Wisdom Emerging
Finding the Intersection of Leadership, Spirituality, and Courageous Action
January 26 — 30, 2012
With Lauren Artress and Alan Briskin, and Special Guest Presenter, Angeles Arrien, Author & Cultural Anthropologist
These chaotic times create a unique opportunity for learning and transformation. The worlds of science and the realms of mystery are reaching a new synthesis. Groups and networks are forming spontaneously—and consciously— around the world to sense the rhythm of the future and to discern what is needed.
We will use the Labyrinth in Service of Personal and Collective Wisdom Psycho-spiritual maturation does not occur in a linear direction but rather in an invisible spiral pattern encountered through chance meetings, dreams, and other synchronicities in the journey to become more conscious beings. Join us as we learn about the nature of social fields and discover new ways of experiencing ourselves with others, subject to a larger whole as co-creators of our future together.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
- Through poetry, contemplative practice, and expressive arts, we will become aware of what it means to think and feel through the lens of metaphorical awareness.
- Through walking the labyrinth, we will open a portal to engage the whole body and the collective imagination.
- Through dialogue, we will experience the richness and joy of each other’s unique gifts and perspectives.
OUR FOCUS:
- Increasing our capacity for disciplined attention and inner knowing.
- Learning how to work with a heightened sense of disorientation so that it is liberating rather than constraining our imagination.
- Creating for ourselves a larger presence and nurturing the skills necessary for navigating our social fields.
WHO SHOULD COME:
- Those involved with a vision of social transformation including organizational leaders, educators, coaches, consultants, writers, artists, social entrepreneurs, and activists.
- Those seeking to pursue an integrated life, being true to themselves while doing their work in the world.
- People who see themselves as “bridge figures” between different worlds.
Price includes tuition, accommodation & all meals:
- Single room $799 ($999 after 11/30/2011)
- Shared room $699 (899 after 11/30/2011)
- Tuition only incl. meals: $499 (699 after 11/30/2011)
Register early – space is limited
The Reverend Dr. Lauren Artress is Founder and Creative Director of the non-profit organization, Veriditas. Veriditas works to transform the human spirit through the Labyrinth experience as a personal practice for healing and growth, a tool for community building, an agent for global peace and a metaphor for the spiritual life. She is an honorary Canon of Grace Cathedral in San Francisco and author of three books on the labyrinth. Her first book was instrumental in launching what is now known as The Labyrinth Movement. Lauren has led hundreds of workshops around the world. She is known for developing the use of the labyrinth as a psycho-spiritual tool.
Alan Briskin, Ph.D. has been working with groups and organizations for over 30 years and he has developed a style of teaching that is fun, interactive, and highly illuminating. Using dramatic scenes from movies, research on what makes groups effective, and the wisdom of the group itself, he weaves together a multi dimensional pattern for seeing what is required for wisdom to emerge. Alan was co-founder of The Collective Wisdom Initiative and author of The Stirring of Soul in the Workplace and co-author of the award winning books The Power of Collective Wisdom and Daily Miracles.
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GRACE AFTER HOURS: Sacred Space for Seekers
Come spend the evening with us… walk the labyrinth, meditate, pray… drop by, bring a friend, stay awhile, and leave when you like. Experience the beauty and splendor of Grace Cathedral by candlelight… After Hours. Co-hosted by Grace Cathedral and Veriditas, Grace After Hours is held the second Friday of every month, from 6 pm to 8 pm.
Program Dates for 2011
January 14
February 11
March 11
April 8
May 13
June 10
July 8
August 12
September 9
October 8
November 11
December 2 (note: the Grace After JHours is on the First Friday in December, due to conflicts in the cathedral schedule.)
Contact: congregation@gracecathedral.org, 415-749-6300
Come share in the sacred space and welcome of Grace Cathedral. Join us for our monthly contemplative evening of prayer and meditation at the indoor labyrinth in the Nave of Grace Cathedral.
6:00pm – 8:45pm Indoor Labyrinth open to the public
6:30pm – 8:30pm Music by the Labyrinth
6:30pm – 8:30pm Chapel of Grace open for journaling and contemplation
6:45pm – 7:45pm Prayers for Healing and Thanksgiving, Chapel of the Nativity
8:30pm – 8:45pm Harmony Walk
This event is hosted by the Grace Cathedral Labyrinth Guild, and is free and open to all. Donations are happily accepted.
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