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“My Name is Legion” – Archetypal Images of Spirit
Some depth psychologists have avoided talk about the "spirit," preferring instead to speak about soul. But archetypal psychology may have much to teach about images of so-called "spirits," and especially about its shadow side, that is, about the dangers of spirituality to the individual and collective psyche. This workshop will explore the varieties of "spiritual" ... Read more
“Testing the Spirits” – False Prophets and True Healers in the Old Age and in the New Age
First United Methodist Church, Collins Hall 1838 SW Jefferson Street, PortlandThe title alludes to a saying from the Christian Bible. In its original context, the advice to test the "spirits" implies a warning about the many varieties of spirituality promoted in the second-century world, and it offers a warning against trusting every so-called "spirit" that advertises itself as healing. Discernment is necessary. But how can ... Read more
Writing as Spiritual Practice
First United Methodist Church, Fireside Room 1838 SW Jefferson Street, PortlandCreating a regular space to find words that express our deepest nature is a spiritual practice. We give a name to the wild thing that leaps to mind; we give voice to the stranger in our dreams; we follow the path of our own sacred words. In this workshop we will discuss how to develop ... Read more
