr. Carl Jung described intuition as the ability to anticipate change and to see possibilities inherent in a situation.

What it means to be Intuitive
Being intuitive is being able to hear the inner voice over the negative ego voice. It’s being able to hear that Angel voice that let’s you know what’s for your highest good. Being intuitive is being in tune with not only your own emotions and feelings but those of the people around you. Being intuitive is being able to make informed choices rather than ones based on emotion and things of the past.

Developing Intuition
Recognize it – intuition can act as an encouragement or reassurance, or intuition can act as a caution to not act upon something that may not be in your best interest.
Intuition can come in the form of a gut feeling or knowing (clairsentience). Or it can be a voice you hear guiding you (clairaudience). It can be a vision during meditation or during dreamtime (clairvoyance).
Start questioning your hunches. Get in the habit of paying attention to and studying your intuitive feelings.

The Intuition Development course taught with True Sanctuary can assist in understanding how we perceive the world and learn skills and tools to develop these gifts. During this class you’ll get exercises you can use on a daily basis to increase your intuition (clairvoyance, clairaudience, clairsentience).
Check the True Sanctuary Calendar for the next class!

Another great way to increase your intuition is with the Sanctuary Meditation Technique, and Empower Thyself class. The Life Activation also helps you raise your vibration and open you intuitive gives.

Empower Thyself Program - A Testimonial

Read a testimonial from a client who recently took the Empower Thyself class. His words speak volumes for the way the teachings and energy you receive from class can be applied to your life:
"I was guided to True Sanctuary by a friend who told me about how I might be interested in the Modern Mystery School (MMS) teachings because of my personal spiritual goals. I spent time reviewing True Sanctuary's website where I found a lot of information on the various MMS classes they offered as well as the healing modalities they provided. I met Sarah, Jenna and Vonnie and at an expo and after only a few minutes I knew that they were very genuine and grounded in their perspective on what they had to offer me as healers and guides on my journey.

I received a Life Activation and an Emotional Cord Cutting and I immediately felt much more focused and free from nagging thoughts about various situations and people in my life. I am also a healing practitioner and after the Life Activation and Emotional Cord Cutting I noticed that my sessions were much easier in their flow and being connected to my client as well as the energy. This was a definite bonus for me and my clients.

After this experience I knew I wanted to go on to experience more of the MMS teachings so I signed up for the Empower Thyself program the next month. The class was a very intense two day course where the energy brought into the room was palpable and amazing! After this course with True Sanctuary, the level of power in the healing sessions with my clients exploded! I was so surprised at how I could connect with higher-source as well as the client with such intensity and ease. I also know that my clients could feel the intensity from the feedback they gave me. Empower Thyself was one of those incredible life-changing experiences that will unfold within me for the rest of my life. I've very much enjoyed the Meditation, Intuition Development and Sacred Geometry classes I've taken so far and I look forward to the Empower Thyself II in the near future!" ~ D.R. Energy Work Practitioner and Web Consultant

Read additional testimonials here

Register for the next Empower Thyself class by March 30 and get a complimentary healing session. More details here

Visit our True Sanctuary expo booth

We'll be at the True Sanctuary booth # 603 this weekend at the Body, Mind, Life Expo. Stop by to say "hi", sign up for our free meditation and intuition class giveaways, and check out our special expo offers to save up to 75% off services.
March 5-6, 2011
Minneapolis Convention Center
Sat: 10am-7pm | Sun: 10am-5pm

Print half-off tickets to the Body, Mind, Life Expo

You won't want to miss our free talk on Saturday:
Feel Positive Energy on So Many Levels - Open Your Chakras and Activate Your Spiritual DNA!
Saturday. 2:40 p.m. — Stage 2
Want more positive energy in your life? Discover how your chakras and spiritual DNA connect you to happiness, abundance and connection to self. Learn tips to open your chakras and connect to positive energy every day. A member of the audience will receive a free Life Activation session and another will win a free Meditation Class. Sarah is a meditation and intuition class instructor, guide and reiki practitioner certified by the Modern Mystery School and Jikiden Reiki. In her 10 years experience she’s seen countless benefits: less stress, more joy, better health, increased positive energy and more!

Words of Wisdom from a 4-year-old client...

I did a reiki session for a 4-year-old today. He loved the energy and let me work with him for 1 hour and 40 minutes! "My heart feels warm and like waves," he said, when I was working at his heart. Great words from a smart little guy. His mom is already noticing a change in his behavior after one session and we have a few more to go.

Our next Reiki Level I and II classes are coming May 13-15 - get a discount with advance registration. See details on the reiki page of our website.

Find out what medical science has to say about the health effects of reiki.

Sacred Geometry – What you need to know to enhance your home and your life!

What is Sacred Geometry?
Sacred Geometry helps you to manifest your goals and create better energy around you. The primary geometries are the sphere, cube and pyramid, which hold incredible energy that is fundamental to the structure of the Universe and to your daily life.
Sacred Geometry is about understanding how these divine shapes are the basis of all creation, and harnessing the energy of these geometries to enhance the energy of your home, office space, healing or meditation room.

Why study Sacred Geometry?
The class that I teach not only gives you more knowledge about Sacred Geometry, but I also energetically hand down keys to work with the energy of Sacred Geometry in your life. In the class you’ll awaken the three primary sacred geometries within your physical body; learn how to activate a room or a building, increasing the vibration and protection; and you’ll learn how to create a sacred space for meditation or healing work.

Who benefits from learning about Sacred Geometry?
Anyone can benefit from taking this class:
• If you’re already practicing some form of healing arts or intuitive readings this class will enhance the work you’re already doing by better protecting your space and increasing the positive energy in your space, which allows you to better flow energy to your clients.
• If you meditate, create artwork, practice yoga or tai chi – you’ll benefit from using the tools from this class to enhance the vibration in the space where you practice.
• If you’re a realtor or if you have a home you’d like to sell, this method will raise the vibration of the home, making it more appealing to the potential buyer.
• If you want to shift the energy in your home, if it feels like you need a “spring energy cleaning”, this class is for you. It’s a great way to refresh the energy in your home.
• If you feel the energy at your workspace is stagnant or negative and you want to shift it to the positive, this class will help you to do just that.

Why did you become certified to teach Sacred Geometry?
I wanted to bring this method for creating a higher vibration and more positive energy to people. I took the class myself several years ago and was really affected by how powerful the tools are. It’s not something you can learn in a book or on the internet, because this method is based on the ancient linage of the mystery school wisdom teachings, which are only handed down from teacher to student as a transfer of energy in addition to handing down knowledge.

How have you applied Sacred Geometry in your life?
I’ve used this method to sell my parent’s home, which was on the market for 9 months without any offers. I applied the techniques and the very next buyer who toured the home made an offer that day.
I’ve used these techniques to enhance the space of my office and my co-workers now gravitate to my small office for meetings instead of using a larger meeting space. They like hanging out in the energy, and if they’re not in a good mood they tend to avoid my office, which is a plus!
I use this method before I do any healing session for a client or before I teach any class, and in both cases my clients or students have commented on how nice the energy feels in the space.
I use Sacred Geometry in the space where I meditate and notice a very high connection with incredible energy and messages that come through while I meditate.

Are there advanced Sacred Geometry classes?
Yes! All of the above attributes are based on the basic level 1 class, which I teach each month. The second level is called Sacred Geometry II – Gemstone Healers class. This class teaches you how to used Sacred Geometry with crystals and gemstones for healing sessions, intuitive readings, dreamtime, and crystal gridding to further raise the energy of a space. The Sacred Geometry III class certifies you to work with clearing the aura of blockages. The Sacred Geometry IV class gives you a technique to use for raising the vibration of a space for ceremonies, family gatherings, rooms where you meditate or do any sort of healing work.

How can I sign up?
Contact Sarah@TrueSanctuary.com 323-445-9594 to register for class. Check out our website calendar for upcoming classes here.

More about Sarah Gebeke, Sacred Geometry instructor:
Sarah is a meditation and intuition class instructor, guide, ritual master and reiki practitioner certified by the Modern Mystery School and Jikiden Reiki. In her 10 years experience she’s seen countless benefits: less stress, more joy, better health, increased positive energy and more! For more information visit: www.TrueSanctuary.com

The Proof is in the Reiki!

by Sarah Gebeke, Jikiden Reiki and Usui Reiki Method of Natural Healing Practitioner

Reiki is a gentle but powerful energy work modality. It has a long history of aiding in healing virtually every known illness. Reiki improves medical treatment by reducing negative side effects, shortening healing time, reducing pain and releasing stress. Universal Healing Energy is sent through the practitioner’s hands to assist the client in healing on a physical and emotional level.

Medical science is starting to show support for reiki as an alternative form of therapy. In Minnesota the U of M offers reiki as an elective for nursing students, and reiki can be found as a complimentary healing modality in hospitals around the Twin Cities.

To show the proof is in the reiki, I've listed some studies below to demonstrate the healing properties of reiki:

Reiki Clinical Studies Highlights
Post-operative pain
• This study examined the effects of Reiki and LeShan therapies in combination on pain experienced after surgery. A statistically significant difference between the treatment and control groups was observed in both the level of pain intensity and the degree of pain.
Source: Wirth DP, Brenlan DR, Levine RJ, and Rodriguez, CM. “The effect of complementary healing therapy on postoperative pain after surgical removal of impacted third molar teeth.” Complementary Therapies in Medicine. 1(3): 133-138, July, 1993.

Immune Function and Reiki
• In this study reiki treatments were given to improve the immune function of patients with chronic illness: multiple sclerosis, lupus, fibromyalgia and thyroid goiter. Patients received no other conventional or alternative therapy and noticed significant differences before and after Reiki sessions
Source: Hartwell, B and Brewitt, B. “The Efficacy of Reiki Hands On Healing: Improvement in Adrenal, Spleen and Nervous Function as Quantified by Electro-Dermal Screening.” Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine. 3(4): 89. July, 1997.

Chronic Illness and Reiki
• 120 participants were randomly assigned to one of four groups: 10 sessions of Reiki, 10 sessions of Progressive Muscle Relaxation, a control group receiving no treatment, and a placebo group receiving 10 sessions of false-Reiki. Pain, depression, state anxiety, trait anxiety, belief in personal control and other parameters were measured pre-test, post-test and at three month follow up. The following conclusions were reached: Reiki is an effective modality for reducing pain, depression and state anxiety; Reiki is effective in enhancing positive personality changes such as decreased trait anxiety, increased self-esteem and a greater sense of internal locus of control.
Source: Dressen LJ and Singg, S. “Effects of Reiki on Pain and Selected Affective and Personality Variables of Chronically Ill Patients.” Subtle Energies & Energy Medicine. 9(1): 51-82, 1998.

Multiple Sclerosis
• Thirteen M.S. patients with either primary progressive or secondary progressive M.S. were selected for Reiki treatments. The patients were asked on the first visit to identify the symptoms which were most disruptive to their quality of life. On each visit they were asked to rate their individual symptoms. The results are as follows:
• 90.2% Reduction of lethargy
• 87% Reduction of depression
• 78.7% Reduction of cognitive problems
• 75.3% Reduction of motor problems
• 73.5% Reduction of pain
• 70.2% Reduction of fatigue
• 69.1% Reduction of urine problems
• 62.8% Reduction of bowel problems


Depression and Reiki
• Forty-six participants were randomly assigned to one of three groups: hands-on Reiki, distance Reiki or distance Reiki placebo control. Each participant received 1 to 1.5 hour treatment each week for 6 weeks. There was a significant reduction in symptoms of psychological distress in treatment groups as compared with controls and these differences continued to be present one year later.
Source: Shore AG. “Long-term effects of energetic healing on symptoms of psychological depression and self-perceived stress.” Alternative Therapies in Health & Medicine. 10(3):42-8, 2004.

If you'd like to experience reiki for yourself, contact Sarah@TrueSanctuary.com. Mention this blog article and get $10 off your first session.