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Men with Spirit Meet-up Group
This meetup group was begun by John Griffith and is sponsored by Spiritual
Directions. Its purpose is to provide a forum for men who are interested
in personal growth and transformation. We believe as we live more fully
in alignment with our true selves we are able to participate in more loving
relationships, be happier, live closer to our purpose, and make positive
changes in the world we live in. Men With Spirit recognize the role spirituality
plays in personal development and in realizing our full potential. You
can find out more about Men With Spirit by going to www.meetup.com/Men-With-Spirit.
Cost: Donation
Wild Vision Series
These regular ongoing evenings will deepen your relationship to your process
of unfolding: delighting, deeply dialoguing, dancing with your meaning.
Find voice in penning your vision where kindred energy is sought and birthed.
In this continuing series of Expressive Writing Workshops, Margot will
inspire, and you will encourage each other to dig ever-deeper into, with,
and for your Wild Vision, your authentic voices.
Monthly, July 20, August 24, September 28, October 26, November 23; 6:30
to 8:30 pm, You can begin any time or come when it is convenient. We just need to know if you will be attending so Margot can have handouts, etc. planned.
Facilitator: Margot Van Sluytman
Read Margot's interview in Maclean's Magazine. Click here to view a TV interview with Margot at KSN, Wichita, Kansas
Summer Special: August 24 only, Cost is a donation
Cost: $30
Fast Track Transformational ClassesNEW
The Fast Track Transformational Program is a set of three one day intensive
classes. Level 1 is pre-requisite to Level 2 which is pre-requisite to
Level 3. These are in turn pre-requisite to the Self Mastery Class(s).
Come prepared to participate, shift and expand! Free Hour-long Introductory Session
Next intro TBA, 2 pm or 6:30 pm.
Please pre-register so we know how many are coming and arrive 15 minutes
early so we can all get settled and start right at 2 or 6:30 pm. Fast Track Transformation I: Setting the Foundation
This day is geared to preparing the ground for the future; clearing and
building the foundation from which you can stand for the next stages of
your personal growth. For those who have done previous development, spiritual
courses or personal work, this first level will clear out any cracks in
the foundation.
This class will enable you to:
identify the issues or false belief systems that prevent you from living with more joy in your life and having excess for a happier way of being.
use skillful means, meditation, logic and experience to dissolve long standing issues and create more space and more peace in your life.
Getting in touch with a deeper sense of your spiritual self and inner workings will free your mind up for new experiences. Warning: In this class change happens!
Fast Track Transformation II: More Love and More Joy
The foundation and your commitment to evolve beyond what has been in your
life was established in level I. Level II takes you deeper, higher and
to a greater openness in your physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, as
well as physiological and psychic well being. The results- more love to
give and receive in your life.
In this class we will:
defuse our dysfunctional archetypes
transform the whys and why nots, who’s and “What the xxx???” issues we
have going on which are a hidden part of our own subliminal sabotaging.
Another word of warning: Life could get more
fun….
Fast Track Transformation III: Wisdom Ways
You now have a good foundation, more joy and, with any luck, a clearer vision for who you are in the world. Next step, Level III!
This class is designed to help you get clearer yet, dissolving any hidden
cracks in the foundation thus far, going higher, expanding, connecting
to a greater awareness and being conscious about it.
You will Learn:
Breath work, meditation and accessing wisdom awareness to continue your
own personal path.
To connect to your knowingness which allows you to have excess and be available to yourself and the world around you.
When you are “available”, you can function better and the development of
a non-personal view begins to appear. Last warning: There is no going back! (Well, you could choose to go back but it won’t be easy and why would you!)
Self Mastery Class(s)
Are you sure you want what you have in your kitchen??? You have a choice! These classes will help you to define your choices and discover self responsibility; how you participate in your life’s creation and how you can change it.
Watch for more details about the mastery classes.
Facilitator: Lori Lehnert
FTT I: September 25, 10 am to 2 pm
FTT II: TBA, 10 am to 2 pm
FTT III: TBA, 10 am to 2 pm
Self Mastery Classes: TBA
Bring a friend who registers for all 3 classes and you will receive an
additional $15 discount. Click here for more details about Lori's other services
Cost: $75 per session; $200 for all 3
Negotiation Mentoring CircleNEW
This is a cutting edge opportunity for the leaders of today and tomorrow. This program will connect mentors with considerable experience and expertise with those in an earlier phase of their life and career journeys, to grow together in developing spiritual awareness and negotiation skills. Circle Focus:
Finding and leading from your centre
Bringing spirit to work
Negotiation mastery from the inside out
The power of not knowing
The power of a positive no
Getting to yes in a difficult conversation
Circle will meet monthly September through December 2010, 4 to 6 pm
Facilitators: David Savage and John Griffith
Cost: $400 for current leaders/mentors; $50 for future leaders Click here for more detailed information.
The Feminine Face of God NEW
In this 3 session workshop you will be using collage, mandala and clay
to explore the feminine aspects of a masculine God. You will uncover and
discover your own feminine understanding and worship of god, your relationship
to the cyclic feminine rhythm built into the cosmos, and your body, mind,
spirit inter-relationship.
Collage workshop: will bring all the disparate parts of our female soul to bear upon a
patriarchal faith and acknowledge those needs by building them into a collage
composition. The collage will define our feminine understanding and
worship of God.
Mandala workshop: will tune us into the metaphor of the circle and the cyclic feminine rhythm built into the cosmos (the universe viewed as an orderly whole).
Clay workshop: will tune our bodies and minds into the relationship between water and clay.
We will explore the significance of these images in the feminine sacred
experience.
All will leave empowered with a collage of hope, a mandala of feminine
sacred strength and a simple clay image or vessel signifying the feminine
worship experience.No artistic skill required.
Facilitator: Evelyn Heffernan, www.sojournersmirror.com
3 Tuesdays, September 7 to 21, 7 to 9 pm
Cost: $145 for 3 sessions; Earlybird before August 31, $125
Reiki Levels 1, 2 and 3NEW
Reiki Level 1 includes:
Explanation of Reiki and its history and origin
Benefits and uses of Reiki
Ethical Guidelines
The Energy System of the body
Practice healing self and other (practicum going through the whole process)
Facilitator: Navroz
Sunderji
Sunday, September 19, 10 am to 5 pm.
Students should bring a water bottle, pillow, bed sheet and blanket and
wear layers of clothing.
Cost: $150 includes a complete manual, that covers the full level 1 course.
A certificate will be issued upon completion of each level.
Level 2:Teaches the different symbols to enhance the practice of Reiki
Dates TBA Level 3: For those who wish to become Reiki Masters and teach Reiki
Dates TBA
Toning with Crystal BowlsNEW
Use the healing power of your voice, your intention and the resonance of crystal bowls to
clear pain
relieve stress
promote relaxation
Pain, whether it is physical, emotional, mental or spiritual is a blockage of energy and that block can be moved through intention and sound. Participants will receive a handout on “Toning the Chakras”
Facilitator: Kim Polvi, MLIS, http://www.innervibrations.ca
Monday, September 20; 7 to 9 pm
Cost: $25
Enneagram Workshops on 4 levelsNEW
The Enneagram answers the age-old question, "Why do I do what I do?"
This knowledge can move you towards healing. The Enneagram presents nine
personality types by investigating our unconscious motivations. In the
process, human behaviour becomes understandable. The Enneagram is about
positive change. Positive change happens when wisdom, love and common sense
are applied together.
Level 1: Introduction to the Enneagram
You will learn the basics and determine your type
October 16, 9 am to noon
Level 2:
Circle of Harmony - The Centres of Intelligence, October 16, 1 to 3 pm
The Rosetta Stone - Understanding the Missing Piece, October 17, 10 am
to noon
The Dance of Life - Who Leads, Why and How, October 17, 1 to 3 pm
Level 3: The Spiritual Aspects of the Enneagram
Looking Back - Moving Forward - My Past My Future, TBA, 10:30 am to 12:30
pm
The Divine Spark Within, TBA, 1 to 3 pm
Work/Life Balance: A Values PerspectiveNEW "Never confuse having a career with having a life”, a slogan Eddie Bauer used in the 90’s still speaks to the tension we experience when trying to strike a balance in our lives.
In this experiential workshop you will:
Develop an understanding of the current balance in your work and personal
life
Discuss the nature of personal values and how your own values inform your
career and life choices
Learn about the Kerwin Values Survey and discover how it can be used to help you answer questions about your own work/life balance
Formulate a plan for creating more balance in your life.
We will discuss some ways to for you find this balance, focusing on the
intersection of personal and career values. Some time will be spent in
personal reflection as you complete the Kerwin Values Survey (KVS)® Facilitator: Sidney Craig Courtice
October 2, 12:30 to 4:30 pm
Cost: $70 includes cost of all materials
Introduction to Kundalini Yoga for Self Reflection and Dreams
Explore your mind through the symbolism of Kundalini yoga and dreams. Listen
to the still, small intuitive voice within and discover how intuitive insights
flow when regular mental processes are placed in a deeper spiritual context.
Yoga is the study of the Kundalini energy we have available to us and how
to use it. You will learn to explore your options in life with the support
of yogic spiritual practices.
Three spiritual practises will be taught:
Mantra
Mind watch
A standing meditation: The Divine Light Invocation
The dream method will reveal dreams as:
Having individual, personalized symbolism
Carrying meaningful messages
Sign posts to guide you in life situations
6 Wednesdays beginning October 6, 7 to 9 pm
Facilitator: Wendy Blackmore
Cost: $72
Awakening Your Inner Hero NEW
This four week course will examine influential women throughout history.
By studying the heroic qualities of these women and asking yourself soul-searching
questions you will awaken your own inner hero. Empower yourself to act
with courage and positively impact not only your own life but the lives
of those around you.
Facilitator: Evelyn Heffernan, www.sojournersmirror.com
October 5, 12, 19, and 26, 7 to 9 pm
Cost: $100 for all 4 evenings
Couples / Friends / Partner Foot Reflexology Workshop NEW
Learn to give a reflexology treatment to another person. You will receive a booklet showing areas of the feet that are worked to provide healing and/or relaxation. Each person will receive and provide a full treatment during the workshop. You will also learn cautions to watch for during treatments.
Faciitator: Kim Buckler
October 7, 7 pm to 9:30 pm
Cost: $70/couple
Warrior Movement Experience
Learn how to reclaim your masculinity, to find the warrior hidden within. Using the movement medicine wheel as taught by Gabrielle Roth, release the heart, free the mind, connect to the essence of the soul , the source of inspiration in which an individual has unlimited possibility and potential. Gain an understanding of the Masculine and Feminine energy and how to use them in appropriate situations. We will spend time using the Rhythms of Staccato and Chaos as a means of releasing blocked frustrated states. We will learn how to connect as Tribal Men who do not compete with one another but support one another.
The Benefits are:
increased self-awareness, self-esteem and personal autonomy
experiencing links between thoughts, feelings and actions
expressing and managing overwhelming feelings or thoughts
maximizing resources of communication
developing a trusting relationship
enhancing social interaction skills
respecting and using the body as a vehicle for spiritual transformation
Facilitator: Evangelos Diavolitsis
Saturday, October 16, 10 am to 5 pm
Cost: $95
Gifts of Personality & Spirituality
Spend an afternoon exploring the relationship between your personality type, using the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) ®, your spiritual gifts, and your “Spiritual Intelligence” (derived from
“Emotional Intelligence”). Discover how your natural gifts of personality
and spirituality work together as you seek greater meaning and purpose
in all areas of your life.
Learn how your personality type blends with your spiritual journey.
Discuss the nature of spiritual gifts and complete a “spiritual gifts inventory”
Give and receive feedback on the relevance of spiritual gifts in your life.
Develop an understanding of the concept of Spiritual Intelligence and how
it may integrate with your spiritual journey.
Please arrive an hour early if you are not familiar with your personality type. You will be able to complete the Myers-Brigg’s Type Indicator.
Facilitator: Sidney Craig-Courtice
October 16, 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Cost: $60 includes all handouts and learning materials
Connection for Couples NEW
This series of 6 workshops will deepen your relationship and improve communication,
appreciation and understanding in a safe, loving, interactive environment.
You will gain an understanding of feminine/masculine energies, each others
individual “love languages” and a greater awareness of your goals as a
couple. Over the 6 workshops we will explore using:
Dyads to clear energy and open hearts
Written exercises and questionnaires to establish common ground
Verbal sharing to increase understanding
A Dream collage
Understanding feminine/masculine energies
Facilitators: Tina and L. Neil Thrussell
6 Thursdays, October 21 to November 25, 7 to 9:30 pm
Cost: $290 per couple for 6 sessions,
Introduction to Wholistic Healing: Where to start? NEW
Ever wondered ”What the heck is Wholistic Healing?” This workshop will
explain what Wholistic healing is and where you can start if you want to
investigate more. We will explore aroma therapy, crystals, feathers, sage,
and how they are used. A booklet with useful terms and website links will
be provided.
Facilitator: Kim Buckler
October 25, 7 to 9 pm
Cost: $25
Why Not become Fire? The Power and Poetry of Prayer NEW Awaken your poetic voice as you uncover the power, poetry and surprise of
prayer. Explore the Psalms, Songs of Solomon and various poets across time. Discover the metaphors of awe-inspired prayer. Connect with the sensual imagery of love prayers. Identify yourself with the imagery of anger and despair. Render a small clay vessel for ritual prayer. Ignite your imagination! Write with passionate fire!
All materials supplied.
Facilitator: Evelyn Heffernan, www.sojournersmirror.com
Tuesdays, November 2, 9, 16, 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Cost: $110 for all 3 afternoons; Earlybird before October 22, $90
Negotiation Mentoring CircleNEW
This is a cutting edge opportunity for the leaders of today and tomorrow. This program will connect mentors with considerable experience and expertise with those in an earlier phase of their life and career journeys, to grow together in developing spiritual awareness and negotiation skills. Circle Focus:
Finding and leading from your centre
Bringing spirit to work
Negotiation mastery from the inside out
The power of not knowing
The power of a positive no
Getting to yes in a difficult conversation
Circle will meet monthly September through December 2010, 4 to 6 pm
Facilitators: David Savage and John Griffith
Cost: $400 for current leaders/mentors; $50 for future leaders Click here for more detailed information.
Leading the Way: Building a Sustainable Future
This two day conference features two of the world’s most influential leaders
in the areas of social, environmental and business sustainability. Click here for more details
Presenters: Margaret Wheatley and Peter Senge
Peter Senge is described by the Journal of Business Strategy as a “strategist of the century, ...one of 24 men and women who have had
the greatest impact in the way we conduct business today”. His earlier
book, The Fifth Discipline, introduced the concept of the learning organization. His recent co-authored
book, The Necessary Revolution: Working
Together to Create a Sustainable World, expands on this concept as it explains the need for corporations to see themselves as part of a world-wide-web of influences that must hold a larger, more interdependent perspective to remain sustainable. Click here for more detailed bio.
Margaret Wheatley’s multi-award-winning book, Leadership and the New Science, established a fundamentally new approach to how we think about organizations,
and was voted a “top ten business book of all time”. She is a co-founder
of the Berkana Institute, a charitable global foundation that supports
the development of local leaders in over 40 countries to foster societies
that tap and evoke the best of human capability. Her recent book, Turning to One Another: Simple Conversations to Restore Hope to the Future, is about listening to one another –about simple, truthful conversations
that can change the world.
Thursday, November 11, Noon to 9:00 pm and Friday, November 12, 8:30 to
3 pm
Cost: $500 plus GST, Early bird: $450 plus GST, Groups of 5 or more: $430/person
plus GST,
Not-for-profit rate: $350 plus GST, Early bird: $315 plus GST, Groups of
5 or more: $310,
November 11 dinner and evening session only with Dr. Wheatley and Dr. Senge:
$150 plus GST Click here for more detailed bio.
What's Your Purpose
What's your mission- your purpose? Having a sense of purpose energizes
and empowers, and gives life meanng, direction, inner peace and happiness.
Sharpen your understanding of purpose and gain valuable insights and practical
suggestions for clarifying and strengthening your intuition. Identify predominant
threads which run through your life and translate these into your mission.
Learn how to set and achieve life goals that are in harmony with the real
you,
You will Learn:
The definition of purpose and its importance for maintaining mental, psychological
and physical health
The importance of purpose in clarifying and acheiving life goals
Creative strategies to help you clarify and pursue your purpose
Workable techniques to help you translate your purpose into desired goals
Creative Codependence: Get more out of Life
Codependence is a label that many of us shy away from. It conjures up images of helpless, needy souls begging, pleading to be liked. But what if that wasn’t the whole picture? What if being independent, strong and in control were also were also symptoms of codependence? What if codependence was simply a creative way we learned as children to get our needs met? And what if that same creativity could be used to meet those needs more effectively today? To read what previous participants have said click here.
Facilitator: Jo-Ann Svensson
Watch for new date
Mindfulness for Men - Meditation + Qi Gong
Mindfulness is a cultivated way of being which, with practice, will enable
you to relax and stay aware in the present moment. This practice builds
resilience to stress and distress. The use of Qi Gong, breathing and concentration
exercises will move you from “knowing about” to “practicing” to “embodying”
mindfulness.
Each session includes:
discussion and demonstration of the basics of mindfulness practice
40 minutes of Qi Gong (lead by Mark, based on the teachings of Dr. Aung)
a guided meditation and meditation instruction
a discussion of mindfulness teachings and how they can be beneficially
applied in your daily life
Handling Conflict NEW
Understanding how you and those around you deal with conflict is the first
step towards coming and working together effectively.
In this workshop you will:
Identify your preferred method of dealing with conflict
Understand how others try to resolve conflict
Develop skills to identify more appropriate ways to resolve conflict
Learn about the 5 modes of conflict - competing, collaborating, compromising, avoiding, accommodating
Develop techniques for resolving conflicts and building consensus.
Some time will be spent in personal reflection as you complete the Thomas-Kilmann
Conflict Mode Instrument. (TKI)®
Facilitator: Sidney Craig-Courtice
Watch for new date, 12:30 to 4:30 pm
Cost: $100 includes all materials
For Further Information or to Receive Brochures by E-mail
1407 - 10 Street S. W. Calgary, Alberta
T2R 1E7, Phone: 403-210-2802,
E-Mail: Spiritual Directions
Spiritual Directions operates under the auspices of the Community Opportunity
Foundation of Alberta
