Living an embodied spirituality means being able to embrace the
messy, unwanted parts of our human experience. This includes thoughts we
may label "petty" or "mean" and feelings such as anger, hurt, grief or
resentment. Because these parts of our experience go against our values
and block our connection to the life in and around us, we try to push
them away.
Yet, some spiritual and psychotherapeutic traditions
inspire us to see that what we want to avoid or transcend is actually
precious raw material--the very stuff out of which we grow and expand.
In
this talk we will explore what makes it possible to genuinely embrace
our difficult experiences so that we deepen self-understanding and
compassion.
Sharon Coleman, Ph.D. will offer perspectives
gleaned from her own work and learning. She will also walk you through a
hands-on practice in which you can work with a specific life
experience that may have blocked you.
Sharon M. Coleman, Ph.D. is
a psychologist in private practice based in Hillsdale, New York. She
was drawn to Buddhism by the beautiful presence and teachings of Zen
Buddhist master Thich Nhat Hanh. She has led a meditation sangha and
has given workshops on Nonviolent communication. Most recently she is
inspired by the Living Compassion work of Robert Gonzales. She has a
lively interest in these things and wants to share her enthusiasm with
you.
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