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Our deepest relationships — with parents, husbands and wives, children and others — can provide profound support in our lives. However, hidden dynamics within these relationships often produce obstacles that keep us from being able to feel the positive effects of that support. Systemic Constellation Work is a powerful tool for bringing these hidden dynamics to light and removing the obstacles, leading to a greater flow of love, strength and support through all our relations.

Join Starhawk, in dialogue with host Stephen Dinan.

What is spirituality for? A spiritual practice and community can bring comfort and healing, and be a refuge from a harsh world. But if it remains only that, it loses depth and integrity. Engaged spirituality is about challenge as well as comfort, confrontation as well as healing. Creative, transformative powers are most needed in places of deep conflict, oppression and violence. Starhawk tells tales of magical activism, from actions in the peace and global justice movements, and from her work with the International Solidarity Movement, which does nonviolent intervention in occupied Palestine.

We continue our 4th evening exploring in depth transformation and life change. A great community of interest has consistently gathered to noetically explore this topic. This dialogue/practice group draws practitioners, facilitators, and those interested in change from the inside out. We integrate the group field, the material in IONS Living Deeply: The Art and Science of Transformation in Everyday Life Program, and our own experience.

Professor Robert A.F. Thurman is a renowned scholar-activist considered the leading American expert on Tibetan Buddhism. Known as a riveting speaker, Thurman uses wit and creativity to present this video focusing on "Inner revolution: Life, Love and the Pursuit of Real Happiness." Bob Johnston will facilitate our post-viewing discussion.

After his successful talk for WasPsi last year author Anthony Peake will be back at The Orwell to give a lecture on his latest book, "The Daemon, A Guide to Your Extraordinary Hidden Self" which was published in September. Anthony will present compelling evidence for what he terms 'The Daemon-Eidolon Dyad'.

Join Gary Malkin, in dialogue with host Angela Murphy.

Research has shown that hearing is the first to arrive and the last to go before we take our last breath. This suggests a primacy to listening, serving as a bridge to our essential nature, our presence. The spoken word, when coming from presence, can express our innate wisdom, deeply nourishing to the human spirit.  By combining the emotional language of music (which is processed largely by the reptilian brain) with the spoken word (processed largely by the cerebral cortex), an alchemy of mind and heart occur, offering healing states of consciousness that can help cultivate greater emotional and spiritual intelligence.

Christine Page, MD An international speaker, and author of her latest book “2012 and the Galactic Center, Return of the Great Mother” Special Public Event Friday Night - October 17th – 7pm to 10pm

This meeting will continue the discussion on the IONS Book "Living Deeply". Come, join us whether you have participated in previous discussions or not. We will be discussing the exercise that appears at the end of chapter 1. If you are interested in attending and doing the exercise before the meeting (which is recommended), Please contact me at my email address: jpendrak1@roadrunner.com

Registration is now open for the 2009 **Shaman's Light™** Preview sessions. **Teleseminars** [Wednesdays 5:30pm PST] October 8, 2008 / November 12, 2008 / January 7, 2008 **Preview Days** [Saturdays, 10-6 PST, Sebastopol CA]

**IONS Daytona Coordinator Ute Miklos Welcomes Paul Von Ward** "If a mechanism for reincarnation exists in the universe, it should be testable through the tools of modern science." asserts cosmologist Paul Von Ward, author of The Soul Genome: Science and Reincarnation and other books.

In this introductory workshop presented by Rev. Joellyn St. Pierre, D. Div. and Richard St. Pierre, LCSW, we will be exploring a profound path of service called The Art of Death Midwifery. What is death midwifery? It is a spiritual calling at once quite new and very ancient. Some are called to serve family and loved ones. Some are called to serve themselves. For others it becomes a life path. To be in the presence of one transitioning from this life into the next is an immense honor and a sacred responsibility. This workshop is appropriate for anyone wishing to experience death, their own or others, with more consciousness.

Following the stimulating dialogue arising from our exposure to Bruce Lipton’s The Biology of Belief, this month’s screening will build the creative tension and may well result in our superseding last month’s fervor. Gregg Braden creates a framework of scientific evidence and experience he offers as validation of our most revered and ancient wisdom traditions.

The third Monday of each month at 6:00 pm Pacific

Would you like to get the most out of your Shift in Action membership? It's a very powerful resource and quite easy to use once you learn how. With a few minutes of instruction, you can:

Join Bradford Keeney, in dialogue with host Tina Amorok.

Ecstatic movement, pure and free, shaking to the rhythmic drums of Kalahari Bushman has been among the first spiritual healing and transformative practices and has remained a core practice in many cross cultural healing traditions to this day. Shaking medicine allows the spirit to enter us and unveil its sacred and wild transformative power – moving us from the inside out. Now the elders of shaking medicine want the world to know about the world’s first medicine. Whereas meditation & deep relaxation rests the mind and body, shaking medicine wakes up the spirit, tunes the whole being, and brings forth the original mysteries. When we are spiritually tuned we are good to one another. Now is the time for shaking medicine!

Awakening the Dreamer symposium training to be held when a critical mass self selects to show up. If you are interested in helping make this happen please call 406 449 2925

Scientists are probing the psyches of terrorists to reveal what motivates their monstrous acts. In this Scientific American Mind article, economist and independent science journalist Annette Schaeffer writes, "Far from being crazed killers, terrorists are gunning for the greater good - as they see it." Bob Johnston will facilitate our discussion.

Join Charles Halpern, in dialogue with host Belvie Rooks.

This teleseminar will explore the major themes developed in Charles Halpern’s book, Making Waves and Riding the Currents: Activism and the Practice of Wisdom.  Charles will describe what he means by the practice of wisdom and how this practice can help us to deal with global challenges of the 21st century, in order to build a more just, sustainable and reflective world. As he does in his book, he will draw on his rich experience as a public interest entrepreneur, an innovator in education, and a pioneer in the public interest law movement. He will discuss the creation of a new kind of activism, grounded in the practice of wisdom, and reflect on his experience as a path-breaking philanthropist, as Founding President of the Nathan Cummings Foundation, where he developed a unique grant-making program which drew together activism and the inner work that brings depth and wisdom to our work in the world.

Wildness and Shadowed Wonder with Bill Plotkin & David Abram October 24 - 28 Guides: Bill Plotkin , David Abram Guide Fee:$650 Location/Lodging Info: Westwind, Otis, Oregon near Portland - lodging and meals fee is $345 for 4 nights (October 24 - 27) and all meals from lunch on the 24th through lunch on the 28th. There will be an additional cost for the bus for those who will travel with the group to and from Knight's Ferry to the Portland airport.

**IONS Homosassa Coordinator Patricia Kittleman Welcomes Paul Von Ward** "If a mechanism for reincarnation exists in the universe, it should be testable through the tools of modern science." asserts cosmologist Paul Von Ward, author of The Soul Genome: Science and Reincarnation and other books.

An Evening with Michael Meade In this evening presentation, Meade will weave a tapestry of mythic tales and cogent commentary that truly inspire and offer a "mythic inoculation" for these troubled times. As nature rattles and culture unravels, mythic imagination tries to return to the world and awaken a meaningful purpose and helpful direction in each person's life.

Political-economic chaos, climate change, and profound social issues are the context of everyday life in a globalized world as we approach the 2008 Presidential elections. This symposium explores what contribution psychology can make in both responding to the current cultural crisis as well as harvesting its potentials. Themes to be explored in the symposium include: the culture of terror as exemplified by the "War on Terror"; the mainstreaming and appropriation of the vision of sustainability; emotion and religion in the political landscape; and identity conflict and the culture of consumerism.

The workshop will discuss the key three elements of a space and how to tap into energies that will create a harmonious environment. Bring your floor plan to discuss the key three elements of your space. Each participant will receive a BaGua which is a Feng Shui mapping tool for your home.

Boise/Garden city IONS has regular meetings the last sunday of each month at the Boise Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. More information at http://boiseions.wordpress.com/

Not sure what intention is? It has been scientifially proven through the Intention Experiment that our thoughts and actions affect everything around us but also what we invite into our lifes. We have taken this a step further in creating a workshop that will guide you through the process of using your own home or office to invite new abundant opportunities into your life. We are offering a 9 week Live Your Intention Workshop in a home setting with a limit of 7 participants. This will be fun interactive workshops that can be used over and over again in any space throughout your life.

Not sure what intention is? It has been scientifially proven through the Intention Experiment that our thoughts and actions affect everything around us but also what we invite into our lifes. We have taken this a step further in creating a workshop that will guide you through the process of using your own home or office to invite new abundant opportunities into your life. We are offering a 9 week Live Your Intention Workshop in a home setting with a limit of 7 participants. This will be fun interactive workshops that can be used over and over again in any space throughout your life.

Join Natalie Goldberg, in dialogue with host Angela Murphy.

From one of the foremost writing teachers of our time, “Old Friend From Far Away” recreates Goldberg’s trademark workshop style with its demanding writing “sprints” that train the hand and mind to quicken their pace, give up conscious control and self-censoring, and reach deep into memory for truth. Although we hope for a linear method of writing about our lives, as Goldberg reminds us, life does not plod along on an obvious path – so we must approach writing sideways.

"Many, perhaps all, people harbor a small number of cells from genetically different individuals -- from their mothers and, for women who have been pregnant, from their children, What in the world do these foreigners do in the body? " writes Scientific American writer J. Lee Nelson who is a member of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and professor of medicine, University of Washington. Bob Johnston will facilitate our discussion.

Join Byron Belitsos, in dialogue with host Matthew Gilbert.

Byron Belitsos is an author, editor, journalist, and book publisher as well as an experienced political activist. Currently he is the CEO of Origin Press, a publisher of trade book titles on spirituality, politics, and esoterica based in Northern California. Origin's world-renowned authors include Peter Russell, Charles Tart, Timothy Wyllie, Ralph Metzner, Phillip Krapf, and Jim Marrs.

The Masters Circle presents three powerful, highly impactful, quarterly regional seminars with one annual SuperConference each year where all members gather together to explore every aspect of practice growth and personal empowerment.

2012 Conference NOVEMBER 1ST - NOVEMBER 2ND, 2008 San Francisco, CA 2 Day Conference on Leadership towards 2012, the coming shift of the ages, bringing together national leading authors and scholars.

2-Day Training Saturday Nov 1, 12 Noon-6:30 Sunday Nov 2, 10-5:30 FAU College of Nursing room 116 Presented by Pamir Kiciman, BA, RM, CHt This foundational training offers specific techniques for tapping into spiritual and healing consciousness and energy. Reiki fosters spiritual evolution, bodily and mental/emotional health; has uses for food, water, environment, relationships and work. Reiki holistically augments care giving, enhanced learning, social projects, global thinking, animal and pet care.

All cultures, have stories about how a dying person progresses through different psychospiritual stages. Reflecting on how to die physically serves as a guide for how to die symbolically. Occasionally in life, one comes to a place where something is “dying”: a troubled relationship, a dead-end job, a waning interest, a way of being in the world that no longer serves you. In order for a new life-affirming story to emerge, first you must do the hard work of letting the old story “die.”

Join Margaret Kemeny, in dialogue with host Marilyn Schlitz for a live discussion in our Living Deeply Series at 11:00 am Pacific Time.

This Discovery Channel video takes us on a journey three thousand miles from the mouth of the Amazon to the world's largest rainforest preserve, the Manu Biosphere Reserve. Entering a pristine environment containing more species of animals than any other place on Earth, we will boat down uncharted rivers, and experience the myths and magic of the Machiguenga Indians whose tribal lifestyle has changed little since the time of the ancient Incas. Bob Johnston will facilitate our post-viewing discussion.

Join Ashong, in dialogue with host Stephen Dinan.

In the wake of the most momentous American election of our lifetimes, one thing is certain - the fate of this nation and our world lies squarely in the hands of "we the people." What will it take to awaken and inspire a new generation of leadership by and for the people?

What does it mean to be human in the twenty-first century when the fate of the Earth community lies in the balance? How might we engage fully with the emerging challenges and opportunities of our moment in history? The Year-Long Soulcraft Immersion is an advanced program for people already immersed in their self-discovery process and who are either in a leadership position or are longing to support radical change in our world through the cultivation and offering of their most vital, visionary essence. This group meets four times during the year (once each season) for five days each, in four spectacular and wild eco-systems in the American West. This year-long highly experiential program allows our personal relationships, our group field, our intimacy with the wild Earth, and our facility with soulcrafting to develop and deepen through extended contact and practice. The primary goal is to enable and support each participant¹s fullest contribution to the Earth community at this time of planetary transformation. During the year, we employ the full range of soulcraft practices, selecting them according to the developing needs of the individuals and the group as well as the challenges and seductions of the wild. Participants work on group and individualized assignments between sessions. An application is required. Optional individual mentoring sessions are available between group meetings.

Mishka Productions presents a spectacular & powerful weekend event featuring the country's top authors and speakers gathered in one place at one time

COME JOIN US FOR AN EVENING OF HUMANITY AT THE HERITAGE HUMANITARIAN AWARDS AND FASHION SHOW TO BENEFIT UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL MISSION (USIM) www.heritagehumanitarianawards.com (October 3, 2008) Orange County, California – Lights, camera, fashion! On Sunday, November 9, the Heritage Humanitarian Awards (HHA) on behalf of United States International Mission (USIM) will recognize the amazing work of several individuals who have been a positive force in combating human trafficking/modern slavery in a one of a kind heritage fashion show. The efforts of our honorees have led to the rescue of many women and children sold into slavery, community awareness, policy/legal changes and education. This star-studded, red carpet event will be held at the prestigious Marconi Automotive Museum located at 1302 Industrial Drive, Tustin, California. HHA targets philanthropists, business executive, law enforcement, politicians, and anyone with a desire to end this global nightmare, which afflicts over 30 million people.

Join Michael McCullough, in dialogue with host Cassandra Vieten for a live discussion in our Living Deeply Series at 11:00 am Pacific Time.

If you long to connect with your unique, evolutionary role and take steps to begin the work that only you can do for the planet, you are ready to become The Possible Human. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Join us to begin the exciting, very intense experience

Returning by popular request, certified past lives regression hypnotherapist Trish Casimira will discuss Dr. Michael Newton's original LBLSR method which offers one a means to access soul memories through a trance-induced "superconscious" state of awareness that brings a deep sense of love, compassion and an understanding of our life purpose. Discussion will include the afterlife, evolution of the soul, and interdimensional souls. Jay Stryker and Jan Cole-Stryker will coordinate this meeting.

Join Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, in dialogue with host Stephen Dinan.

Sadhguru, a yogi and profound mystic of our time, is a visionary humanitarian and a prominent spiritual leader. A contemporary Guru, rooted as strongly in mundane and pragmatic matters as he is in inner experience and wisdom, Sadhguru works tirelessly towards the physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing of all. His mastery of the mechanisms of life, an outcome of his profound experience of the Self, guides in exploring the subtler dimensions of life.

This interactive weekend will highlight the science, theory and applications of the Lumalight color harmonics system and its mind/body/spiritual effects. This workshop is designed as an educational and experiential opportunity to

This interactive weekend will highlight the science, theory and applications of the Lumalight color harmonics system and its mind/body/spiritual effects. This workshop is designed as an educational and experiential opportunity to

The 2008 IONS community gathering is happening
Nov 15th – 20th and YOU are invited.

Enjoy the sheer pleasure of a relaxed 5 day Baja Mexico cruise/ conference, breathtaking views, warm sun, fun entertainment, exotic shopping, kindred spirits, new friends and an inspired soul.

The third Monday of each month at 6:00 pm Pacific

Would you like to get the most out of your Shift in Action membership? It's a very powerful resource and quite easy to use once you learn how. With a few minutes of instruction, you can:

Join Luisah Teish, in dialogue with host Angela Murphy.

In this session Teish will share  stories of  Yemaya-Olokun, the Mother of Dreams and the Deity of the Deep.  Teish will provide recommendations for Deep dreaming, visioning in the Dark and the ritual bath for Blue Mother Moon.  These spiritual practices from the African diaspora are designed to harness the power of Winter as the season of gestation before Re-birth.

Guest presenter Jonathan Mark will discuss his perspectives on survival in the 21st Century relative to human rights, preserving our ecosystem, peace in space, etc. Publisher of FlybyNews.com, Mark began his online news resource following NASA's 1999-Cassini "flyby" of Earth with 72.3 pounds of radioactive plutonium on board. Those who have internet access may want to visit his interesting site FlybyNews.com. Richard Stein will coordinate this meeting.

Join Kenn Burrows, in dialogue with host Marilyn Schlitz.

The violence (social & ecological), alienation and depression of our times reflect an underlying crisis of imagination. The sustainability movement and other social movements often try to fix the future with a list of problems and a to-do list (carbon footprint, etc.). This fails to speak to the underlying problem of the loss of meaning inherent in the system.

Join Nancy Connor, in dialogue with host Angela Murphy for a live discussion in our Living Deeply Series at 11:00 am Pacific Time.

Are human beings born only as MALE and FEMALE? We now know about lesbians and gays, but there are still more variants in sexual identity and sexual preference. We will view and discuss a video describing transgender experiences. Heidi Overby will coordinate this meeting.

Join Debbe Kennedy, in dialogue with host Belvie Rooks.

The leadership landscape has changed. Today its call touches all of us. It is as local as sitting at your own desk or as global and collaborative as differences, distance, and technology will take us. Belvie Rook and Debbe Kennedy explore the need for changing the prevailing rules of how to think, behave, and operate as leaders and innovators in both business and society and how it can influence great change. Learn about five distinctive qualities of leadership that we all need to add to our portfolio of skills to master the art of putting our differences to work.

Join Dacher Keltner, in dialogue with host Marilyn Schlitz for a live discussion in our Living Deeply Series at 11:00 am Pacific Time.

Join Emmanuel Vaughan-Lee, in dialogue with host Stephen Dinan.

This teleseminar takes the listener on a global adventure with Emmanuel Vaughan-Lee, the director of the Global Oneness Project. This project explores the meaning of such terms as "global interdependence", "sustainability," and " world citizenship" through footage of successful social innovators around the world. Emmanuel's aim is to illustrate the concept of oneness through vivid stories of engagement and transformation. A sample of his work was found in the Spring quarterly DVD for the Shift in Action program. In this show with host Stephen Dinan, you'll hear the story behind the making of this inspiring project and some of its most powerful lessons for the budding filmmaker.

Join Ervin Laszlo, in dialogue with host Cassandra Vieten for a live discussion in our Living Deeply Series at 11:00 am Pacific Time.

How does one energize the best possible future for all Beings? Join Venerable Dhyani Ywahoo, in dialogue with host Cassandra Vieten, as they discuss this topic from a multi-cultural perspective. She will speak about the confluence of many streams, all arising from one Light and the common threads that unite us and the common thought forms that are obstacles to our planetary wisdom expression.

The third Monday of each month at 6:00 pm Pacific

Would you like to get the most out of your Shift in Action membership? It's a very powerful resource and quite easy to use once you learn how. With a few minutes of instruction, you can:

Join Jeremy Taylor, in dialogue with host Tina Amorok.

Unconscious energies regularly arise into our awareness and shape our actions in waking life. Three of the most intense expressions of these unconscious archetypal sources are love, violence and creativity. These three modes of conscious expression shape our actions today, just as they have since the dawn of humanity. Exploring our night-time dreams makes it possible to understand the influence of this unconscious material and see how it works as we try to live a life of meaning, with awareness of what "drives" us to love, create and to destroy.

Join Jeremy Geffen, in dialogue with host Marilyn Schlitz.

Today, more than ever before, people are seeking an approach to medicine that is more holistic, compassionate, and sensitive to their needs as a whole person. Patients, family members, and health professionals must grapple with a vast array of conventional and non-conventional treatment options while searching for meaningful ways to embrace the mental, emotional, spiritual and social dimensions of healing.

Journey to South India, January 28 to February 15, 2009. Join us on a journey to the ancient land of India at this time of global shift and transformation. This is a special opportunity for Circle members to meet other circle members. As we travel we will share in conversation, pondering the larger questions of life and the universe, and open ourselves to the archetypes of Hinduism in order to address our own deep consciousness and spirituality.

In this first level of training presented by Rev. Joellyn St. Pierre, D. Div. and Richard St. Pierre, LCSW, we will delve more deeply into the practice of the Art of Death Midwifery touched upon in the introductory workshop. An emphasis will be placed on practicing and experiencing techniques such as:

This unique One-Day Introduction is designed to introduce prospective students to the principles and practices that guide Transformative Learning at the Institute of Imaginal Studies as well as orient participants to the Institute's graduate degree programs in psychology. At this One-Day Introduction, prospective students will have the opportunity to:

Dr. Peter Fenwick, Dr. David Fontana and David Lorimer from the UK will explore the fascinating evidence including near death experiences, phenomena surrounding dying (eg deathbed visions), after death communications, 'far' memories, electronic voice phenomena, mediumistic phenomena and more.

We are living in a time of unimaginable extinction of life forms and disruption of ecosystems. It is tempting to turn away from the mounting environmental facts, inhabiting stances of denial, numbness, apathy, or to descend into states of overwhelm. Facing the ecological crisis of our era requires the engagement of imagination, community, ritual, and the soul’s passionate nature. This includes the energy supplied by our affective responses.

In the second experiential level of training presented by Rev. Joellyn St. Pierre, D. Div. and Richard St. Pierre, LCSW, , we deepen, sharpen and expand upon the skills learned in the Level 1 Training. This course will include (but not be limited to):

The time is now to join together in community to share our dreams, celebrate, and take action— co-creating a new vision for our shared future.

•   Explore the forefront of positive transformation with some of the most inspiring teachers from the world's cultural traditions.

AN EXPERIENCE OF PERSONAL CONNECTION WITH THE DIVINE Are you ready for a Quantum Leap into the next grandest version of the next greatest vision you have about who you really are? This retreat will be an intensive and intimate conversation and a profound journey of exploration of ourselves and our interaction with each other and the greater world of the seen and unseen.

I founded the Medical Renaissance Groupm www.medicalrenaissance.org several years ago with Dr Jager Holly and we have currently over 100 members around the world, They are doctors and health professionals .