Spirit has now chosen gratefulness as our mantra to wrap up 2022 and to initiate 2023. That's powerful, . There's nothing like repetition to drive something home, especially when it comes to endings and beginnings. I mentioned in the subject line that I have important news to share with you and the entire BeneFIT community and it has to do with BeneFIT's ending.

BeneFIT is Closing Its Doors

Today will be BeneFIT's last day in business. Actually, I'm trusting that, since I haven't heard otherwise, there will not be crews in to clear out the space until Monday. I must say that my handling of this situation has been far less than what it should have been. To say "I'm sorry", though of course it's true, just doesn't do it. Denial, procrastination, fear of facing disappointment coupled with a last ditch hope that the landlord would grant a grace period so that I could do what I should have done long ago, have led to the predicament I have put us all in now. I'm sure he had no idea where I was or what I was dealing with, but his notice to me that it was time for BeneFIT to leave its space came through on the day of my friend's memorial service in California. There I was attending to the painful, frustrating and still incomplete guardianship issues of my friend's 15 year old daughter who's now an orphan and I simply didn't have the bandwidth to deal with it at the time. I moved BeneFIT's (my baby's) concerns to the back burner to deal with later and then never did. I have only myself to blame.

Since gratefulness is our mantra for the day, I'd like to say that we all have my landlord to thank for BeneFIT being able to stay open as long as it has post Covid. I have been teaching 10+ classes a week (which is a full time job in and of itself) in order to keep the doors open and a roof over my head at home. Despite that, without the minimal rent he's allowed from me I would have had to close the doors long ago. I am very grateful that he's been as kind and generous as he has over these last few years and I hope that you're grateful that BeneFIT has been there for you. That gratitude is all due to him.

I do have more on gratitude in the Mantra Word for the Day section below. But I have a couple announcements.

Refunds on Memberships and Packages

First, I have a big mess to clean up with all of BeneFIT's active studio members. While I have 500-600+ of you who read these emails every day, I guarantee you that only a small percentage are actively attending and paying for yoga. For them, unless or until we can find a new location with a room we can turn into a "hot box" for yoga before then, I will need one week, until January 9th, to get everything in order so that I can initiate refunds for the unused time and classes on the active packages. I pray that you or they will all be gracious enough to grant me that time.

And second . . .

Tonight's Sound Experience is Full

In each of these events we've held, there have been last minute cancellations and/or no shows. So being that this is your last opportunity to partake in this event, if it's something you'd like to do, click on one of the links below and get onto the waitlist.

I will be at the studio all day today cleaning things up and available to answer questions and listen to your sentiments, whether they may be.

SACRED UNION WITH SELF

Welcome 2023 with mindfulness and good vibes to nourish your cells, balance the mind, and ground your presence in peace and love.

Audra will guide you through breath work and gentle movements in preparation for deep rest as she plays her instruments. As you relax the vibrations from the Quartz crystal bowls, chimes, and gong will activate your body’s natural healing systems.

Join us, , relax, open your mind, and let the magic unfold as the sounds and vibrations flow through your soul.

What to bring:
Yoga mat, pillow(s), bolster(s), or towel rolled as a pillow, eye pillow, or anything else you need to feel comfortable lying down for an hour.

How does a sound bath experience work on a physical level?

A sound bath sends the body into a deeper state of relaxation eliciting the associated physical benefits. When the instruments are played, the resulting rhythm and frequency help shift your brainwaves into a meditative (also known as ‘theta’) state. These vibrations then trigger the amygdala to activate the parasympathetic nervous system, the body’s “rest and digest” system, which helps your body return to “normal”, reducing heart rate, blood pressure, and stress hormone levels.

Price:

Active members: $25
Non-members: $35

A valid credit card is required to reserve your space in class. Your card will not be charged until after the class is complete. The Active Member Discount will be applied prior to your card being charged for the class.

Space is Limited!

This is a one-time only experience and space is limited. Click on the box below and sign up NOW!

While COVID Guidelines Have Ended ...

It and many other viruses are circulating now. Please be conscientious of others and if you're not feeling well take appropriate action. Please stay at home until you know you won't be spreading anything unwanted. And very importantly ...

Take Personal Responsibility for Your Health

At this point now it's clear that we all need to take responsibility for ourselves and our health. Pay close attention to the foods you eat, the beverages you drink, the thoughts you think, and get proper exercise and sleep.

More details about the classes and links to sign in from there are listed on the Class Schedule page of BeneFIT's website. Choose the class you want and get yourself signed in now.

Mantra Word for the Day: GRATEFULNESS

Spirit is guiding us to focus on gratefulness today, . Gratitude is an attitude of gratefulness. And what's more, gratitude is the vibration that is most in harmony with the abundance of the Universe. It is more than just being grateful for something that has happened in the past, as if you're indebted because of it. Gratitude, gratefulness, opens your heart and brings it and you into alignment with the blessings of the Universe.

Your heart is the most powerful energy source in your body. Science has measured the human heart's energetic field extending out as much as ten feet! You can't help but notice people who have an expansive heart field like that. They glow as that love, appreciation, gratefulness, and compassion radiates out from them. It's a very attractive energy, .

Gratitude and appreciation are very similar vibrations that are on par with love. Some people argue about which one is better. Some say appreciation is better because we can look around and appreciate everything whereas there must be a cause for our gratitude. The way I see it, they're not yet appreciating that gratitude can also be a generative vibration. When you know how the Universal Laws work and that they are always at work, then you know that the moment you ask for something the Universe immediately goes to work generating it. Would you not automatically be grateful in advance of you receiving for just knowing that it is already a done deal? Of course, you'd understand that it's up to you to become a vibrational match to the thing you want before it'll become a part of your reality, and you'd also know that that's all that's keeping it at bay anyway.

And let's not forget what a precious gift life is. Think of how your body started with the merging of a sperm and an egg and developed into a fully mature adult all without any conscious awareness on your part. Think of all the quadrillions of functions that take place automatically every second to keep it alive and functioning as it should. Think of how the full expression of the mighty oak tree is within the acorn. Life is moving through us and everyone and everything else, always seeking a more expansive expression of itself. It's not as if you consciously chose to live another day of life today. You woke up and opened your eyes. Something kept you breathing and your heart beating all night long while you were asleep. Not everyone woke up this morning, you know. We'd all do well to remember that and be grateful that we get to experience another day of life.

Yes, , look around you and appreciate the intricacies and beauty of it all. Notice how good you feel when you're appreciating anything and be grateful for that!

And always remember that your gratefulness gracefully aligns with the gifts of the Universe and welcomes them into your life. You can't go wrong with gratitude!

Gratefulness for 2023!

Remember, not only do you feel great when you're grateful, but your gratitude will bring you into alignment with the abundance of the Universe. Who doesn't want more of that? Well, it all starts with a calm, quiet mind and you know where to get that, ! Today's the last day you'll be able to get it at BeneFIT.

Choose the class that works best for you and sign in by following the links listed below or on the Class Schedule page of BeneFIT's website.

. .9:15a: . . B90Y True Fix with Nora Jeanne: VIRTUAL or STUDIO
.11:15a: . . B50Y Quick Fix with Nora Jeanne: VIRTUAL or STUDIO

I hope you'll be able to get in for a class today, , and want you to know how grateful I am that you've been a part of BeneFIT's community. Thank you for reading this far and know that I will continue sending these emails and we'll see if or how BeneFIT is able to resurrect itself. I am wide open to suggestions.

Nora Jeanne and The BeneFIT Team

p.s. You can still get on the waitlist for tonight's Sound Experience. Just click on the button below and I'll let you know if a space opens up for you.

p.p.s. Feel free to forward this email to someone you think would appreciate it and let them know they can sign up to get it themselves by following this link: Sign Up for BeneFIT's Email