Saturday, March 5, 2011

soul restoration blog hop!!

Welcome to the Soul Restoration Blog Hop - if you're following the blog hop you came here from Pippa's beautiful blog!

What? I'm supposed to come up with words to describe a life changing experience? Oh dear... I'll try.  I don't know that there are enough adjectives in the dictionary to describe Soul Restoration with Melody Ross.  Good adjectives.

Amazing.  Eye-opening.  Heartwarming. Heart-wrenching.  A time of self-discovery.
 The picture above was me burning my fears... remarkably freeing. 

Melody taught me to love myself.  Through all the damage, and all the weakness, and all the CRAP.  She taught me how to discover the Sandi that got buried so many years ago... buried to the point that I thought I'd never see her again.  Buried by fear, buried by heartbreak... buried by the confines of a sick Soul House...

I stand before you today (well actually I'm sitting) a woman that DOES love herself, that has embraced her weak-self and has learned to be the confident, brave girl that she was always meant to be.

And in the process I learned SO many cool art techniques - utilized them and actually opened an Etsy shop to sell some of the pieces I made.  Those that know me well know that this is a huge, brave step for me.

There's a link to the right ----> for my Etsy shop if you're so inclined to shop.  ;-)

Here's a sample:


Join us for the powerful and fun online workshops taught by Melody Ross that are being enjoyed and loved by women all over the world! Soul Restoration on-line classes - Now expanded to TWO sessions: Soul Restoration Part 1 - Finding Your Truth (6 Weeks) April 5, 2011 Session : $99 - Register Here and Soul Restoration Part 2 - Living Your Truth (6 Weeks) For graduates of Soul Restoration 1 only, June 7, 2011 Session: $99 - Register Here

Thanks for visiting - and be sure to leave a comment - I will randomly choose a comment and that poster will receive an original art canvas made by me, using techniques that Melody taught us.

To continue the blog hop you'll visit  Leslie!
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40 comments:

  1. sandi ruschMarch 5, 2011 at 1:51 AM

    gotta love auto post when the times in your computer are messed up... dammit. :-) glad I woke up early!

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  2. UnknownMarch 5, 2011 at 2:28 AM

    you artwork is beautiful!! I love that you took a picture of your fears burning away.

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  3. Peggy KMarch 5, 2011 at 2:56 AM

    Love your work! Happy to be hopping thru the blogs that feature Soul Restoration work/fun!

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  4. Angie... by theMarch 5, 2011 at 2:57 AM

    Love, love your project posted above! And if I could I'd give you an award for the best blog background evah!!! Love you Brave Girl, you inspire me. In many ways. ♥

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  5. KathyMarch 5, 2011 at 3:47 AM

    Sandi, your artwork is beautiful!

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  6. UnknownMarch 5, 2011 at 5:14 AM

    Hi Sandi, Love that you burned your fears! I've done soul work as part of solstice ceremonies, where we place one stick in the fire releasing everything that we wish to let go of and another stick asking for what we want to bring into our lives. Finally, we turn our backs to the fire to let go of any attachments we have to the outcome of our two actions. It feels like a very sacred, extraordinary and peaceful process. Happy to have shared the journey with you on SR! Blessings, Julie

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  7. Whispers and WishesMarch 5, 2011 at 5:16 AM

    Sandi, you are an inspiration and a super brave girl... so glad to have reconnected with your blog...

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  8. scrapwordsmomMarch 5, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    Sandi!!! I am soooo proud of YOU! That is a HUGE step to sell on Etsy-WHOO HOO!! And girl, I am already a follower...think you are going on my blogroll right this instance, too. I love stopping by and visiting you:)

    Have fun today!!!!!!

    I am also gonna go see your Etsty shop!!!

    Love,
    Leslie

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  9. JuelMarch 5, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    So proud of you Sandi! You are so awesome!

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  10. Dawn HueserMarch 5, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    Love your photo of burning the fears. I am looking forward to seeing your etsy shop bloom and grow with you.

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  11. DonnaMarch 5, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    Sandi that opening pic of your burning paper is powerful!! Love it. It's been such a pleasure doing this class with you!
    Love Etsy!!!
    :)

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  12. Viji SiddharthMarch 5, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    Beautiful canvas! love it!thanks for sharing:-)

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  13. TrixieMarch 5, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    Hopped on By~ Great Work!

    http://adgb.blogspot.com/2011/03/blog-hop.html

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  14. Sami JoMarch 5, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    Yay! I love your canvases! & the pic of you burning your fears - great idea!

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  15. Lynda GailMarch 5, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    Sandi, I too love that picture of you burning your fears - mine went into the shredder. You are an inspiration!

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  16. LynnMarch 5, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    Hi, Sandi:
    Congratulations for taking the big "etsy" step. You are really talented. I'm glad you are now offering your art gifts to the world.
    Lynn

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  17. Beatrice, Bea, Bibi--That's me!March 5, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    I just love your artwork Sandi!! HUGS

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  18. fairyrocksMarch 5, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    Sandi,
    So lovely to meet you I am just about to embark on the 'Soul Restoration Journey.'
    Thanks so much for sharing your experience.
    The burning your fears is an interesting way to handle them. Thanks
    Keep smiling and creating

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  19. AnonymousMarch 5, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    sandi, i LOVE your blog background. it's so perfect for all of us, huh? love the picture of your fears burning.

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  20. AndyBSAMarch 5, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Such a remarkable talent from such a remarkable woman! xo

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  21. Pippa (pjbear)March 5, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Love the burning photo so great to see. Your blogs lush!

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  22. SandiMarch 5, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    Happy to have "met" you. I enjoy reading your comments and seeing your beautiful art.
    Sandi
    VictorianGypsy

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  23. CK PhotoMarch 5, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    You are a very BRAVE girl, I feel honored to call you my friend.

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  24. AnonymousMarch 5, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    Hey Sandi! I love the burning your fears photo! Way to go you Brave girl you! :)

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  25. Flyover PilgrimMarch 5, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Sandi, what a great idea to photograph burning your fears (wish I had thought of it...).

    <> to you, BG!
    Peace to you throughout the weekend, my dear.

    --Rebecca.

    PS, will be visiting your etsy shop sometime in the future.

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  26. GenaMarch 5, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    your project is beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

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  27. scrapwordsmomMarch 5, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Sandi...I shared your Etsy Shop on my FB Fan Page!!!

    Leslie

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  28. LisaMarch 5, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    Keep being brave, Tigger....

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  29. Dawn @ Creative JourneyMarch 5, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    Sandi your artwork is brilliant and you ARE confident and brave - thank you so much for sharing how the workshop brought you to where you are today. <3

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  30. SandraMarch 5, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    Sandi
    I am so glad you now LOVE yourself!!
    Love that you photographed your burning fears!
    You ROCK my sister brave girl!!!

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  31. Just MeMarch 5, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    It's been a joy watching you grow, change and become the Brave Girl you have always been!

    Love ya Girl!

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  32. CraftyRiaMarch 5, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    Burning your fears is a good thing! I really like your artwork. Thanks for sharing.

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  33. "My Crafting Room"March 5, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    Love your project and the materials you used are beautiful. See you next round.

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  34. AnonymousMarch 5, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    "Amazing. Eye-opening. Heartwarming. Heart-wrenching. A time of self-discovery."

    AMEN! And it's all been worth every second. LOVE the burning fears...one step I skipped (thinking a mental burning was enough...might have to rectify that! xoxo

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  35. JennLMarch 5, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    Sandi - your art is fantastic as is your blog. Like others, I LOVE the photo of you burning up all those old fears. You go, brave girl!

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  36. MelMarch 5, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Well said!!! Love your art and your blog is beautiful!!!! So happy to have been on the SR1 journey together and hope to take SR2 with you as well!

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  37. StephanieMarch 5, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    OMG! I thought I was the ONLY one who took pictures of burning my fears! It was such a powerful moment for me to see them go up in flames. Can't wait to go visit your blog posts and etsy shop!
    You go girl!

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  38. DebMarch 6, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    Beautiful work, Sandi!

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  39. Beverley BairdMarch 6, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Love your artwork! It will make a great giveaway!
    Thanks for sharing the info onthe course -sounds awesome!

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  40. UnknownMarch 6, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    hi Sandi... congrats on opening your Etsy shop! I haven't been brave enough yet... and I'm not sure what I'd want to focus on. :) Beautiful!

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