The Source-Rhonda Leifheit

www.pathfindnews.com May/June 09 [About Rhonda] [New Classes] Articles > The Adventure Begins [How Readings are Done] [Types of Readings] [Reading Fee] [Regressions] • [Karmic Law] [Individualized Sessions] Meditation classes, etc.	*The Source* *Life Enrichment Center* Rhonda K. Leifheit, Director 2726 Ellendale Avenue St. Louis, MO 63143 314-644-0641 www.pathfindnews.com/resources/source.html Reading & Regressions Discovering our personal source of inspiration and truth may take us in many directions, but one thing is certain – ultimately the search leads us within. THE SOURCE Life Enrichment Center is designed to facilitate awareness of our true nature and spiritual source; to enrich the experiences of this life by understanding our soul's purpose; and to know love in its highest expression.
	About Rhonda Leifheit Rhonda began giving Readings in 1979. Since then she has given thousands of Readings for people in forty-nine states and six foreign countries. Rhonda has been in private practice in St. Louis since 1981. In addition to her individual consultations, Rhonda offers classes in personal development at St. Louis area universities. She is author of a 44-week program of Spiritual Growth Classes, and has been a guest speaker to self-esteem groups, college classes, churches, singles groups and yoga classes. She has been interviewed on television and radio programs in Illinois and Missouri, and is a contributing author to New Age Living Magazine and Pathfinder News. She has practiced and taught metaphysical principles since 1975 when she began her studies at the School of Metaphysics in Columbia, MO. This included the practice of meditation, concentration, visualization, mind/body connection and dream-work. With additional training she learned to read the Akashic Records (of past lives) and then expanded her abilities to give Health and Career Readings. Rhonda is certified in Hypnosis by the National Guild of Hypnotists and in Transformational Imagery by the Well-Being Center. She holds a BSW from the University of Missouri in Columbia. top

	NEW CLASSES top Details for classes offered during May thru June '09 may be found by clicking the pdf link Source-MJ09.pdf. Ask for the current issue of "The Source" Newsletter and keep up with new classes, changes, etc. In addition to class offerings, you may wish to look into the possibility of scheduling a private session on most class topics. See examples below . . . Private Sessions include: > Past Life, Crossing of Paths, Prosperity, Career, and Health. > Past Life Regressions & Regressions to Bardos (Pre-birth Planning) > Hypnosis > EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique & other "tapping" techniques) > Meditation Instruction. ARTICLES top See recent interview in Pathfinder. *The Adventure Begins. . .* Many years ago my brother Dave (a.k.a. Chopper) and I went to Europe. At some point in our travels, we got lost and encountered numerous difficulties. I started to stress out. He and said, "When things go wrong, that's when the adventure begins." This instantly helped me reframe the situation. After all, what great adventure story, dramatic movie, or romantic play, doesn't include something going terribly wrong? It's just that some adventures (life experiences) are scarier than others. When we're deeply immersed in them its very hard to remember that we are on a hero's journey. The journey of the hero (or heroine) consists of leaving the comforts of home (whatever is familiar) and embarking on an adventure of self-discovery. Along the way there are obstacles, "monsters" and challenges that the hero must face, often resulting in what's called "the dark night of the soul." Through perseverance he/she is transformed and emerges with spiritual gifts such as inner strength, compassion, and wisdom. Consider the opening lines to the movie "Pan's Labyrinth" which tells the tale of an unlikely heroine. "A long time ago in the Underground Realms, where there are no lies or pain, there lived a princess who dreamt of the human world. She dreamt of blue skies, soft breezes and sunshine. One day the princess escaped. Once outside the bright sun blinded her and erased her memory. She forgot who she was and where she came from." This is what it's like for our souls. While in spirit we plan this great adventure – places we'll go, things we'll do, people we'll meet. Then we get immersed in living and forget why we came. We forget that we are powerful and loving souls of great capacity. Numerous lifetimes of this can lead to self-doubt and mistrust in divine order. Since karmic scripts can be both negative and positive, it's important to remember that we also bring strengths and talents from past lives to help us on this adventure. At different times in our lives we tap in to different past lives. Past life traumas (what Hinduism refers to as samskaras) often surface when we encounter people and situations that trigger an unhealed issue. When we are re-traumatized, our storyline (our Belief System) gets reactivated. It's like double-clicking on a computer icon and thus opening the old program. We react unconsciously. So here we are, on our soul's journey, in order to "wake up" (Buddha's term for enlightenment). The stories of our past lives can help us understand the purpose of our own particular hero's journey. We can better appreciate the challenges we encounter, avoid the pitfalls, and discover our inner resources. The scariest demons and the greatest powers are found within. That's why exploring and honoring the hero's journey has such significance to the soul. Happy trails, Rhonda top Readings top There are six types of Readings available. Each reading is designed to provide insight, objectivity and guidance to the challenges, patterns and opportunities in life. They are not predictive. Instead, they help the client understand the origin of present circumstances and to take greater charge of the life by responding more consciously. Many therapists and clients find that the Readings are a useful adjunct to the process of personal growth. Fears and patterns may be explained and talents and desires may be utilized more fully. How The Readings Are Done Rhonda does the readings by going into a light trance or meditative state using the client's full name. For the Past Life Readings, Rhonda accesses the Akashic Records–a vibratory level which holds information from all previous lifetimes. Types Of Readings top 1) PAST LIFE: This describes the past life which is having the greatest influence on your life at this time. Details of that life are described, noting events of major impact to personal and spiritual development (crises as well as triumphs). Then the significance to your current life is described--showing the impact upon your present attitudes and circumstances. Suggestions are given for enriching the life, balancing karma and moving forward with greater choice. 2) CROSSING OF PATHS: Here we explore that past-life connection between you and one other persons. You can discover how a previous life together is influencing your present relationship. Learn to identify unproductive patterns and address the deepest longings in your encounters with others. Suggestions are given for the greatest expression of love and healing for both individuals. Crossings can be done with spouse, child, employer, lover, parent--anyone who plays a significant role in your life. 3) PROSPERITY CONSCIOUSNESS: This describes past lives and their effect upon present attitudes and behaviors. Though a primary focus may be given to money and financial affairs, this Reading will also address other areas where there is a perceived "lack," such as self-worth, relationships, career, creativity and happiness. Suggestions for increasing total prosperity incorporate a spiritual outlook in terms of attitudes, emotions and behavior patterns. 4) HEALTH READING: This gives a holistic view of your current state of health. Special emphasis is given to the mental and emotional levels to reveal underlying causes of physical concerns or dis-ease. Suggestions are given to facilitate healing spiritually as well as physically. A Health Reading can provide guidelines for holistic care but should not be used as a substitute for professional diagnosis and treatment. 5) CAREER READING: One's career is, ideally, a source of fulfillment and self-expression--more than just the means to survival. This Reading gives an overview of present attitudes and factors within the self that can help release creativity to achieve more in the present career or the courage to make a career change. Learn how to let go of limitations and make the most of your abilities. 6) RELATIONSHIP READING: This provides an overview and evaluation of a present relationship without going into past-life influences. Suggestions are given as to how to make the most of the relationship, create healing where it is needed, deepen communication and bring about true harmony and a deeper understanding of love. Any time of relationship can benefit from this Reading. READING FEE top As of Jan. 1, 2007, please note fee changes. $75 per reading (1st hour). For longer sessions, $30 for each additional half-hour. Readings are always put on cassette tape. WHICH READING IS FOR ME? The Readings are specialized so as to give in-depth description and understanding of the psychological and spiritual components of your life. So what happens if you have questions in several areas? You do have the opportunity to ask up to six questions in your Reading. So, for instance, you might begin with a Past Life to understand your own karmic patterns, but you could also ask questions about career or other people in your life. Keep in mind that a question about career or relationship will not go into the depth that the specific Reading would offer, but can certainly offer a degree of clarity or advice. If you have questions about your physical health, then a Health Reading is suggested (rather than just a question about it). When choosing a Reading the best approach is to trust your own intuition and know that the most important information will be addressed, regardless of the route taken. HOW TO OBTAIN A READINGtop Readings can be done in person, through the mail, or over the phone. Feel free to call 314-644-0641 to clarify any questions you might have. If you live in the St. Louis area, we can schedule a time for you to come in for the Reading. The absentee Reading can either be done by mail (put on tape) or you can arrange to have your Reading over the phone (also put on tape). The cost of the call is your responsibility. Allow one hour for your call (approximately 40-45 minutes for the Reading and 15-20 minutes for discussion before or after). If you are unable to be present, send a letter giving the following information: FULL NAME (first, middle, and current last name, without abbreviation and indicating Jr. or Sr.), address, phone number and date of birth. If you have a nickname or different birth name which is significant to you, please include that as well. If you are asking about another person, their full name is also needed. Please indicate the pronunciation of any unusual names. Enclose the fee as well as specific questions you would like to have addressed. For a Health Reading your location at the time of the Reading is needed, so a phone call will be necessary to confirm the time and location. For a Career Reading the name and address of your present or most recent employment is needed as well as your job title. PAST LIFE REGRESSIONS top Readings are one way to access your past lives. The other way is through a regression. Perhaps the greatest advantage to the regression is the opportunity to "see for yourself," including the more subjective experience of events, thoughts and feelings that occurred in the past life. From this perspective you might also witness any decisions you made which are still influencing your life today. "Can anyone be regressed?" This is a common question because many people doubt their ability. Although some people have more vivid memories than others, everyone has the ability to tap into their own past lives. The keys to a successful regression are found in the client's willingness to trust, a desire to grow, and an openness to whatever comes. The most common struggle is the tendency of the conscious mind to doubt and question, "Am I making this up?" One must be willing to put such questions on hold and allow the subconscious mind to speak. What is certain is that the subconscious has information, memories and wisdom from which we can learn. The process begins with a guided relaxation to let go of physical and mental tension. There are several approaches for actually remembering the past life, therefore I use my own intuition in guiding you back. We look for the highlights of the life--special events and people--and the impact these had on you. Specific issues can be addressed such as health concerns, relationships, phobias, desires and recurring patterns. Then we go on to explore the significance to your present life. Sometimes the impact of a past life is recognized immediately. At other times we might leave the past and go to the afterlife (also called "bardos" or that existence in between lifetimes). Here we can call upon spiritual helpers to help understand the previous life as well as your purpose in the present life. You might recognize where certain emotional blocks came from and be able to move beyond them. It is equally important to appreciate the growth that has taken place and the strengths and talents that have been carried into this lifetime. PAST LIFE REGRESSION FEE Please allow two hours for your first regression. ($135). Follow-up sessions are 1 1/2 hours ($105). KARMIC LAW AND THE READINGS top The Readings are useful in understanding your own, personal karma. The term comes from Hinduism and is best understood in the West as "cause and effect" or "reaping what we have sown". In the course of one lifetime we consistently reap the results and actions made earlier within the life. We also carry karmic patterns from one life to the next. To further appreciate karma we must go beyond the concept of reward and punishments. This is a limited view and tends to attribute God or the "universe" as having judgmental and punitive qualities. Instead, we can view these experiences as opportunities to learn to be more accepting; to understand the connection between freedom and responsibility; and recognize our power to choose happiness. Karma can be thought of as a balancing mechanism--the need to walk in another's shoes to understand them and learn compassion. In my experience of giving Past Life Readings there is another tendency I have observed--the tendency for patterns to be repeated from one life to the next. The past life circumstances frequently parallel the events of this life. The events themselves may differ but the attitudes, beliefs and emotional patterns carried into this life may be identical. This can account for feelings of being stuck. Yet it is we who trap ourselves–by our own decisions which were often made without conscious understanding. Often we are too close to ourselves to see exactly how or what we are continuing to do. This is where a Reading can provide insight and objectivity. By becoming more conscious of thoughts and actions we are empowered in the realization that we can choose to learn and grow. top OTHER SERVICES top HYPNOSIS: There are many applications for hypnosis including (but not limited to) weight loss, smoking cessation, stress reduction, building self-esteem, release of fears and blockages. I CHING CONSULTATION: The "I Ching" (or Book of Change) is an ancient Chinese oracle whose wisdom holds true today. A reading from the I Ching can provide specific guidance for issues, concerns, decisions as well as giving insight to life's challenging times. INDIVIDUAL MEDITATION SESSIONS and INSTRUCTION: This is available for those who are unable to attend classes or who prefer one-on-one study which can be tailored to their needs. TRANSFORMATIONAL IMAGERY: This is a highly creative use of the subconscious mind, similar to hypnosis which offers the client more participation in the process. It can be used, for example, to intuitively "go inside the body" to explore the origin of physical dis-ease and discover what is needed for healing--whether that be mental, emotional or physical. CLASSES: A variety of classes are taught at locations around the St. Louis area. These include classes in Spiritual Growth, Meditation, Dreams, Discovering Your Life Purpose, Weight Loss and Hypnosis, Creating Total Prosperity, Past Life Exploration, and The Healing Mind. NEWSLETTER: Call 314-644-0641 for free quarterly newsletter with class schedule and articles.
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