Dr. Jose Parappully, Director of Sumedha centre, was invited to facilitate a seven-day workshop on “Midlife Dynamics and the Spiritual Journey” by the director of Gyan Deep Bhavan, the Pastoral Centre of the diocese of Jaipur, situated on the campus of the Bishop’s Hose in Jaipur.
The programme was held from June 13 to 19, 2023.
There were 18 participants – 14 women and four men, including
the Director of the Pastoral centre.
The programme was inaugurated by Most Rev. Oswald J. Lewis, the Bishop of Jaipur. In his inaugural address Bishop Lewis emphasised the importance of holistic development of the person, giving due attention to body, mind and spirit dimensions.
In regard to the content of the programme, Dr. Parappully
explored with the participants the following: Awakening to Midlife, Midlife
Dynamics such as Loss of Meaning and Purpose, Emotional Awareness of Mortality,
Sense of Time Restriction, Re-Assessment of Life and its Priorities, De-Illusioning,
Emergence or Re-emergence of Sexuality and Intimacy Needs, and Transformational
Processes such as Increased Self-Direction, Mourning Our Losses, Integration of
Sexuality, Intimacy and Celibacy, and
Atonement.
Participants in their feedback reported that they found the entire programme very relevant for their lives and that they benefitted immensely from it. Several participants gave a 10 out of 10 on the Scale of Usefulness.
Some Comments:
“It was a wonderful journey going within oneself. It has
touched the core of my heart. It was such a transforming experience.”
“It was a wonderful course which enlightened me in many ways, cleared many of my doubts.”
“The programme has helped me a lot in my understanding of
the journey of midlife. It has taught me how to unburden my baggages of the
past and look forward to the future with energy and hope.”
Midlife Dynamics and the Spiritual Journey is also part of the “Sumedha Sadhana” Programme offered three times a year at Sumedha Centre.
For the 2024 Sumedha centre programme brochure, please
contact at: sumedhacentre@gmail.com
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