2024 Programs
January
The Wisdom of Saying No:
Restraint is Not Repression
Guest Interview with
Perry Garfinkel
Learning to say no to ourselves and others is necessary to self-realization at times, contrary to what we’re taught in a more-is-more culture.
February
The Golden Shadow:
Treasures in the Dark
Guest Interview with
Sophie Strand
When you pull back the curtains of fear and denial, it becomes possible to claim the powers, aptitudes, dreams, and aspirations you keep hidden in the dark.
March
Strong at the Broken Places:
On Healing and Resilience
Guest Interview with
Dr. Maria Sirois
Thankfulness is key to a resilient spirit, the grateful willingness to participate fully in existence even when life becomes difficult.
April
The Mystic Path:
Embodying Unity in Diversity
Guest Interview with
Mingyur Rinpoche
Explore the timeless teachings on mystic awareness as they relate to mindfulness practice and everyday challenges
May
Origins and Archetypes:
The Seeker as Hero
Guest Interview with
Carol Pearson
Explore the adventure of enlightenment through the lens of the Hero archetype and what this mythic perspective can teach us about the stages of self-realization and discovery.
June
The Power of Play:
Understanding Homo Ludens
Guest Interview with
Gwen Gordon
Humans are mammals that use play – to relax, cooperate, let off steam - as part of our survival repertoire. When we stop playing, we interrupt a necessary and natural system of self-regulation.
July/August
Truth or Consequences:
The Costs of Spiritual
Self-Deception
Guest Interview with
Richard C. Schwartz
In this program, we're looking at the costs of spiritual self-deception, and how our lives suffer when we deny the presence of our authentic nature.
September/October
Eros and Thanatos:
Longing, Risk, & Letting Go
Guest Interview TBA
There is a sacred relationship between desire and death, an ongoing tension between eros and letting go that shapes our choices more than we may realize.
November/December
The Trauma of Everyday Life:
Meeting Existence on Its Own Terms
Guest Interview TBA