Spiritual Development

Everyone needs to feed their spirit—most people don't know how. We begin with the belief that everyone is a spiritual person and that values, ethics and morality are essentially spiritual issues. We also respect that the spirit manifests itself differently to different people. Our seminars let individuals grow in their own ways.

From Enron, to World Com, to Martha Stewart, it's obvious that organizations need to spend substantially more time exploring the spiritual underpinnings of how they operate. We offer seminars that will help business leaders clarify their values and align them with their organization. Frank, up front discussions about the ethical basis for business operations can avoid serious problems later on.

We also offer programs that are geared to personal spiritual awakenings. We begin by examining ancient texts that have inspired people for thousands of years. We explore what the original speakers said in their own context and how their voice has meaning today. We also discuss icons of spirituality. By exploring the spiritual journeys of others, we often find trail guides for ourselves.

 

Stormin' Norman
	Leadership is a combination of strategy and character. If you must be without one, be without the strategy. Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf

WHAT WAS I THINKING?  Most people who find themselves on the wrong side of an ethical issue didn't start out trying to make it happen. Often it's the result of a series of missteps that didn't seem particularly consequential. Sometimes people "just weren't thinking." Other times, it's the result of confusion about priorities. The best way to avoid the pitfalls, is to think about them in advance. In this seminar we explore what moral and ethical values shape your business practices. Then we match appearance and reality. This seminar is often eye-opening and always insightful for participants. Each seminar is customized to client needs.

THE URBAN PILGRIM:   Don't have time for extensive mountain top navel reading? This is the seminar for you! We explore the historical and spiritual goals of pilgrimages and look for "holy" places in your own community. We'll help you develop a personal liturgy for your journey and craft a pilgrim's schedule.

THE CONFIDENT SPIRIT:   We know that confidence is the best predictor of success, but does confidence have a spiritual component? You might be surprised. The seminar leaves denominational issues aside and instead adheres to what we can glean from the biblical text. Ultimately the seminar is of benefit to anyone willing to listen to old voices in the context of today. Ideal for retreats.

JESUS GOES TO SCHOOL AND OTHER CURIOUS ANECDOTES ABOUT THE BOYHOOD OF CHRIST:  A delightful look at what the non-canonical literature has to say about the boyhood of Jesus. If you think you have a problem with your kids, just listen to Joseph's laments! Though non-canonical, these texts are contemporaneous with literature of the New Testament. They reveal a popular and less theological understanding of the person of Jesus. Or do they? The seminar will peel away narrative from meaning and disclose a purpose that will surprise many. Perfect for adult education programs.

A little integrity is better than any career.   R. W. Emerson