Thomas Moore's September 2009 newsletter

Care Of The Soul September 2009 "...you cultivate a deep respect for people who are not of your circle and whom society rejects... Secondly, you do everything possible to deal effectively with demonic urges in yourself and in the society. You do something about aggression, paranoia, narcissism, greed, jealously, and violence. You live with a mindset that doesn't justify such things, but seeks alternatives. Thirdly, you play the role of the healer in every situation. The word "therapy" appears 47 times in the New Testament... Finally, you stay awake and don't fall into the unconsciousness of the age. You also help others wake up to a thoughtful life imagined in fresh, original, and convivial ways. " quoted from WRITING IN THE SAND: JESUS & THE SOUL OF THE GOSPELS By Thomas Moore  Meet Thomas Moore on the road in these upcoming lectures and workshops:  LONDON, ENGLAND September 7, 2009. "Writing in the Sand: Jesus and the Soul of the Gospels" Thomas Moore uses depth psychology, mythology, and spirituality to present a Gospel spirituality in tune with 21st century values. Alternatives, St. James, London, 7-8:30 pm. 197 Picadilly. £10/5 www.alternatives.org.uk September 9, 2009 "Magritte's Head: Our Precious Ignorance and Foolishness" An interpretation of classic sources, proposing the limits of the mind and the importance of admitting to what you don't know and can never know. Hampstead Town Hall, London, England. 7 pm, £25 www.re-vision.org.uk September 11-13, 2009 "Sacred Margins" Thomas is particularly delighted to be involved in this conference as he has deep concerns about the utilitarian direction in which psychotherapy is currently headed. He is going to talk about the myth of Hermes and the role of liminality in the process of psychotherapy. www.re-vision.co.uk/sacred_margins DUBLIN, IRELAND September 15, 2009. "Hermes in the Margins: Liminality in Psychotherapy" Turning Point, 23 Crofton Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, Ireland. 7:30 - 10 pm. Intended for psychotherapists to help them be comfortable with the mysterious dimensions of human life. 75. 353 1 280 7888. admin@iicps.ie CAMBRIDGE, MA October 18, 2009. "Soul and Cosmos: A New Way of Imagining Life in the 21st Century"; With Richard Tarnas. Lesley University, Marran Theatre, 4 pm. No tickets at the door. Lesley U. Community free. General Public $15 in advance. This talk moves us away from the rationalism and mechanical philosophies of the twentieth century, toward an appreciation of symbol myth and archetype. www.brownpapertickets.com HARTFORD, CT October 26, 2009. "Feathers, a Ladder, and a Bowl of Oil: Deepening the Practice of Medicine" Awakening the Imagination of Medicine Conference, with Thomas Moore, James Hillman, Michael Kearney, Marcus McKinney, Sharon O'Brien. Thomas' talk shows how we might address soul and spirit in the practice of medicine. 8am-5pm. Sheraton Hartford Hotel 100 E River Rd. East Hartford, CT. $50. 1-877-783-7262 www.stfranciscare.org SANTA FE, NM October 30-November 1, 2009 "Spirituality and Care of the Soul in Psychotherapy" This is a three day seminar helping professionals mainly transform psychotherapy into deep and daily care for the soul and spirit. New England Educational Institute Hilton Santa Fe Historic Plaza Hotel. 1-413-499-489 www.neei.org OTTAWA, CANADA November 11-16 "Tell a Tale - Touch a Life - Transform the World" Thomas Moore will be speaking on Leadership... four hours of presentations plus one 12 hour workshop for 25 registrants. Unitarian Universalist Ministers of Canada Not open to the public. www.uumoc.ca TAMPA, FL November 22, 2009. "The Soul of Medicine" The importance of healing a whole person-body, soul, and spirit, a person with emotions, history, family, and work rather than simply treating a body. 11am - 12:30. I Can Do It Conference Hay House, Tampa, FL Tampa Convention Center. www.icandoit.net LENOX, MA March 26-28 2010 "Writing In the Sand: Jesus & The Soul of the Gospels" In his latest book, Moore shows that Jesus' teachings are challenging in a way that is far different from the moralism sometimes associated with him. Thanks to a fresh reading of the original Greek texts and newly discovered gospels, this expert on depth psychology will reintroduce ancient spiritual teachings in a way that can be meaningfully integrated into our twenty-first century lives. Working with meditation, chant, communal reflection(culpa), self examination, spiritual reading, and silent walking meditation and more you will open to the joy of human life and relationship. Encounter a spirituality constantly aware of the divine in heaven, that in no way conflicts with the sheer pleasure of bodily existence and human contact.

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