tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54573748202890045642023-11-15T22:57:47.744-08:00The Well Foundation<i>Promoting Resilience, Creativity & Wisdom in Challenging Times.</i>The Well Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05905446699693918288noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457374820289004564.post-79831765065926940482012-01-12T14:29:00.001-08:002012-01-12T14:34:33.820-08:00<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">
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<b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">The Centre for Earth and
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt;">BEYOND SENIOR: EXPLORING AND SHARING ONE’S
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<span lang="EN-US">An interactive
panel discussion facilitated by <b>Val
Murray and Chris Bullock</b></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Following their
panel on “From Senior to Elder” in Fall 2011, Val and Chris further explore the
possibilities for those who wish to find engagement, self-understanding and
contribution in later life. This panel is devoted to exploring the gifts that
each of us has to offer, and to exploring effective ways of sharing these
gifts. We will pursue these
explorations using brief presentations, exercises, sharing in dyads and open
group discussion</span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US">TIME</span></b><span lang="EN-US">: 7:30 p.m. - 9:30
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<span lang="EN-US"><b>COST: </b>Suggested donation
$10</span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US">LOCATION: </span></b><span lang="EN-US"> B.C.G.E.U. (John Shields) Building at
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Victoria (next
to Speedy Auto just up from Finlayson)</span><br />
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<b><span lang="EN-US">INFO/REGISTRATION:</span><span lang="EN-US"> </span></b><span lang="EN-US">Please
register by contacting <a href="mailto:chrisbullock@shaw.ca" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">chrisbullock@shaw.ca</span></a> to give us an idea of
numbers.</span></div>The Well Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05905446699693918288noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457374820289004564.post-47439589459055694652011-11-09T22:27:00.000-08:002011-11-09T22:29:34.915-08:00Coming up November 26, 2011<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #006600; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><b>The <b style="color: #38761d;">Well</b><span style="color: #38761d;"> </span><b style="color: #38761d;">Foundation</b> and the Centre for Earth and Spirit are proud to present -</b></span><br />
<span style="color: #006600; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><b>"AWAKENING THE DREAMER/CHANGING THE DREAM"</b></span><br />
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A symposium in partnership with the Pachamama Alliance of San Francisco<br />
<b>Saturday, 26 November 2011 - 10:00 am to 4:30 pm</b><br />
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This symposium was developed by the <b>Pachamama Alliance*</b>
to engage people about the issues of change in our world today and to
inspire us to get involved and become more part of the solution. It
consists of inspiring short films featuring respected community leaders
and leading edge information along with lively group interaction. The
audiovisual segments encourage participants to reflect on the
questions: <br />
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<li>Where are we?</li>
<li>How did we get here?</li>
<li>What is possible for the future?</li>
<li>Where do we go from here?</li>
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The Pachamama* vision is that North America and the West
generally need to awaken from a false dream based on growth,
individuality, and endless consumption and help to create a world that
has environmental sustainability, social justice, and spiritual
fulfillment as key values. [* Pachamama is a South American term for
Mother Earth]<br />
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<b>WHEN:</b> Saturday, November 26, 2011 - 10:00 am to 4:30 pm<br />
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<b>WHERE:</b> The Auditorium at the BCGEU Building at 2994, Douglas Street in Victoria.<br />
(Just south of Finlayson next to Speedy Auto)<br />
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<b>NOTE:</b> Please bring a bag lunch – beverages provided.<br />
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<b>FACILITATORS:</b> Michael Tacon, Chris Bullock and team<br />
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<b>SUGGESTED DONATION:</b> $20 (includes refreshments at breaks) Payable by cash or cheque on arrival on site.<br />
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<b>REGISTRATION:</b> Please register in advance so we know
how many people are coming. Call Chris Bullock at 250-384-8236 or
Michael Tacon at 250-642-2517 or e-mail: <a href="mailto:chrisbullock@shaw.ca">chrisbullock@shaw.ca</a>The Well Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05905446699693918288noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457374820289004564.post-26414209401565932012011-10-30T14:51:00.000-07:002011-10-31T12:32:00.026-07:002 Upcoming Events: Board Meeting and Workshop<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 16pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span lang="EN-US"><b>PROPOSED AGENDA FOR THE COMING WELL FOUNDATION BOARD MEETING, NOV. 3</b></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</div><div class="im" style="font-family: inherit;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><b>WHERE: Upper lounge at B.C.G.E.U. Building, 2994, Douglas Street, Victoria. (Just up from Finlayson, next to Speedy Auto)</b></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><b>WHEN:<span> 6.30 p.m. Thursday, </span> November 3rd, 2011</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
</div></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-US">1. Check-in</span></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-US">2. Agenda approval, entertaining additions if proposed.</span></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"> </span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-US">3. Approval of Sept 1<sup>st</sup> Minutes.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-US">4. Finances—brief financial update by Bullock.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-US">5. FINANCES: MEMBERSHIP. Bullock, Tacon and Murray did not in fact meet to devise a membership structure proposal to bring to the Board, but perhaps this can be brainstormed at this meeting?</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-US">6. PROGRAMS AND PROGRAM SUSTAINABILITY</span></span></div><ul><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-US">Report on Well/CES programs so far—“From Senior to Elder,” “Collective Wisdom series— Tacon, Murray, Bullock. Question of follow up from both these groups.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-US">Report from the Well members of the Well/CES program committee on proposed programs and program sustainability—Tacon, Bullock</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-US">Brainstorming proposals for programs and program sustainability, sustainability understood as the involvement of more people in the process of program devising and delivery (including discussion of proposal by Faulkner).</span></span></li>
</ul><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-US">7. FINANCES: FUNDRAISING—Perkins.( Also payment to Tacon for bulb.)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-US">8. ANNUAL REPORT—when is this due? Do we need more Board members’ addresses?—Bullock, Tacon</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-US">9. REQUEST re: avoiding the first Thursday of the month for Board meetings--Bullock</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-US">10. OTHER BUSINESS</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-US">Check-out</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></span></div><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #38761d; font-family: inherit; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><b><span style="font-size: 16pt;">PROMPTINGS FROM THE EMERGING FUTURE – </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #38761d; font-family: inherit; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><b><span style="font-size: 16pt;">A One Day Workshop</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #38761d; font-family: inherit; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">with Michael Tacon</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><b>Have you ever felt that sometimes your life has been guided by an unseen hand? Have there been times when you knew with an inner certainty that you had made the right choice for you?</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">In these uncertain times, we seek reassurance that our lives make some kind of sense. We want our participation in the great drama of life to be meaningful and significant so that we feel we are part of something greater than ourselves as individual human beings. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: inherit;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">This workshop offers a simple approach to discerning what our unique role and contribution in life could be, beyond merely taking care of our personal needs and making our way in the world.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: inherit;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Using some basic meditative methods, the workshop takes you through a process aimed at opening you up to the intuitive resources which lie beyond thought. In this way, you have the possibility of connecting with elements of your personal destiny so that you can be the person you were meant to be. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: inherit;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">The invitation is to explore how we can relate to the future as co-creators rather than as victims of circumstances. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: inherit;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"> <b>WHERE</b>: Upper lounge at B.C.G.E.U. Building, 2994, Douglas Street, Victoria. (Just up from Finlayson, next to Speedy Auto)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"> <b>WHEN</b>: 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday, November 5<sup>th</sup>, 2011</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"> <b>COST</b>: $50</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"> <b>LEADERSHIP</b>: Michael Tacon </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"> PLEASE NOTE: You are advised to bring a bag lunch. Beverages and snacks will be provided. Also bring a blanket and something to write in such as a journal as well as a pen. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">REGISTRATION: Please register in advance so we know how many people are coming by calling:</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"> Michael Tacon at <a href="tel:250-642-2517" target="_blank" value="+12506422517">250-642-2517</a> or by e-mail to : <a href="mailto:earthspiritcentre@gmail.com" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">earthspiritcentre@gmail.com</span></a> or <span style="color: blue;"><a href="mailto:mokijohn@telus.net" target="_blank">mokijohn@telus.net</a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: inherit;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><b>DEADLINE for this workshop is November 2<sup>nd</sup>, 2011</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: inherit;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"> <i>Please make cheques out to “The Centre for Earth and Spirit”</i></div>The Well Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05905446699693918288noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457374820289004564.post-82271070014219719322011-09-12T11:07:00.000-07:002011-11-09T22:29:44.875-08:00New Fall 2011 Program<div style="border: medium none; font-family: inherit; padding: 0in 0in 1pt;">
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<span style="color: #006600; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><b>COLLECTIVE WISDOM LEARNING CIRCLES</b></span><br />
<span style="color: #006600; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><b></b></span> facilitated by Michael Tacon and Janet Pivnick based on the book <b>THE POWER OF COLLECTIVE WISDOM*</b><br />
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<b></b> <b>VICTORIA:</b> 5 TUESDAY EVENINGS: 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm <b>October 4, 11, 18, 25 and November 1, 2011</b><br />
<b></b> <b>SOOKE:</b> 5 TUESDAY EVENINGS: 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm <b>November 8, 15,22, 29 and December 6, 2011</b><br />
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<b></b> This is an extraordinary opportunity to be a part of a group of people committed to exploring how, by following a very specific set of agreements and procedures, we can experience the emergence of wisdom amongst us. The group will work with the book <b>THE POWER OF COLLECTIVE WISDOM*</b> which brings together extensive research about enlightened group process as a way of addressing the pressing need for finding better ways for groups of people to work together in the common interest.<br />
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<b>PLEASE NOTE:</b> We believe, to get the most out of these sessions, it is best for people to commit to the whole series. The group is limited to 10 participants. Participants are encouraged to get their own copy of the book – however, handouts will be provided.<br />
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<b>WHERE:</b> In Victoria at - the upper lounge at the BCGEU Building, 2994, Douglas Street.<br />
In Sooke at - Unit 69 – 5838 Blythwood Road (Lannon Creek Park).<br />
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<b>COST:</b> $60 for the 5 sessions (or $15 per evening). Payment by cheque or cash can be made on the first evening of the group. Cheques to be made out to "Centre for Earth and Spirit".<br />
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* <b>THE POWER OF COLLECTIVE WISDOM</b> - by Alan Briskin, Sheryl Erickson, John Ott, and Tom Callanan (Berrett Koehler Publishers Inc., San Francisco, CA. 2009).<br />
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<b>REGISTRATION</b> is required for this group because of the limited space. Please call Chris Bullock at 250-384-8236 or e-mail <a href="mailto:earthspiritcentre@gmail.com">earthspiritcentre@gmail.com</a> or <a href="mailto:chrisbullock@shaw.ca">chrisbullock@shaw.ca</a><br />
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<b>BIOGRAPHIES:</b><br />
<b></b> <b>Michael Tacon</b> is a retired psychotherapist who has been active in offering programs under the auspices of the <b style="color: black;">Well</b><span style="color: black;"> </span><b style="color: black;">Foundation</b> in Victoria since 1999 and more recently with the Centre for Earth and Spirit. He has worked extensively with a wide variety of groups since the 1960’s.<br />
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Michael is excited about exploring the potential for generating collective wisdom as a resource for tackling some of the daunting issues facing our society at this time. For example, he is wondering if a collective wisdom group could act as an advisory resource for the recently formed Sooke Transition Town Society and other similar groups looking to facilitate meaningful change in our communities.<br />
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<b>Janet Pivnick</b> has worked and studied in the environmental field for the past 30 years. She has been involved with environmental organizations across Canada and the United States and was the Director of an environmental education consulting company, Earth Wise, in Calgary for 15 years. Janet is particularly interested in supporting people through the process of social change, helping people to connect with their core being - the ecological self, developing models for ecological ways of being within existing systems and exploring the assumptions that underlie worldviews – western and alternative visions.<br />
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Janet currently works as a Program Coordinator with the Division of Continuing Studies at the University of Victoria, where she is responsible for environmental and sustainability programs.</div>
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<strong>AN EVENING PRESENTATION</strong> with Don Brown – May 16th, 2011<br />
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Don is an organization consultant who has worked in Canada, the United States, Jamaica and Israel.<br />
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The coming economic, environmental and social global meltdown presents a unique, historic opportunity for us to come together in communities and regions to enable our global society to survive and prosper during the turbulent times ahead.<br />
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This evening’s presentation will address the global meltdown, its root cause and the challenges and opportunities we have as individuals and collectively through inspired community co-operatives to survive and prosper during this time.<br />
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The presentation is part of the Well Foundation’s Resilience series.<br />
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<strong>WHEN:</strong> Monday, May 16th, 2011<br />
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<strong>TIME:</strong> The evening starts at 7-30 p.m. and runs until 9-30 p.m. Suggested donation $10<br />
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<strong>WHERE:</strong> B.C.G.E.U. (John Shields) Building at 2994, Douglas Street in Victoria (next to Speedy Auto up from Finlayson)<br />
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<strong>COST:</strong> Suggested donation of $10<br />
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<strong>TO REGISTER:</strong> Please call 250-384-8236 or e-mail <a href="mailto:chrisbullock@shaw.ca">chrisbullock@shaw.ca</a>The Well Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05905446699693918288noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457374820289004564.post-11211907363789841402011-04-18T22:14:00.000-07:002011-04-25T19:25:21.410-07:00Oneness Wednesdays - Final Session This Week<span style="color: red; font-family: georgia; font-size: 16pt; font-weight: bold;"><b>Wednesday, 27th April ...</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: 12pt;">with <b>Chris Bullock</b> and <b>Michael Tacon</b> featured on the "<b>ONENESS WEDNESDAYS in APRIL"</b> sponsored by the Church of Truth and the Well Foundation.</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia; font-size: 12pt;"><b>Final Session - Session 4:</b></span><br />
27th April - <b>Resilience: Integration and Moving Forward</b><br />
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What does a resilient way of living look like as we chart a course ahead that includes a healthy mix of inner coherence, relational efficacy and spiritual attunement?<br />
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Through some guided meditation and dialogue, we will imagine together what our resilient way forward can look like. In this way, we can identify what we need to do to prepare ourselves for the Great Turning.<br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia; font-size: 12pt;"><b>Bio - Michael Tacon:</b></span><br />
Michael is strongly committed to finding ways to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world in a positive and constructive way through his work as the Program Director for the Well Foundation, the Treasurer of the Centre for Earth and Spirit, his role in the Sooke Transition Initiative, and his work as a facilitator with the Pachamama Alliance. He sees the issues of resilience and sustainability as being key factors in the renewal of our civilization.<br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia; font-size: 12pt;"><b>Bio - Chris Bullock:</b></span><br />
Chris is particularly interested in the psychological, emotional and spiritual dimensions of resilience and sustainability, and tries to develop this focus in his work as Secretary-Treasurer of the Well Foundation, coordinator of the Heart and Soul working group in Transition Victoria, student of Non-Violent Communication, and facilitator in the Pachamama Alliance/Awakening the Dreamer program, which he would like to learn to bring to children.<br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia; font-size: 12pt;"><b>When:</b></span> Wednesday, 27th April.<br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia; font-size: 12pt;"><b>Time:</b></span> 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm.<br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia; font-size: 12pt;"><b>Location:</b></span> Church of Truth, Community of Conscious Living, 111 Superior Street, Victoria.<br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia; font-size: 12pt;"><b>Cost:</b></span> Free or by donation.<br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia; font-size: 12pt;"><b>More Information:</b></span> Contact Linda Chan at (250) 380-6383 or go to <a href="http://cotvictoria.ca/">http://cotvictoria.ca</a>The Well Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05905446699693918288noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457374820289004564.post-74675675227581870812011-04-03T14:49:00.000-07:002011-04-03T14:52:53.069-07:00Related EventsFrom time to time other organizations put on various events, courses and seminars.<br />
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While the Well Foundation is not necessarily directly connected with these organizations, we share some of their intentions and activities and we include some more information on our "<a href="http://wellfoundationorg.blogspot.com/p/other-events.html"><b>Related Events</b></a>" page.The Well Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05905446699693918288noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457374820289004564.post-54001187541502399402011-03-31T13:44:00.000-07:002011-03-31T14:12:20.507-07:00Photos from the Sooke Symposium<span style="font-family: georgia; color: green; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: bold;"><b><center>“Awakening the Dreamer/Changing the Dream"</b></center></span><br />
“The Pachamama vision is that North America and the West generally need to awake from a false dream based on growth, individuality and endless consumption, and instead help create a world that has environmental sustainability, social justice, and spiritual fulfillment as key values.”<br />
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Here are a few photographs taken at the "Awakening The Dreamer / Changing The Dream" symposium in Sooke in February.<br />
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Please join us at our <a href="http://wellfoundationorg.blogspot.com/p/events.html"><b>NEXT SYMPOSIUM</b></a> on Salt Spring Island in April 2011.The Well Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05905446699693918288noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457374820289004564.post-89330990331232632132011-03-24T13:17:00.001-07:002011-04-04T19:43:50.155-07:00Aspects of Resilience - Session 1<span style="color: red; font-family: georgia; font-size: 16pt; font-weight: bold;"><b>Wednesday, 6th April ...</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: 12pt;">with <b>Chris Bullock</b> and <b>Michael Tacon</b> featured on the "<b>ONENESS WEDNESDAYS in APRIL"</b> sponsored by the Church of Truth and the Well Foundation.</span><br />
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Each session will involve dyads and group sharing, meditation and other exercises in a circle format. It will be in an atmosphere of mutually supportive exploration.<br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia; font-size: 12pt;"><b>Session 1:</b></span><br />
6th April - <b>Personal (Psychological) Resilience: An Exploration:</b> What is it and what creates it?<br />
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Resilience is our ability to recover from setbacks, both major and minor, to embrace change and to soften, rather than fight. This first week, we will explore how resilience plays out in our lives, especially in these times of profound change.<br />
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Through writing exercises and group sharing, we will identify our own style and level of personal resilience, and examine the childhood experiences and personal and cultural stories that have both inhibited and aided our personal resilience.<br />
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Finally, we will explore together possibilities of transforming ourselves to meet the challenges of the future.<br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia; font-size: 12pt;"><b>Session 2:</b></span><br />
13th April - <b>Relational Resilience: From Conflict to Connection</b><br />
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How we relate with ourselves, with each other, and with the world at large — greatly influences our ability to handle major difficulties in a resilient way.<br />
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In Session 2 we will identify obstacles to collaborative relationship and communication styles which do not serve our deepest relational needs.<br />
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We will then look at how different communication models (such as non-violent communication) can dramatically improve our relationships and end this session by looking at how all the areas of relational resilience come together as a powerful antidote to the negative effects of profound societal change.<br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia; font-size: 12pt;"><b>Session 3:</b></span><br />
20th April - <b>Spiritual Resilience: Living "Inter-Being"</b><br />
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Our belief systems and our relationship with the Sacred have a strong connection with our ability to cope with dramatic events that profoundly change our lives. How we make sense of what happens to us directly affects our ability to respond effectively.<br />
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If we over-identify with our individuality — our separateness – we cut off any possibility of adequate connection to the whole, the bigger picture, and the sense of significance and meaning that can flow from that perspective.<br />
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How do we overcome the illusion of separateness?<br />
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We will use some periods of meditation and shared reflections to explore this question and for each of us to discern what works best for us as ways of anchoring us to the realm of the Sacred, in whatever way we understand that term.<br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia; font-size: 12pt;"><b>Session 4:</b></span><br />
27th April - <b>Resilience: Integration and Moving Forward</b><br />
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What does a resilient way of living look like as we chart a course ahead that includes a healthy mix of inner coherence, relational efficacy and spiritual attunement?<br />
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Through some guided meditation and dialogue, we will imagine together what our resilient way forward can look like. In this way, we can identify what we need to do to prepare ourselves for the Great Turning.<br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia; font-size: 12pt;"><b>Bio - Michael Tacon:</b></span><br />
Michael is strongly committed to finding ways to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world in a positive and constructive way through his work as the Program Director for the Well Foundation, the Treasurer of the Centre for Earth and Spirit, his role in the Sooke Transition Initiative, and his work as a facilitator with the Pachamama Alliance. He sees the issues of resilience and sustainability as being key factors in the renewal of our civilization.<br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia; font-size: 12pt;"><b>Bio - Chris Bullock:</b></span><br />
Chris is particularly interested in the psychological, emotional and spiritual dimensions of resilience and sustainability, and tries to develop this focus in his work as Secretary-Treasurer of the Well Foundation, coordinator of the Heart and Soul working group in Transition Victoria, student of Non-Violent Communication, and facilitator in the Pachamama Alliance/Awakening the Dreamer program, which he would like to learn to bring to children.<br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia; font-size: 12pt;"><b>Everyone is Welcome!</b></span><br />
Drop in to <b>"Oneness Wednesdays"</b> (Attend one or more sessions)<br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia; font-size: 12pt;"><b>Future Sessions:</b></span> Wednesdays, 20th and 27th April.<br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia; font-size: 12pt;"><b>Time:</b></span> 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm.<br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia; font-size: 12pt;"><b>Location:</b></span> Church of Truth, Community of Conscious Living, 111 Superior Street, Victoria.<br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia; font-size: 12pt;"><b>Cost:</b></span> Free or by donation.<br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia; font-size: 12pt;"><b>More Information:</b></span> Contact Linda Chan at (250) 380-6383 or go to <a href="http://cotvictoria.ca/">http://cotvictoria.ca</a>The Well Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05905446699693918288noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457374820289004564.post-8245625343703848102011-03-23T15:30:00.000-07:002011-03-24T13:02:40.158-07:00Inspired Community Co-operatives<span style="font-family: georgia; color: blue; font-size: 16pt; font-weight: bold;"><b><center>... And The Coming Global Meltdown</center></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: 16pt; font-weight: bold;"><b>Coming Soon ... on 16th May</b></span><br />
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The coming economic, environmental and social global meltdown presents a unique, historic opportunity for us to come together in communities and regions to enable our global society to survive and prosper during the turbulent times ahead.<br />
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This evening's presentation will address the global meltdown, its root cause and the challenges and opportunities we have as individuals and collectively through inspired community co-operatives to survive and prosper during this time.<br />
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The presenter, Don Brown, is an Organization Consultant who is currently focusing on sustainable community-based co-operative development. This presentation is the result of a recent research fellowship at the University of Victoria and Don?s experience working locally and internationally.<br />
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Through his unique, principle-centered, holistic approach, Don assists organizations develop meaningful strategies, values, structures, business plans, and work processes that foster shared commitment to the betterment of the world through providing worthwhile products and services in a co-operative, unifying work environment.<br />
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Don has over 25 years experience in organization systems and has worked in Canada, the US, Jamaica and Israel. He has a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering and an MBA.<br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia; font-size: 12pt;"><b>WHEN:</b></span> Monday, 16th May 7:00pm - 9:00pm.<br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia; font-size: 12pt;"><b>WHERE:</b></span> BCGEU Building, 2994 Douglas Street next to Speedy Auto just south of Findlayson. (Parking is available in the open parking lot near Lifestyles Market.)<br />
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<span>All are welcome. Donations accepted at the door.</span>The Well Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05905446699693918288noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457374820289004564.post-68470281296659668052011-03-23T14:47:00.000-07:002011-03-24T14:07:27.127-07:00A Revolution of Thought<span style="font-family: georgia; color: blue; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: bold;"><b>GRAHAM HANCOCK</b></span><br />
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... is a thinker and explorer at the forefront in alternative theories on history, the origins of civilization, technology, and consciousness.<br />
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A revolution of thought is under way in our world, fostered by decades of research and well-documented evidence by alternative theory pioneer <b>Graham Hancock</b>. This provocative, cutting edge scholar now represents a direct challenge to the academic establishment as the paradigms of science and history shift and his ideas gain acceptance.<br />
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Read more at ... <a href="http://www.greatmystery.org/events/glastonbury2011.html"><b>The Prophets Conference - Glastonbury - 2011</b></a>The Well Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05905446699693918288noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457374820289004564.post-44235460926906533002011-03-18T16:35:00.001-07:002011-03-24T13:33:46.320-07:00Aspects of Resilience<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: 16pt; font-weight: bold;"><b>Starting on Wednesday, 6th April ...</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia; font-size: 14pt;"><center><b>"ASPECTS OF RESILIENCE<br />
IN CHANGING TIMES"</b></center></span><span style="color: red; font-family: georgia; font-size: 14pt;"><center><b>April 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th</b></center></span><br />
with <b>Chris Bullock</b> and <b>Michael Tacon</b> featured on the <b>ONENESS WEDNESDAY SERIES</b> at the Church of Truth in Victoria.<br />
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Each session will involve dyads and group sharing, meditation and other exercises in a circle format. It will be in an atmosphere of mutually supportive exploration.<br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia; font-size: 14pt;"><b>Session 1:</b></span><br />
6th April - <b>Psychological Resilience:</b> What is it and what creates it?<br />
<span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia; font-size: 14pt;"><b>Session 2:</b></span><br />
13th April - <b>Relational Resilience:</b> From conflict to connection.<br />
<span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia; font-size: 14pt;"><b>Session 3:</b></span><br />
20th April - <b>Spiritual Resilience:</b> Living “Inter-Being”.<br />
<span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia; font-size: 14pt;"><b>Session 4:</b></span><br />
27th April - <b>Actualizing Resilience:</b> Integrating and Actualizing the Aspects.<br />
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Each session will involve interaction, meditation and other exercises in a circle format in an atmosphere of mutually supportive exploration.<br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia; font-size: 12pt;"><b>WHEN:</b></span><br />
4 Wednesday evenings - April 6, 13, 20 and 27, starting at 7:00 pm. sharp and running til 8:45 pm.<br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia; font-size: 12pt;"><b>WHERE:</b></span><br />
Church of Truth – A Community of Conscious Living located at<br />
111, Superior Street (@ Lawrence) in James Bay, Victoria.<br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia; font-size: 12pt;"><b>MORE INFORMATION:</b></span><br />
<a href="http://cotvictoria.ca/">http://cotvictoria.ca/</a> or call Linda at 250-380-6383.<br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia; font-size: 12pt;"><b>COST:</b></span><br />
By donation.<br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia; font-size: 12pt;"><b>REGISTRATION:</b></span><br />
Space may be limited. Please register by dropping an e-mail with your name to: <a href="mailto:wellfoundationorg@gmail.com">wellfoundationorg@gmail.com</a>The Well Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05905446699693918288noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457374820289004564.post-57616847790941775672011-03-11T11:39:00.000-08:002011-03-18T16:14:32.807-07:00The Search for Wisdom<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMt-HcXAgvSsmtmyXk3PnNZXCwL7M7qdr8UEHzO3W0nuRaWijlB70xzZYVIlZc2XhNWDLIJuKgSRXMTV5d8ZEG6RiVOe9Lon0-j6fadPNh4HIyA6si-DJbD-XfS86e8pLcpr7qYT9Hc2eS/s1600/wflogo+OK.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="137" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMt-HcXAgvSsmtmyXk3PnNZXCwL7M7qdr8UEHzO3W0nuRaWijlB70xzZYVIlZc2XhNWDLIJuKgSRXMTV5d8ZEG6RiVOe9Lon0-j6fadPNh4HIyA6si-DJbD-XfS86e8pLcpr7qYT9Hc2eS/s320/wflogo+OK.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia; font-size: 16pt;"><b>Promoting Resilience, Creativity and Wisdom in Challenging Times</b></span><br />
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The Well Foundation presents our Winter/Spring 2011 program: The Well Foundation is exploring the psychological, relational and spiritual dimensions of resilience in the face of the multiple environmental, social and psycho-spiritual crises that confront us today and in the near future. <br />
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We explore partnerships with other groups - including Transition Victoria, Sooke Transition Initiative, Transition Salt Spring, and the Pachamama Alliance (Awakening the Dreamer programs) - and we also offer an ongoing Men's Spirituality Circle.<br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia; font-size: 14pt;"><b>GET INVOLVED:</b></span><br />
Join with us in whatever way you wish.<br />
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How can you get more involved with the Well Foundation?<br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia; font-size: 14pt;"><b>HERE'S HOW:</b></span><br />
<ul><li>Work with us on projects</li>
<li>Volunteer with us at our events</li>
<li>Join us as a Well member - Sustaining or Supporting</li>
<li>Make a donation - every dollar counts!</li>
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<b>Check out our Events page and come along to one of our gatherings to see what we do and how we are helping to build community.</b>The Well Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05905446699693918288noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457374820289004564.post-37777422532010119152011-02-14T10:09:00.000-08:002011-03-18T16:28:26.136-07:00Part of our Winter/Spring 2011 Program<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMt-HcXAgvSsmtmyXk3PnNZXCwL7M7qdr8UEHzO3W0nuRaWijlB70xzZYVIlZc2XhNWDLIJuKgSRXMTV5d8ZEG6RiVOe9Lon0-j6fadPNh4HIyA6si-DJbD-XfS86e8pLcpr7qYT9Hc2eS/s1600/wflogo+OK.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="137" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMt-HcXAgvSsmtmyXk3PnNZXCwL7M7qdr8UEHzO3W0nuRaWijlB70xzZYVIlZc2XhNWDLIJuKgSRXMTV5d8ZEG6RiVOe9Lon0-j6fadPNh4HIyA6si-DJbD-XfS86e8pLcpr7qYT9Hc2eS/s320/wflogo+OK.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia; font-size: 16pt;"><b>Promoting Resilience, Creativity and Wisdom in Challenging Times</b></span><br />
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The Well Foundation presents our Winter/Spring 2011 program: The Well Foundation is exploring the psychological, relational and spiritual dimensions of resilience in the face of the multiple environmental, social and psycho-spiritual crises that confront us today and in the near future. <br />
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We explore partnerships with other groups - including Transition Victoria, Sooke Transition Initiative, Transition Salt Spring, and the Pachamama Alliance (Awakening the Dreamer programs) - and we also offer an ongoing Men's Spirituality Circle.<br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia; font-size: 14pt;">Thursday, March 17th<br />
<b>“CULTIVATING RELATIONAL RESILIENCE USING CONSCIOUS COMMUNICATION”</b></span><br />
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<b>AN EVENING PRESENTATION</b> with Barbara Wiebe, a group facilitator and NVC practitioner from Calgary.<br />
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This presentation will explore how a practice of conscious communication – like the 4-step process described in Dr Marshall Rosenberg’s Nonviolent Communication – helps build resilience and supports the shift in consciousness that is required at this time on Planet Earth.<br />
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In this view, this kind of conscious communication not only opens the heart and fosters integrity but also aligns us with the evolutionary impulse and connects us with the sacred.<br />
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The evening starts at 7:30 pm and runs until 9:30 pm.<br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia; font-size: 12pt;"><b>LOCATION:</b></span> BCGEU (John Shields) Building at 2994, Douglas Street in Victoria (next to Speedy Auto just up from Finlayson).<br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia; font-size: 12pt;"><b>SUGGESTED DONATION:</b></span> $10<br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia; font-size: 12pt;"><b>TO REGISTER:</b></span> Please call Chris Bullock at 250-384-8236 or e-mail <a href="mailto:chrisbullock@shaw.ca">chrisbullock@shaw.ca</a>The Well Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05905446699693918288noreply@blogger.com0