...from Sophia's Well of Wisdom


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Summer Greetings to all! We celebrate our liberty and gratitude for the many blessings that we have, especially to worship and to consecrate our lives to our own inner awareness of God as we understand God. The challenge is ever present and we must remain vigilant to the little erosions and attempts to undermine this great liberty. Lady Liberty is a symbol of the greatness of any body of people who cherish freedom as everyone's basic right. Freedom is a great spiritual principal, one worthy of deep contemplation this month. According to the Yogic tradition, liberation is the goal of meditation and spiritual practice. Think on it!
 
Our Wisdom Circle theme this month is The History and Future of Oneness Thought. This Sunday we will explore the idea of oneness in the varied scriptures of ancient wisdom. What do these ancient sayings have to do with contemporary life? Later in the month, we will explore more deeply the Eastern and Western approaches to the concept of oneness, and then look toward what the future may look like from a oneness perspective. Join in the exploration on Sundays at 11am.

For those who want to empower their lives from the inside, there is no better way than with group meditation. Wisdom Meditation is offered every Sunday at 10am. We begin with some guided meditation, moving into silence for a time, then out again for intercessory prayer. Beginning on Sunday July 13, an evening group practice will be added each week at 5pm. This practice is devoted to the Transformation Meditation technique that we teach at The Well. 

We have some great upcoming special events described below, but don't forget the regular weekly and monthly offerings: Women Writers at the Well on Mondays at 6pm, A Course in Miracles study group on Tuesdays at 7pm, Sacred Dance on Wednesdays (call for dates and times), and our monthly Self-Care Class on the third Saturday (usually) from 10am-12noon. This months class is on July 19 and will focus on Energy Work, healing our selves from inside out. 

Enjoy!
 
Transformation Meditation Class to begin July 9 at 10am.

Lynnea Honn will lead The Foundations Level Transformation Meditation Class, a series of 5 weekly sessions beginning on Wednesday July 9 at 10am. 

Sophia's Well of Wisdom has been designated as a Center Service Provider for Transformation Meditation. Four teachers have gone through the Meditation Teacher Training program: Patsy Fine, Lynnea Honn, Margaret Lewis, and Patricia Green. As a Meditation Ministry Team, they will provide training in the simple, effective, research-based meditation practice called Transformation Meditation. 

The team is currently preparing to launch the Foundation Level Transformation Meditation training class to the public. A 5-week practice class held in June and July utilized a focus group to refine the curriculum and practice to ensure a quality experience for those taking the course. Lynnea will present the first day time class this month on July 9 at 10am and Patricia Green will present the first evening class on Wednesday August 6 at 6pm. 

The Meditation Team is also preparing to add a Sunday evening Group Transformation Meditation practice on July 13 at 5pm.  The Sunday morning Wisdom Meditation at 10am is an ongoing group meditation offered at the spiritual wellness center. An Intermediate Level class will be offered later in the year for those wanting more advanced training. 

For those with ample practice and experience in meditation, Rev. Patsy continues to offer an Advanced Meditation class with mentored independent study, seed-thought meditation, and a monthly group session. She also provides meditation therapy and spiritual direction. Contact Rev. Patsy directly for meditation practices for specific issues or for help with problems associated with your meditation practice. 

Lynnea has also agreed to serve as the Registrar for the open meditation classes. Call Lynnea at 209-304-6174 to register for a class or request information about upcoming classes. The cost of the five-week classes is $75 paid directly to the class teacher. Scholarships or work-study is available for those in need. 
 
Summer Weekend Workshop Coming in August: 


Oneness: Our Cosmic Connection
 April 16-17
10am - 4pm 
 
Marilyn Nutter is the featured presenter for Saturday August 16. Has our "cosmological imagination" shifted with the new era we are living in? What does it mean to think and live in alignment with the cosmos, our heaven and earth?  How do we integrate our current scientific understandings of the universal story with our faith and our self in relationship to our ever expanding universe? How do we keep from getting lost in the rapidly changing universal consciousness?

Activities for the day include a presentation that considers these questions and more, as well as time for meditation, reflection and sharing. In the afternoon session, Marilyn will host a showing of the Emmy award winning documentary featuring cosmologist Brian Swimme in Journey of the Universe: An Epic Story of Cosmic, Earth, and Human Milky Way Transformation. This will lead participants into the final activity of the day, a communal art project. Don't miss this chance to explore our cosmic connection in this new universal story.
 
Sunday's workshop begins with a study of The Cosmic Christ. Who and what is the "Cosmic Christ"? This term has been used by Matthew Fox, Richard Rohr, and a host of others in Esoteric Christianity and the Ageless Wisdom tradition. Rev. Patsy will host the morning activities with a showing of The Cosmic Christ, a talk by Richard Rohr, a Franciscan priest. A panel will lead a discussion on the meaning of Christ from an interfaith, universal perspective. Meditation and music will be included in the morning activities. 
 
 
We are delighted to welcome Christine Manz with the Sacramento Dances of Universal Peace for the Sunday afternoon session. Christine will share about the origination of the Dances of Universal Peace, lead the participants in several dances, and include poetry and inspirational readings. This will be the cap on a wonderful workshop and spiritual weekend retreat. 

A light vegetarian lunch will be served both days; you may bring your own lunch if you have food restrictions. Water and tea are provided. Dress casually for comfort and bring a pillow if you want to soften your chair. Participants may come for one or both days, but must pre-register to ensure a place. Registration is limited to 16 participants. 
 
Call 209-418-9003 to pre-register for the calls. The workshop is by donation to Sophia's Well of Wisdom. The doors open and registration begins at 9:30am each day.

For those traveling or those wanting to make it a spiritual retreat, a great Days Inn is right across the street. Sutter Creek also has many fine Bed and Breakfast Inns nearby as well as being a nice tourist area with fabulous restaurants. Go to www.suttercreek.org for information. 

 

Many people seem to be suffering from energy imbalances at this time. Instability and change in all arenas - our social institutions including religion, politics, economics, and climatic changes just to name the obvious -  are creating inner turmoil. Reiki healing touch and meditative massage and bodywork help to restore energetic balance and calm the nervous system. I'm offering a deep discount on Reiki treatment sessions this month. See the coupon below and call for a session this month.
 
Summer Blessings of Light and Love!
 

Rev. Patsy Walker Fine
Sophia's Well of Wisdom
Sophia's Well of Wisdom
270A Hanford Street
Sutter Creek, CA 95685
209-418-9003

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On Reiki sessions during the month of July and for all New Clients for any first-time treatment at The Well. Call Patsy at 209-418-9003 to make an appointment on Monday, Thursday, Friday, and some Saturdays. Regular
treatments include Reiki (Energy Work), Holistic Massage and Bodywork, Craniosacral Work. 
Offer Expires: July 31