Soulful Features
February 2003

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Romance Rituals

"Love Is The Only Prayer."
~ Marion Zimmer Bradley  

This month, in honor of Valentine's Day, we're looking at the theme of "Soulful Rituals for Love & Romance." Our panel of love and relationship experts, some of them husband and wife teams, offer us a fun collection of rituals and ceremonies, exploring everything from building intimacy with our mate... to learning to love ourselves first. With the help of their expert advice, we will develop deep, meaningful and soulful love relationships--the best relationships we've ever known!

Click Here to See Our Selection of  Book Titles on "Love and Relationships"

May your heart be filled with love as you practice rituals for romance!

"I have found the paradox that if I love until it hurts,
then there is no hurt, but only more love."
~ Mother Theresa  

Enjoy!

THIS MONTH'S FEATURES:

"The Art of Romance"
by Judith Sherven, Ph.D. & James Sniechowski, Ph.D., husband and wife psychology team, Judith & Jim are the bestselling authors of "The New Intimacy," "Opening to Love 365 Days a Year," and their newest, "Be Loved for Who You Really Are." Their website is www.thenewintimacy.com

"Marry Yourself First..."
by Rev. Laurie Sue Brockway, an interfaith minister who is often called upon to teach, speak and write about women’s spirituality and the Feminine Faces of God. She is author of "A Goddess is a Girl’s Best Friend: A Divine Guide to Finding Love, Success and Happiness." (www.goddessfriends.com)

"The Spoon Dance: A Breathing Ritual for Lovers"
by Gay Hendricks, Ph.D. and Kathlyn Hendricks, Ph.D., authors of "Conscious Loving," "The Conscious Heart," and many other bestselling relationship books. Together they direct The Hendricks Institute and its Center for Conscious Relationship in Santa Barbara. (www.hendricks.com)

"The Bow: After Lovemaking, A Closing Ceremony"
by Diana Daffner, who with her husband Richard, leads "Intimacy Retreats" for couples and provides coaching in sexual intimacy as a spiritual path. The Daffners originated the Tantra Tai Chi(tm) program, a partnered movement practice to enhance intimacy in body, heart and soul. (www.intimacyretreats.com)

"Deeply Connecting to the One You Love"
by Arielle Ford, publicity agent and best-selling author of "Hot Chocolate for the Mystical Soul," "Hot Chocolate For The Mystical Lover: 101 Stories of Soul Mates Brought Together By Divine Intervention," and her latest book, "The Owner’s Manual: The Essential Guide to the One You Love." (www.fordsisters.com)

"Creating our Sacred Space as Hero and Goddess"
by Ray Bergen, Ph.D., a marriage counselor, specializing in the archetype of "The Lovers." He is author of an audio series, "When Hero and Goddess Love" which applies the Hero and Goddess journey to relationship work. He and his wife conduct workshops about the core drama at the heart of every relationship. (www.herogoddess.com)

MORE "LOVE" FEATURES:

"Soulful Relationships"

"The Infinite Journey to Conscious Loving"
by Gay Hendricks, Ph.D. and Kathlyn Hendricks, Ph.D., authors of "Conscious Loving," "The Conscious Heart," and many other bestselling relationship books. Together they direct The Hendricks Institute and its Center for Conscious Relationship in Santa Barbara. (www.hendricks.com)

"Create Your Own Marriage Manual"
by Rev. Laurie Sue Brockway, author, teacher and contemporary clergy person, who specializes in matters of the heart and soul. Prior to becoming a minister she enjoyed a successful and colorful 20 years in media as a widely published journalist, editor and author of eight books on relationships and romance. (www.weddinggoddess.com)

"Be Loved for Who You Really Are"
by Judith Sherven, Ph.D. & James Sniechowski, Ph.D., husband and wife psychology team, Judith & Jim are the bestselling authors of "The New Intimacy," "Opening to Love 365 Days a Year," and their newest, "Be Loved for Who You Really Are." Their website is www.thenewintimacy.com

"The Crafting of Relationship"
by Dana Reynolds, spiritual midwife and author of "Be An Angel." Her essay, Visual Prayers is included in the anthology, "Our Turn, Our Time: Women Coming of Age," edited by Cynthia Black. (www.sacredimagination.com)

"If the Buddha Married"
by Charlotte Kasl, Ph.D., a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and a Certified Addiction Specialist, in the areas of chemical dependency and sexuality. She is the author of seven books, including "If the Buddha Married," "If the Buddha Dated," and "A Home for the Heart." (www.charlottekasl.com)

"Getting the Love You Want"
by Harville Hendrix, Ph.D., and Helen LaKelly Hunt, partners in life and work. They are founders of the Institute for Imago Relationship Therapy that has trained over 1800 Imago therapists internationally. They are also co-authors of several bestselling relationship books. (www.imagotherapy.com)

"The Ark of Love: A Sanctuary on Valentine's Day"
by Diana and Richard Daffner, relationship coaches who developed Tantra Tai Chi, a partnered movement practice that helps create physical, emotional and spiritual presence. They conduct weekend retreats and workshops in Intimacy. Their website is www.intimacyretreats.com

"The Soul of Love"

"Meant to Be"
by Barry and Joyce Vissell, authors of numerous relationship books, including "The Heart's Wisdom," "Shared Heart," and their newest, "Meant to Be." They are the founders and directors of the Shared Heart Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to relationship and family life as a spiritual path. (www.sharedheart.org)

"The Gift of Love"
by Robert Sidell, Rev., J.D., an internationally published author, motivational speaker, attorney and minister. He is the author of "A Rare Opportunity, Your Key to a Miraculous Life." Shortly after becoming a lawyer, Robert had a spiritual awakening that caused him to see the world through new eyes.  (www.robertsidell.com)

"Beyond the Fear of Intimacy"
by Laura V. Hyde, Co-founder of Infinite Wisdom, author, and national speaker. As a regular contributor for publications across the US and Canada, Laura writes about human awareness and spiritual growth. Laura is the author of the widely acclaimed book "Gifts of the Soul" and her newest, "The Intimate Soul." (www.laurahyde.com)

"Expressing Your Love In A Sacred Wedding Ceremony"
by Rev. Laurie Sue Brockway, author, teacher and contemporary clergy person, who specializes in matters of the heart and soul. Prior to becoming a minister she enjoyed a successful and colorful 20 years in media as a widely published journalist, editor and author of eight books on relationships and romance. (www.weddinggoddess.com)

"From Conscious Loving to Super-Conscious Loving"
by Gay Hendricks, Ph.D. and Kathlyn Hendricks, Ph.D., authors of "Conscious Loving," "The Conscious Heart," and many other relationship books. Together they direct The Hendricks Institute and its Center for Conscious Relationship in Santa Barbara. (www.hendricks.com)

"Introducing Sanity to Love"
by Seana McGee and Maurice Taylor, internationally known relationship experts are authors of the ground-breaking relationship book "The New Couple: Why the Old Rules Don't Work and What Does." They are also founding directors of NewCouple, Int'l., a transformational education organization for couples and singles. (www.newcouple.com)

"Valentine's Day: Presents or Presence?"
by Diana Daffner, who with her husband Richard, are relationship coaches who developed Tantra Tai Chi, a partnered movement practice that helps create physical, emotional and spiritual presence. They conduct weekend retreats and workshops in Intimacy. Her website is www.tantrataichi.com

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