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RVML Resource Center 2002-2007 Calendar Archives 20 February 2005, Sunday |
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Workshop: Spiritual Aspects of Character Type by Carl Marsak
Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Location: RVML Event Center - 258 A St, Ashland
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Workshop: The Holy Ideas: Spiritual Aspects of Character TypeAn Enneagram workshop with Carl Marsak, M.A.
COST: $50.00 - $100.00 (sliding scale)
Workshop Description:
This one-day workshop will focus on the spiritual aspects of character type as understood and articulated by the ancient and sacred nine-pointed diagram known as the Enneagrm. According to Enneagram theory, the root and core of character type is a fearful contraction in early childhood, when receptive awareness encounters a less-than-perfect holding environment. Fixated or neurotic coping strategies then develop, which become nine styles of contraction against Spirit, or the life-force as it manifests in daily life.
Each style of contraction was useful in the past, as it protected the child from harm. However, each style of fixation becomes a cognitive bias, a false belief system that ultimately blocks access to a particular quality of Being, or aspect of the Essential Self. In the tradition of the Enneagram, these spiritual aspects are known as the nine Holy Ideas. They are "objective views of reality", and their realization brings spiritual freedom from the structures and patterns of the lower self or character type. They provide access to the dimension known in non-dual traditions as Being, and in the Judeo-Christian world as God or Spirit.
This workshop is open to anyone interested in learning about the Enneagram. However, it is particularly designed for those who already have some experience and understanding of they system, and are wanting to use the information and wisdom encoded in the diagram to access the spiritual or transpersonal aspects of character type. This workshop will include a video presentation, group work, and panel interviews of several different Enneatypes.
More information: (530) 926-5750 e-mail: cmarsak@earthlink.net
Presenter's Biography:
Carl Marsak, M.A. is the founder and director of The Enneagram Center of Mt. Shasta. He has graduate degrees in Religious Studies and Social and Cultural Anthropology, and has been professionally certified by Helen Palmer and David Daniels, M.D. as an Enneagram teacher in the Narrative Tradition. Carl has published several articles in The Enneagram Monthly, is a professional member of The International Enneagram Association, and travels extensively, teaching the Enneagram of Personality to individuals and groups. He is also available for Enneagram typing interviews.
More Information: Call (530) 926-5750 email: cmarsak@earthlink.net
(Please note: Carl will be in India from Jan. 5th--Feb. 8th, though you can still reach him via e-mail)
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RENT RVML's LECTURE HALL: The 1,000 Sq.ft. presentation area is air-conditioned and wheelchair accessible with full audio-visual capabilities available. Eighty folding chairs can be arranged in different configurations for meetings, lectures, and gatherings. -$15.00 per hour, 2 hour minimum. http://www.rvml.org/contact.shtml
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