Together in Spirit 2022: Online Community of Learning and Practice- The Decisive Element

With Dean Nicholson and Maureen Smith

April 14, 2022

Online Program Online

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Apr 14, 2022 PDT

Date and Time Details:

April 14th, 2022

6:30 pm - 7:45 pm PT

Location: Online - Zoom

Contact: programs@naramatacentresociety.org

Ages: 18+

Price: .

Prices
  • CAD $10.00 to CAD $35.00 – Sliding scale - Choose the amount that best reflects the value of this program for you

The Decisive Element

Whatever you dream you can do, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it. Begin it now. – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.   The decision to grow spiritually, founded on a clear and strong aspiration, is the vision that supports us through the highs and lows of spiritual practice.   In this session we discuss how to generate a sincere aspiration that will be a foundation for all spiritual exploration.

Together in Spirit 2022: Online Community of Learning and Practice

We believe human beings have an innate desire for a deeply engaged and expanded life, which we call a spiritual life. Many people yearn to develop a regular spiritual practice, but find it hard to sustain one on their own. The challenges of daily living can make it difficult to create the time and space to learn and practice in a consistent way. Some of the benefits of coming together regularly, in community with others, include enhanced focus, motivation and application. 

In these 12 monthly sessions over the course of a year you will have the opportunity to learn and practice with a group of like-minded individuals under the guidance of experienced practitioners. Occurring regularly on the second Thursday of each month, online, you may register for all or some of these sessions.  Use the opportunity to ground yourself as needed, benefiting from group energy, while strengthening your spiritual practice and aspiration. Join us to develop a generative passion for meaning in your life. Embrace the opportunity to connect with others who are seekers like yourself.

What you can expect:

  • Each monthly session will include teachings from a time-honoured wisdom tradition on a specific theme.
  • You will learn essential tools to develop a sustainable spiritual practice.
  • You will see more clearly the unconscious habits of thinking, feeling and behaving that impede your movement towards a fuller spiritual life.
  • You will engage with others on the adventure of living a life in sync with the laws of the universe. 
  • You will learn truths from wisdom traditions and have the opportunity to employ them in your life.
  • Enjoy the support of like minded people who share similar concerns and challenges in living an engaged and enlivened life.

Schedule:

Monthly meetup will take place on the second Thursday of each month from 6:30-7:45 pm PT.                                    Participants will need to register for each session individually.

January 13: Mindfulness Essentials
February 17: The Hurt Ego (This session takes place on the third Thursday)
March 10: Homeland Security
April 14: The Decisive Element
May 12: Building a Spiritual Foundation
June 9: Interest is Generosity
July 14: Stay Cool
August 11: Playing the Long Game
September 8: Heat me up
October 13: Turn up the Dial
November 10: Wisdom Mind
December 8: Reality 101

*Note: This monthly online meditation practice group can be experienced on its own, or as a companion piece to the Come to Your Senses: A Weekend Retreat to Practice Deep Mindfulness and Awakening in Nature: Nature as a Path for Spiritual Growth weekend retreat.

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About the Program Leaders

Dean Nicholson

Dean has a Masters in Counselling Psychology. He is the Executive Director of East Kootenay Addiction Services Society with over 30 years clinical counselling experience in the mental health care field. Dean's areas of interest and expertise include depression and anxiety, trauma, addictions and spiritual growth. He has supported thousands of people through individual and […]

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Maureen Smith

A Registered Clinical Social Worker, Maureen has been a Mental Health and Substance Use Counsellor for over 9 years and previously worked in Hospice and Palliative Care. She is a Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) facilitator and meditation teacher. Since 2005, Maureen has been a resident and co-manager of the Clear Sky Retreat Center. For […]

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