An Integral Approach to Wellbeing ~ Wellbeing is a state of existence substantially free os stress. Stress is a symptom of the gap between the demands of everyday life and our capacity to meet them effectively. This workshop is for those who like to reduce their stress to make more space for wellbeing in their lives.
Modern life places enormous demands upon us that far outstrip the skills taught to most of us by our parents or teachers. As our own consciousness evolves, we rise to meet ever greater challenges in life until we eventually carsh headlong into the limits of our competence. The self-help section of the local library is so vast and confusing that it offers little clarity, even if we had the time to read such things. And yet without understanding of the forces at work upon us, we have little chance of finding mastery and the peace that follows.
It is usually the case that there is a persistent tension between the way things are in our life and our world and the way we think it should be. We regard this tension as not only healthy, but as profoundly useful in the journey to bring the two more into alignment. This gnawing tension is often the calling of our higher selves to the recognition of a deeper truth about who we really are and our true purpose in this life. By getting in touch with this calling, we can more readily identify the beliefs we hold that block us from achieving the life we want. During the weekend, we will:
- Use the integral model to 'unpack' the complexity of modern life.
- Develop empathy and compassion for ourselves and those around us who may be similarly yearning for an end to the relentless struggle.
- From a position of understanding, assess new options on how to respond to key stress generators.
- Use the integral map to plan how to better balance our lives.
- Learn techniques to enhance creativity when faced with stressful situations.
