Vol 3, Issue 2

What The World Needs Now

This all began last summer when our friend Sean Fung contacted us from Beijing with a desire to bring a group to The Haven for a Come Alive with Mandarin translation.  Part of Sean's intention was to introduce The Haven to a part of the world that only knew about us through books and conversations.  Their awareness of the ideas and philosophies taught here had sewn the seeds of curiosity about what it would be like to come here and participate in a Come Alive with Sean's assistance as translator.

That moment began an adventure of immigration, visas, letters, plans, changed plans and more changed plans until a group of nine tired people arrived at our door last week.  The five days that followed have been filled with open hearts, warmth, and connection that needs no language, something we imagine any of you that have participated in a Come Alive can understand.  The seamless teamwork of faculty with David Raithby, Linda Nicholls, and assistants Leslie Whyte and Dianne Anderson, and the tireless work of our dedicated staff created everything The Haven is known for: the pleasure and challenge of discovery and connection, in the ubiquitous presence of great food, and thoughtful service.  The experiences of our new friends from China spawned many conversations about future possibilities, here and in China, and we look forward to strengthening the growing ties between east and west.

The Spirit of The Event
For several years now The Haven has been an active participant in the annual International Institute of Integral Human Sciences Conference held in Montreal.  This year is no different with Ben and Jock, Joann Peterson, Maria Gomori, and Linda Nicholls all making presentations.

The conference is the brainchild of Marilyn and John Rossner, fostered from their desire to bring together people, experiences, and ideas to learn, share and discover in an open and dynamic setting.

Ben and Jock will be speaking on Resonance and Emotion: The Language Of The Spirit, and offered the following thoughts on their talk: Holistic philosophies propose an integration of mind, body and spirit.  Throughout modern history, the spoken and written word has been our principal method of understanding and manipulating the mind; it is the cornerstone of modern day communication, philosophy, psychology, education and therapy. The language of the body, important to so-called primitive cultures, has been largely ignored in modern times; the crisis in our health care system has brought a renewed emphasis on being able to listen to and learn from the body's messages.  Scientific approaches have treated the notion of spirit with suspicion, skepticism and sometimes even belligerence.  This presentation proposes that the spirit speaks through the phenomenon of "resonance" which occurs when people share themselves intimately - the language of the spirit is loving expression in resonance.

For more information on the conference, visit their web site at www.iiihs.org

Spring Checking
Take a look at what's up in the next few weeks, take a look at what's up in your life, and come for a Spring visit to The Haven!

• Effective Boundaries (Feb 15-18) with Joann Peterson
• Addictions: Choiceful Transformation(Feb 20-22) with Cathy & Ernie McNally, Wendy Huntington
• Simply Touching (Feb 20-22) with Elfi Dillon Shaw
• Disengaging Depression(Feb 22-27) with Judy Lemon, Joann Peterson
• Tools For The Soul^TM(Feb 22-27) with Phil Winkelmans
• Couples In Conflict (Feb 27-29) with Judy Sellner
• Quietly... (Feb 27-29) with Cathy & Ernie McNally, Joann Peterson
• Body Breath Energy Training (Feb 27-Mar 3) with David Raithby, Linda Nicholls
• Emotional Intelligence (Mar 3-5) with Susan Clarke, CrisMarie Campbell
• Come Alive (Mar 8-13)
• Working With Power Struggle (Mar 12-14) with Joann Peterson, Cathy McNally, Ernie McNally
• NIA-Life in Motion(Mar 12-14) with Carole Ames, Judy Cashmore
• Dance & Games For Kids (Mar 14-19) with Denise Goldbeck
• Phase I: Self Awareness(Mar 14-Apr 8)
• Phase I: Self Awareness Part A (Mar 14-26)
• Play With Clay (Mar 19-21) with Joel Prevost
• Writing For Life (Mar 19-21) with Ellery Littleton
• Shadow Play (Mar 21-24) with Linda Nicholls
• Relationship Review & Renew (Mar 25-28) with Linda Nicholls
• Phase I: Self Awareness Part B (Mar 27-Apr 8)
• Igniting Creativity (Mar 28-Apr 2) with Mary Holdgrafer, Wendy Huntington
• Come Alive II (Apr 2-7) with Linda Nicholls, David Raithby
• Writing For Life: Intensive (Apr 8-12) with Ellery Littleton
• Dancing The Body's Wisdom (Apr 9-12) with Catherine Fallis
• Come Alive (Apr 9-14)

Just Quickly...
Parents!  We still have some space available in the Spring Break Dance & Games For Kids so take advantage of our mid-season rates and join Denise Goldbeck and her crew for a week of theatre magic! Congratulations to Marie Lam on her recent election as President of the Hong Kong Satir Centre. While we're congratulating, we want to include Andrew Johnson and his appointment as CEO for Excelanation! And a special thank you to so many of you who have taken the time to be in touch with your support and best wishes with the announcement of the Haven Foundation.  This is an exciting time, rich with possibilities and growth, and we appreciate having you with us.

That's a wrap for this Update.  We'll be in touch again next month with more news and information about the courses, events and people that are The Haven.  If you want to be in touch with us, visit our website www.haven.ca, email us at info@haven.ca or call us at 250 247-9211.

Take care, enjoy yourself, and each other, and be in touch soon.
 
 

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