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February
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Spiritual Awareness: Half the Sky
Wednesdays February 1-29 10:30-11:30am
"Awareness puts us into contact with the universe.
It mines every relationship, unmasks every event, every moment, for the meaning that is under the meaning..."
–from Illuminated Life by Joan Chittister
Beginning with a focus on the spiritual practice of awareness, a discussion of the book Half the Sky: Turning Oppression Into Opportunity for Women Worldwide will expand understanding of women’s issues in the world and in our Baton Rouge community. This weekly circle will provide a space to explore “What is God demanding of my heart?” and a community of support in learning to “see as God sees.”
Facilitated by Gerry Stark, community volunteer, spiritual seeker, and advocate of everyday life as a spiritual practice.
Relationships: Solve It Now!
Wednesday February 1 6:30-8:30pmYour thoughts and beliefs, both positive and negative, have an impact on your relationships with family, friends, life partners and co-workers. Improve your relationships by learning techniques to resolve issues such as anger, anxiety and self-criticism. Learn to release negative beliefs and embrace all parts of your inner self. Enjoy fuller and more joyful relationships.
Facilitated by Dr. Robert McDonald, co-founder of the Telos Healing Center, and author of The New Technology of Achievement; and by Dr. Luzette McDonald, ordained minister and co-founder of the Telos Healing Center.
Thursdays February 2-23 10:30am-12pmDiscover more about yourself as you learn to work with your dreams. The language of dreams offers valuable insights into understanding your relationships, your choices, your past and your future. Basic elements of Carl Jung’s work are a part of this exploration. While studying and sharing dreams, you will learn ways to interpret and understand them in a meaningful way.
Facilitated by Joan McCaskill, Spiritual Director MA. Thursdays February 2-23 6-7pm
Find inspiration in the ideas of diverse spiritual teachers including Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee, Cynthia Bourgeault and Joan Chittister. Share in deep discussion of evolving spirituality. This weekly circle focuses on the sacred as it brings us closer to an understanding of our path. Return each week for spiritual connection & community.
Facilitated by Roberta Guillory, founder of The Red Shoes, who takes each step with the Divine Presence.
Suggested Monthly Donation $20
Register The Key: Searching, Sharing and Living
Thursdays February 2-23 6-7pm
Enter a safe place for men to meet that allows for authentic growth. Our greatest challenge is often not found in our human choices but rather in discerning the Divine Presence and guidance hidden deep within our lives. We hope to draw from the power of spirit present within each of us to find the courage to strip away the pretense of our false selves and discover new energies and joy grounded within our souls. Using Richard Rohr’s book Wild Men to Wise Men: Reflections on Male Spirituality as a guide, our group will encourage each participant to question, learn and grow. By coming together through prayer, fellowship and unconditional acceptance, we hope that our men's group will lead to lives lived fully in relationship with the Divine.
Facilitated by David Dragon, whose spiritual life was influenced deeply by an initiation as a Beloved Son of God in Chicago; and Tom Lastrapes, who has participated in a variety of Richard Rohr programs including the Male Rites of Passage program.
Suggested monthly donation $20
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The Dialogue on Race - Advanced Series
Wednesdays January 26– March 1 11:30am-1:30pm The
Dialogue, sponsored by the YWCA, is a unique opportunity for people of
diverse backgrounds to speak frankly and safely about racial issues,
learning from each other about the impact of prejudice and institutional
racism. The advanced series enhances participants’ understanding of
race, fosters better communication about race and facilitates
intelligent action when confronting racial issues. This 4 week class is
for those who have already taken the 6 week series.
Contact Maxine Crump for information: 225-274-6902
Community Chant
1st Sundays February 5 3:30-4:30pmHU is an ancient prayer song or chant used throughout the ages to bring into our awareness the presence of the Divine and help us experience Divine love. This community HU song is a time for people of diverse faith traditions to leave stress at the door and come together to chant and bring peace and calm into our lives.
Facilitated by a team of Louisiana Eckankar members.
Women of Wisdom
Tuesdays February 7 6-7:30pm & Feb. 28 6-7pmContinue our transformational journey from innocence to wisdom. Discover Your Version of Success
Saturday February 25 10am -3pmLearn how to tap into your wisdom and unleash your potential – without getting caught up in the game of self-sabotage. It’s time to redesign your life. We women no longer have to accept the status quo, give away our power or try to fit into another’s expectation of what we should do. In this workshop based on her book, Cookie provides powerful tools to engage, inspire, and energize you to attain amazing, sustainable results. Learn 7 strategies that will help you achieve a fulfilling personal and professional life. Interactive and experiential, this workshop will lead you to your own version of success, living in harmony with your core values.
Facilitated by Cookie Tuminello, author of Climbing The Ladder of Success In High Heels – Without Stepping On Your Values. www.CookieTuminello.com
Rhythm of Yoga
Sunday February 26 3-5:30pm Build energy and create confidence in the Rhythm of Yoga. Discover unknown territories of your body while developing honor and gratitude for life. This is an all-inclusive class that introduces universal body movement and muscle techniques to the rhythm of world music. This workshop will include a yoga class, a belly dance class and a class that fuses the two together. This class is open to men, women, and teens of any ability level; no yoga or dance experience is necessary.
Facilitated by Brooke Riglin, certified yoga teacher with an MS in Exercise Science and Health Promotion. She is certified as a Corrective Exercise Specialist.
Stepping into the World of Business: Lifting Loans
Wednesday February 29 6:30-8pmHave you always wanted to start your own business? Are you looking for start-up capital or funds for growth? Do you need more business training? Meet a representative of Louisiana Small Business Development, who will offer advice on taking the next step towards success. Learn about FREE resources for new entrepreneurs and about The Red Shoes Lifting Loans Program that combines low-interest micro-loans with business mentoring to help you fulfill your potential as a successful entrepreneur.
Facilitated by Will Campbell (LSBDC), Celia Strickler, Lifting Loans Coordinator and Wendy Herschman, Executive Director, The Red Shoes.
$5
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