Saturday Workshop Offerings

Naam Dhun Workshop, presented by SAILAJA DHERAM

Simple Baba naam dhuns will be taught to those who are interested. A naam dhun is repeatedly chanting Baba’s name to different melodies. There will be about 5 to 6 dhuns.

Beginning to Learn "You Alone Exist", presented by RALPH SCOVILLE

Meher Baba said that YAE will eventually be sung in every house in the world! We will begin with a brief, technical description and then practice, practice, practice. If you do not consider yourself to be a singer, you are still welcome. We will each find our own voice tone in their lower range which is kindest to them, and let harmony worry about itself as we Chant, not sing. Please bring a drum if you have one, but just tapping on a book will get the job done in terms of using the whole brain to widen the impact and facilitate memorization via rhythm. Memorizing Baba's words changes the mind.

Meher Baba, Alcoholism, and Alcoholics Anonymous, presented by ALIDA SCHUYLER

• Brief history of early attempts to help alcoholics

• Baba’s visit to USA, Boston meeting and Courtney Baylor

• The origins of AA via, Carl Jung, Roland H, and Oxford Movement

• Why alcoholism is unique (different from other drugs) and current statistics regarding alcohol misuse.

• Q & A

(Alida Schuyler earned a B.A. in Psychology from the Berea College and a M.S. in Library Science from the University of Kentucky. Alida moved to Washington state in 1995 and began naturopathic medical training at Bastyr College, in Seattle. She became a licensed massage therapist in 1998. Alida began coaching in 1997, graduated from Academy for Coach Training in 1999 (now InviteChange) and was a credentialed by the International Coaching Federation. She became a Master Recovery Life Coach through Recovery Coaches International. She also took all but two courses required to become a licensed addiction counselor. Alida then designed a recovery coach training program called Crossroads Recovery Coaching and trained people to be professional life coaches with expertise in addiction recovery. She taught professional recovery coaching for 14 years before retiring.)

Unity in Diversity: A Contemplative Dialogue Approach to Engaging with Others in a Polarized World, presented by PAUL UCCELLO

I have been involved for several years in a practice called Contemplative Dialogue, which focuses on the way we show up and engage with one another in the midst of differing opinions, views, etc. I have found that this practice helps me to engage with others in a way that seeks to please Beloved Baba. I incorporate various passages from Baba's Discourses on the importance of "unity in the midst of diversity" as well as what it means to be a “spiritual worker” for Baba. I presented this to the Circle of Friends in Myrtle Beach several years ago and received positive feedback from many who attended.

Agenda:

Introduction

Four components of contemplative dialogue:

1) Becoming self-aware of how you make meaning

2) Engage with intent to understand and connect (Pause for reflection)

3) Being open and non-judgmental

4) Being mindful

Summary/Questions