The Haven News Update Volume 6, Issue 3

Bring a Friend to the Vancouver Symposium and receive $100 in Haven credits.

The Haven Symposium is an ideal opportunity to showcase the work of The Haven Institute to friends and family, without having to travel to Gabriola Island.

We know that the vast majority of people come to our courses on the recommendation of someone like you, who has already been to The Haven. We want to support you in your efforts, by inviting you to bring someone who has not been to The Haven to the 2007 Vancouver Symposium. If you and a friend or family member register in advance for the two-day Symposium package, you will receive $100 of Haven credits for tuition, meals or accommodation. You can use this credit yourself or give it as a gift it to the person you bring, to spend on their first visit to The Haven. $100 dollars credit buys one day of Come Alive tuition; a day and a half of (mid season) standard accommodation and meals; or three days of delicious Haven breakfasts, lunches and dinners!

NOTE: Available only by advance registration for the two day symposium package. Booking can be made on line, by email or by phone until Wednesday April 11. Limit of one $100 credit per person. Credit valid for one year. Credits will be sent out after the Symposium.

FREE and EXCLUSIVE SHOWING of the movie Peaceful Warrior - Friday April 13 after the keynote address.

'Watch it and be transformed!' This was Eckhart Tolle's exuberant response to the movie Peaceful Warrior, based on Dan Millman's most famous book, Way of the Peaceful Warrior. So, it is with great excitement that we invite you to an exclusive, free showing of this entertaining and thought-provoking movie, after Dan's keynote address on Friday April 13 at the Marriott Pinnacle. There can be no better opportunity to integrate Dan's words of wisdom, and we are extremely grateful to Dan for allowing us this opportunity. Peaceful Warrior, starring Nick Nolte and Scott Mechlowicz, is a moving tale about the power of the human spirit. It was released in selected movie theatres in Canada late last year and opens nationally in the U.S. at the end of March. Don't miss this opportunity to see it at The Haven Symposium!

For more information, and to see the movie trailer, go to www.thepeacefulwarriormovie.com.

Picture of Scott Mechlowicz & Nick Nolte

Picture of Scott Mechlowicz & Nick Nolte

Thank you for making the Vancouver Symposium a success! We were very pleased to play host.

Special Edition - The Haven's Fourth International Symposium Personal Leadership in the Real World
Every year, The Haven Symposium has brought people together to discover, discuss, listen, question and connect. We have also been privileged to have truly inspirational keynote speakers - Dr Norm Shealy, Dr Chilton Pearce and Margaret Wheatley to name a few. This year we expect to continue and improve upon our impressive history, with Dan Millman, a leader in his field, whose books have influenced millions of readers in 29 languages. His speeches, seminars, and trainings have influenced people from all walks of life and all ages, including leaders in the fields of health, psychology, education, business, politics, sports, entertainment, and the arts.

The Symposium is a great opportunity to reconnect with old friends, and also to offer friends and family who have never been to The Haven the opportunity to learn about the place and people that have had such a significant impact on your lives. We hope that you will make use of our very special 'Bring a Friend' offer.

The Haven Symposium 2007 focusses on the theme of Personal Leadership in the Real World. Please register soon for this memorable event. Highlights include:

On Friday April 13, at the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle:

Our keynote presenter, Dan Millman, author, former world champion athlete and focus of the newly released human potential movie Peaceful Warrior.
An exclusive, free viewing of the movie Peaceful Warrior, based on Dan's book Way of the Peaceful Warrior and starring Nick Nolte.

On Saturday April 14 at Simon Fraser University Harbour Campus:

A two-hour open-mic panel discussion with Dan and members of The Haven Faculty.
A superb lunch and an opportunity to chat with old friends and new acquaintances
A choice of three different innovative and interactive presentations by members of The Haven Faculty in two afternoon sessions, offering a wide range of styles and topics, and brilliantly showcasing the work of The Haven.
An informal and stimulating environment in which to share ideas and experiences, in and out of sessions.
An opportunity for you and your friends or family members to find out more about the work of The Haven.

Your participation, the friends you bring, the feedback and suggestions you make, are all vital to this event. So we invite you to come along, sit back, relax, take it all in and have fun!

As you read more in this Special Haven News Update, we hope you will share some of our excitement. Read on, contact us and register today!

Friday April 13, 7:30pm (registration begins at 6:30pm)
Vancouver Marriot Pinnacle
1128 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC

DAN MILLMAN'S KEYNOTE ADDRESS

Dan will be speaking about'Laws of Life, Laws of Reality: a Peaceful Warrior's Approach to Living Wisely and Well'.

Dan's vision beautifully mirrors that of the Haven; that in some way each of us strives to live a more meaningful and fulfilling life, and that the challenges of everyday life provide us with a rich opportunity to explore our personal leadership potential in the real world.

Dan's work encompasses areas such as 'life-education', enhanced wellness, stress release, higher awareness and perspective -- essentially, how to live and lead a more meaningful and purposeful life in the real world - keeping one's head in the clouds and feet on the ground. With his warm-hearted and practical wisdom Dan will share principles, perspectives and practices on how to move beyond fear and self-doubt into a life of courage and compassion with a peaceful heart and a warrior spirit. We believe Dan's work has direct, practical applications in everyday life, at work and at home. Dan will take us on a journey, beyond lofty philosophy, abstract concepts, and idealistic notions to remind us of what we "already know on deeper levels but might have forgotten".

One of the central themes of what I call the 'peaceful warrior's way' is balance - embracing and integrating apparent opposites such as East and West, faith and reason, flesh and spirit, work on self and contribution to society. We can have our head in the clouds, but our feet on the ground, seeking transcendent awareness while practicing compassion in our relationships. 'Higher knowledge' may have intrinsic value, but it is wise to ground it in everyday life - the arena of our growth - Dan Millman

Friday April 13, following the keynote address (around 9:00pm)
FREE and EXCLUSIVE SHOWING OF THE MOVIE Peaceful Warrior 'Watch it and be transformed!' This was Eckhart Tolle's exuberant response to the movie Peaceful Warrior, based on Dan Millman's most famous book, Way of the Peaceful Warrior. So, it is with great excitement that we invite to an exclusive, free showing of this entertaining and thought-provoking movie, after Dan's keynote address on Friday April 13 at the Marriott Pinnacle. There can be no better opportunity to integrate the Dan's words of wisdom, and we are extremely grateful to Dan for allowing us this opportunity. Peaceful Warrior, starring Nick Nolte and Scott Mechlowicz, is a moving tale about the power of the human spirit. It was released in selected movie theatres in Canada late last year and opens nationally in the U.S. at the end of March. Don't miss this opportunity to see it at The Haven Symposium! For more information, and to see the movie trailer, go to www.thepeacefulwarriormovie.com

Saturday April 14, 9:30 - 11:45am(registration starts at 8:30am)
Simon Fraser University Harbour Centre Campus
515 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC

PANEL DISCUSSION WITH DAN MILLMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE HAVEN INSTITUTE FACULTY AND FOUNDATION BOARD

On Saturday April 14, the Symposium moves to the Simon Fraser University Harbour Centre Campus. The day begins with a two-hour opportunity for everyone to participate in an open-mic discussion with host Bill Chalmers, Chair of The Foundation Board, Dan Millman and Haven Faculty members. The discussion will focus on how to lead with purpose, wisdom and heart in the real world. How do we move from fear to courage? How do we turn what we know into action in everyday practical ways? The rules are there are no rules other than asking and listening with consideration!

Saturday April 14, 12:00 - 1:00pm
LUNCH - A delicious lunch is provided and is included in the Symposium fee. Dan Millman will also be available to sign books for a short time during the lunch break.

Saturday April 14, 1:00 - 2:30pm and 3:00 - 4:30pm
PRESENTATIONS BY THE HAVEN FACULTY
Choose between three different presentations in each session offered by some of the gifted and diverse people who lead courses at The Haven.

From 1:00 to 2:30pm

Come Alive Today with Susa Holt & Rick Jackson
Come and join Rick Jackson and Susa Holt for a taste of the concepts and processes used in The Haven's Come Alive course with opportunities for participants to increase their self-awareness and to meet and connect with others. The leaders will use various group techniques utilized at The Haven and create a safe and respectful environment for experiential learning.

Self Compassion with Gwen Ewan
When we strive to be who we "should be" we tend to lose touch with who we are, and become self hating. To be a good friend to oneself, to be self-compassionate, is a different path. We have choices in our lives, some of which move us towards the path of self compassion and some towards paths of self hate. Come engage in experiential exercises and discussion. Come look at your choices and your paths.

Visions of the Future Mind with Lee Pulos
In this stimulating and provocative lecture/discussion, Dr. Pulos will take you beyond the self-imposed boundaries of science and will explore and provide laboratory validated evidence of how mind is non-local, how one can change the past, how healing and paranormal abilities can be elicited with Qi Gong and other topics such as remote viewing and precognition. An opportunity will be provided at the end of the lecture for the audience to experience and participate in a remote viewing experiment.

2:30 to 3:00pm - there will be a break for a snack and a chance to chat.

3:00 to 4:30pm - Come Alive Today with Susa Holt & Rick Jackson
See above for description.

Opening to Erotic Life with Elfi Dillon-Shaw and Gary Dillon
Erotic energy is akin to 'chi' or life energy. It lives in each one of our cells and serves to stir the desire to delight in life and connect with each other. Learn how spiritual and sexual energy are connected and how we can learn to raise this energy in a conscious way alone and with our beloved. Join Gary and Elfi as they offer you a taste of your erotic potential in this brief but delightful experiential workshop.

Becoming a Haven Intern with Gwen Ewan and Rachel Davey

Joann Peterson, who passed away in early January of this year, was the inspirational Director of Education of The Haven and one of the principle architects of The Haven's renowned intern program. This session, which is dedicated to her memory, provides an overview of a learning path which is unique in its flexibility and the value of the skills learned. Come and find out more with Gwen and Rachel, and Haven interns past and present.

Saturday April 14, 4:30 - 6:00 pm

INFORMAL WRAP-UP WITH REFRESHMENTS - The day will close with an opportunity for everyone to relax, find out more and connect with old friends and new. Refreshments will be available.

Just Quickly...
We are delighted that our friends from Banyen Books will be on hand Friday evening and all day on Saturday offering a selection of books for sale by Dan Millman and The Haven Faculty. There will be brief opportunities for book signing with Dan after both the Friday keynote and the Saturday morning discussion.

Thank you for making the Vancouver Symposium a success! We were very pleased to play host.