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SUMMARY:Integrating Mind\, Body\, Spirit with Centering Prayer - via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Christine O’Brien and Eric Peter – This session provides you with practical exercises to augment your Centering Prayer practice and maintain a reservoir of connection to oneself and the Divine Indwelling. Simple routines proven to calm the nervous system and focus on the heart can release past hurts and traumas that may exist beyond our awareness. You don’t necessarily have to re-live these events\, or talk about them\, to release them. Christine and Eric will explain the science of how and why these practices work. Then\, we will perform them together so you will leave with practical techniques to help slow your reactionary false-self programs. \nYou will learn: \nAbout post-traumatic growth\nActive practices to integrate into your day to regain your center\nHow to achieve heart coherence and why it leads to inner security and stability\nVestibule practices to use before your centering prayer sit that may deepen your experience \nThis event will include a session of Centering Prayer. \nRecording Note: This event will be recorded. All registrants will receive a copy of the Zoom recording within 2 weeks of the event. \nAbout Dr. Christine (Travers) O’Brien \nDr. Christine O’Brien has been involved with Contemplative Outreach since 1992. As a doctor for 37 years\, she has seen the powerful effects of spiritual belief on health. As a mother of seven children\, she knows the challenges of nurturing a family with loving kindness and compassion. She was the Medical Director of Whole Health Program for the Cheyenne Veteran’s Administration\, where she used research on neuroscience to validate and teach veterans about the human ability to transform mind\, body and soul with contemplative practice. \nAbout Eric Peter \nEric Peter is a practitioner and certified Level 11 instructor of Trauma Release Exercises (TRE). Eric studied directly under Dr. David Berceli\, Ph.D. He has been teaching TRE to individuals\, groups and organizations for several years. As a former active duty infantry Marine\, he was initially inspired to serve fellow soldiers\, friends and family members suffering from the effects of combat trauma. Along the path of service\, he realized trauma and everyday stress are a natural part of life\, and recovery is just as natural and includes the entire human family. Eric offers a unique and practical perspective in the recovery of trauma and the management of everyday stress from his rich practice of yoga and contemplative prayer. He also teaches the Creating Space for Change class. \nTimes listed are mountain time (Denver\, CO) \nClick the website link below to register. Scholarships are available.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/integrating-mind-body-spirit-with-centering-prayer-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach of Colorado":MAILTO:staff@centeringprayer.net
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SUMMARY:Prayer for Healing and Wholeness in Our Post-Election World
DESCRIPTION:No matter the outcome of this year’s US election\, our nation will face tremendous challenges following months of divisive\, wounding campaign rhetoric. During this weekend of intentional silence and stillness\, we will seek to create a spaciousness within in order to nurture the enduring vision and experiences of the Sacred. This silent retreat will include periods of Centering Prayer; contemplative practices; simple body exercises; contemplative conversation; and quiet time for reflection\, reading\, and walking the grounds. We will be encouraged by the words and poetry of contemporary contemplative visionaries including Constance FitzGerald\, ODC\, Teilhard de Chardin\, Ilia Delio\, Thomas Keating\, and Cynthia Bourgeault\, who echo the ancient prophets’ trust that contemplative prayer\, “can bring within the realm of possibility … the paradigm shifts and transformation required to invent a new kind of earth community.” (C. FitzGerald). While this retreat is intended for those with a Centering Prayer or other contemplative prayer practices\, a very brief review of Centering Prayer will be provided on Saturday morning. \nPlease see the link below to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/prayer-for-healing-and-wholeness-in-our-post-election-world/
LOCATION:Mercy by the Sea Retreat and Conference Center\, 167 Neck Road\, Madison\, CT\, 06443-0191\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Anne A. Simpkinson":MAILTO:asimpkinson@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:My Peace I Give You: A Centering Prayer Day with the Aramaic Jesus
DESCRIPTION:“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”\n— John 14:27 \nDuring this immersive day of Centering Prayer we will engage with our full embodied being in Centering Prayer as well as chanting\, Lectio Divina (divine reading)\, and body prayers. In Lectio Divina will take a contemplative look at the words of Jesus through the Aramaic language that he spoke. Aramaic has far fewer words than many modern languages\, and each word is rich with multiple meanings. We will explore and deepen some of his sayings and their meaning for us in our Centering Prayer and our lives just as we are in this moment. Come join us on the beautiful Mercy grounds for these sacred practices with others in a sacred circle. \nSchedule (subject to change):\n9:30 Grounding practices\, introduction to the day and themes\, and to each other\n10:00 Centering Prayer\n10:30 Break\n10:45 Teaching and Lectio Divina: Aramaic Jesus\n11:30 Centering Prayer\n12:00 Lunch and Contemplative Free Time\n1:30 Centering Prayer\n2:00 Teaching and Lectio Divina: Aramaic Jesus\n2:45 Break\n3:00 Centering Prayer\n4:00 Close \nLeaders \nJoy Andrews Hayter\, Ph.D. is a spiritual director whose offerings include Centering Prayer and other contemplative practices of the Christian Wisdom tradition. She is the author of The Cosmic Web: Hope For Our World Through Science and Spirituality. Find out more at joyfulfillment.com. \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\, all in service of waking up and putting on the Mind of Christ. Find out more at heatherruce.com. \nCatherine Regan\, Ph.D.\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. \nPlease see the link below to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/my-peace-i-give-you-a-centering-prayer-day-with-the-aramaic-jesus/
LOCATION:Mercy Center Burlingame\, 2300 Adeline Drive\, Burlingame\, CA\, 94010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cristina Esguerra":MAILTO:registration@mercywmw.org
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