Greetings from all of us here at Serenity Now,
I, Bonnie Brooke, want to send you my heartfelt thanks for supporting us during the month of May. I was acutely aware of the hardships that our customers were feeling. We had to have Kleenex accessible to all staff at all times because so many people were crying.
One message that came through loud and clear, even through the sobs, was that they felt Serenity Now was an oasis or a sanctuary. My business partner (John) and I want the store to be a “Place of Peace” hence the theme for the month of June in the store is a A Place of Peace.
One of our customers very lovingly said Serenity Now, for her, is a “No Fear Zone”. God knows we all need a place like that and believe me; John and I are honored to keep the doors open, keep the lights on and we are well aware of the fact that we couldn’t do this even for a single day if weren’t for your ongoing support of us.
I noticed a common thread running through the stories of anguish that I heard in the store this last month. I would hear “I have meditated for twenty-five years, how can I be going through a divorce?” or “I have seen the movie The Secret and I have been practicing it, how is it possible that my house is being foreclosed?”
What occurred to me as I heard about these problems was a topic I heard on a spiritual tape, when the speaker mentioned that when we walk we start out by being balanced (both feet on the ground) and in order to move we have to lift one foot up and actually be in an unbalanced state. So the speaker was making the point that a period of unbalance is necessary to the movement and actually a sign of something right happening.
Wouldn’t you know it, the day after I had been contemplating these “hard times” I saw a show on the A&E channel called Biography, about the life of Jon Bon Jovi. I personally did not know much about his life or music but found out that he has sold 120 million records, which I think is a mind-boggling number and truly speaks of his professional success.
However, he started his career as a gofer at the Power Station Recording Studio in Manhattan, NY making a whopping $50 a week. The highlight of his day was getting coffee for Mick Jagger. The program did not mention anything about his spiritual beliefs but I heard him say that he saw his job as a gofer as an “Opportunity” to look, listen and learn and that for 3 years he spent as much time on the bus as he did at work. Riding hours each day back and forth between New Jersey and New York City, he put this time to good use by writing lyrics that later became chart topping hits.
He is a man who never went to college but he has become a philanthropist who has given millions of dollars to charity.
His journey has been full of ups and downs (like the rest of us). After being on the road for six years and having success markers like owning his own jet, he found out that just when he thought he had achieved all of his dreams his life was turning into an exhausting nightmare. He had trouble hitting the notes and had to receive regular steroid shots just to keep going. After 240 consecutive sold out shows he was completely burned out and depressed and seeking therapy.
He overcame the challenge with the loving support of his family and friends. During the program he very humbly referred to himself as “just another guy from New Jersey.”
I think I found this program about his life very moving because it so beautifully illustrated for me the point that the spiritual teacher was making: Life is made up of these points of balance and unbalance and every step is necessary for our journey.
I would like you to join us (if you so choose) in experiencing this Place of Peace internally, being aware of the orderliness of our days, and share any stories you may have.
We are grateful to be able to offer these events for May/June:
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NOTE NEW LOCATION: EVERY MONDAY 7:00pm - 8:30pm (weekly) A COURSE IN MIRACLES GROUP - John Hunkler, co-owner of Serenity Now, is facilitating this original group discussion of this life changing work.. The aim of the Course is to help us remove the obstacles to the awareness of love's presence and help us remember "Who" we are. Time is 7:00pm - 8:30pm. $5.00 Love Offering. No Reservation Needed. Check the Miracles Now web site for other Course In Miracles meetings held weekly: www.miraclesnowcenter.com At the Miracles Now Center, two doors down from Serenity Now. (727) 787-5400.
EVERY AFTERNOON - MONDAY through SATURDAY - INTUITIVE READINGS (Call for Readers Days, Times & To Schedule) - with Rev. Vanessa Stuebe, Rev. Janet Reynolds, Kim Flowers, and Rev. Marcella Zinner. For info on each of our readers, pick up a flyer at the store or go to the website: www.serenitynowbooksandgifts.com , under the subcategory of Services, then Readers. For scheduled times our readers are available, go to the web site: www.serenitynowbooksandgifts.com, click on Calendar and check the specific dates or call Serenity Now for more info (727) 787-5400. Charges are $1.50/minute.
EVERY TUESDAY through FRIDAY 12:00pm - 4:00 pm AURA PHOTO and CHAKRA ANALYSIS - Ever wanted to see your Aura? We interpret the colors in your Aura and analyze the energy levels in your Chakras. Plus we give you the photo to take home with you and give you any tips or suggestions to balance the energy in your Chakras. We use a state of the art "Biopulsar" computer software program that is astonishingly accurate. 15-minute session for $25.00. Reservation required. Call Serenity Now to reserve your time (727) 787-5400.
EVERY WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY 1:00pm - 6:00 pm SCIO CONSULTATIONS with Amy Howard and Guy Larsson. The SCIO has revolutionized and incorporated healing from within. SCIO empowers individuals to take healing into their own hands. This cutting edge technology measures the body's electric reactivity under an incredible 1/100th of a second. We invite you to experience this amazing new energetic technology! Session Fee: $100.00 for an hour, and $50 for half hour balancing. Aura Cleansing/Balancing is only $30 for 20 minutes. Appointment Needed. Call Serenity Now to reserve your time (727) 787-5400.
EVERY WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY 1:00pm - 6:00 pm ION FOOT DETOX- This process draws impurities out of the body at amazing speed. Sessions run 10-30 minutes and can help with weight loss, allergies, pain relief, increased energy and much more. Cost is $1.50 per minute. Appointment Needed. Call (727) 787-5400.
EVERY WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY 1:00pm - 6:00 pm AMETHYST BIO-MAT SESSIONS - Experience complete relaxation with this state of the art technology. This cutting edge balancing tool gives off FIR (Far Infrared) energy and negative ions, which help with detox and can, stimulate healing at a cellular level. Fee is $1.50 per minute. Appointment Needed. Call (727) 787-5400.
EVERY TUESDAY 11:00am-2:00pm --FRIDAY 11:00am -1:00 pm REIKI PRACTITIONER FOR ANIMALS AND INTUITIVE READINGS with Pauline. Pauline is an animal Reiki Practitioner and intuitive. She is a certified Reiki Master and registered Reiki Practitioner with The International Association of Reiki Professionals. Pauline specializes in working with animals, whose owners wish to utilize Reiki for general wellness, stress reduction or discomfort and stress after surgery. In her readings, Pauline invokes her intuitive guides, Eagle Eye and Grey Wolf. $1.50 per minute and a minimum of 15 minutes. Call (727) 787-5400 for information.
EVERY OTHER SATURDAY 12:00 - 4:00 pm ANGEL THERAPY® with Kim Flowers - Intuitive reader calling on Archangels, Ascended Masters and other spiritual beings for healing, guidance and direction in any area of your life. She is certified by Dr. Doreen Virtue in spiritual counseling and healing techniques. Reservations required. Call Serenity Now to reserve your time (727) -787-5400.
SUZANNE EDWARDS ASTROLOGY: ASTROLOGICAL CHART READINGS with Suzanne Edwards. Would you like advice about what is happening in your life right now? Have you always wanted a more in-depth look into your astrological chart and have specific questions? Have you always wanted to know more about you and your loved ones in your past lives? Call for an appointment and pricing at (727) 787-5400.
THE FOLLOWING EVENTS ARE SCHEDULED FOR JUNE:
TUESDAY JUNE 9TH 7:00-8:30pm MEDITATION with REV. VANESSA.
Rev. Vanessa will lead you through a wonderful meditation in which you will clear your energy, meet guides and angels, receive messages and experience a truly deep relaxation. $20 in advance, $25 at the door – call Serenity Now for reservations. (727) 787-5400.
THURSDAY JUNE 11TH 6:00-9:00pm REIKI I with REV. PAULINE ZILBERBERG. Instruction and attunements provided. At the conclusion of class, you will have the information to practice healings and a Level I Reiki certificate. Class is facilitated by Rev. Pauline. A $10 Fee and a Reiki book purchase of $24.95 is required. Reservations needed. Call Serenity Now to reserve your seat (727)787-5400.
SATURDAY JUNE 13TH 1pm-6pm REIKI SHARE. This group of Healers and guests come together for the purpose of sharing healing energy with each other and perhaps a distance healing if that is appropriate. It also serves as an introduction to anyone new to this healing modality. Love offering basis. If you have time restraints please call ahead to put your name on the list at Serenity Now. (727) 787-5400.
THURSDAY JUNE 18TH 6:00-8:00pm REIKI II with REV. PAULINE ZILBERBERG. Additional instruction and attunements provided. Upon completion you will receive a Level II Reiki Certificate. Class is facilitated by Rev. Pauline. Class Fee: $10. Must have completed Reiki I. Call Serenity Now for reservations. (727) 787-5400.
TUESDAY JUNE 23RD 7:00-9:00pm MORE ABOUT STONES AND CRYSTALS with REV. VANESSA. This Stone and Crystal class will teach you how to use crystals to remove stuck energy and how to balance your energy with stones. We will create your own personal Medicine Pouch. Please feel free to bring your favorite crystal and pendulum. Fee: $30 Adv./ $40 at the door. Call Serenity Now for Reservations. 727-787-5400
THURSDAY JUNE 25th 6:00-8;00pm REIKI III with REV. PAULINE ZILBERBERG. Master instruction and attunements provided. At the conclusion, you will receive Master Certification in Reiki. The class is facilitated by Rev. Pauline. Class fee: $10. Must have completed Reiki I and II attunements. Call Serenity Now to reserve your seat. (727) 787-5400.
SATURDAY JUNE 27TH 1:00-6:00pm REIKI SHARE. This group of Healers and guests come together for the purpose of sharing healing energy with each other and perhaps a distance healing if that is appropriate. It also serves as an introduction to anyone new to this healing modality. Love offering basis. If you have time restraints please call ahead to put your name on the list at Serenity Now. (727) 787-5400.
TUESDAY JUNE 30TH 7:00-9:00pm PAST LIFE REGRESSION with REV. VANESSA. Rev. Vanessa brings this class back by popular demand. Come again and experience two (2) happy past lives and receive information that is beneficial in the present. $30 in advance; $40 at the door – call Serenity Now for reservations.
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