Zach MUSIC

Mar 22 @ 3:00 pm

Share your smiles, compliments, time, talents, money, and energy with those around you. We must truly be the change that we want to see. And we can do it. We are doing it. Believe that the future is full of mindfulness where hearts mean more than our accounts.

The Love Initiative.

Notes From the Road – Bright Lights Blog
http://troubadourofpeace.blogspot.com/

Book a house concert or music for a yoga class today!!

TOUR DATES

Date	Time	Venue	Location	Cost
3/22/18	3:00 PM	Choices	Akron, OH
3/22/18	6:00 PM	Tea Time for Peace	Kent, OH
3/23/18	5:00 PM	Friends of the Metro Parks Benefit w/ the Bright Lights	Akron, OH
3/27/18	7:00 PM	Brother’s Lounge	Cleveland, OH
3/30/18	6:30 PM	330 Day @ Akron Civic Theatre	Akron, OH
3/31/18	10:30 AM	Celebration of Life for Marilyn Stroud	Cuyahoga Falls, OH
4/3/18	6:30 PM	MLK Kirtan	Akron, OH	Donations
4/4/18	6:30 PM	Nonviolent Communication Circle	Akron, OH	Donations
4/6/18	7:00 PM	Big Love Night @ Live Music Now w/ Rhodes St Rude Boys	Akron, OH	$5-10
4/7/18	8:30 PM	Mustard Seed Highland Square w/ Bright Lights!	Akron, OH
4/10/18	7:00 PM	Brother Lounge	Cleveland, OH
4/16/18	7:00 PM	Wolf Creek Winery	Norton, OH
4/21/18	6:30 PM	Bright Lights @ the Rialto	Akron, OH	$5
4/22/18	4:00 PM	Yoga Central	Canton, OH
4/28/18	7:00 PM	Wine Mill	Peninsula, OH
5/2/18	6:30 PM	Nonviolent Communication Series	Akron, OH	Donations
5/4/18	7:00 PM	Big Love Night @ Live Music Now w/ Gretchen Pleuss	Akron, OH	$5-10
5/5/18	12:00 PM	Cleveland VegFest	Cleveland, OH
5/5/18	6:00 PM	Bent Ladder winery	Doylestown , OH
5/8/18	7:00 PM	Brother’s Lounge	Cleveland, OH

Categories: # 1- Theme 1 - Unity # 2- Theme 2 - Interdependence # 3- Theme 3 - Environment # 4- Theme 4 - Economic Justice # 5- Theme 5 - Health # 6- Theme 6 - Children & Youth # 7- Theme 7 - Women # 8- Theme 8 - Human Rights # 9- Theme 9 - Freedom #10- Theme 10 - Disarmament #11- Theme 11 - Peace Media, Culture and the Arts Multiple Location Event Values, Ethics and Spirit Tags: awareness being in action caring changing the game Concert environment interconnected kindness loveinaction meditation music peace PeaceDay social & economic justice spiritual meaning & values sustainability transformation unity worldpeace

Nov

Fri

2018

PROTECTING IMMIGRANT FAMILIES Webinars Regarding the Impact of Public Charge @ online webinars

Tickets

Nov 2 @ 1:00 pm – Nov 8 @ 3:00 pm

Early Childhood Education and Public Charge
November 7 at 3:00 PM ET – 4:00 PM ET (12:00 PM PT – 1:00 PM PT)

On October 10, a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was published in the Federal Register, outlining the administration’s intent to dramatically change the meaning and application of “public charge” provisions in immigration law. This proposal could harm the health and well-being of millions of children and families and is of great concern for young children’s development and the early childhood field as outlined in this Q&A. Staff at the Center for Law and Social Policy will provide an overview of the proposed public charge rule, its potential impact on young children, and explain how the early childhood field can support immigrant families and take action during the public comment period.

Click here to Register.

What Housing and Homelessness Advocates Should Know about the Public Charge Rule
November 8 @ 3:30 PM ET – 5:00 PM ET (12:30 PM PT – 2:00 PM PT)

On October 10, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a proposed rule that would make it more likely for certain immigrants to be denied admission to the U.S. or denied green cards because they receive or would receive lifeline benefits, including public housing, Housing Choice Vouchers, and project-based Section 8 housing subsidies. Previously leaked drafts of this drastic policy change have already led many families to drop out of critical food and nutrition programs for their children. This chilling effect is poised to impact hundreds of thousands of hardworking immigrant households that depend on these programs for survival.

Click here to register.

PIF Campaign: New Research and Estimating the Impact of Public Charge
November 8 @ 3:00 PM ET – 4:00 PM ET (12:00 PM PT -1:00 PM PT)

Join partners with the Protecting Immigrant Families (PIF) Campaign as we discuss new research estimating economic and demographic impacts of the proposed public charge rule. During this webinar, panelists will present the findings of three new resources from Manatt Health, Kaiser Family Foundation, and Fiscal Policy Institute. For more information about the webinar, please contact Jackie Vimo and Renato Rocha.

Click here to register.

PIF Campaign: Public Charge 101
November 14 @ 2:00 PM ET – 3:00 PM ET (11:00 AM PT -12:00 PM PT)

A recurring webinar from CLASP and NILC. The Department of Homeland Security has published a proposed regulation on “public charge.” If finalized, the regulation would dramatically rewrite immigration policy and make green cards only available to the highest bidder. This webinar describes public charge policy today, how it would change, and what you need to know if you work with immigrant families.

Click here to register.

For more info: bit.ly/askPIFcampaign

Categories: # 4- Theme 4 - Economic Justice # 8- Theme 8 - Human Rights # 9- Theme 9 - Freedom Values, Ethics and Spirit Tags: awareness being in action caring compassion consciousness kindness social & economic justice transformation

Sep

Sat

2019

The Ashland Global Peace Conference @ Ashland Hills Hotel

Tickets

Sep 21 @ 8:00 am – 6:00 pm

Sat, Sep 21, 2019 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM PDT

David Wick at info@ashlandcpc.org, 541-552-1061

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The World Peace Flame in Ashland is firing the imaginations of Peace Leaders from Middle School students, Ashland City Leaders to Oregon Legislators. Ashland is catching the attention of the global community. Ambassador Anwarul K. Chowdhury, Former Under-Secretary-General and High Representative of the United Nations, and Founder of the Global Movement of the Culture of Peace, is coming to Ashland to learn first-hand how Ashland Culture of Peace Commission partners with the city, local non-profits and others to transform the city with the vision of a Culture of Peace. The Ashland Global Peace Conference will give local residents the opportunity to learn more about why Ashland is deserving of the global community’s attention by highlighting how our state and local leaders are inspired to work hard to create a culture of peace for their constituents. The views of creating a culture of Peace from the global, national, state, city, community, interpersonal and personal levels will be explored.

Come to the conference and be inspired by city and state leaders’ personal commitment to cultivating a culture of peace in Oregon and be empowered with your own commitment to peace.

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Early Bird Pricing ends 8/31

while we are together, and beyond.

Peace is not an idea, it is a practice.

Thank you.

A WORLD THAT WORKS FOR ALL

A community-wide movement dedicated to transforming our attitudes, behaviors and institutions into ones that foster harmonious relationships with each other and the natural world.

Brings heart and compassion to conversations, decision-making, and systems.
Recognizes the inherent value of each person, the diversity within community.
Invites everyone’s participation, relying on the natural gifts of each community member.
Encourages mutual respect so that all residents and visitors feel safe, heard, and empowered.
Establishes trust through holding all persons responsible for their actions.
Employs compassionate listening to air feelings, viewpoints, and concerns.
Discovers solutions through collaborative exploration.
Emphasizes the universal values of kindness, generosity, love and beauty, caring and curiosity.
Seeks larger truths and broader perspectives to better comprehend local and world affairs.
Values and nurtures all of life, honoring the environment and promoting humanity’s balanced place in the web of existence.
Builds upon the foundation of existing groups contributing to the wellness of the world.
Creates an emerging, evolving, living model for thriving together as fellow humans.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER:

Ambassador Anwarul K. Chowdhury, until recently the Senior Special Advisor to the UN General Assembly President, has devoted many years as an inspirational champion for sustainable peace and development and ardently advancing the cause of the global movement for the culture of peace that has energized civil society all over the world.

As a career diplomat, Permanent Representative to United Nations, President of the UN Security Council, President of UNICEF Board, UN Under-Secretary-General, and recipient of the U Thant Peace Award, UNESCO Gandhi Gold Medal for Culture of Peace, Spirit of the UN Award and University of Massachusetts Boston Chancellor’s Medal for Global Leadership for Peace, Ambassador Chowdhury has a wealth of experience in the critical issues of our time – peace, sustainable development, and human rights.

Ambassador Chowdhury’s legacy and leadership in advancing the best interest of the global community are boldly imprinted in his pioneering initiatives at the United Nations General Assembly in 1999 for adoption of the landmark Declaration and Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace and in 1998 for the proclamation of the “International Decade for Culture of Peace and Nonviolence for the Children of the World (2001-2010)”.

He served as Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations in New York from 1996 to 2001 and as the Under-Secretary-General and High Representative of the United Nations, responsible for the most vulnerable countries of the world from 2002 to 2007.

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“I was impressed by their work in developing Ashland as a City of Peace, thereby evolving and inspiring at the same time a practical and workable model that other cities and civil society entities can learn from. I along with GMCoP encourage and support this brilliant endeavor by ACPC. My co-activists at the United Nations who interacted with ACPC leaders have particularly welcomed it.”

Ambassador Anwarul K. Chowdhury,

Former Under-Secretary-General and High Representative of the United Nations,

Founder of the Global Movement for The Culture of Peace (GMCoP)

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Ashland Global Peace Conference

“You Are The Flame”

Practical Applications of the Culture of Peace

September 21st, 2019 • Ashland Hills Hotel,

Ashland, Oregon

Whereas: On March 17, 2015, the Ashland Mayor and City Council proclaimed support for a Culture of Peace Community.

Whereas: On May 16, 2017, Ashland joined the International Cities of Peace and “…the City Council and Mayor, on behalf of the citizens of Ashland, do proclaim that the City of Ashland, Oregon, is a City of Peace in perpetuity and encourage city and community leaders to work with concerned citizens to develop policies and procedures that promote a culture of peace in our region.”

Whereas: The 20th anniversary of the adoption of the landmark UN “Culture of Peace” Resolution is being observed by the UN on 13 September 2019, at this year’s Eighth annual High-Level Forum on The Culture of Peace at the UN headquarters. On 13 September 1999, the United Nations General Assembly adopted, by consensus and without reservation, its resolution A/RES/53/243 on the Declaration and Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace.

Whereas: This historic norm-setting document is considered as one of the most significant legacies of the United Nations that would endure generations and manifests very significantly that the culture of peace is a process of individual, collective and institutional transformation. ‘Transformation’ is of the most essential relevance in its implementation.

Whereas: Bearing in mind the broader dimension and potential impact of the Culture of Peace, OPGA (President of the United Nations General Assembly) chose this year’s theme to be “The Culture of Peace: Empowering and Transforming Humanity.” Their concept notes states that: “In the light of the importance of the Culture of Peace and its potential for responding to the global challenges facing mankind, the 20th Observance should be central to the pivotal discussions and commitments expected at the General Assembly in September.”

Whereas: To manifest their own commitment to the culture of peace, various activities have been initiated by civil society organizations in different parts of the world. A unique mind-body spirit Culture of Peace event is planned separately as a contribution by Pathways to Peace to the 20th anniversary observance on Saturday, 14 September – titled On, By and For Youth in New York. The Ashland Culture of Peace Commission is co-planning this incredible day-long event that honors, positions, and empowers youth as peacebuilders. Students from Ashland OR will participate.

Whereas: The Ashland Culture of Peace Commission installed the World Peace Flame in Ashland, Oregon and on September 21, 2018 established the World Peace Flame Monument through an international acclaimed lighting ceremony. Students from the Ashland Middle School have embraced the opportunity to be the World Peace Flame, Flame Keepers.

Whereas: Ashland and Southern Oregon are becoming more known nationally and internationally as a hub embracing a Culture of Peace and developing a model which can benefit other communities. This activity will further raise this profile, brand our region, and attract visitors to experience, learn, and enjoy.

NOW, THEREFORE, the Ashland Culture of Peace Commission initiates:

Ashland Global Peace Conference

“You Are The Flame”

Practical Applications of the Culture of Peace

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Ashland is catching the attention of the global community.

Ambassador Anwarul K. Chowdhury, Former Under-Secretary-General and High Representative of the United Nations, and Founder of the Global Movement for the Culture of Peace, is coming to Ashland to learn first-hand how ACPC partners with the city, local nonprofits and others to help transform the city after the March 11, 2019 presentation at the United Nations. The Ashland Global Peace Conference will also allow residents to learn more about why Ashland is deserving of the global community’s attention by highlighting how our state and local leaders are working hard to create a culture of peace for their constituents.

How did this happen?

On March 11, 2019 Irene Kai and David Wick were invited to the United Nations to make a presentation about the progress we have made developing a Culture of Peace in Ashland. We also presented the stunning story about bringing the World Peace Flame from Wales to Ashland which now stands as an iconic monument of peace locally and internationally. We then were invited to a private meeting with Ambassador Anwarul K. Chowdhury, the Founder of the Global Movement for The Culture of Peace and Former Under-Secretary-General and High Representative of the United Nations. Ambassador Chowdhury was so deeply inspired by what he heard of these activities that he requested to come to Ashland to experience these leading peacebuilding activities himself. We therefore have planned the Ashland Global Peace Conference around his coming to Ashland where he will be our keynote speaker.

Taking active steps to co-create a Culture of Peace is vital within the United States as well as internationally. You are invited to attend and participate in the Ashland Global Peace Conference, September 21, 2019 in Ashland, Oregon. Ashland is the Home of the World Peace Flame and the conference theme is “You Are The Flame”, Practical Applications of the Culture of Peace. This is an exceptional experience of a city co-creating a Culture of Peace.

The program planned for this special conference highlights the global, national, state, city/community, personal/interpersonal levels of personal commitment and peacebuilding action each person represents.

This conference is one of a kind and will be promoted in southern Oregon, Oregon, nationally, and internationally. The conference will be live streamed internationally.

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“I would like to encourage you to seriously consider the invitation from the city of Ashland’s Culture of Peace Commission to attend their unique Global Peace Conference in Ashland, Oregon, on September 21. 2019.

The Peace Commission has brought the World Peace Flame from Wales to Ashland where it serves as inspiration to stand for peace in the world and do all we can at the local level to promote world peace. I visited the flame this April and was honored to meet members of the Peace Commission and learn about their valuable efforts.”

US Senator Jeff Merkley of Oregon

“I extend my whole-hearted encouragement to ACPC in its efforts in creating this local-to-global and global-to-local pathway for advancing the culture of peace.”

Ambassador Anwarul K. Chowdhury

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The full day program includes lunch.

Program

Welcome – John Stromberg, Mayor, City of Ashland

Introduction of the World Peace Flame in Ashland – Irene Kai, Ashland Culture of Peace Commission

Keynote Speaker – Ambassador Anwarul Chowdhury, Former Under-Secretary-General and High Representative of the United Nations. Founder of the Global Movement of the Culture of Peace

Dr. David Yang – Vice President, Center for applied Conflict Transformation. United States Institute of Peace

Flame Keeper of the World Peace Flame in Ashland – Finley Taylor, Flame Keeper from the Ashland Middle School

——-Break——-

Oregon State Panel –

Jeff Golden – Oregon State Senator

Pam Marsh – Oregon State Representative

Ashland City Panel –

Rich Rosenthal – Ashland City Councilor

Tighe O’Meara – Ashland Chief of Police

Sandra Slattery – Executive Director, Ashland Chamber of Commerce

Kelly Raymond – Superintendent, Ashland School District

——-Lunch——-

Creating infrastructures for Peace in all nations – Dr. Saul Arbess, Director, Canadian Peace Initiative and Co-Founder and Director, Global Alliance For Ministries and Infrastructure For Peace

Rogue Valley Community Panel –

Sheila Clough – CEO, Asante Ashland Community Hospital

Steven Saslow – CEO and Publisher, Rosebud Media

Linda Schott – President, Southern Oregon University

Dee Anne Everson – Executive Director, United Way of Jackson County

David Zaslow – Rabbi, Interfaith Community

——-Break——-

Be The Flame – Thriving Leadership Academy – Will Wilkinson and Chris Harding – A summary of the key points of the conference, followed by an invitation to participants to apply what they’ve learned, and specific action steps to integrate it all.

Light the World Peace Flame Candle and

Read the invocation inspired by the World Peace Flame

——-Concludes and network——-

Accommodations:

Ashland Hills Hotels and Suites at 2525 Ashland Street, Ashland, OR 97520

(Event name: Ashland Global Peace Conference)

Standard King rooms $149

Queen-Queen rooms $159

Premium King rooms $159

Standard King Suites $169

Double-Double Suites $169

To enjoy discounted guest room rates please contact our conference host hotel – Ashland Hills Hotel & Suites at 541-482-8310 and ask for the Ashland Global Peace Conference group rates.

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Find your adventure…

Surrounded by not only the culturally rich Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland also features a variety of natural wonders, including Crater Lake National Park.

——-Theater and Music——-

Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF)
15 South Pioneer St, Ashland, OR 97520
(800) 219-8161
Monday – Friday, 9:30 am – 5:00 pm.

Performance times vary.

Group Sales (866) 545-6337 Monday – Friday, 9:30 am – 5:00 pm.

Oregon Cabaret Theatre
241 Hargadine St, Ashland, OR, 97520
(541) 488-2902
Monday – Wednesday, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday – Saturday, 11:00 am – 6:00 pm, Closed Sunday
Between productions 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Britt Music and Art Festival
PO Box 1124, Medford, OR 97501
(800) 882-7488

——-Family——-

ScienceWorks Hands-on Museum
1500 E Main St, Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-6767
Tuesday – Sunday, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Emigrant Lake Water Slide
5505 Highway 66, Ashland , OR 97520
(541) 774-8183
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, closed 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

——-Outdoor Adventures——-

Rafting

Mountain Biking

Cycling

Hiking

Fly Fishing

Golf

Crater Lake

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Want to help make this Global Peace Conference possible? Want to provide people the opportunity to be inspired by this personal/local/global event? Want to illuminate the local community as well as communities and people around the world?

Sponsor today!

If you are interested in sponsoring any aspect of the Ashland Global Peace Conference, please contact David Wick at info@ashlandcpc.org, 541-552-1061

Categories: #11- Theme 11 - Peace Single Local Event Values, Ethics and Spirit Tags: awareness being in action compassion Conference consciousness empowerment environment kindness love transformation world peace

Sep

Sun

2019

Sip and Paint Freedom Event with Happiness.The Artist @ Gureje Village.

Tickets

Sep 29 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Sip and Paint Freedom Event with Happiness.The Artist

Saturday, 29th from 3 – 6 PM

at Gureje Village.

886 Pacific St, Brooklyn, NY 11238

A $30 donation per guest is highly appreciated.

Categories: # 1- Theme 1 - Unity # 9- Theme 9 - Freedom Media, Culture and the Arts Single Local Event Values, Ethics and Spirit Tags: art awareness being in action community compassion empowerment fun interconnected kindness transformation

Mar

Mon

2020

Broadway and No Bully @ Sony Hall

Tickets

Mar 9 @ 7:00 pm

BROADWAY AGAINST BULLYING 2020

SAVE THE DATE

MARCH 9, 2020

New York City at Sony Hall

Get ready to celebrate!

Join us in New York on March 9, 2020 as No Bully celebrates our partners and friends at our annual Broadway Against Bullying event. This annual one-night-only cabaret show, featuring stars from some of Broadway’s biggest musicals, benefiting No Bully’s mission to eradicate bullying and cyber-bullying worldwide.

Calling all New York area Friends who LOVE Broadway. March 9th: Broadway Against Bullying, a one-night-only cabaret featuring stars from some of Broadway’s biggest musicals. Lexi Lawson (Hamilton), Telly Leung (Aladdin) and Kevin Duda (Book of Mormon). A wonderful organization, committed to a kinder world, No Bully has teamed up with Broadway Stars,(Year 2) for an evening supporting bullying prevention school programs and positive action initiatives. Entertainment and Doing Good! Get your tickets for March 9: www.nobully.org/broadway2020 and join the movement to end bullying! #broadwayagainstbullying #nobully #bullying #kindevolution, #nobullyingperiod

IGNITING COMPASSION

Words that come to mind when describing our team include: compassionate, kind, inclusive, strong, and has a generosity of spirit.

Each one of us has our own personal story around bullying and we hold this work near and dear to our hearts. We are constantly trying to live out our mission on a day to day basis, both igniting compassion around the office and also the world!

No Bully takes a holistic approach to partnering with schools and districts by involving the administration, staff, parents, and students in the process.

FIND OUT MORE

No Bully is the most comprehensive professional development program proven to combat bullying and enhance school culture.

There are so many ways to become a part of No Bully’s mission to dramatically reduce bullying. Consider yourself invited to tell us how you’d like to connect.

Phone:
(415) 767-0070

Mailing Address:
No Bully
1012 Torney Ave
San Francisco, CA 94129

Categories: # 1- Theme 1 - Unity # 2- Theme 2 - Interdependence # 6- Theme 6 - Children & Youth # 8- Theme 8 - Human Rights Media, Culture and the Arts Music Single Local Event STOP HATE CRIMES Values, Ethics and Spirit Tags: awareness changing the game compassion consciousness emotions empowerment humanity interconnected kindness New York City transformation

Mar

Wed

2020

Women in the Holocaust – a Webinar @ Online

Tickets

Mar 11 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

WOMEN IN THE HOLOCAUST

March 11th, 2020

3PM – 4PM EST

Women experienced the Holocaust differently from men. How did they manage to cope under such horrific circumstances and still function in their traditional roles and beyond?

Liz Elsby, a Yad Vashem educator, will explore this question using personal stories and multi-disciplinary sources to help give these courageous women a voice in your classroom.

To register: https://info.echoesandreflections.org/women-in-the-holocaust

Check out other webinars on our website at https://echoesandreflections.org/

Categories: # 1- Theme 1 - Unity # 7- Theme 7 - Women # 8- Theme 8 - Human Rights # 9- Theme 9 - Freedom Course Online or Phone Teleconference Event (Available Globally) Values, Ethics and Spirit Tags: awareness education emotions empowerment humanity Meeting or Discussion self-care social & economic justice spiritual meaning & values unity

Apr

Thu

2020

The Light of the World: A Retreat in Arizona with Eckhart Tolle and Kim Eng @ Arizona Biltmore Hotel

Tickets

Apr 23 – Apr 26 all-day

The Light of the World

A Retreat in Arizona with Eckhart Tolle and Kim Eng

April 23–26, 2020

Arizona Biltmore

Register today! This event will sell out! Register Now

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Eckhart Tolle teaches a simple but profound truth: you are not separate and are never alone. Just as a sunbeam is an emanation of the sun, you and everyone you know come from the same basic source—and are still connected at the deepest level.

In this spirit, we are pleased to host The Light of the World: A Retreat in Arizona with Eckhart Tolle and Kim Eng. In April of 2020, you can join Eckhart and Kim at the historic Arizona Biltmore Hotel for four days of personal and spiritual exploration.

Eckhart Tolle Kim Eng

You Are the Light of the World

Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Sonoran Desert, this retreat will dive deep into questions about the origin of consciousness, humanity’s ongoing evolution, the tendencies of the ego, and your true, timeless nature. Eckhart and Kim will guide you through inquiry, meditation, guided movement, piercing insights, and much more—all in the comfort of one of Arizona’s most storied resorts.

When we meet to share the search for meaning, we take another step closer to embodying our inherent interconnectedness. During The Light of the World, you’ll not only receive live instruction from two of the world’s premier spiritual teachers, but also enjoy the rare opportunity to explore the spaciousness of the present moment with fellow seekers.

“There’s no place where you say, ‘Here’s the sun and here’s the ray.’ They merge. Here’s the sun, and then it becomes the rays of the sun. And in the same way, consciousness emanates from the source of all life and then manifests as beings.” Eckart Tolle

Highlights

Inspiring daily talks with Eckhart Tolle

Presence Through Movement practice and talks with Kim Eng

Group meditation and practical question-and-answer sessions with Eckhart and Kim

Opportunities to explore the startling beauty of the Sonoran Desert and its pristine night skies

Ample time for both solitude and community engagement within the beautiful grounds of the Biltmore

Arizona Biltmore Resort

Since 1929, the Arizona Biltmore has been a stand-out destination, creating unforgettable memories. Over the years, the 39 acres of gardens, swimming pools, and iconic architecture have provided a safe haven for celebrities, diplomats, and presidents, and a luxurious resort for guests from all walks of life.

The resort has been an Arizona landmark since its opening and is one of the only existing luxury hotels in the world with a Frank Lloyd Wright influence. The Biltmore was designed by Albert Chase McArthur, a Harvard graduate who had studied under Wright. The Arizona Biltmore, located at the base of the Phoenix Mountain Reserve, is a timeless treasure in itself as well as a base to explore the beauty of the Sonoran Desert. The beautiful and magical red sandstone formations of Sedona are a short two-hour drive away.

We have reserved a large block of rooms at a special group rate for retreat participants. The nightly rate of $359 for a single occupancy room or $419 for a double occupancy room includes a daily private group lunch for retreat participants.

Rooms will sell out! Please book your lodging as soon as possible.

Book Your Lodging Now

Lodging costs are paid separately to The Arizona Biltmore and are not included in your retreat tuition. A special group lodging rate will be available until March 23, 2020 or until rooms are sold out, whichever comes first. Reservations require a one-night deposit. After March 23, 2020, any unsold rooms can be booked at the current hotel rates based on availability. Please be sure to review the room cancellation penalties at the time of booking.

For hotel booking inquiries with specific requests, or to book days before and after the retreat, please call the Arizona Biltmore at 602.955.6600.

For those who would like to find a roommate, please visit the Meetup forum.

Dining

A daily group lunch will be served in a private dining room for The Light of the World retreat participants beginning on Friday, April 24 and ending with lunch on Sunday, April 26. Gluten-free and vegetarian options will be offered.

For breakfast and dinner, guests are encouraged to dine at one of several restaurants and casual cafes at the Arizona Biltmore: Frank & Albert’s (casual dining, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner), Wright’s (fine dining, only open for dinner), and the Wright Bar (contemporary American fare). Also available: poolside service at the Cabana Club, grab-and-go items at the Café, and 24-hour in-room dining.

Travel

Nearest Airport

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (8 miles)

Airport Shuttles

There are many transportation options available upon arrival at Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport, including airport shuttles, taxis, private car service, and car rentals. Driving time is approximately 15 minutes.

Transportation Options

Parking

Parking at the Arizona Biltmore is available for an additional cost.

Get Directions

Schedule

Opening Day: Thursday, April 23

3:00–7:00 pm

Retreat registration

7:00 pm

Doors open

7:30 pm

Eckhart Tolle opening talk

Closing Day: Sunday, April 26

9:30 am

Doors open

10:00 am

Eckhart Tolle closing talk

Full retreat schedule to be announced at a later date.

Morning sessions on Friday and Saturday will be Kim Eng’s Presence Through Movement workshop. You will have the opportunity to choose which day you would prefer to attend. Afternoon and evening sessions will be talks, meditations, and Q&A sessions with Eckhart and Kim.

This event will sell out!

$1,197 USD

Register Now

Registration fee covers tuition only. Lodging, which includes a private daily group lunch, is paid separately through the Arizona Biltmore.

For more information contact support@soundstrue.com
or call 800.333.9185

Categories: # 1- Theme 1 - Unity Single Local Event Values, Ethics and Spirit Tags: awareness Conference consciousness empowerment interconnected meditation self-care spiritual meaning & values

May

Fri

2020

THE CONNECTION FIELD and GOOD OF THE WHOLE Online Weekly Offerings @ online

Tickets

May 1 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

The Connection Field is an ever-expanding field of love and resonance for the good of the whole. This is a loving, inclusive space, to be authentic and expand in heart resonance, embodied wholeness, and meaningful connection. JOIN US. Create online community and coherence for the good of the whole.

The Connection Field is a global service project initiated by our community of Mentoring Stewards to provide online community, support and connection during these unprecedented times of the COVID-19 pandemic. We may be asked to self-quarantine, social distance, and stay home, but that doesn’t mean we are alone! Join us in the Connection Field. We will be LIVE daily on Zoom from Noon to 5:00 pm Eastern/9 am to 2 pm Pacific.

JOIN THE CONNECTION FIELD: Click on the link below to receive the log-in information in our Weekly Digest. When you register you will also receive the link in an email sent directly to your inbox.

CLICK HERE FOR YOUR WEEKLY DIGEST WITH ZOOM INSTRUCTIONS

DO YOU WANT TO HOST AN HOUR OR OFFER A SPECIAL PROGRAM? EMAIL US AND INQUIRE AT SUPPORT@GOODOFTHEWHOLE.COM.

DIGEST OF EVENTS

GOOD OF THE WHOLE COMMUNITY CALLS:

Monday, 11:00 am Eastern: Public Global Heart Resonance Call
Wednesday, 11:00 am Eastern: Mentoring Stewards Public Coherence Call (May 6th: OPEN TO THE PUBLIC)

DAILY OFFERINGS:

Daily, 9:00 am Eastern/1:00 pm UTC: Mayan Calendar and Fire Ceremony
Daily, 10:00 am Eastern: Morning Heart Coherence Meditation
Monday – Friday, Noon – 5 pm Eastern: Resonance Lounge
Daily, 10:00 pm Eastern: Evening Japa Mala Meditation
NEW Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00 pm Eastern: Heart Coherence Awareness Meditation
NEW Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00 pm Eastern: The Power of Song and Prayer

“Out Beyond ideas of wrongdoing and right doing, there’s a field.

I’ll meet you there.” ~ Rumi

WEEKLY OFFERINGS:

Sunday, 1:00 – 3:00 pm Eastern: Gathering of Indigenous Grandmothers of Europe
NEW Sunday, 11:00 am Eastern: Healing in an Urban Context with Multi-ethnical Tensions
Sunday, 6:00 pm Eastern/10:00 UTC: Teachings of Sacred Tree
NEW Sunday, 9:00 pm Eastern: Staying Healthy
NEW Monday, 8:00 am Eastern: Divine Heart Meditation
Monday, 5:00 pm Eastern: Global Heart Team
NEW Monday, 7:00 pm Eastern: The Trust Frequency Embodied
Monday, 8:00 pm Eastern: Men in Connection
NEW Tuesday, 11:00 am Eastern: The Hoop of Many Hoops
NEW Tuesday, 5:00 pm Eastern: Inspiration from Revelation
Tuesday, 8:00 pm Eastern: Radical Earth Resonance
NEW Wednesday, 8:00 am Eastern: Soul Voice Embodied Intuition
NEW Wednesday, 5:00-7:00 pm Eastern: Four Worlds International Women’s Circle
Wednesday, 7:00 pm Eastern: We Are a Rising Tide
Wednesday, 8:00 pm Eastern: The Healing Field
Thursday, 11:00 am Eastern: Giving Voice to the Heart
Thursday, 8:00 pm Eastern: Rumi’s Field
Friday, 8:00 pm Eastern: Sound Connection
NEW Saturday, 11:00 am Eastern: Modern Toltec Purification Ceremony
Saturday, 8:00 pm Eastern: 24/7 Couples

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Oh, Women of Nations

Women of all the nations

You are the strength,

You are the force,

You are the healing of the nations

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