Vacation Trip: Bosnia and Serbia

My friend Carla said she wants to go with me on this exciting trip to Eastern Europe.  She came with me a few years ago to Vietnam and Cambodia.

"What do you enjoy the most? " I asked her.

She said, "The fact that we do stuff.  We see places I'd never see.  Meet people I'd never meet.  And, it's all arranged.  There's no sweat; just climb on the bus and see the world."

And that's so true.  When I go on vacations with friends I never see very much.   I intend to see something but it only occasionally happens.  But a tour is arranged.  Every day we see two or three places of interest and then eat in great restaurants.  Always I try to start the day at a reasonable time (9am) and get back to our hotel by 4pm for a swim or massage or simply to relax.  Then dinner at 7pm.
Work and play.   Spiritual balance.
Also, a complete day-to-day itinerary is now available on my website for you to see how wonderful the trip will be!  Visit my website, print everything out then call Shama and book your place.  The initial effort rests with making the call and reserving a place on our Spiritual Journey to Eastern Europe.  After that, the effort and planning fall on us. Trust me, you will not be disappointed.

 Belgrade / Sarajevo / Visegrad / Zlatibor  / Petrovaradin Fortress

Selected Highlights: Sarajevo is the capital city of (the state of) Bosnia and Herzegovina which is surrounded by beautiful landscapes and mountains. Sightseeing will consist of four city municipalities: Old City, Center, New City and New Sarajevo then off to Mostar and Medjugorje.

Medjugorgie: See the historical famous bridge from all angles and learn about the incredible story of Medjugorje and how it has become one of the largest Catholic pilgrimages sites in the world.

Sarganska Osmica: Enjoy a ride on the incredible railway that connects Western Serbia and Eastern Bosnia which is one of the many must-see a tourist attractions.

Visiting the ethno village of Sirogojno known as 'Old Village' , an open air museum where beautiful authentic handcrafted arts and souvenirs are made and elements of life collected from the 19th century remain.

Also: Visit old monasteries from the 13th, 14th and 15th centuries, The Fortress where the 7,000 year old rivers of the Sava and Danube meet in Belgrade,   A Serbian Orthodox Cathedral built in 1834, The Regional Museum, the "Gibraltar of Danube" located across from the Danube and tour a historical vineyard in Topola, just to name a few.

Dates: September 23   - October 5, 2013

Price: $3,460 per person - Price includes: International Airfare, Luxury Hotels, Meals, Entrance Fees to all the attractions  and Transportation. (Price does not include Taxes and Fuel Surcharges approx $610).

Make that commitment and contact Rama Tours!
Contact Shama Kapur at  800.835.7262  / Email:shamausa@ramaworldtours.com

Audio Books

Audio books are NOW available!

An Audible account is free to join and you can download your books multiple times, if you ever change listening devices, or want to listen at home and on the go.

The Angel and the Frog
is read by Joel Richards










The Happy Heretic
is read by Craig Jessen









Spirituality and Recovery 
is read by Mark Ashby









I think you'll enjoy their readings as much you would my writings. These also make a lovely gift for your "I'm not a reader" friends who you feel might enjoy the messages of spirituality and a fulfilling life. Let them listen in their cars during a long drive or your daily commute!

Speaking Engagements

Call Me Live On the Air

Spirit of Recovery Radio Show
Tuesday, March 19th
2pm (Pacific Standard Time)

Spiritual comprehensive themes; featuring a wonderful resource for recovering people and their families, providing inspiration, practical tips and discussing the power of spirituality. I shall share some new ideas that I've covered in my recent book, The Happy Heretic.

Listen to Broadcast
Call in Number: 1-888-558-6489 (1-888-55-UNITY)
I hope you listen and perhaps call in with some questions of your own.

Come Hear Me Speak

Alcohol Awareness Hour Speaker Series
Presented by The Betty Ford Center

Saturday, March 23
Time: 9:30 am – 11:00 am

Annenberg Center for Health Services at Eisenhower Medical Center
39000 Bob Hope Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 773-4342, Donna DePaul
Admission is Free and Open to the Public – No Reservations Necessary

Come Hear Me Speak

Morning Services followed by the afternoon workshop: The Wisdom of Letting Go 

Unity of Atlanta

Sunday, April 7

3597 Parkway Lane 

Norcross, GA 30092 

(770) 441-0585

Come Hear Me Speak
Morning Talk: Divinity With Nature

Sunday, April 21

Common Ground Spiritual and Wellness Center

14051 Newport Avenue

Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 573-2540

Rudeness

How do I deal with rude people?
I occasionally pray for them. But truly, it's healthier for me to avoid them. Spirituality occasionally requires distance.

Why are people rude?
Well, I think that they are so consumed with themselves they don't consider how their actions or attitudes affect others. It is a complete lack of consideration for others.

Connect with Me

I believe in the power of connection, of community, and changing one another's lives through those connections. For this reason, I am always inviting you to connect with me.

Stay in my homes, Leo's Den in England, Leo's California Den.

Travel with me and other amazing people to create even more bonds and share experiences. Next stop: Eastern Europe in September (book now for a discount).

Subscribe to my free email newsletter.

Read my books, where I share my ideas with you.

Be my friend on Facebook and hear all the little things I'm thinking about, planning, and enjoying.

Read my blog, where I reach out even further.

Be a part of this world with me. And allow me to be a part of yours.

Bosnia and Serbia

2013 Spiritual Journey: Serbia and Bosnia
Many of you have contacted my office, emailed me and told me that you are very excited about the possibility of Eastern Europe. With that being said, let me give you some information about the trip:

Destinations: Belgrade / Sarajevo / Visegrad / Zlatibor / Petrovaradin Fortress

Selected Highlights: Sarajevo is the capital city of (the state of) Bosnia and Herzegovina which is surrounded by beautiful landscapes and mountains. Sightseeing will consist of four city municipalities: Old City, Center, New City and New Sarajevo then off to Mostar and Medjugorje.

Medjugorgie: See the historical famous bridge from all angles and learn about the incredible story of Medjugorje and how it has become one of the largest Catholic pilgrimages sites in the world.

Sarganska Osmica: Enjoy a ride on the incredible railway that connects Western Serbia and Eastern Bosnia which is one of the many must-see a tourist attractions.

Sirogojno: Visiting the ethno village of Sirogojno known as 'Old Village' , an open air museum where beautiful authentic handcrafted arts and souvenirs are made and elements of life collected from the 19th century remain.

Monasteries: Visit old monasteries from the 13th, 14th and 15th centuries, The Fortress where the 7,000 year old rivers of the Sava and Danube meet in Belgrade, A Serbian Orthodox Cathedral built in 1834, The Regional Museum, the "Gibraltar of Danube" located across from the Danube and tour a historical vineyard in Topola, just to name a few.

Dates: September 23 - October 5, 2013

Price: $3,460 per person - Price includes: International Airfare, Luxury Hotels, Meals and Transportation. (Price does not include Taxes and Fuel Surcharges approx $610)

When I spoke about the trip last time I mentioned that Rama Tours and my office will begin arranging the trip if we have twenty or more committed travelers. So, as an incentive, I wanted to offer our Spiritual Ambassadors the opportunity to make a commitment today. 

Anyone who sends in their deposit to Rama Tours by February 28th will receive a $100.00 credit towards their trip. This is limited offer and as I said earlier, if we have enough people signed up we will be going to Serbia and Bosnia. Now is the time.

Make that commitment and contact Rama Tours!
Shama Kapur by phone at 800-835-7262 or by Email.

See you soon,

Rev Leo Booth

Thrill of Being Alive

I have always believed that spirituality is a gift that needs to be polished. And we polish it, poetically speaking, by taking time to remember those moments when we feel most alive.

In my book Spirituality and Recovery, I seek to explain this awareness by giving examples that most of us can identify with; in this sense the ordinary becomes extraordinary.

"Most times, we are not in contact with our God-given spirituality. We miss it, reject it, or ignore it. The time and occasions when we make contact, those wonderful occasions when we feel and touch the very essence of our life flow, we glow with enthusiasm. At such moments, it is great to be alive. It is not only great to be a alive, it is great to be who we are and alive.

Such moments are abundant, but we often miss them. We concentrate on clutter, the superficial, the unreal, so that we miss the beauty that has been given and the splendor that surrounds us.

Are you in touch with your life? Are you there in your life? If you answer yes, then you are already aware of the thrill of living, the wonder of living, and that constant spirituality.
When two people are in love, it is loudly present. It shouts from their eyes, faces, and sprightly walk. Love is overflowing, demanding attention. It radiates from the most discreet, respectable, and proper people. It cannot be hidden or disguised. When two people are in love, life is filled with meaning and everything is exciting.

The shared telephone call between young lovers and the nervous pronunciation of the name sends shivers down the listening lover's spine. The meal and walk in the park become a sacramental communion that radiates a real presence. Even the making up after a silly argument becomes a joyous experience of generous forgiveness. Love makes everything exciting, meaningful, and extraordinary." (Chapter 3 - Page 48-49)

Spirituality and Recovery has recently been published by Health Communications Incorporated and is now available at various places including Amazon and Barnes & Noble. And for those of you who live in the Long Beach Orange County area, a wonderful recovery store called Easy Does It on Broadway in Long Beach has signed copies available. Visit their website for store hours and directions or call 562-621-1042.