Seasons of the Soul
Winter Session – January 16-February 26, 2011
Registration will be available on November 1, 2010. If you'd like to be notified when registration opens, please subscribe to the Abbey Email Newsletter.
Course description
This e-course cultivates an awareness of the cycles and rhythms of the earth to support discernment. Monastic spirituality nurtures our ability to be present to the gifts and questions each moment offers to us. The rise and fall of each breath, day, week, month, year, and the overall rise and fall of our lives offer wisdom and insight for discerning what it is the particular season for right now. Drawing from the wisdom of sacred texts, mystics, saints, and poets along with ancient prayer practices and guided encounters in nature, we will bring the gifts of seasonal awareness to the questions we have about where to put energy in our lives.
Are in a place of seeking a new direction in your life?
Are you seeking a more organic approach to your discernment practice?
Do you long to make seasonal rhythms a more conscious dimension of your life?
The class includes weekly lessons, suggestions for creative expression, reflection questions, guided meditation podcasts, daily emails, and an online practice circle.
How the course works
- Beginning Monday, January 17th you will receive an email each day for the following six weeks. Each email contains a quote, image, and question to encourage you along the contemplative journey for continued inspiration and support.
- You will also receive access to a password-protected web page with a weekly lesson in PDF format and six weekly podcasts with guided meditations.
- Your suggested time commitment: Daily practice and weekly reading and reflection. Because the class is self-directed, you can engage the materials at your own pace.
- There will be an online Practice Circle where you can ask questions and share your experience with the process.
What’s included
- Weekly written reflection on lectio divina (PDF format)
- Daily suggestions for reflection sent by email with photos for inspiration and encouragement
- A podcast every week (six in total) with guided meditation recordings (MP3 format)
- Online Practice Circle for questions and sharing with others
What you need before the class begins
- Register for the class online beginning November 1, 2010 (checks also happily accepted).
- A commitment to yourself and your creative process
- Computer with email access and ability to listen to or download mp3 files
Sessions outline
- Week One: The Four Moments of the Breath
- Week Two: Rhythms of the Day (Hours & Tides)
- Week Three: Sabbath Rhythms (Weekly Cycles)
- Week Four: Lunar Cycles and Calendars (Waxing & Waning Monthly)
- Week Five: Seasons of the Year – The Invitations of Spring, Summer, Autumn, & Winter – and Liturgical Rhythms
- Week Six: Seasons of a Lifetime
Registration, costs and payment
Registration will be available in November 1, 2010
Program Fee: $90
To pay by check please mail payment to: Abbey of the Arts, PO Box 23160, Seattle, WA 98102 (send me an email at Christine@AbbeyoftheArts.com to let me know to expect your registration)
Policies and FAQs
Please read the Class Policies and FAQ page before registering.
Your guide for the class
Visit the "About Christine" page for more information.
Feel free to email me at Christine@AbbeyoftheArts.com with any questions or concerns.