Wednesday 6 April 2011

Teachings for Turbulent Times

The Centre for Earth and Spirit presents

A Spring Series: Teachings for Turbulent Times - Tapping into Earth Wisdom

Join the Centre for Earth and Spirit and the Well Foundation to co-create a new way of thinking and being.

7 Tuesdays - May 3 to June 14

This series of interactive sessions will explore how shifting views of the universe can help us to see our relationship with the Earth in new ways. We'll consider our role as “change agents” and the profound and exciting implications for all sectors of society.

INFORM AND ENLIGHTEN
This series of talks will explore how our new understanding of the unfolding of the Universe can inform and enlighten us about our current dilemmas confronting human societies and the natural systems of the Earth.

CHANGE AGENTS
We will consider the possibilities for our participation in the evolutionary process as "change agents" which would have profound and exciting implications for all sectors of our society.

SHIFTS IN CONSCIOUSNESS
Our intention is to bring together the potential offered by shifts in our consciousness with the practical actions that are required to further the healing and renewal of our civilization.



May 3rd
WHAT IS THE NEW STORY?
...with John Shields

The people who taught us that the world is merely matter were wrong. Their worldview has been eclipsed by a new revelation, a new story about our origins, a new vision about who we are and where we are going, as individuals and as a planet. The new story will unsettle some, excite others, and hopefully inspire us to look at our world in a different way.

May 10th
SHARING THE STORIES THAT CONNECT
...with Robin June Hood and Grant Taylor

Sharing the Stories that Connect. A participatory evening of sharing and weaving our dreams and stories for a new earth. We'll collectively explore how to open up to a story that is more vast, liberating, and empowering, not just for our individual lives, but for the world as a whole community.

This evening will give us an opportunity to awaken to our own heroic journeys, a deeper understanding of our planetary rites of passage and help you create a collaborative vision of what is possible in the larger, collective story that we are now co-creating.

We plan to design the theme for the evening - the two halves - as our "Journey Into the World" - and - our "Return Home". Come prepared to share your dreams and visions and stories for a new earth.

May 17th
DEEP TRANSITION – Reconstructing our Personal and Cultural Conditioning
...with Michael Tacon and Janet Pivnick

We’ll explore how our industrial worldview and beliefs impact our relationship with the Earth. Once this foundation is established, we'll discuss ways to make the necessary shift towards a mutually enhancing relationship with the planet.

May 24th
TAPPING COLLECTIVE WISDOM - New Resources for a Rapidly Changing World
...with Michael Tacon and John Shields

As we face increasingly complex challenges, the human role is shifting from individual ingenuity towards collective wisdom and innovation.
We will review the features that make collective collaboration more likely to succeed and examine the trap of collective folly. This evening is based on the book, The Power of Collective Wisdom.

MAY 31st
HEART TO HEART: PRACTICES & RITUALS FOR HOLDING THE CENTRE
...with Robin June Hood, Grant Taylor and Sally Hunt

We'll introduce the use of a circle for deepening community processes and share Bill Plotkin’s Eco Soul Centric Human Development Wheel. We'll use the wheel as an example of how practices and rituals can personally and collectively assist us into tapping into our deep stories as well as be a guide for returning to an earth centered existence. Come prepared to share and return to the circle.

JUNE 7th
CALLING ALL ELDERS – OUR ROLE IN THE GREAT TURNING
...with Michael Tacon, John Shields and Bev England

What does it mean to be an "Elder" in a healthy/emergent earth community? As never before, our society needs the active presence of mature, experienced and committed men and woman to serve their communities in these times of change. We’ll explore together what qualities make effective guides and mentors to midwife the emergence of a new relationship between the humans and our planet.

JUNE 14th
THE UNIVERSE AS A SPIRITUAL ENTITY
...with John Shields and others

The conclusion of our series will be a chance for the presenters and participants to gather in conversation about the rich wisdom we have shared over the past severel weeks. Be part of the conversation and the learning community.

LOCATION: BCGEU Building, 2994 Douglas Street, Victoria

WHEN: Tuesdays 7:00 – 9:00 pm, May 3 through June 14, 2011

COST: $20 per evening ($140 for the whole series) at the door.

PLEASE REGISTER: Space is limited.
Call (778) 433-8925 or e-mail: earthspiritcentre@gmail.com
(Registering helps us know how many are coming)

MAXIMUM SEATING: 25 people