30. November 2019
Chronic body pain, “foggy” mental functioning, grief, loss, fear, death anxiety, and hopelessness can diminish our life force. Mindfulness contemplation, breathing and energizing parts of our body have shown to be scientifically effective in reducing physical pain and emotional suffering. My counseling sessions will include: guided imagery, increasing clarity and concentration, energizing the body, and mindfulness movement for freedom and greater energy sensitivity – can be done seated or...
24. September 2019
Many of us hold great anxiety around living, dying, public speaking and the major disruptors arising in our society. Join us in one or all of our classes as we dive deeply into: how they effect our lives, along with how to develop our awareness and skill-sets to be free. Community Education - Cascade Campus- NE Portland Information: 971-722-6266 https://www.pcc.edu/enroll/registration/non-credit-registration.html These three PCC courses can be taken Separately; or take as a Series and get a 20%...
25. June 2019
Two exciting and thought-provoking seminars coming up soon - "Transcendence" and "the Way of Dying," both focusing on "journeys into different states of reality." I`ll be collaborating with IANDS - PDX. Place - New Renaissance Bookshop, Portland, OR. "Transcendence" on Fri July 12, 2019, 6:30 - 8:30 pm; and "the Way of Dying" on Sat July 13, 2019, 3:00 - 5:00 pm
27. March 2019
Join us for intimate gatherings to share, directly face, and draw meaning from the Mystery of Death that we may lessen our fears, live fully and be happier now. Unity of Portland, OR, Monday evenings, Apr 8 - May 13, 2019; or Mt Hood Community College, Community Education, Portland, April 16, 23, 30, May 7, 2019 Information: https://is.gd/p3dQCN
30. January 2019
"Tis a human thing, love. A Holy thing, to love what death can touch." Emmanuel of Rome, 13th Century Seminar - Unity of Portland, OR Feb 17, 2019, 1:00pm - 3:30pm, "Real Talk about Suffering, Death & Dying" 503-234-7441
25. November 2018
"Life & Death, Suffering & Joy, Grief & Love eternally embraced twirling on the dance floor of my life," Joseph Britton Painting by Paul Lovering
03. October 2018
We are immersed in dramatic life changes that are affecting and redefining what it means to be human. These DISRUPTORS are in Science, Politics, Identity and Religion. Let`s explore these together at Portland Community College, Continuing Education on the eve of October 9, 16, and 23, 2018. https://www.pcc.edu/enroll/registration/non-credit-registration.html photo by Sebastian Kanczok
25. August 2018
All humans suffer; its built-in and oh so difficult to transcend! Burn-out though, for the most part, is self-created.
13. August 2018
JAPAN - the most centenarians per capita in the world - 70,000; the highest life expectancy - 84 years (the USA - 79 years). Mindfulness in lifestyle, food, communication and compassion are major contributing factors.