2012 is the year of change, are you feeling that there are some things in life that you would like to change? Maybe there is something about the way you live your life that you know isn’t working for you anymore?  Change can be exciting but also a little ungrounding; it can make you feel as though you don’t know yourself or where you would like to be, that’s ok.  How about learning to link with your own spirit and asking yourself for guidance?  Learning to trust the being and the understandings that you already have within you?  Maybe 2012 is the year for you to work with the Power and Understanding of your Spirit, maybe it’s time to awake the spirit within…

One important aspect to remember when you are in a place of discovery is to keep your own counsel, or only talk to those you know have your best interest at heart.  Too much ‘help and guidance’ from others can be a little overwhelming.  Trust those you share with.

If you would like some help in your opening up and finding your inner spirit, please do contact me for perhaps a one to one of sharing or maybe joining one of the events below…each one can assist in you finding your authentic self, and learning to live that life you desire, being in truth and honesty with who you are. Remember, wishes are there to be met, just be sure in what you are wishing for…

Wishing you fun and peace in your journey..

Price Plans and Special Offers

As your journey of self-awareness, healing and awakening can sometimes be a slow process I am happy to announce that I have put together some price plans.  By making a commitment to your journey can sometimes help you to feel at peace and more able to experience the changes you wish.

I am also honouring each therapy that I have trained in and am offering Special Reduced rates off a different therapy each month.  Usually I use a mixture of these therapies in a session which is tailored to suit, however, this might be a good opportunity for you to try something different.  Or just have a session of something you know you enjoy whilst enjoying the luxury of a price reduction.

Plus – Recommend a friend and get £10 off a session for yourself!

Please click here to access my Price Plans and Special Offers http://www.samanthacross.co.uk/session-prices-price-plans-and-special-offers/

Meditation Evenings

These are held every Wednesday evening and are a chance for you to take time out of your busy schedule to just sit and be.  Many people experience a sense of deep relaxation, healing and also a connection to their inner instinct and spirit.  Evenings are open to all levels of experience and are £5.00.  Making a commitment to your meditation process can have great benefits on how you live your lives.  Start at 7.30 and are held at the Chiron Centre, Bristol.

http://www.samanthacross.co.uk/meditation-evenings/  

Workshops

Inspire Yourself, Inspire your Life

Inspirational Workshop – Helping you connect to your inner guidance and spirit

When you are connected to your inner inspiration and your inner guidance life becomes so much easier and a lot more joyous.  You may find that you try something completely different, you may find that life takes you in a different direction and a whole new understanding arises.  You may find a sense of deep inner peace and an understanding of your true purpose and pathway.  Inspiration can also come from outer experiences – do you know how you get your inspiration and how you can make it work for you?

On this workshop you will learn how to tap into your inner inspiration, find out what inspires you and understand how different and unique you are.  You will learn to celebrate that difference and use your inspiration to help you live your life to the full.  You will learn how to understand how your inner spirit, your inner guidance can help you.  Gently, easily and with fun!

Saturday 24^th March  - 10-4.00

The Chiron Centre, Bristol

Cost £45.00

http://www.samanthacross.co.uk/inspirational-workshop/

Celebrate 2012 with a Gong!

Sound/Gong Experience

Do you have a love of sound and want to experience it in a different way?  How about lying back and allowing the wonderful sounds on a 32cm gong, Tibetan Singing Bowls, and the power of the voice wash over you.  You don’t have to do anything but just be open to the possibilities of some healing and experiencing something different.  Each experience is unique to the individual and can be a wonderful way to connect you to spirit, your inner spirit and understanding how unique you are.  Come and experience how powerful sound can be to the body, emotions and spirit.

Last month was fully booked and this month is also almost full – however there are still some places left.  For me it’s a joy to share my love of sound with you all and witnessing the wonderful experiences of those attending.

2.30 – 3.30 Cost:  £12.00 payable in advance.

The Chiron Centre, 130 Westbury Road, Westbury on Trym, Bristol  BS9 3AL

Dates:

Saturday 21st January – Fully Booked

Saturday 18th February

Saturday 17th March

Saturday 21st April

Saturday 19th May

http://www.samanthacross.co.uk/sound-workshop/  

Coming soon

Workshop – Being Authentic and Living your Purpose

This will be a two day workshop that I am co-facilitating with Tabitha Gale.  (see link to Tab’s website) http://www.bristolkinesiology.co.uk/  

During these days we will be helping you to explore your genuine self; live your life with self-compassion and kindness; how to connect to your inner self and work with your intuition; looking at where you are and how you would like to move forward; how negative and positive thinking can affect the body; together with learning how to implement all these into your daily life so you can live your life with purpose.  We will also be sharing some tips, books and self-help healing techniques with you.

http://www.samanthacross.co.uk/being-authentic-and-living-your-purpose-workshops/

If you would like to book on any of the above workshops, or require any further information then please do contact me.  Tel:  07870 557641 or email: sam@samanthacross.co.uk

Blog…

Click here to read my latest blog on one element of the Art of Self Mastery….Influence

http://www.samanthacross.co.uk/info/the-art-of-self-mastery-an-element-of-influence/      

And finally!!!

Hear me on BCfm radio on Wednesday 8^th February talking and sharing my love of sound.  Programme starts at 2.00pm (93.2fm)

With love to you all

Sam x

How many times a day do we embrace things that we love?  Do we even know what it is that helps us to embrace the passion within, so we can do something we love, genuinely!?!  The clothes struck a chord with me as I sometimes wear things that are just ok, but I don’t love them.  How could I forget my love of fabrics, of design and my own sense of creativity and individuality?

Reading this article had a wonderful influence on me and allowed me the space to look at my thoughts on how I embraced my individuality. Having the self awareness to understand how others can influence us is one of the steps to understanding our own thoughts, and how we have the power to change them if they don’t feel right.  If you feel at times that you are being influenced on a negative level, stop and remember that you have a choice.  How empowering would it feel to actually be in command of your own thoughts, your own feelings and how you live your life?  Being aware of yourself and your thought patterns is a great step to being master of your own life.

You are an amazing and unique individual, does it feel like the time to start embracing this?  Does it feel like it’s time to start looking at your thought patterns and how about making 2012 your year?…and not just 2012, but every year…

Ok so it’s not quite Christmas yet, but why wait until Christmas to give yourself a lovely gift?  That’s what I tell myself when I take pleasure in buying myself something special – it doesn’t have to be massive, just a beautiful small bunch of flowers is a delight…

Being kind to yourself is a great way to enhance your self confidence and self esteem.  Celebrate who you are and treat yourself to something small every day.

When you are writing your wish list to Santa (ok, maybe that’s just me then), why not ask for a gift voucher?  Drop that gentle hint to someone  and you could treat yourself to a lovely session of relaxation, a hand massage, a de-stressing session after all the fun of Christmas or perhaps a detox as the start of a New Year, just for you! 

Maybe you’d like to give a loved one, or a friend, a gift voucher, just to show them how much you care and would like to do something for them that they may not do for themselves.  Maybe you know someone who is experiencing some change they may be finding painful?  There are many ways we can help friends and family and offering them help from another source is a lovely way of showing them that they are not alone.

It’s a pleasure to offer gift vouchers for purchase to the value of £10.00, £20.00, £30.00 or the full price of a session – £45.00.  Please do contact me if you would like to purchase one.

Don’t forget;  do something magical this Christmas and bring back the child like essence of joy and wonder to this beautiful time of year.

With love

Sam

Sound/Gong Experience

Saturday 21^st January 2012

Come and spend an hour relaxing and allowing the beautiful tones of the voice, singing bowls and other instruments, plus the amazing feelings/sounds of the gong wash over you!  This is your time to lie back and just be; to possibly benefit from the beautiful healing sounds…

Places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment!

 To book your place please contact me: 07870 557641, or email –  sam@samanthacross.co.uk 

 Time: 2.30 – 3.30

Location:  The Chiron Centre, 130 Westbury Road, Westbury on Trym, Bristol  BS9 3AL

Cost:  £12.00 payable in advance.

 For your comfort please bring two blankets and a pillow.

I know from my own personal experience there can be many benefits from regularly sitting to meditate, sitting to take time out for yourself and joining together with like minded people.  The energy built when groups sit together can be more powerful then when sitting as individuals, and sitting with people that you regularly see can also enhance your connection.  Therefore I am very pleased that the groups will now run every Wednesday, of course, as before, it’s great to see you whenever you can make it.

Sam x

What an amazing autumn we are having!!  It just goes to show that you can’t predict anything, who’d have thought that we would be wearing our summer clothes in October! I for one am loving the beautiful sunny yet freshly cool mornings and the clear starry nights.  Anytime of year is a joy to celebrate, however for me, autumn is a one that touches my heart.  The trees are beautiful shades of reds and oranges, gently dropping their leaves in your path as you walk by.  The berries are glorious and red on the bushes; the nights are drawing in and creating the most beautiful sunsets, most incredible colours.  What time of year touches your heart?

The Art of Self Mastery

 “No man is free who is not master of himself”  Epictetus

I am pleased to now offer the first of two changes I have made to that which I offer my clients………The Art of Self Mastery.

When you feel master of yourself you understand how confident you already are.  It’s that quiet confidence that sits within.  You start to hear your intuition and inner guidance that truly knows what’s best for you.  You start living your life with ease, have a gentle peace that people will be naturally drawn to, but also a sense of being in command of your own ship, your own space and your own time, allowing yourself a true identity that’s simply you…..living genuinely and authentically….

• Do you find it hard to say no?

• Are you a people pleaser?

• Do you struggle with confidence in some areas of your life?

If so, then these sessions may be beneficial to you….please do contact me if you would like to discuss your individual needs.

First of all I am offering this on a one to one level where we will look are your individual needs, (shortly I will be launching group settings – more on this to follow).

Sessions are priced at £45, however some concessions are available.  To book your appointment, or free 20 minute consultation, please do contact me on 07870 557641 or email: sam@samanthacross.co.uk    www.samanthacross.co.uk

“I found Sam’s sessions utterly engaging from the start.  Sam is highly intuitive, intelligent, compassionate, likeable and very professional. Each session left me increasingly empowered with greater self-awareness, practical tools to address to my stress-related issues and a generally more positive outlook on life. I cannot recommend Sam too highly.” FK, Bristol

Meditation

Another great way of getting to know yourself, learning to listen to your thoughts and accessing your inner peace and intuition is by meditation.  Many people groan when they hear this as it can feel rather complicated!  However, do not be put off; learning to meditate to suit you as an individual can be really rewarding, all you need sometimes is 15 minutes a day.

Meditating in a group can be beneficial as the energy combined together allows you to have a deeper experience, also being with likeminded people can be a beautiful experience. 

Please do come and join us if you would like to experience this, I currently run a meditation evening at the Chiron Centre in Westbury on Trym (see www.chironcentre.co.uk for address etc) every other Wednesday night.  Or contact me on 07870 557641 or email: sam@samanthacross.co.uk.  It’s £5.00 per person and is open to all!   http://www.samanthacross.co.uk/meditation-evenings/ 

 Coming soon…….

 Spiritual Healings and Teachings…..Working with your own Spirit/Spiritual Development Sessions

One of things that has been brought to my notice recently is the amount of my clients that say it’s a comfort for them just to be able to sit and talk about their spiritual experiences.  Sometimes we feel quite alone when we are walking our path, feeling that we are the only ones having these ‘weird’ experiences that can sometimes feel so joyful and at times quite bonkers! 

In my teachings and understandings I have come to help people in their own way.  Helping them to find their way through sometimes what can feel like a rocky path; sharing my teachings from my guides and my own research, however, helping you to also explore your own truth. 

More details to follow shortly….if you would like further information in the meantime, please do contact me….07870 557641 or email sam@samanthacross.co.uk

“Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.”

By A Course in Miracles

“I think music in itself is healing. It’s an explosive expression of humanity. It’s something we are all touched by. No matter what culture we’re from, everyone loves music.” Billy Joel

Simply Sound

Workshop – Date to be confirmed

 Do you have a favourite song or piece of music that touches you deeply?

How would you like to feel sound in the body?

 Embrace the sounds of a beautiful 80 inch gong

No experience necessary – just a love of music/sound!

To register your interest please contact me: 07870 557641, or email –  sam@samanthacross.co.uk  if you require any further information

 “Everyone said how relaxed they felt, and we all benefited from the healing.  I certainly learned a lot and had never realised how powerful sound can be.  When’s the next one??”  Sally

 So I thought I would start writing a blog now that I have made the transition of giving up my flat and am staying with my family.  For me it felt a bit like the letting go of the last bit of material ‘ideas’ – you know the three that seem to dominate our lives – house, job and relationship.

 Maybe I need to take each one at a time, let’s start with relationship. 

Well to be honest my last serious relationship was probably about 7 years ago – yep long time!  I’ve met some guys along the way, some lovely, some slightly disastrous, but nothing that I or they would want to take further.  Now there could be a numbers of things to analyse about this lack of relationship and believe me I’ve looked at them (from the desperate to the ‘I don’t need a man to make me happy’!)– so no need to bore you with them….let’s just say that I am now comfortable with where I am.  Now I would like a partner to share and experience things with, to look out into the world with, to grow with, to laugh with, and to just be.  I of course have an idea of what I would like in a partner but believe me, it has nothing to with a fancy car or job!  It’s more of a feeling, a connection on some level…no, not a soul mate, as I believe in life there are lots of soul mates, but more along the line of a spiritual companion perhaps.

Job

My life in work has taken me to a number of different jobs but most of them in the PA/Secretary work.  Leaving school I didn’t know what I wanted to do so just fell into office work.  I’ve worked for some great companies/charities and of course a few disasters along the way!  However, I also knew there was something else out there; in one of my latter jobs I remember sitting at my desk thinking this was all bonkers…I was sat in a large concrete box looking at a square box for 7 hours a day!  I was aware that this was during the time I was opening up spiritually and training in my therapy work so I guess, for me,  that was the end of be being ‘able’ to work in an office again!  I did move to another position after this but had to leave due to illness – my body was telling me something.  So I made the leap and gave it up, hoping that my client base would increase enough to cover my outgoings.  Big leap of faith – felt great when I was connected and very scary when I wasn’t!!!

 However, finally I was doing something that I enjoyed, that was for me.  Unfortunately my years of self development, feeling trapped and unhappy, training and supporting myself  took their toll on my body and emotions and the stress overtook.  I found that I didn’t have the energy to push myself anymore, my client base didn’t increase enough and my debt increased.  I was determined that I wasn’t going to work in an office again and destroy my soul so I took on some cleaning and that helped a little.  

Then I started to realise that I had a passion that was burning inside and that I had been burying for a while.  I wanted to get out and about more, know more about myself, meet new people, develop myself further and spend time with spirit more fully than what I was achieving,  I wanted if you like, to get rid of the physical understanding that you had to get up, go to work, come home eat and then bed, it didn’t fit with me and for once in my life I wanted my life to be about me.  So I decided to take the generous offer of my family and give up my flat and live with them for a bit so I could learn how to play….. 

House

My home had always been my sanctuary, wherever I have lived.  I have always managed to create an environment with lovely energy and that was cosy, safe and my space to shut out the world.  My last flat was amazing and had a view across the channel from the lounge and a view of the two bridges from my bedroom and the kitchen, plus a great landlord.  So you can imagine how hard it was for me to make this decision.  It took me 6 months of fighting reality to finally make my decision to leave. 

 So here I am, living with family in a wonderful room that I have created just as I would if it were a flat or a mansion.  A lot of my belongings are in a wonderful storage unit in the country and the rest is creatively squeezed within my space.  I am grateful for this space that has been created for me and for my family to have made space in their home and their lives so I can ‘take time out’.

And so begins the next phase of my journey, and I can feel my energy levels increasing already.  I have some amazing clients that I enjoy working with, still do some cleaning which keeps me fit and my spiritual work has already increased (more about that later).  Now I have head space for my wonderful friends and time for me to just mooch and breath, I love mooching……and of course breathing is good too!

Until next time, with love

Sam x

This amazing event is being held this weekend at The UWE Exhibition and Conference Centre where there will be over 125 stands. Including unique floor shows and live entertainment, themed Boulevards, New Jersey and Manhattan Street Markets, free beauty treatment or visit the Broadway and Liberty Theatres to watch free inspirational talks and demonstrations. There’s even a creche!

Please come and see me in the Mind Body and Spirit Zone on the Sunday, where I, amongst others, will be in the Alternative Therapy Clinic offering tasters! Also pop along to one of the show’s with the resident mediums in The Spirit Theatre.

I will also be doing a small workshop on The healing Energy of Sound at 10.30 on the Sunday. Why not come along and experience the wonderful feeling and energy behind sound, both within the body and around it.

How about using this small taster into the wonders of sound and then perhaps developing it further by attending my day workshop on the 7th May – see worksop page for details

Come and have a taster, attend the workshop or just stop by and say hi!

See website for details http://womansouthwest.co.uk/

To book a workshop see: http://womansouthwest.co.uk/visitor-info-tickets/

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