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THE INTIMATE ART OF AWAKENING Sunday, January 17, 1-4 PM One of the most joyful moments in the life of a spiritual seeker is when we recognize that the long sought-for goal is already here: that we are the pure Presence the mystics and poets speak about. Not our personality, but the heart of our own natural awareness is this most intimate and boundless Presence. We experience in these moments of realization that we are one with all of reality and have always been so. We recognize there is no question of being worthy or not worthy of this illumination. It is our natural state. Pir Elias Amidon is the spiritual director (Pir) of the Sufi
Way International, a contemporary and non-sectarian inner school.
5:00 PM Thursday–4:00 PM Sunday, March 4–7, 2010 Midlife is a journey of reclamation. As a child and young adult, a woman creates identities that enable her to survive and to fit into family and culture. The midlife passage (between the late 30’s and early 60’s) calls her to release versions of self that she has outgrown and to reclaim her authentic self. Come gather with other women to explore, honor and celebrate this tumultuous and potent life phase. This experiential retreat includes the wisdom of astrological midlife cycles; solo time in nature; creative processes; ceremonial circle; shamanic journeys; Soulcraft practices; a purification sauna; a Labyrinth meditation and drumming and dancing. No previous background in astrology or shamanic journeys required. Sheila Belanger, M.A. is an inspiring astrologer, shamanic mentor and wilderness guide. She holds a Master’s Degree in Transpersonal Psychology and has 25 years experience as a counseling astrologer. Sheila carries an archetypal and shamanic perspective on astrology and specializes in the midlife journey. Her presentations are guided by humor, heart, and deep reverence for our shared interconnectedness. For more information: www.sheilabelanger.net. Learning from the Land is a program series of the Whidbey Institute with courses to teach skills we need to live sustainability, and service learning opportunities for youth and adults. Our blog learningfromtheland.wordpress.com/ will keep you up-to-date with the latest news and class offerings. Contact Cary Peterson land(at)whidbeyinstitute(dot)org for more information about service on the land and youth-at-risk work programs. First Mondays at the Whidbey Institute at Chinook: Supported Personal Retreats at the Whidbey Institute at Chinook With Annette Andrews-Lux, Corrine Bayley, Cathy Whitmire, Rabbi Zari Weiss FIRST MONDAYS • THEMES/FACILITATORS • JANUARY- JUNE 2010 • 8:30AM - 5:00PM
Annette Andrews-Lux (Feb 1) received her theological education and spiritual direction training at Seattle University. She has worked in pastoral ministry, spiritual formation and adult education in a variety of Catholic, Protestant and multi-faith settings over the last twenty years. Corrine Bayley (May 3) is a spiritual guide trained at the Center for Spiritual Development in Orange, CA and the Mercy Center in Burlingame, CA where she went on to mentor, train, and supervise spiritual guides. Cathy Whitmire (Jan 4, April 5, June 7) is a Quaker spiritual guide, an interfaith chaplain, pastoral counselor and author of Plain Living and Practicing Peace. Rabbi Zari Weiss (Mar 1) serves as a rabbi, teacher
and a spiritual companion. As a spiritual companion, she guides
people in their efforts to explore and deepen their relationship
with G-d, their prayer life and their spiritual practice. POWERS OF LEADERSHIP 2009-2010 Cycle REGISTRATION FOR THE CURRENT COHORT
IS COMPLETE. COMING NEXT FALL 2010-2011 CYCLE October 21-23, 2010 January 13-15, 2011 April 7-9 , 2011 June 16-18, 2011 All retreats are THURSDAY evening through SATURDAY afternoon. Powers of Leadership II February 11-13, 2010 This gathering is the annual opportunity for those who have been part of a Powers of Leadership cycle to participate in a follow-up leadership event and renew networks of colleagueship. Contact the office at info@whidbeyinstitute.org for registration material. A SPIRITUAL RETREAT FOR WOMEN ON
THE ISLE OF IONA, SCOTLAND SPRINGTIME, 2010 We Invite you to be part of a wonderful circle of women on the Island of Iona in Scotland with VICTORIA CASTLE and VIVIENNE HULL Two retreats are planned: Click here for more information |