Dalai Lama in Toward a True Kinship of Faiths:
In the face of the stresses caused by the confrontation with other cultures and ideas, and the rapidity of their effects on one’s own world…it is not surprising that some have spoken of a “clash of civilizations.” Personally, I find such talk disturbing, for it only serves to accentuate the potential for discord. There is another possibility. The pressure cooker of globalization can move humanity in another direction, to the deeper plane where peoples, cultures, and individuals can connect with their basic, shared human nature. In that place, it is possible for us human beings to recognize the global nature of the problems facing us and our shared responsibility to confront them together, and to affirm the oneness of the human family. If we do not, the very survival of our species is at stake.
The hope expressed by the Dalai Lama is a very real possibility. When we stop for awhile and pay close attention to our processes, we can see the sources of disconnect within ourselves. In this seeing, the possibility opens for awareness of our shared vulnerability and our innate capacities for kindness, friendliness, and good will. This contact with immediate experience leads naturally, organically to skillful action.
Below are our winter offerings for sharing this richer, fuller possibility and for supporting you in your noble intentions.
Press Release: December 2011
CONSCIOUS DYNAMICS® ANNOUNCES:
WINTER OPPORTUNITIES FOR LIVING FULLY, CREATING THE LIFE YOU WANT TO LIVE
HOUSTON, TX – Become alert and prepared for opportunities as the arise. Learn freedom from conditioned responses and speak spontaneously from what is true and appropriate for the current moment. Discover your natural goodness of heart and, in more and more moments, kindness toward yourself and others. Recognize unskillful reactions before following through, allowing a new kind of response. Foster your own mind as a positive contribution to our society; recognize and live simply and courageously from what is true; become a shelter for yourself and others by creating a powerful listening presence.
Mary Rees, MS, is the owner and primary teacher/trainer of Conscious Dynamics®. The company offers various means for waking to what is true and living in harmony with those realities.
Conscious Dynamics® announces its winter schedule:
Face-to-Face:
Jan 20………………..Free introductory session to Insight and Relational Mindfulness
Jan 20-22……………Weekend Workshop and Retreat for Developing Mindful Awareness
Thursday Midday Sessions (11am to 12:30pm)
Jan 19………………..Three Session Relational Practice
Feb 16………………..Three Session Relational Practice – Part 2
Mar 15………………..Eight Session Advanced Mindfulness (‘Best Of’ MBSR, MBCT, other)
Online courses (Skype or telephone and computer) :
Feb 6………………….Four Session Introduction to Meditation – Mondays (6:30-8pm CT)
For experienced meditators (detailed schedule and specific courses online)
Tues 11am-12pm…Developing Mindfulness Benefits in your Professional Life
Thurs 7pm-8pm…..Mindfulness and Insight through Ancient Teachings
To register or to read more about these courses visit www.consciousdynamics.com/meditationcourses.htm
CONSCIOUSNESS COACHING
Conscious Dynamics® also offers Consciousness Coaching, a personal and professional service supporting you individually in creating the life they want to live. Meet with your coach weekly by telephone for one to four months. With the help of your coach recognize what you really want to create and allow yourself to realize these visions in your life. To learn more about coaching see www.consciousdynamics.com or go directly to www.consciousdynamics.com/individual_app.php and start the application process for your coaching experience.
Give yourself skilled support in the New Year as you step up to, or create new adventures. Say yes to life today!
CONTACT:
CONSCIOUS DYNAMICS®
Mary Rees
vm713-662-2743
mary@citta101.com
mary@consciousdynamics.com
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