Church of Truth

Broken Open: Embracing Change, Welcoming the Unknown

Facilitated by Joy Emmanuel

As the seasons shift from the fullness of summer’s play to a focus on fall’s activities and gently moves us toward the growing darkness and inner stillness of winter’s embrace, we know in the core of our being that one thing we can count on in life is change.  The river of life is the river of change.  We are constantly being asked to redefine who we are and what is important. Change may be welcomed – such as when we begin a relationship or new job, or when we become a grandparent; but, change can also shift the ground of our being in a way that is deeply challenging and take us into unknown and unwelcomed territory.  Broken Open is a four part series oriented to exploring those unknown waters in a safe and supportive way.  It is a time to dance with our shadow, befriend the gifts of uncertainty, and find our light in the darkness.

Although the four sessions will build on one another, they will also be set up as stand-alone events. Each session will cover a variety of activities, including: guided meditation, writing and reflective exercises, gentle movement, readings, and optional sharing.  Time: 7 to 8:45 each Wed evening in November.

• Nov 4 – Into the Desert – Connecting with our stories, mapping the territory.
• Nov 11 – Broken Open – Dancing with our shadows and letting go of emotional baggage
• Nov 18 – Bowing into the Unknown – Re-framing the map from a new vantage point.
• Nov 25 – The Hero’s Journey – Returning home to reintegrate the gifts of the journey.

About Joy Emmanuel:

Joy Emmanuel has trained in Transformational Leadership and adult education for over twenty five years including the Healing Journey (the work of Brandon Bays), Harville Hendrix Relationship therapy, Council facilitation, and Joanna Macy’s The Work that Reconnects. Recently she completed training in Transformational Coaching and now offers this service to the broader community.

Joy believes that “Each of us hold the seeds of inner wisdom, resourcefulness, and possibility to heal ourselves and the planet and create a more just, loving and sustainable world. The intent of spiritual practice is to help us connect with that deep inner source of guidance and peace.”

Everyone Welcome!  Church of Truth, Community of Conscious Living, 111 Superior Street, 7 pm to 8:45 p.m.   Free or by donation.  Information:  Linda (250) 380-6383 or http://cotvictoria.ca