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SUMMARY:An Introduction to a Wisdom Way of Knowing: A Wisdom Practice Series via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:An Introduction to a Wisdom Way of Knowing: Wisdom Practices Series \nJanuary 20th\nThis Sacred Path: Three Centered Knowing\nThis Sacred Surrender: Centering Prayer \nJanuary 27th\nThis Sacred Voice: Chanting\nThis Sacred Body: Gesture & Movement \nFebruary 3rd\nThis Sacred Self: Witnessing & Welcoming\nThis Sacred Heart: The Way of the Heart \nThis is a series introducing some key elements of the Christian Wisdom tradition\, particularly as synthesized by Cynthia Bourgeault. Wisdom has ancient roots and tends to re-emerge in our awareness in times of great individual and collective transition and turmoil. Wisdom is about seeing through the eyes of wholeness and is anchored beyond the changing circumstances of life. \nDuring this Wisdom Practice Series we will introduce teachings and practices that support us in the Wisdom Way of Knowing. These practices will include three-centered awareness\, self-observation\, Centering Prayer\, sacred chanting\, body movement\, lectio divina\, sharing and discussion. These are all in service of consenting to the presence and action of God in our hearts\, the organ of spiritual seeing\, and in our lives. The more we are able to put these into practice\, the better our ability to respond to what is needed in the world. \nFacilitators: \nHeather Ruce\, M. A. is a Wisdom Spiritual Director who offers Wisdom Practice Circles\, Retreats\, and Wisdom Schools focused on the expansive Christian Wisdom Tradition. She works within the lineage of Wisdom Teacher Cynthia Bourgeault whom she has been a student of for over a decade. Heather weaves her Masters in Marital & Family Therapy and training in Somatic Experiencing\, Organic Intelligence & Spiritual Direction into her teaching and guidance in various Wisdom practices in service of waking up and putting on the Mind of Christ. Find out more at heatherruce.com. \nJoy Andrews Hayter\, Ph.D. is a spiritual director whose offerings include Centering Prayer and other contemplative practices of the Christian Wisdom tradition. These practices encourage us to lean into the Love that is constantly being offered within a relational web of Sacred Unity. As a scientist she sees in the physical world an expression of that love. Joy regularly offers retreats on Centering Prayer\, often emphasizing the incarnational nature of the Christian path. She recently published The Cosmic Web: Hope for Our World Through Science and Spirituality. You can find more about her at joyfulfillment.com. \nCatherine Regan\, Ph.D. is a spiritual director\, retired psychologist\, and adjunct staff member at Mercy Center\, primarily serving on the Centering Prayer team. She has a special interest in participating in the reclamation of the Christian Wisdom tradition and fostering the contemplative practices so urgently needed at this time in our world. \nCONTACT\nFor further assistance\, contact us at (650) 340-7474 or mcweb@sistersofmercy.org \nThese are unprecedented times. If finances are an issue\, please fill out a learning grant form here for a grant. We want to make sure our offerings are available to everyone.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/an-introduction-to-a-wisdom-way-of-knowing-a-wisdom-practice-series-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Retreat,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cristina Esguerra":MAILTO:registration@mercywmw.org
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SUMMARY:BioSpiritual Focusing: Welcoming an Embodied Experience of Grace
DESCRIPTION:Contemplative Enrichment Day with Donna O’Connor and Mike Smoolca \nDeep wisdom and healing are accessible within us waiting for discovery. BioSpiritual Focusing offers access to the causal point for change\, our feelings. We see that a loving and curious presence offered to disregarded and hidden feelings allows deeper meanings to emerge and a graced shift in the ways we hold life situations and live our lives. \nThis day is for beginners as well as those already introduced to Focusing. It includes teaching\, participant sharing\, and many experiential exercises that can open you to transformation. \nThis program will be offered both in-person and online via Zoom. Information on how to access the program on Zoom will be sent to participants in advance. \nThis program will include a morning and an afternoon session of Centering Prayer. \nDonna O’Connor is the BioSpiritual Focusing Coordinator at Genesis Spiritual Life Center in Westfield\, MA\, a retreat leader and long-time spiritual director. Donna has a special interest in helping people who struggle with weight\, body image\, and eating disorders and is experienced in 12-Step Spirituality. \nMike Smoolca is a contemplative group and workshop facilitator and a dedicated teacher and student of contemplative practice and wisdom spirituality. He is a Contemplative Outreach presenter and coordinator for the Christian Contemplative Experience at Holy Family\, Contemplative Outreach of CT\, and the Northern CT Chapter of the International Thomas Merton Society. Mike is a practicing spiritual director and supervisor as well as a BioSpiritual Focusing companion and teacher. \nPlease use the link below to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/biospiritual-focusing-welcoming-an-embodied-experience-of-grace/
LOCATION:Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center\, 303 Tunxis Road\, West Hartford\, CT\, 6107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mike  Smoolca":MAILTO:msmoolca@hotmail.com
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