What's News - July 2011

Reverends Abigail and Dr. Stephen Albert have found a new location for The All Faith Center’s monthly Interfaith Services at VISION, A Center for Spiritual Living. The 2pm service in their new location on July 24 will feature Rev. Christian Sorensen, Senior Minister of Seaside Center for Spiritual Living and Dave Myers, President, Church of Scientology of San Diego as Guest Speakers. Their topic is “Can I Be Rich AND Spiritual: Do Faiths Have Secrets to Attract Prosperity?”

Everyone is invited to bring finger foods for the discussion time after the service. VISION is located at 11260 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, just 1 mile East of Route 15 (Santo Rd. Exit). For further information about this and other events visit: www.visioncl.com.

“Enlightenment”—TM Magazine Premieres

The new online magazine promises to enrich our understanding of the practice of Transcendental Meditation and provide useful information about how to maximize its benefits in daily life. Readers are invited contact the editors with ideas or comments—and to submit a personal TM story for publication at: www.issue1.tmmagazine.org

“Christmas in July” Event Supports Families

Vision, a Center for Spiritual Living is once again dedicating itself to filling the dire midyear needs of the San Diego Food Bank and Rady’s Children Hospital. The majority of charitable donations for these organizations comes during the Holiday Season and then drops off drastically. To help fill that void, VISION is sponsoring a month-long Christmas celebration and will be accepting nonperishable food donations for the Food Bank and new teddy bears for patients of Rady’s. The Spiritual Center will also accept checks of which 100 % will go to the designated of the two charities. You can drop off your donation any Sunday morning (9am-1pm) or any Wednesday evening (6-9pm).

Everyone is also invited to participate in a traditional Christmas Dinner on Sunday, July 24 at 11:30am. VISION is located at 11260 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, just 1 mile East of Route 15 (Santo Rd. Exit). For more info visit: www.visioncsl.com or call 619-303-6609.

New Film Discover the Gift Premieres

For sister and brother team Shajen Joy Aziz and Demian Lichtenstein, something was missing in their lives until they tapped into the power of their own unique gifts, leading to profound personal transformations. Their amazing personal journeys of spiritual growth have fueled their desire to share what they have learned in a feature-length inspirational documentary and motivational book.

They call upon today’s most influential and transformational teachers, including His Holiness the Dalai Lama; Jack Canfield; Mark Victor Hansen of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series; Michael Bernard Beckwith, featured speaker of The Secret and author of Spiritual Liberation; His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar; and more than thirty other spiritual leaders to share their wisdom and help guide us in discovering and nurturing the gift that exists inside.

The first full-length public screening on the West Coast will be held Friday, August 12 at Seaside Center for Spiritual Living, 1613 Lake Drive Encinitas 92024. VIP Reception 6:45pm, 7pm Doors Open, 8pm Screening. There will be a pre-screening Mandala Art Exhibit, Drum Circle and Musical Performance and a post screening Panel Discussion and Book Signing with film luminaries and creators.

General Admission $20. Special VIP $75 / VIP Couple $100 includes: Meet & Greet with Film Luminaries & Creators, Pre Screening Gourmet Catered Reception, Preferred Seating and a Gift Bag that includes a signed copy of Discover The Gift. For Tickets: www.seasidecenter.org or 760-753- 5786. For more info on the project visit: www.DiscoverTheGift.com

Master Yogis Offer Advanced Teacher Training

The Soul Center hosts a one-of-a kind opportunity to study directly and intimately with some the most highly acclaimed teachers today. The diverse 300-hour Sundara Curriculum starts September 2011 and ends June 2012. The Sundara 300 is designed for yoga teachers who have completed a 200-hour yoga teacher training and wish to pursue a 500-hour Yoga Alliance Certification. Each 10 Day module offers a specific focus which provides a broad array and deep understanding of the valuable teaching and healing resources yoga offers for every individual.

Participating masters include: Leslie Kaminoff (Yoga Anatomy), Nischala Joy Devi (The Energy Bodies), Tim Miller (Ashtanga Yoga), John Friend (Anusara Yoga), Roger Cole (Iyengar Yoga), Tom Kelly (Spiritual Studies), Trisha Kelly (Metaphysics), Brian Dorfman (Yoga Therapy), Larry Payne, Ph.D. (Prime of Life Yoga), Guru Meher Khalsa (Kundalini Yoga), Vijaya Stern (Ayurvedic Healing), Flossie Park (Prenatal and Teen Yoga), and Frank and Serpil Iszak (Silver Age Yoga).

The Soul Center is nonprofit center that offers yoga classes, spiritual studies, meditation and retreats. See www.soulofyoga.com or call 760-943-7685.

Children in Need of Voices

Nearly 300 children are waiting for your help right now. Become a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) and make a lasting difference in the life of a foster child. Much more than a mentor, our volunteers advocate for children in court and give their recommendations to the judge. Become a CASA and speak for children who cannot speak for themselves. Upcoming Info Session is July 20 at 5:30pm. Call 858-598-2235 for the location or visit www.speakupnow.org to see a video.