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Love Thyself Beach Retreat for Women

Come to the Sea, and Return to Love.

Open yourself to the immense love available to you from Self, Source, Mother Earth, and a sacred gathering of women.

Join Karin, Jasemin, Cathy and a Circle of Women on a journey of Self-Love and Restoration.

BE NURTURED. BE NOURISHED. BE RESTORED.

  • Slow down a bit;
  • Let go of the rest of the world and all that weighs you down for a little while;
  • Nourish your mind, body, and spirit;
  • Connect with Mother Nature by the Sea;
  • Experience the Magic of Sisterhood.

This Beach Retreat returns us to the subject and experience of LOVE and its sources.  Mother Nature provides inspiration for reflection, action, growth, play, and connection.  It is our intention that women leave this retreat feeling nurtured, nourished, and restored to their higher frequency of LOVE AND LIGHT.  As with all of our Retreats, we know that the Circle of Women provides the best magic and healing of all and that everyone will leave with new friends and a grounded sense of belonging…of being home…of having a Tribe.  This Retreat will host 23 women, including the Facilitators.

COME TO THE SEA AND BE RESTORED.

Retreat Details

Dates

Friday, May 10th – Sunday, May 12th, 2024

Location:

Trinity Center
618 Salter Path Rd
Pine Knoll Shores, NC 28512
https://www.trinityctr.org/

Lodging:

Double occupancy rooms. Each room has two beds and a private bathroom.

Food:

Provided by Trinity Center. Healthy and nutritious meals with fruits and nuts, veggies, and various protein options; coffee & tea. Accommodations will be made for special diet requirements.

What to bring:

Comfortable shoes and clothes, sweats, yoga pants, shorts, jacket, beach towel, beach blanket or chair, sunscreen.

Snacks for yourself or to share.

Cost:

$444 includes food and lodging, guided self-love journey, ceremony, art and other activity materials. $100 deposit required – non-refundable if we cannot fill your space.

Register Now

Register on MeetupFacebook, or by email to karincross@asamatterofthought.com and by sending your payment with a note of the event name and your email address to:

PayPal cjgsmg@yahoo.com Friends and family to avoid fees please
OR

Venmo @cathy-Grossbauer last 4 of phone are 7918

Cash app $soulyholistic

Zelle 570-954-7918

Credit cards accepted with an additional $5 fee email cathy@soulyholistic.com to ask for an invoice

Or contact Karin or Cathy directly to pay by check or credit card.

A $100 deposit is required to hold your space.  The balance is due by May 1st. Due to the Trinity Center’s booking and cancelation policies, this deposit may or may not be refundable, depending on whether we can replace you if you cancel.

About Trinity Center

Located three hours from Raleigh – just north of Wilmington and between Emerald Isle and Atlantic Beach, Trinity Center is a sanctuary by the sea. An island refuge on the Southern Outer Banks. Come and walk their beaches or stand and watch the sunset on their sound-side pier, and perhaps catch a glimpse of the snowy white egret or majestic blue heron.

MORE INFORMATION about the Trinity Center.

 

Visit the Love Thyself Retreat Website to see pictures from previous retreats and information about other upcoming retreats.

Love Thyself Retreat for Women Spring 2024

 

EMBRACE WHO YOU ARE AND FEEL THE LOVE!

It is NOT selfish or egotistical to pour into your own cup first, to care for and love yourself first. For it is then that you are truly able to love and care for others in a way that uplifts and benefits everyone.

Visit the Love Thyself Retreat Website to see pictures from previous retreats and information about other upcoming retreats.

Reflect on these Questions:

 

Do you love and accept yourself just the way you are?

Do you appreciate and honor yourself and your life’s journey so far?

 

Are you aware of your unique qualities and gifts and the differenct that you make in the world?

 

Are you BOLD and unapologetic in being your authentic self?

 

Do you “hold space” for yourself to do those things that restore and energize you?

It’s time to HOLD SPACE FOR YOURSELF.

OPEN YOUR HEART and DISCOVER YOUR LIGHT.

FALL IN LOVE with who you really are.

Show up as your TRUE AUTHENTIC SELF to your loved ones, your community, your planet, and most importantly – yourself.

 

Join Karin, Jazz, and Cathy for a weekend of discovery, healing, expansion, and LOVE in the midst of a lush forest where Mother Earth holds space for our journey and nourishes our souls.

COME TO THE WOODS AND FALL IN LOVE…WITH YOU.

 

Retreat Details

Location:

Cedar Cross Retreat Center
150 Cedar Cross Way
Louisburg, NC 27549

Lodging:

Everyone in one big house, individual beds in shared bedrooms with shared bathrooms

Food:

Healthy and nutritious meals with fruits and nuts, veggies, and various protein options; coffee & tea, snacks

Cost:

$444 includes food and lodging, guided self-love journey, ceremony of love, art and other activity materials

What you need to bring:

  • Comfortable clothes, sweats, yoga pants, shorts, jacket or coat that allows you to be comfortable outdoors.
  • A favorite creamer for your coffee or something special you like to drink if you want it.
  • Snacks for yourself or to share.

REGISTER SOON

The Retreat Center only sleeps 16, so if you are planning to attend the Love Thyself Retreat for Women and you want to lock in your spot, please RSVP by sending either full payment or a deposit of at least $50 with a note of the event name and your email address to:

Venmo @Karin-Cross-3 (to verify, the last 4 digits of the phone number is 2475)

Cash app $KarinCross

Please contact me directly if you prefer to use a credit card or check at info@lovethyselfretreat.com or 919-397-2475.

Full payment is due by March 15th, (one week prior to the Retreat).

 

 

About Cedar Cross Retreat Center

Located 45 minutes to an hour outside of Raleigh, Cedar Cross offers four miles of trails through 52 acres in the woods of beautiful Franklin County, North Carolina.  Bordered by creeks, ponds, and beaver marsh, the property includes a variety of natural landscapes.

The Lodge offers a large community room with a vaulted ceiling, a wall of windows, skylights, wood stove, and brick floor.  It has a full kitchen and accommodates as many as 14 people.

MORE INFORMATION about Cedar Cross Retreat Center

 

Raleigh Sister Circle – New Moon

Come at 1:00pm to socialize. The New Moon Circle starts at 1:30pm.

Discover the joy and power of Sisterhood!

Since ancient times, women have been coming together in circle to strengthen bonds and create supportive communities. This loving and empowering time creates a ripple effect in our world.

Raleigh Sister Circle (New Moon) meets on or about the new moon every month to set personal and collective intentions together and amplify them. Each Circle includes discussion around that month’s theme and a meditation shared by over 100,000 women around the world. Each month builds on the momentum of the last as we harness the profound power of our collective intention.

Our group celebrates all women. Together we transform and empower in a sacred space of mutual love, respect, and appreciation.

We ask for a $5 love offering. You may pay cash at the event or Venmo @Karin-Cross-3 to verify the last 4 digits of phone is 2475 or Cash app $KarinCross.

Please register on Meetup of Facebook or email me at karincross@asamatterofthought.com so that we have a good idea of how many women are coming.

Facilitated by Karin Cross.

Raleigh Sister Circle – New Moon

Come at 1:00pm to socialize. The New Moon Circle starts at 1:30pm.

Discover the joy and power of Sisterhood!

Since ancient times, women have been coming together in circle to strengthen bonds and create supportive communities. This loving and empowering time creates a ripple effect in our world.

Raleigh Sister Circle meets on or about the new moon every month to set personal and collective intentions together and amplify them. Each Circle includes discussion around that month’s theme and a meditation shared by tens of thousands of women around the world. Each month builds on the momentum of the last as we harness the profound power of our collective intention.

Our group celebrates all women. Together we transform and empower in a sacred space of mutual love, respect, and appreciation.

We ask for a $5 love offering.

Chakra Wisdom

Optimize your life force energy and accelerate your manifestations by tuning in to the wisdom of YOUR chakras through reflection, meditation, and artistic expression.

Unleash your Inner Artist and Inner Child and join us for this fun, illuminating, and hands-on deep dive into your Chakras and the wisdom they hold.

In this program, you will:

  • Identify something that you want to manifest so that you can apply your new Chakra Wisdom immediately and use it to help you move forward in this desire;
  • Learn about the different aspects of each of your seven main Chakras;
  • Access YOUR Chakra Wisdom through self-reflection and guided meditation;
  • Balance each Chakra for optimal life force energy and manifesting;
  • Create your very own full deck of Chakra Wisdom Cards (oracle cards with you as the oracle) in which you capture your Inner Wisdom and that of your Chakras. (You’ll be able to use these cards for years for continued inspiration and guidance from the wisest person you know – YOU!)

Attending Chakra Wisdom provides you the opportunity to simultaneously tap into your Inner Wisdom, your Inner Artist, your Inner Child, AND your Inner Manifester – a winning combination for growth and transformation…and FUN!

Each attendee will also receive a special gift of 7 crystals – one for each Chakra to take with you.  All materials will be supplies.

Presented by Karin Cross, www.asamatterofthought.com.
Course fee is $111

Please RSVP by registering on Meetup, Facebook, or Eventbrite and sending your payment with a note of the event name and your email address to:

PayPal karincross@asamatterofthought.com Please select Friends and family to avoid fees
Venmo @Karin-Cross-3 to verify the last 4 digits of phone is 2475
Cash app $KarinCross

Alternatively, you may bring a check or cash to class, but please register so that we have enough materials for everyone.

Happy Anyway

April Topic – To Be Determined

 

I believe that life is meant to be fun and joyful, but many people are not having a lot of fun, and they’re not very joyful.  For some, happiness comes very easily.  Unfortunately, I’m not among this group…or at least I didn’t use to be.  

Join me monthly, to learn exactly how to be Happy Anyway.  In these monthly sessions you will learn how to:

• Tweak your thoughts so that they support your desire to be happy;

• Shift your perspective so that you open yourself to receive more positive people and experiences in your life;

• Focus your thoughts on what you want rather than what you do not want;

• Release aspects of the past that may be holding you back so that you can move forward;

• Let go of the outcomes so that you can enjoy the journey.

Life is too short to be unhappy when you really do have complete control over your thoughts and emotions.Understanding the Law of Attraction and other Universal Laws and applying them to my life using simple processes and exercises has helped me transform my meloncholy nature to one that is almost always Happy Anyway – regardless of the people or circumstances surrounding me.  In fact, this knowledge has made such a difference in my life and the lives of friends and loved ones, I pursued it as a niche for my coaching practice and became a certified Law of Attraction coach last May.  Now I want to share my journey and this wisdom with others who walk a similar path.

REGISTER NOW

Happy Anyway

March Topic – “What Your Negative Feelings REALLY Mean”

Join me March 16 to learn what your negative feelings are really trying to tell you.  When you understand their role in our lives, then you can begin to use them to change your current reality and your future.

 

I believe that life is meant to be fun and joyful, but many people are not having a lot of fun, and they’re not very joyful.  For some, happiness comes very easily.  Unfortunately, I’m not among this group…or at least I didn’t use to be.  

Join me monthly, to learn exactly how to be Happy Anyway.  In these monthly sessions you will learn how to:

• Tweak your thoughts so that they support your desire to be happy;

• Shift your perspective so that you open yourself to receive more positive people and experiences in your life;

• Focus your thoughts on what you want rather than what you do not want;

• Release aspects of the past that may be holding you back so that you can move forward;

• Let go of the outcomes so that you can enjoy the journey.

Life is too short to be unhappy when you really do have complete control over your thoughts and emotions.Understanding the Law of Attraction and other Universal Laws and applying them to my life using simple processes and exercises has helped me transform my meloncholy nature to one that is almost always Happy Anyway – regardless of the people or circumstances surrounding me.  In fact, this knowledge has made such a difference in my life and the lives of friends and loved ones, I pursued it as a niche for my coaching practice and became a certified Law of Attraction coach last May.  Now I want to share my journey and this wisdom with others who walk a similar path.

REGISTER NOW

Happy at Work in 2016

What would it take for you to be happy at work in 2016?

  • A new job with lots of potential for growth and advancement?
  • A new job at a different employer?
  • A new job with your current employer?
  • The same job with different co-workers or boss?

Happy at Work in 2016Make 2016 the year you finally experience Pleasure, Satisfaction and Appreciation at Work.

This workshop is NOT about resumes or cover letters! Nor is this workshop about working hard, making long lists or attending networking meetings. My approach to finding work you love is very different from others’… and it’s easier and a lot more fun.

Happy at Work in 2016 is a 4-week teleseminar in which I combine my 20 years of recruiting and hiring experience as an HR professional, my 25 years of coaching and counseling others in job search and career development, and my 16 years of learning and applying the concepts of Law of Attraction and Positive Psychology to help you quickly and easily manifest the work experience you most desire.

Happy at Work in 2016 is for you if…

  • You are a recent graduate (or soon will be), and you want your first full time employment experience to be positive, empowering and supportive of your professional development;
  • You love what you do, but you want to find an employer that is a better fit for what is important to you (culture, management style, schedule, compensation, etc.);
  • You love your employer, but you want a different work experience in the form of different work, different co-workers, or a different boss;
  • You are mid-career, and you are ready for a change;
  • You are late career, and you want to transition out of traditional work and find a way to give back in a way that is fun, easy, impactful and rewarding.

In Happy at Work in 2016, you will learn:

  1. Recruiting and hiring from the perspective of HR, employers and hiring managers;
  2. How to align your thoughts with what you want so that you can achieve it easily and quickly;
  3. What your unique value is and what sets you apart from other employees and candidates;
  4. How to ask for what you want and tell your story so that the right opportunities actually come to you;
  5. When to take action and what actions to take.

Included in Happy at Work in 2016:

  • 4 live tele-classes;
  • 30 minutes at the end of each class for live Q&A;
  • Supporting worksheets and notes for each class emailed directly to you at least 24 hours prior to class;
  • Access to the recording of each tele-class so that you can listen again and again or in case you cannot join us at the time of the live class;
  • Unconditional money-back guarantee when cancelled before tele-class #2;
  • BONUS Gift: 60 minute complimentary Happy at Work in 2016 Strategy Session when scheduled within 4 weeks of the last class to help you customize and implement your plan for being happy at work in 2016.

 

You deserve to be happy!  You deserve to be engaged in work that is rewarding and fun!  You deserve to be treated well by your employer.  You deserve to be appreciated for your contributions.  You have the power to change your future. I’ll show you how.

Take the first step to being happy at work in 2016.

Register NOW to get started.

 

Join Me…

January 19 – February 9

Tuesday’s

8:00 pm – 9:30 pm EST

 

Regular Price $397

Holiday Special $197

through Monday, December 21st.

<I decided to hold the price at $197!>

REGISTER NOW

 

Hear what others are saying..

I got the job!!!  Hooray!  Our meeting and conversation really had a huge impact on all of this … my confidence to pursue the opportunity, and that this would absolutely be a move in a positive direction.  Add me to your list of successful grasshoppers! :)  I feel like I’ve hit the Top Echelon here, and I have NEVER felt this good about a job in my life.    Mardi B

 

I HAVE recommended Karin to everyone! She is fabulous. She helped me get unstuck; renew my passion and recover from being “laid-off”.  Karin is the balance of real world; visionary and encourager.  She believes in her mission and it shows!    Nancy V.

 

I just wanted to say thanks for meeting with me two weeks ago and giving me suggestions on how to improve my resume and tips for how to have a successful interview. The interview I had following our meeting was the best interview I’ve ever had, and I got the job that I wanted!     Orlando D.

 

I first met Karin at a job fair during her presentation on the topic of job networking for 50+ workers. I found her talk stimulating, inspiring and empowering. She convinced me that older workers truly can find and achieve fulfilling second careers in today’s tough job market.    Thomas M.

 

ou were just what I needed to hear today.  I was so depressed and defeated when I came in.  But you made me realize that I’m looking at it all wrong.  I know exactly what I need to do now.  I am excited and have hope again.       John

 

Thank you so much for this!  I’ve never heard job search talked about like this before, from the perspective of Law of Attraction and our thoughts.  It was great hearing it from this perspective, and it definitely helped me put things back into perspective in my own mind.     Brenda

 

The most valuable thing that I learned today was the power of your mindset and how it affects the opportunities you see….  Encouraging.  Genuine.  Realistic.  Practical.     Mary

 

Very empowering!     Christine

 

I have had the pleasure of hearing Karin speak on a couple of different occasions.  She radiates joy and truly wants to help others find their joy as well!  Karin is genuine, positive and enthusiastic.  She engages her audience so everyone is participating and sharing their experiences.  I have seen first-hand how she helps people think “outside the box” to understand their strengths and find their passions.  Her enthusiasm is contagious and I have left her discussions feeling invigorated, confident and motivated!     Jean L.

3 Quick Questions for Finding Your Life Purpose | Vivid Life

Great article and questions that help you dig a little deeper into your purpose.  Ultimately, our purpose is joy.  Your job is to determine what brings you the most joy in life and to then follow the path that leads in that direction.

3 Quick Questions for Finding Your Life Purpose | Vivid Life.

Day 105 of My Gratitude Practice

Recently, I’ve noticed 5 and 10 day gratitude challenges circulating around Facebook.  I’ve enjoyed reading some of the posts and thought it a bit humorous when a few began to grumble about running out of ideas to jot down on their lists.  Since today is my 105th consecutive day of writing 10 DIFFERENT “things” each day for which I am grateful, I thought I would share how this practice of gratitude has changed my perspective and my life.

The key to creating abundance in any area of your life – financial, love, peace, joy, fulfillment, health, etc. – is feeling abundant NOW.  You have to feel it in your bones every minute of every day.   Read More