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Music is the mediator between the spiritual and the sensual life
- Beethoven

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our latest course...

Music and the Mystical:
A four week journey in sound and spirit

Take a spiritual journey through deep listening, contemplation and connection.

Week 1: AWE.

Eric Whiticare; John Rutter; Beethoven.

Week 2: RELEASE.

J.S. Bach; Arvo Pärt; Elgar.

Week 3: CREATIVITY.

Edvard Grieg; Hildegarde von Bingen; Vivaldi.

Week 4: TRANSFORMATION.

Sibelius; Ludovico Einaudi; Nigel Westlake/Lior.

Each week we frame the listening with a theme, some contextual positioning of each musical example and with words chosen from wisdom writers that might inform our meditation and conversation. This course allows us to carve out some moments of calm, to nurture a sense of communal resonance, and allow for the emergence of mystery.

Is this course for you?

Does the language of music speak to you?
Are you open to insights from various wisdom traditions?
Do you enjoy conversation and connection with others on the spiritual journey?
Would you like an opportunity to build your contemplative practice in new and creative ways?
Do you believe that connection is important in our time of societal and eco disruption?
Would you like to begin your weekend with grounding, inspiration and a sense of real connection?

Date/Time: AEST (Australia east coast summer time) 8:00am - 9.30am. Saturdays: October 26, November 2nd, 15th, 23rd.

[PDT 3pm - 4.30pm; CT 5pm - 6.30; ET 6pm - 7.30pm on Fridays Oct 25th, Nov 1st, 14th, 23rd. UK 11pm - 12.30 Find your time zone here]

Cost: AUD $160 (approx. USD $100). Flexible pricing (AUD $40 - $180) available so that cost is not an obstacle to participation (see ticketing).

Meet your course facilitators

Dr Linda Davey

Linda Davey, PhD; is an Australian clinical psychologist, whose career trajectory has woven through psychology, academia, theatre, and music; with a combination of skills and experience that traverses research, writing, teaching and professional practice. With over 30 years guiding groups in transformative learning, Linda's unique background allows an approach to course facilitation that creatively blends academic rigour with aesthetic sensibility and embodied practice. She is a spiritual seeker within the creation-centred spiritual tradition: a way of living within the community of earth that deepens our reverence for life, participates in the creativity of an evolving cosmos, and develops our passion for justice and human transformation. Drawing on the wisdom traditions of indigenous peoples, western and eastern spirituality, and contemporary science, these principles highlight the nobility of each person and recognise all of us as artists, mystics, and prophets – compassionate creators of beauty and justice.

Margie Abbott RSM

‘Margie Abbott RSM lives in Geelong Australia. Inspired by a dynamic and creative impulse, Margie has been a sought-after facilitator of courses and retreats in eco-spirituality over many years, and has presented courses both in Australia and internationally. With qualifications in education, pastoral ministry, spirituality, theology and psychodrama, Margie integrates lifelong learning, creativity, and a passionate desire to share her gifts. She is the author of four Earth Ritual books, most recently Cosmic Sparks, a practical liturgical resource that invites us to engage with all our senses with Mother Earth. In her private practice, Igniting Sparks, Margie offers supervision, spiritual direction, agapes, retreats and eco workshops.

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