Introducing new Inner Work Self-Reflection (Jan. 16, 2007)

Blessings be!

Last Tuesday (Jan.16) we had our Orientation to the new Inner Work Self-Reflection Guide Program for 2007.

It was a full house! A significant turn up of 16 people form different faith traditions gathered for the Tuesday Inner Work Circle (TIWC). We were glad to see old-timers making a come-back, as well as new participants who have expressed interest and commitment to the new program.

The new format of the TIWC consists of a year-long self-reflection program wherein participants are provided with weekly guide questions for self-reflection on the over-all theme: Knowing the Self (“Who Am I?”). Each month the guide questions for the week are given and each Tuesday the participants will be sharing their experiences and insights on the particular question of the week which they have reflected on throughout the week.

We hope everyone could participate in this program which has been proven to be effective in developing self-awareness and self-reflection (these questions are taken from the Inner Work Book 1 which has been tried and tested during the first quarter of 2005.)

For next Tuesday (Jan. 23), we will be sharing on the following preliminary guide questions we hope everyone could reflect on throughout this week:

1) Why would I want to engage in Inner Work?
2) How do I feel about my life right now? Where am I at this point in my life’s journey?
3) How much do I want to help myself?
4) Can I commit myself to being the change that I wish to be in my life?
5) Am I ready to engage in Inner Work?

See you then!

Namaste,
Orlan

“Just as aerobics, jogging, or any form of physical exercise help build physical muscles and promote physical fitness, inner work helps build muscles – soul muscles—for soul fitness. Through constant practice of Inner Work we grow towards self-awareness and towards being able to live life more fully, free from the shackles of fear, resentment, anger and hatred that keep us from relating with others in this world with love, patience, and compassion.” --- M.G.A.