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on 11/17/2011
by Aileen
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In my career as a speaker, trainer, and coach, I have attended countless workshops on personal growth. Of all of these seminars, MY WEEK-LONG PRIVATE RETREAT AT RONDA LARUE’S CENTER FOR SOULARTS STANDS OUT AS THE MOST PERSONAL, TRANSFORMATIONAL, AND EMPOWERING EXPERIENCE THAT I HAVE EVER HAD. Because the path to discovering one’s inner wisdom and authentic happiness has been largely described in abstract terms throughout literature, I often felt torn between a deep yearning for the fullness of life and the frustration in not knowing how to take the next quantum leap. The SoulArts process has been a practical, tangible, and unbelievably easy way for me to follow my inner voice to success and happiness in all areas of my life.
Ronda herself is a refreshing departure from the self-appointed, charismatically aggressive guru types that I have encountered repeatedly in the world of leadership and self-development training. She is a centered, open facilitator who was entirely focused on helping me master the SoulArts method so that I could continue my transformational process confidently and independently after my retreat. For the past year, SoulArts has been a daily and vital element of my continued growth and is an enormous part of the renewed joy, peace, and wonder in my life. More importantly, SoulArts has been a way for me to courageously face and creatively work through moments of extreme challenge when joy, wonder, and peace feel very far away.
Whether you are recovering from a personal crisis, searching for your life’s purpose, or looking for way to take another leap in your own growth and development, a retreat at Ronda LaRue’s Center for SoulArts will undoubtedly and dramatically propel you in the direction of your heart’s deepest calling.
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on 10/29/2011
by Sarah
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The search for internal peace resulting from a traumatic situation is not accomplished easily. Through a very difficult episode in my life, I attended a spiritual retreat at Ojai, California with Lisa Williams and Ronda LaRue. My words will barely be able to convey the peace and enlightenment that Ronda provided to our entire group. There are moments in life of great pain and there are moments in life of great learning. Ronda is a blessing and the bridge between these 2 moments. The journey of learning and understanding was due to Ronda's gifts and talents. She is as giving as she is understanding. We were all blessed and found a bright star in the universe when we were in her group for mediation and discussion. I consider Ronda one of the truly enlightened and highly spiritual persons that I have met.
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on 9/24/2009
by Tracey Huguley
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I have had the opportunity of working with Ronda since 2006. I have been to private retreats, group retreats and have mentored with her in a 2 year mentoring program.
When I first came to Ronda I was going thru my own "dark night of the soul/mid life" crisis. I was unhappy in my marriage and career and I didn't feel fully alive.
After the first retreat I knew something had shifted. Ronda's truly a gifted teacher. Her most remarkable gift to me was her ability to be 100% present/available herself which gave me the courage to be present with what was my truth.
During our work together my husband was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer and we both went to a retreat together. Six months later my husband "miraculousely" didn't have cancer. I beleive his courage to delve into his truth is what saved his life.
I would highly recommend Ronda to anyone looking for a gentle, honest, loving guide on thier path to their own truth and wholeness.
Ronda has not only been my teacher, she has become my friend.
Blessings,
Tracey
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on 9/22/2009
by Tracey Huguley
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I just returned from this retreat and I'm so grateful for Ronda and her SoulArts process. Ronda is an amazing teacher/guide on my path to wholeness.
I've worked with Ronda since 2006 through private retreats, mentoring through phone and email, and multiple group retreats and I keep coming back for more.
Ronda is gentle, loving, truthful and playful. She is an example of what being present to all life has to offer and helps others reach this state. This place is where all healing comes.
If you are searching for answers to questions or for healing, Ronda is the teacher to help quide you on your quest.
I can't say enough about her. She's not only my teacher, but has become a friend.
Blessings,
Tracey Huguley
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on 9/20/2009
by Teri
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This retreat for me was a life changing event. I attended this retreat as I was still experiencing tremendous pain and grief from the loss of my husband. Through Ronda's guidance and being open to the journey of learning to love myself and also wanting to regain my life, I was able to finally let go of the grief. I am ready to embark on the journey and relearn what really matters in my life. It is a journey but you have to start somewhere and this was my new beginning.
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on 9/14/2009
by Teri Scott
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I walked into this retreat with no idea of what it would be like or what I would experience. I had the most uplifting experience of my life. I was able to release unhealthy pain that I had been experiencing for over 2 years. What I learned I will be incorporating into my life everyday. The activities we did in retreat helped me to grow so much and realize how much I love myself and life. I plan to go again to continue the work I just began. What a great teacher Ronda is, and she can help you get to places that you thought where unreachable in your soul.
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on 7/19/2009
by Nancy Chaconas
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I have just returned from Ronda's retreat in Ojai, CA and my heart is full. This was one of the most gentle and powerful retreats that I have experienced. Ronda has a way of inspiring everyone to connect with their heart's desire, and she does it so playfully and artfully with ease and grace. I feel more rested and rejuvinated that any vaction I can remember. Any time spent with Ronda will be a gift for your soul.
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on 2/6/2009
by sue read
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I wanted to do this retreat for a year. But as i finally got the chance my head kept the skeptisism in front and forward. I had been to many spiritualists trying to find my answers. trying to accomplish this on my own never seemed too productive or life altering. Ronda showed me a way my soul seem to accept as real, as the truth for me. Her simple yet profound guidance through breathing techniques was far more profound than any readings i have had done attempting to get answers to guide my life. It is a real solution for those aching with self path questions and other internal questions unanswered. Ronda is energetic, fun yet calming and nurturing in the quest for self guidance...Anyone who thinks this is spiritual in nature will see that the truth is far more simple and does not have to be entwined with stigmatism of "that stuff" but will have a life altering affect on you....
The best experience in all of my experiences getting to the innner truth...thank-you Ronda and Matt...
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on 1/18/2009
by Sally
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I can't tell you how excited I am to share my retreat experiences with you! I too found Ronda's website on a fluke...something showing me the way to her I'm sure. I was devastated after my brother's death from pancreatic cancer. Two years prior to that I myself had cancer resulting in a complete hysterectomy.... instantly becoming a roaring inferno/bitch! Something deep inside me, my lost soul, surfaced and screamed, "if you don't do something, you will die never having lived". Simple as that. No questions asked I hit the send button and signed up for a private 3.5 day personal retreat. I had NOTHING left to lose. From the minute I hit Ronda's door, I felt loved. She guided me each day to search inside myself to find MY truth, no-one elses. Whether in the meditation hut , the dreaming bed, art studio, cold plunge after a sauna, etc., she taught me to look at my issues, listen, then honor what comes forward with a definite action. It didn't have to be earth shattering ,just an honoring....no, you don't have to be an artist...but you will surprise yourself.
The property is so serene , reflecting Ronda's soul. Not to mention she is a fabulous cook! I can truly say she helped me retrieve my soul in that 3.5 days.
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on 12/12/2008
by Lee Glasscock
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I asked the Universe to show me the way back to myself. Ronda (OJAISOULARTS) answered the call with open arms,open heart,open space. She created a beautiful, magical, mystical safe haven for souls to come forward in loving acceptance with gentle assurances that it's all ok. She embraced me with love, supported me with her clarity, nourished my body, nutured my soul, and gave me wings to fly. The gifts she shared are everpresent because I know now that I can choose at any and every moment to honor my soul and live my life from that awareness. My heart is overflowing with gratitude and the desire to "pay it forward."
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on 12/15/2007
by OjaiSoulArts
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See Testimonials:
http://www.ojaisoularts.com/ojai_soul_arts_testimonials.shtml
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