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Individuation, Jung, and Eastern Thought
First United Methodist Church, Fireside Room 1838 SW Jefferson Street, PortlandInner work did not begin with Jung; it has rich traditions in India and the Far East. In this workshop we will compare Jungian ideas about individuation with Eastern traditions. Dr. Ruhl will present practical techniques for quieting the mind’s constant chatter and talking back to dysfunctional mental patterns that keep us stuck. Other topics ... Read more
Balancing Heaven and Earth
First United Methodist Church, Sanctuary 1838 SW Jefferson Street, PortlandHow should we balance the inner and the outer, the masculine and the feminine, the eternal and the every day? In struggling with goals and duties, how do we also attend to the workings of destiny and the cosmos? Utilizing a three-thousand-year-old story from India,The Ramayana, as guide, this talk explores the Eastern genius for ... Read more
Light-Hearted Evening and Annual Member Meeting: Living Good Dreams
First United Methodist Church, Collins Hall 1838 SW Jefferson Street, PortlandOFJ members and their guests are invited to our annual meeting. The keynote speaker for this event will be poet and essayist, KIM STAFFORD, PHD, speaking on “LIVING GOOD DREAMS.” FRIDAY, MAY 6, 7:00 TO 9:30 PM, AT THE FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, COLLINS HALL, 1838 SW JEFFERSON, PORTLAND. This is also an opportunity to meet the board, honor ... Read more
