LifePath activities and events
Introduction to Discernment:
Opening to Inner Wisdom
January 16, 2016, 9am – 12pm
First Congregational Church | Appleton, Wisconsin
Come explore the nature of spiritual discernment, the inner and outer conditions that facilitate it, and ways we can cultivate awareness of our inner wisdom to make important life decisions.
Introduction to Discernment:
Opening to Inner Wisdom
Saturday, January 16, 2016, 9am – 12pm
First Congregational Church | Appleton, Wisconsin
How do we discover our path in life? How do we know what is truly ours to do? If God is still speaking, how do we listen?
We invite you to come explore the process and practice of spiritual discernment. We will discover the nature of discernment, the inner and outer conditions that facilitate it, and how we can cultivate awareness of inner wisdom to make important life decisions. We will look at discernment both as an individual contemplative process and in the Quaker group process known as the Clearness Committee.
Although this initial Saturday session will provide participants with tools for practicing individual discernment, those who attend are also invited to participate in a series of Clearness Committees over the following weeks. This extraordinary experience will bring the opportunity to develop insight into an important life issue, question or decision. There will be an additional suggested donation for those who choose to participate in the later sessions.
The introductory session and the Clearness Committees will be facilitated by Albert Bellg, a psychologist, writer and retreat facilitator with the Center for Courage & Renewal. In his work with the Center, Al has had participated in and facilitated many Clearness Committees.
Suggested donation: $10 (no one will be turned away for financial reasons - please ask for financial assistance, if you need it). To register, contact First Congregational Church in Appleton at 920-733-7393.
Mindful Care - a retreat for medical professionals - September 21-22, 2012. This retreat at Monte Alverno Retreat Center in Appleton was our first for medical professionals. It combined a mindfulness approach to managing stress with self-compassion strategies for maintaining well-being and improving relationships between providers and patients. We'll be doing this again in the next few months.
Compassionate Heart - a one-day meditation retreat - August 4, 2012
This retreat was one of the most successful things we've done. It expanded our Wednesday Compassionate Heart meditation into an entire day of compassionate inner work, giving us the opportunity to change and heal inner conflicts. We'll be doing it again in November!
Restructuring TMI's Professional Division - March 27-28, 2012
Albert Bellg and Allyn Evans went to Faber, Virginia to facilitate The Monroe Institute's restructuring process for its Professional Division. TMI's Professional Division supports research into consciousness and applications of TMI's Hemi-Sync® and SAM technology, and this was its first major restructuring in 25 years.
Our Life Together: Healing the Heart of Democracy - Feb. 8-Mar. 7, 2012
Albert Bellg facilitated a five-week class at Unity of Appleton discussing Parker Palmer's book, Healing the Heart of Democracy: Creating a Politics Worthy of the Human Spirit. The class further explored the "habits of the heart" as they relate to our creating community and being effective citizens in our democracy.
Creating a Community of the Spirit - January 28, 2012
Albert Bellg and Jeanne Loehnis facilitated Unity of Appleton's annual retreat, which focused on bringing the five "habits of the heart" outlined by Parker Palmer into our personal relationships and communities so that we can be our best selves with each other, "spiritual beings in community."
The Happy Movie - January 23 & 26, February 2, 2012
LifePath was pleased to be one of the sponsors bringing The Happy Movie to Appleton. We had showings at the public library, Lawrence University, and at North High School, followed by a discussion of the movie with those who attended. We also screened the Happy Movie at the Wisconsin Psychological Association annual meeting on April 12.
Self-Compassion and Therapist Self-Care - August 12, 2011
This was the first retreat sponsored by the Wisconsin Psychological Association, and we offered a session on a compassionate approach to caring for ourselves amidst the strains and challenges of working as a psychotherapist.
Everyday Compassion Retreat - June 3-4, 2011
This wonderful overnight retreat at the Monte Alverno retreat center in Appleton focused on making compassionate ways of seeing and responding to others part of our daily lives. We had live music with guitarist Tom Duesterhoeft, created artwork, and had time for meaningful sharing and silent reflection.
Psychology Practice as a Path of Personal Growth - March 31, 2011
We facilitated a great discussion at the Wisconsin Psychological Association Conference about the personal events that lead to psychologists finding meaning and direction in their profession.
Living the Deepest Truth You Know Workshop - Fall and winter, 2010-11
To explore how people react to the exercises we developed for living the deepest truth you know, we held four workshops in the fall and winter of 2010. We had a lot of fun and learned a great deal that has now evolved into the Clearness process and practices.
Living Your Deepest Truth with the People You Love Workshop - Fall and winter, 2010-11
We also held two workshops that applied the deepest truth process to our important relationships, which further added to our understanding of the Clearness process.
Opening to Inner Wisdom
January 16, 2016, 9am – 12pm
First Congregational Church | Appleton, Wisconsin
Come explore the nature of spiritual discernment, the inner and outer conditions that facilitate it, and ways we can cultivate awareness of our inner wisdom to make important life decisions.
Introduction to Discernment:
Opening to Inner Wisdom
Saturday, January 16, 2016, 9am – 12pm
First Congregational Church | Appleton, Wisconsin
How do we discover our path in life? How do we know what is truly ours to do? If God is still speaking, how do we listen?
We invite you to come explore the process and practice of spiritual discernment. We will discover the nature of discernment, the inner and outer conditions that facilitate it, and how we can cultivate awareness of inner wisdom to make important life decisions. We will look at discernment both as an individual contemplative process and in the Quaker group process known as the Clearness Committee.
Although this initial Saturday session will provide participants with tools for practicing individual discernment, those who attend are also invited to participate in a series of Clearness Committees over the following weeks. This extraordinary experience will bring the opportunity to develop insight into an important life issue, question or decision. There will be an additional suggested donation for those who choose to participate in the later sessions.
The introductory session and the Clearness Committees will be facilitated by Albert Bellg, a psychologist, writer and retreat facilitator with the Center for Courage & Renewal. In his work with the Center, Al has had participated in and facilitated many Clearness Committees.
Suggested donation: $10 (no one will be turned away for financial reasons - please ask for financial assistance, if you need it). To register, contact First Congregational Church in Appleton at 920-733-7393.
Mindful Care - a retreat for medical professionals - September 21-22, 2012. This retreat at Monte Alverno Retreat Center in Appleton was our first for medical professionals. It combined a mindfulness approach to managing stress with self-compassion strategies for maintaining well-being and improving relationships between providers and patients. We'll be doing this again in the next few months.
Compassionate Heart - a one-day meditation retreat - August 4, 2012
This retreat was one of the most successful things we've done. It expanded our Wednesday Compassionate Heart meditation into an entire day of compassionate inner work, giving us the opportunity to change and heal inner conflicts. We'll be doing it again in November!
Restructuring TMI's Professional Division - March 27-28, 2012
Albert Bellg and Allyn Evans went to Faber, Virginia to facilitate The Monroe Institute's restructuring process for its Professional Division. TMI's Professional Division supports research into consciousness and applications of TMI's Hemi-Sync® and SAM technology, and this was its first major restructuring in 25 years.
Our Life Together: Healing the Heart of Democracy - Feb. 8-Mar. 7, 2012
Albert Bellg facilitated a five-week class at Unity of Appleton discussing Parker Palmer's book, Healing the Heart of Democracy: Creating a Politics Worthy of the Human Spirit. The class further explored the "habits of the heart" as they relate to our creating community and being effective citizens in our democracy.
Creating a Community of the Spirit - January 28, 2012
Albert Bellg and Jeanne Loehnis facilitated Unity of Appleton's annual retreat, which focused on bringing the five "habits of the heart" outlined by Parker Palmer into our personal relationships and communities so that we can be our best selves with each other, "spiritual beings in community."
The Happy Movie - January 23 & 26, February 2, 2012
LifePath was pleased to be one of the sponsors bringing The Happy Movie to Appleton. We had showings at the public library, Lawrence University, and at North High School, followed by a discussion of the movie with those who attended. We also screened the Happy Movie at the Wisconsin Psychological Association annual meeting on April 12.
Self-Compassion and Therapist Self-Care - August 12, 2011
This was the first retreat sponsored by the Wisconsin Psychological Association, and we offered a session on a compassionate approach to caring for ourselves amidst the strains and challenges of working as a psychotherapist.
Everyday Compassion Retreat - June 3-4, 2011
This wonderful overnight retreat at the Monte Alverno retreat center in Appleton focused on making compassionate ways of seeing and responding to others part of our daily lives. We had live music with guitarist Tom Duesterhoeft, created artwork, and had time for meaningful sharing and silent reflection.
Psychology Practice as a Path of Personal Growth - March 31, 2011
We facilitated a great discussion at the Wisconsin Psychological Association Conference about the personal events that lead to psychologists finding meaning and direction in their profession.
Living the Deepest Truth You Know Workshop - Fall and winter, 2010-11
To explore how people react to the exercises we developed for living the deepest truth you know, we held four workshops in the fall and winter of 2010. We had a lot of fun and learned a great deal that has now evolved into the Clearness process and practices.
Living Your Deepest Truth with the People You Love Workshop - Fall and winter, 2010-11
We also held two workshops that applied the deepest truth process to our important relationships, which further added to our understanding of the Clearness process.