In every life, there comes a moment when you must make a conscious choice about how you want to live – the path you choose to take. In our generation, that moment is now. As psychologist Viktor Frankl reminds us, “When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.”
In this six-week series of guided writing sessions, we will explore the principles and tools of choosing wisely in the midst of widespread uncertainty.
What does it mean to awaken to your full, complex humanity, integrating your various dimensions – body, mind, and spirit – into an harmonious whole? Who are you now and who are you becoming? How can you expand your awareness to include life’s challenges and contradictions, in order to live more happily, with less stress and more satisfaction? Less conflict and more well-being?
“MARK MATOUSEK IS A MASTERFUL AND LOVING GUIDE: HIS WISDOM TEACHINGS AND BRILLIANTLY CONCEIVED QUESTIONS WILL ENABLE YOU TO OPEN TO LIFE-CHANGING TRUTH. YOU DON’T NEED SKILL IN WRITING TO PARTAKE; ALL THAT’S REQUIRED IS THE LONGING TO AWAKEN YOUR HEART.”
~TARA BRACH, BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF RADICAL ACCEPTANCE
These six interactive video classes will give you the opportunity to explore what the path ahead looks like for you. You’ll discover that the more insight, compassion, and curiosity you bring to this journey of self-exploration, the more alive you become. The lessons in A New Way Forward will include:
The lessons in the drop-in series will include:
* The Power of Self-Inquiry: Widely misunderstood, this ancient path of spiritual awakening is enormously powerful when practiced wisely.
* Letting Go of Fortune’s Wheel: It is possible to be happy and whole regardless of where we find ourselves on the up-and-down orbit of human existence.
* The Art of Surrender (Amor Fati): The ability to understand life events as necessary parts of a perfect whole is key to harmonizing with our fate.
* Curiosity and Resilience: An inquisitive mind generates energy, courage, and the willingness to keep starting over.
* Passion and Abandon: Eros connects you to the divine whether or not it includes sexuality.
* Self-Trust on the Seekers Path: The quest for self-knowledge requires belief in your intuition and in-born wisdom.
HOW THE CLASS WORKS
The class will meet on the easy-to-use Zoom platform which is accessible from your computer, smart phone or tablet. Dial in options are also available for those who don’t want to use video. The Zoom access details will be sent the morning of each session and again an hour before.
Each session will consist of Mark’s weekly lesson, followed by guided writing exercises, and ending with a group discussion. Sessions are no more than 90 minutes in length. You are not required to participate. Anonymity is respected. Each session will be recorded and emailed to registered participants.
For those that register for the complete series, there will be a Google Group for the posting of writing you want to share with the class. Using Google Groups allows the class to read, comment and support each other’s work in a positive and nurturing environment. We will contact you a few days before the first class for setup in the Group.
“HAPPINESS AND FREEDOM BEGIN WITH A CLEAR UNDERSTANDING OF ONE PRINCIPLE.
SOME THINGS ARE WITHIN YOUR CONTROL AND SOME THINGS ARE NOT.”
~EPICTETUS
Recent world events have shown us that there is nothing more urgent today than harnessing our inner resources in order to live a happier and more awakened life. The timeless art of self-inquiry is especially helpful in moments of challenge. Scientific studies have linked curiosity to heightened resilience and improved well-being. The desire to “know thyself” moves one into the present moment, facilitates change, and opens you to the possibility of new beginnings.
REGISTER FOR INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS
INDIVIDUAL SESSION: $30
All Classes Begin at 5 PM EDT.
Sessions are recorded and sent the following day.
Individual classes can be purchased up to 30 minutes before the class start time.
Thursday, August 20, 2020 – Week Six: Self-Trust on the Seekers Path
The quest for self-knowledge requires belief in your intuition and in-born wisdom.
TESTIMONIALS
