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If freedom is the goal – to be free to choose again – differently, more wisely and to experience that new beginning in ways we’ve never experienced before, then let’s sweep away the misperceptions and old hurts from the past. As you clean out and make room for the new, what do you dream of as an ideal relationship? My ideal for a new relationship and a new life was something I called “full-blown ecstasy”. (I quickly discovered how far I was from that ideal when I had to reach for my dictionary to learn how to spell ecstasy!) After years of taking and teaching personal growth workshops, I knew that I had to start by being ecstatic about my relationship with me. I began by examining and replacing my thoughts of low self-worth. I looked for ways to deal with all the dating fears that plagued me. When trial and error
showed me my unconscious and unproductive attraction to guys with very similar negative qualities to past relationships, I dug deep so I could choose differently. More and more of my time was spent with the activities and people that brought me joy. I also began to focus on what was really important to me both in life and in the relationship I desired – my lists of ‘must-haves’ and deal-breakers. Now I confess that my ‘must-haves’ list for a new life partner got so long I began to worry that I’d never find someone that extraordinary. But day by day, just as seeds planted in spring bear fruit in the fall, my de-cluttering work – with a big boost from the Universe – brought me my harvest. Yep, just the guy I was looking for. Blessings to all of you as you scrub, scour and clean the recesses of your heart!
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Highlights: • 5 nights at the W New York – Times Square • New York City Highlights tour with private guide, including admission to Top of the Rock • New York City Hop-on, Hop-off Tour • Private showroom and Canal Street shopping • A Broadway theatre performance • Picnic lunch in Central Park and horse-drawn carriage ride • Harlem Sunday Gospel Tour • Farewell yacht dinner cruise along New York Harbour From $2275
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