October 1, Saturday 9:30 - 4:00   October 2, Sunday 9:00 - 4:00

$189.00 ($350 for couples)
$175 single before April 28, 2010)

Place: Gaia Farmhouse, 1032 Cameron Lane, off the Barry Line ( Turn off Hwy 118 west of Haliburton and East of Carnarvon at Stanhope Airport Road)

To register - Gaia Centre 705 754 2427, info@gaiacentre.org
For course information - Jake 519) 927-5453, jake@cairncrest.com

Jake McArthur spent over 20 years as a CEO of several retail businesses in Canada.  He is an executive coach, a poet, a leadership development facilitator and an active volunteer with hospice and the ALZ Society. He holds a Doctor of Ministry degree from Wisdom University. Jake's passion and expertise in this area is documented in his dissertation which looks at poetry as a response to dying and grieving.

Sara Thompson spent over 20 years in the corporate world in different leadership positions before moving on to create her own leadership development organization. She is a coach, coach trainer, and facilitator. She holds a powerful belief in the possibility of creating fulfillment and abundance through a deep connection with what is truly important.

When we choose to live with an understanding and acceptance of our mortality, life becomes infused with immediacy and meaning. Although none of us know what will come next or when we will take our last breath, we do have a great deal of control over what we choose to do with the time we have. Preparing for whatever may come next in our lives; be it grief or joy, sickness or health, or environmental crisis is not only a matter of health and life insurance. 

We can enrich our living by examining our dying. When we are brave enough to "practice" dying before our natural death we can not only reduce the worry and fear  our life decisions become transformed with heightened awareness. 

Individuals or couples, join Jake and Sara through experiential discovery exercises in art, meditation, story-telling, writing and soul searching in this important weekend.

Walk the Cosmic Labyrinth and discover a still unfolding biography filled with possibility. "What the world needs is a new story." Thomas Berry

What previous participants have said about the Conscious Living workshop:

" inspirational and elegant....a stunning environment for sharing and spiritual growth." (Louise M.,Vancouver B.C.)

"an intensely personal gift that one can give oneself. (Chris S., Aurora)

 "I was astounded by the energy and impact on my life-immediately" (Sue Anne V., Bolton)

 "we could explore our feelings, thoughts and beliefs through a variety of fun, informative and/or profound ways."  (Elyse C., Bolton)

 "A wonderful experience of inner reflection and personal growth under the guidance of caring and experienced facilitators."  (Jeanne K., Kleinburg)