In this relaxed and creative Men’s retreat series in the Santa Cruz Mountains, we will explore our Past, Future and Present, in that order. These no holds barred workshop/retreats lead to a more powerful, conscious and masterful relationship with our ability to generate and create the life we say we want. They are not for everyone but they may be for you!
What’s the difference between Realization and Actualization?
Knowing and acting on this difference could dramatically change the quality of your life experience!
Awareness and realization are critical components upon the Path, although they do not necessarily lead to Self Actualization. How many times have you become aware of something that felt huge and life changing in the moment, only to let it slide? Actualization requires something more of us. Moving from simple or profound levels of realization into actualization is not a given. Manifesting in the three dimensional world requires energy, time, action and commitment. This is where actualization stalls out.
We are constantly choosing and prioritizing our insights and the experiences that come to our awareness. We do this based on some set of criteria such as perceived value, assigned meaning, judgments, expectations or assumptions.
Ideas and realizations are ephemeral and pass quickly back into the void they emerged from if no action is taken to ground them in the practical world. Because it seems difficult or we can’t make them fit into our acculturated world and self identity, powerful insights, realizations and dreams often go unheeded and not acted upon. Actualization requires being and doing at all levels of reality. Realizing you have a talent for playing the guitar is very different than actually expressing that talent by sitting down and playing.
We may be surviving in a box we’ve created and accepted for ourselves all the while sensing that more is available or that something is missing. We may even be thriving and still feel that something is amiss. Being responsible to and seduced by the current collective cultural norms can have a powerful snuffing out effect on our unique Essential Self. Satisfaction at the deepest level comes only through actualizing our core Essential Self.
Module I: A Blast of the Past
We will among many things:
- Notice how the events, experiences and decisions of our past are currently influencing our default behaviors today
- Visit our past to see how it has served us and limited us
- Bless, reframe and release our Past.
- Invigorate and empower our Present
- Bridge the gap between Self Awareness/Realization and Self Actualization
- Experience other currently unknown benefits arising from our time together
Module II: Being There Now
We will, among many things:
- Generate a new vision of what is possible
- Establish a new relationship with the Impossible
- Distinguish elements that may hold our visions hostage
- Re-empower and expand our ability to manifest in alignment with our Essential Self.
Module III: An Ever Present Possibility
We will among many things:
- Work with the manifestation and actualization of our vision
- Interact with the dynamics halting progress towards that which we say we want
- Celebrate the community of men that have come forth to re-create themselves and be witnessed by all
- Engage in dialogue that supports deeper more meaningful connection with others of like mind and heart
- Acknowledge and Witness one another
- Create, develop and implement practices and networks supporting our desired outcomes
Revive old dreams, create new ones, go beyond your current ‘stops’, open to the creative potential at the cutting edge of your evolutionary path. Discover the core context that is creating you and your world. From this conscious perspective you can then choose it again, modify it, or re-create yourself entirely, it’s up to you.
If you don’t change your relationship to your past you will have the future your past predicts!
Come find out what’s in your way of actualizing your highest potential and giving expression to your core Essential Self. Imagine the deep soulful satisfaction of going beyond your limits and living your wildest dreams.
Hosted and facilitated by Todd Zimmerman, Daryl Lowery and friends.
Information & registration: contact Todd at: todd@theparadigmshifts.com or call 650 969-2410
Todd Zimmerman is a professional Life / Spiritual Coach, Coach Trainer, Hand Analyst and Breathwork Facilitator. He was certified in March of 2002 as an ontological Coach. Co-founder of the Paradigm Shifts Coaching Group, Todd has been facilitating a Coach training program at The Institute of Transpersonal Psychology (ITP) for six years. He received certification in Radiance Breathwork from Gay and Kathlyn Hendricks in 1990.
Todd was certified as a Hand Analyst in 1991 by Richard Unger of the International Institute of Hand Analysis (IIHA). He has lead and supported powerful transformational experiences, trainings and workshops since 1986. He integrates ontological coaching and mainstream goal-oriented practicality with the tools and techniques of our ancestors, creating a safe and well grounded space that allows for graceful, powerful, self-paced transformation and the achievement of desires while nurturing and supporting the call of Great Mystery.
Daryl Lowery: Musician for 40 years, master of ceremonies and DJ for 15 years. He is a graduate and guardian with the Star Gate Mystery School and has co-facilitated men’s groups for the past 15 years. Daryl is a facilitator trained in Maitri Breathwork and is an ordained minister. He is trained in and facilitates Rites of Passage Ceremonies.
DETAILS
Cost: $495/workshop, includes food, lodging and other supplies. Call for details.
Location: Camp Double Bear in the Santa Cruz mountains near Los Gatos, CA. It is solar powered, off the grid, has great hiking and a hot tub. We have the entire place including three 30 foot Yurts to ourselves. It is quiet and simply beautiful!
Thursday
Workshop check-in and meal 5:00 to 6:30 PM
First session 6:30 to 10:00 PM
Sunday
Completion and check out by 2:30 PM
Things you will need:
Personal hygiene supplies
Pillow, sleeping Bag or sheets and a blanket
Bathing suit and a towel
Flashlight and insect repellant
Summer clothing, a lightweight jacket and hiking shoes
A note pad or journal
Sleeping pads are provided but feel free to bring your own.
Site address and directions upon registration.
Information & registration: contact Todd at: todd@theparadigmshifts.com or call 650 969-2410