Introduction
An online inspirational workshop, during which participants will undertake a journey of personal reflection, creative visualization and positive affirmation. Focus will be on the topics of Awareness, Living Confidently in the Moment and the use of experiential mindfulness techniques. The spiritual exercises will allow for the exploration of the mystery and beauty of who we are, in a safe and relaxing environment. This workshop is suitable for anyone in the general public, or those working in the helping professions, so that we can support ourselves, our families, students or clients.
The Problem
This inspirational workshop is designed to deepen the connection with ourselves by enhancing levels of awareness and personal growth, engaging mind, body and spirit, so that we can become the best we can be. Participants will be provided with the opportunity to learn practices for developing self-awareness and to achieve change so that inner peace and contentment can be cultivated. Topics covered will revolve around the themes of self-awareness, mindfulness & loving kindness in daily life, allowing participants to become more present and open to natural love, by accessing the compassion & kindness within each one of us.
The various spiritual exercises will be based on the inspiring works of Anthony de Mello, the meditations and guided visualizations of Jon Kabat-Zinn. The exercises are suitable for those of all traditions and those of none. The workshop will run over two consecutive days.
What you will Learn During the Workshop
- Self-awareness as a way to understand self and others: based on the works of Anthony de Mello and Jon Kabat-Zinn, leading to increased personal and spiritual power and the ability to perceive mental and emotional competencies with greater clarity.
- Experiencing self-awareness: Spiritual exercises by means of creative visualisation and positive affirmation.
- Creating conditions for Happiness & Wellbeing: Working with sensations and feelings as a way to examine the inner world and develop emotional intelligence.
- Personal reflection on inspirational and spiritual texts : Some time to engage with inspirational texts with guidelines on reflective journaling as a part of daily practice.
- Guided Meditation, Mindfulness Practice, and Guidance : Exploring the theoretical concept of Meditation & Mindfulness for use in everyday life.
- Expressing Loving Kindness : Learning to dissolve obstacles to healing through the practice of loving kindness.
- Workshop notes will be provided at the end of the day.
The Benefits
- Achieve and maintain greater awareness.
- Reach your ideal state of mental well-being and sustain it.
- Enjoy improved overall health and vitality.
- Gain the confidence to live life to the fullest.
