Holistic Biography Work
Karl-Heinz Finke and Laura Summerfield are offering on-line Foundation Courses in Holistic Biography Work in May/June 2020. It is delivered with lectures and guidance in a virtual class-room in real time and includes small group sharing via face-time options.
Mission & Meaning – Life as a Spiritual Journey
Supporting the Self in search for meaning
Friday evening 24 April to Sunday afternoon 26 April 2020
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Online Lessons of the harmonium with Tahir Qawwal
Learn the essentials of harmonium playing with the legendary Tahir Qawwal; from Kirtan to Qawwali. We cover everything from exercises, scales, ornamentation, accompaniment & anatomy to get you shredding like a boss !
Traditional Sufi Music 3rd of May in Byron Theatre
Music of The Mystic – Debut Australia Tour of Fanna-Fi-Allah presented by Dr RnB Entertainment at Byron Theatre
Biodynamic Agriculture Australia Ltd workshop in Lismore
on the 27th February session
Another lively discussion among the seven who attended.
Initially a somewhat off-topic discussion ensued in which the viability of future meetings (with the need to fund weekly room hire) was discussed.
Eventually we focused on the subject of the day, that of discussing some of the key concepts in the book "The courage to be disliked".
For one who has read the book, the benefits were reported to be significant ('life altering'). Instead of seeking to blame some past difficulty or trauma, the question as to what is the purpose of present behaviours or circumstances was revealing, and found to be exceedingly useful in understanding our present anxieties and discomfort.
A few real-life examples were shared, in which asking about the goal, or purpose of certain experiences (one example was that of regularly socializing with a 'friend' even though there was a sense of disquiet about doing so), revealed the true nature of the disquiet or angst, etc. Rather than simply operating on 'auto-pilot' and feeling uneasy, when we question the goal, or purpose of our behaviours, a great deal of insight can be gained.
Kate Smorty for the 5th of March
Kate Smorty will be giving a 20 minute presentation on Ralph Waldo Emerson, followed by a more lengthy round-table discussion about Emerson's beliefs, how they intersect with contemporary beliefs and understanding, etc.
From Wikipedia
Ralph Waldo Emerson (May 25, 1803 – April 27, 1882)[5] was an American essayist, lecturer, philosopher, and poet who led the transcendentalist movement of the mid-19th century. He was seen as a champion of individualism and a prescient critic of the countervailing pressures of society, and he disseminated his thoughts through dozens of published essays and more than 1,500 public lectures across the United States.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Living in the now, consciously
Continuing the discussion from last week (Discussing "The Courage to be Disliked" / 2nd session), a focus on how we use past events to hold us back from exploring and achieving our goals.
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Round-table discussion exploring "The Courage to be Disliked"
A round-table discussion1 exploring some, or many of the ideas in the book "The Courage to be Disliked".
Including the benefit of looking forward, exploring the meaning of our choices, rather than looking back into the past for the cause of present malaise, upset, difficulty etc.
Discussion of the practical benefits, and the effectiveness of teleology -- "the study of the purpose of a given phenomenon, rather than its cause" as per the work of Alfred Adler, et al.
Some quotes from the book:
The Gnostic Society
The Gnostic Society will be having courses on introspection
7pm Fridays starting 28th February and
1pm Tuesdays starting 3rd March
"Who are we? Where do we come from? Where are we going? For what do we live? Why are we living?"
Study, reflect and meditate on the Great Mysteries of Life, Divine Will, Natural Magic, Psychology of the Soul...
Classes are at 37 Cowper St, Byron Bay
Everybody welcome.
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