The 38th
Sumedha Sadhana – A Psychospiritual Wholeness journey - concluded on August 2nd.
This 9-week programme had begun on June 1.
Sumedha Sadhana is a
programme of inner journeying together with fellow seekers in quest of greater healing
and wholeness, so that one can live more fulfilling and satisfying
ways and be more effective in their service to others. A variety of approaches
and techniques are used to reach these objectives.
A major portion of the programme was devoted to the exploration of the psychological dynamics affecting one's spiritual journey.
Sumedha Sadhana provided theoretical input as well as
opportunities for reflection on experiences and to share them with one
another and for personal and common
prayer. The serious work of introspection and working thorough of issues affecting one was enlivened by outings and picnics, weekly recreation together and celebrations. Creative liturgies integrating the day's experiences was a prominent feature of the programme.
There were
five major modules in this programme: Psychological Dynamics on the Spiritual Journey
(Jose Parappully PhD); Unconscious Dynamics and the Spiritual Journey (Johny
Dominic, PhD), Cosmic Spirituality (Alba Rodrigues MA, BEd), Group Therapy
(Johny Dominic and Jose Parappully), Spiritual Retreat and Integration (Jose
Parappully).
The programme
was much appreciated by the participants and found immensely useful. Four of
the 13 participants gave a perfect 10 out of 10 on the Degree of Usefulness,
and five gave a 9.
Some
representative comments:
“Everything
was excellent!”
“The
programme is very well planned and wholesome. All the facilitators are very
well versed in their fields.”
“Everything
had a great impact on me.”
“It really
helped me to renew myself and my religious commitment.”
“I feel I
have become a better human being than before.”
“I came
gloomy. Go back happy.”
“I came with
confusion, loss of meaning and direction in life…I go back healed, hopeful,
heart filled with love.”
“I came here
caught up in much darkness. Wanted to be a different person. I had doubts if
the programme would help. It did. My goals are fulfilled.”
“The classes
were very, very, very good.”
“A mountain experience. Mission accomplished.”
“I had a
beautiful time at Sumedha.”
“Very
conducive atmosphere and very beautiful surroundings.”
“I experienced lot of freedom here, Could go
anywhere. No restrictions.”
“Food was
very good and nice. Cooks very hospitable, welcoming.”
“Beautiful scenery.
Healing atmosphere.”
“I felt this was a very welcoming community. I
felt very much at home.
“I enjoyed
my stay here.”
The 39th
Sumedha Sadhana begins on October 1, 2018. Registration open.
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