06:30 pm - 08:00 pm
Please join Diamond Approach Teacher, Timothy Bernhard, in a book study and exploration of, "Soul Without Shame: A Guide to Liberating Yourself from the Judge Within", by Diamond Approach teacher, Byron Brown.
While this offering is a stand alone option it is also designed to complement the upcoming Upper-Midwest Diamond Approach series, “Exploring the Inner Critic”, by Jim Lockridge, Kara Vangen and Kathleen Graham, which begins Thursday, Feb 3rd and will cover the corresponding chapters.
The book group meetings may include a short meditation and an introduction to inquiry practices. We will emphasize listening and being in touch with the body. We want to give every participant the opportunity to talk about how the assigned reading impacted them and their subsequent experieince. Everyone will have the opportunity to share their insights. We are interested in exploring how the material personally impacts you.
The number of participants will be limited to 10 so you may want to sign up soon.
Timothy Bernhard, LAc, he/him, has a lifelong interest in healing and spiritual traditions. In his 20's his interest led him to investigate and study various approaches to healing and spiritual practices. Trying to understand his place in this world, his journey began more earnestly wiht he moved to the Christine Center for Unitive Sprituality in Willard, WIsconsin to become a member of their community of seekers. His journey included hearbal medicines, Taoist Qigong and Fourth Way traditions. At the center he was introduced to and began his spiritual journey with the Diamond Approach. He has been a student of the Dmomd Approach for 25 years and began to share his love for the work as a teacher-minister since 2015. His work experieince includes Pharmacy, Dentistry, and Oriental Medicine.
Zoom meetings are Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8:00.
Session 1: Feb. 8 Chapter 2 What is the Judge, chapter 3 Recognizing Judgment.
Session 2: Feb. 22 Chapter 8 Engaging the Judge and chapter 9 Personal Will.
Session 3: March 8 Chapter 10 Being the Judge and chapter 11 Strength.
Session 4: March 22 Chapter 12 Why Judge and chapter 13 Joy and Curiosity.
Session 5: April 5 Chapter 14 Looking Deeper and chapter 15 Compassion.
Session 6: April 19 Chapter 20 Defending Against Judgment and chapter 21 Peace.
Cost: Six session series for $90
For more information please contact Timothy Bernhard at tbilistic@aol.com
