About us
RVML Community Resource Center produces live events by authors, researchers, and practitioners several times each month since 2001.
Tuesday Lecture Series weekly at 7pm, free admission.
RVML, 1757 Ashland St., Ashland, Oregon, one mile west of I-5 exit 14 MAP
RVML is open daily 10 am-6 pm, with books and media to borrow, purchase, or trade. Closed Sun-Mon. All subjects: fiction & nonfiction.
Full Events Calendar: https://rvml.org/events
Facebook Events Page: https://www.facebook.com/RogueValleyMetaphysicalLibrary/events
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/RVMLResourceCenter/videos
Upcoming events
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Boundaries As a Spiritual Practice Not Just a Communication Skill by Lorie Solay
Rogue Valley Metaphysical Library, 1757 Ashland St, Ashland, OR, USFREE ADMISSION – 1757 Ashland St., Ashland, OR. One mile west of I-5 Exit 14.
What if boundaries weren’t about pushing people away, but about coming home to yourself? Explore boundaries as a deeply spiritual practice- one that shapes your energy, your relationships, and the reality you experience.
Most people think of boundaries as something you say. But in truth, your boundaries are something you embody. Many people struggle with boundaries in ways that feel familiar, saying yes when they mean no, avoiding conflict, feeling guilty for having needs, or knowing what to say but not feeling strong enough to hold the line.
When your boundaries are unclear, you may find yourself over-giving, overwhelmed, or quietly resentful. But when they’re rooted in self-worth and aligned with your inner truth, something powerful happens: you begin to feel grounded, clear, and fully expressed.
Boundaries are more than communication, they’re a spiritual practice. They invite you to listen inward, trust what you feel, and honor what matters to you. And when you do, your life begins to shift, not through force, but through alignment. Your relationships, your energy, and your reality start to reflect the truth you’re finally willing to stand in.
Blending modern psychology, somatic awareness, and metaphysical principles, Lorie shares how boundaries influence your nervous system, your subconscious patterns, and even the energetic field around you.
In this presentation, you’ll discover:
• Why boundaries are an essential part of spiritual growth, not just communication skills.
• How people-pleasing and overgiving disconnect you from your authentic self.
• The energetic and somatic signals that indicate a boundary is needed.
• How to hold boundaries with clarity, calm, and self-trust.
• Why aligned boundaries create more ease, respect, and fulfillment in your life.This is not about becoming rigid or closed off; it’s about becoming aligned. Because when you honor what matters to you, your life begins to reflect it in your decisions, your relationships, and how you spend your time and energy.
Lorie Solay, CHt is an award-winning coach trained in Hypnotherapy, NLP, Quantum Consciousness, Integration Breathwork, Sylvotherapy, and other transformative modalities. For over a decade, she has guided individuals, groups, and corporate teams through retreats, workshops, and immersive nature-based experiences, including her work as a Mount Shasta sacred site guide.
Blending science and spirituality, Lorie helps people reconnect with their inner wisdom, build self-trust, and create meaningful, aligned lives. Her work bridges practical tools with deeper spiritual insight, offering a grounded yet expansive approach to personal transformation.
Presenter’s Website: https://www.loriesolay.com
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RVML’s Bridging Divides with Marla Estes: Film “The Question” (Encore Showing)
Rogue Valley Metaphysical Library, 1757 Ashland St, Ashland, OR, USFREE ADMISSION – 1757 Ashland St., Ashland, OR. One mile west of I-5 Exit 14.
“Bridging Divides” Learning to Depolarize Our Relationships Video & Discussion Series Facilitated by Marla Estes, MA.
THIRD WEDNESDAYS Monthly in 2026 at 7pm: Nov 18, Dec 16
Wed. November 18, 7-9pm: Special Encore Showing by Popular Demand: Film “The Question”
“The Question” is a thoughtful short film that asks whether political differences must divide us, or whether another path is possible. The story explores the experiences and assumptions that shape our views, inviting us to look beyond stereotypes and toward greater understanding.
Join facilitator Marla Estes each month to watch fascinating and insightful videos carefully selected to explore ways to depolarize and then engage in a facilitated discussion to help integrate new perspectives.
With a background in Psychology,Marla created Building Bridgers in 2017 to address the growing social and political polarization in our country.
For over 20 years, she has been giving presentations, movie nights, book groups, workshops, and classes helping people learn to develop insights and skills in approaching difficult conversations, deepening and growing healthy, functional, and fulfilling relationships.
Note: This event is not recorded.
Presenter’s Website: https://www.BuildingBridgers.com
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Everyone has a Story Worth Telling by Debra Valentina
Rogue Valley Metaphysical Library, 1757 Ashland St, Ashland, OR, USFREE ADMISSION – 1757 Ashland St., Ashland, OR. One mile west of I-5 Exit 14.
In this enlivening presentation, you will learn five practical tools to begin writing your story or memoir. Through a powerful guided meditation, you will also learn how to connect to your Creative Muse.
To ensure you get started on your writing journey, you will be invited to respond to three writing prompts. Before the evening concludes, you will have an opportunity to share the “working title” of your story. Whether you are writing the story for yourself, as part of your legacy, or hope to publish it as a book, you will be well on your way by the end of the evening!
As a Soul Voice Catalyst and Mentor, Debra Valentina has a passion for empowering people to listen to their inner guidance, express their gifts, and share their unique stories. She is a seasoned nonfiction book coach and developmental editor. Deb is a four-time published author and in 2022, she became an international bestselling co-author of Voices of the 21st Century: Conscious Caring Women Who Make a Difference. Her fifth book, Living a Vibrant Life, will be published by the end of the year.
Deb is also an international speaker and facilitator on personal development and leadership topics. In March 2024 she spoke at the United Nations at the International Conference on the Status of Women.
Presenter’s Website: https://www.creativing.info
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RVML’s Bridging Divides with Marla Estes- Film: Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”
Rogue Valley Metaphysical Library, 1757 Ashland St, Ashland, OR, USFREE ADMISSION – 1757 Ashland St., Ashland, OR. One mile west of I-5 Exit 14.
“Bridging Divides” Learning to Depolarize Our Relationships Video & Discussion Series, facilitated by Marla Estes, MA.
Wed. December 16, 7-9pm: Film: “Fred Rogers: Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”
A moving and inspiring portrait of Fred Rogers, the beloved host of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. At a time when our world feels increasingly divided, his extraordinary kindness, compassion, and ability to see the humanity in others offers a powerful reminder of what each of us can bring to the world.
Join facilitator Marla Estes and watch fascinating and insightful videos carefully selected to explore ways to depolarize and then engage in a facilitated discussion to help integrate new perspectives.
With a background in Psychology, Marla created Building Bridgers in 2017 to address the growing social and political polarization in our country.For over 20 years, she has been giving presentations, movie nights, book groups, workshops, and classes helping people learn to develop insights and skills in approaching difficult conversations, deepening and growing healthy, functional, and fulfilling relationships.
Note: This event is not recorded.
Presenter’s Website: https://www.BuildingBridgers.com
RVML’s Full Events Calendar: https://rvml.org/events
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1 attendee
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