The Prosperos Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Prosperos Mentors share their experience and vision of living from a place of wholeness for Self and others
Come join William Fennie, H.W., M. as he presents on the intriguing topic New Life of Zombie? Finding Resurrection at Easter. This presentation will answer the question:
How do we find stability and security when amidst a world in turmoil ?
Come explore opportunities for transcendence during this time of crisis in the USA and around the world.
This presentation is about 47 minutes long. Note that there is a one-minute period of silence / meditation around the 4:30 to 5:30 minute mark. Janet Cornwell does the introduction.
“Energy Flows Where Attention Goes ”
Where we focus our attention in our lives is very important. It can determine the quality of our life and the direction it takes.
Anne Bollman H.W.,M. has been a Prosperos student since she was introduced to our School through her parents. She is a member of the High Watch and a Mentor. She has given monitor classes and workshops along with giving Sunday Meeting talks. She also serves on the Board of Trustees and on the Executive Council. Her interests include studies in mythology, astrology, history and science.
This presentation is about 23 minutes long; Janet Cornwell does the introduction, Ruth Backlund reads Thane’s Transcendental Interpretation of the Lord’s Prayer (from 1973).
It is time for all of us to learn about our INNATE SELF. It is the part of us that lives constantly within us all - through all the different changes that we experience. HEY! What is our INNATE SELF? Well, if you look up the word "INNATE" you find the words: Native, Inborn and Inherent - which also mean Essential and Intrinsic or basic and necessary. Our INNATE SELF is the Source of our creativity.
Heather became a Mentor in The Prosperos School of Ontology in 1978. She has taught the Prosperos classes (Translation® and Releasing the Hidden Splendour™) for many years in many different cities. For ten years she traveled the world and led drawing exercises for hundreds of people with the Louise Hay Int’l Teacher Training. Heather is a retired Art and Special Ed teacher for high school and middle school students. She is the author of the book: Drawing as a Sacred Activity.
This presentation is about 31 minutes long; Janet Cornwell does the introduction.
Come join William Fennie, H.W., M. as he presents on the intriguing topic Flipping Out for Creative Empowerment: Transcending Astrological Factors. According to William:
“In this presentation, we will look intently at current indicators (weather report). The Prosperos views such reports as change drivers. Getting a sane perspective on all of this weather will be of great use to students and also to those who are new to the Prosperos.”
William Fennie is Dean of The Prosperos and began his study in 1973, working with students in Santa Monica CA, Denver CO, Kailua-Kona HI, and elsewhere.
This presentation is about 50 minutes long; Janet Cornwell does the introduction.
The Prosperos Assembly 2024, Creative Empowerment for Change, takes place September 28th and 29th and is delivered online through Zoom.
Join Alana Sofia Fennie as she speaks to Sara Walker, H.W., about Assembly 2024 and Sara’s evocatively titled Assembly talk Consciousness in Play. You’ll want to listen to the whole interview to find out what that title means — and to get some tips to make the most of your Assembly 2024.
Sara serves as High Watch president, Assembly committee chair and on the Communications team. She also is the coordinator of the High Watch Translation Service, receiving requests for Translation and forwarding them to High Watch members to Translate.
Register for Assembly 2024!
Sara (Dauer) Walker has been a Prosperos student since 1970, when she took a university course and chose The Prosperos to study. She has been a long-time Realtor and dancer, living with Patrick and their 2-cat family in Phoenix, Oregon.
This interview was recorded on August 23, 2024 and is about 21 minutes long.
John Atwater, H.W., introduces to several easy-to-learn and widely used methods for changing and empowering the state of your body and consciousness.
John Atwater was born in Denver, Colorado, and lived in several communities along the front range. He attended The University of Colorado in Boulder for three years until seeking higher knowledge at the Prosperos in 1972. He relocated just in time for the Fall Series. It was a wonderful time as Aloha Retreats, Cultural History by Mary Ritley, Thane teaching astrology, and Carol Carter doing Psychodrama were all happening. He earned his High Watch. After soaking it all in for four years, he returned to Colorado to buy a home. He finished his degree, as well as a teaching certification, and became an elementary teacher. Now retired, during Covid he participated in Calvin's Mentor class. He reengaged with the Prosperos and has worked on the Assembly Committee the past two years and also on the Communication Team.
This presentation is about 47 minutes long; William Fennie does the introduction. The Transcendental Interpretation of the Lord’s Prayer is read by Robert Labansat from a recording in 1972.
This talk is the third of a three-part series.
Come join Richard Hartnett as he explores the question Is there a Cosmic Intention? in this exciting new Sunday Meeting series!
Did you miss the first two parts of the series? You can listen to Exploring Cosmic Intention, Part 1 and Exploring Cosmic Intention, Part 2 on the Prosperos Audio Center.
Richard met The Prosperos in the 1970s, received his HW degree in 1975 and received his Mentor certification in 1983. He has supported the school in many ways including serving on the Board of Trustees.
This presentation is about 39 minutes long; Janet Cornwell does the introduction. The Transcendental Interpretation of the Lord’s Prayer is read by Robert Labansat from a recording in 1972.
The Prosperos Assembly 2024, Creative Empowerment for Change, takes place September 28th and 29th and is delivered online through Zoom.
What is a Prosperos Assembly? Why would you want to attend one? What does Creative Empowerment for Change, mean?
Join Alana Sofia Fennie as she asks William Fennie, H.W., M., these questions and more.
Register for Assembly 2024
William Fennie is Dean of The Prosperos and chair of the Executive Council. He has worked closely with many Prosperos students over a period of 40 years. In addition to volunteer service helping to maintain The Prosperos websites, William has been active in the High Watch, the Mentors' Association, and The Prosperos Board of Trustees.
This interview was recorded on July 27, 2024 and is about 19 minutes long.
The Prosperos Assembly 2024, Creative Empowerment for Change, takes place September 28th and 29th and is delivered online through Zoom.
Join Alana Sofia Fennie as she asks Richard Hartnett, H.W., M., these questions and more. Richard Hartnett serves as the coordinator for Assembly 2024. Also discussed: a preview of Richard’s presentation at the Assembly called Dancing With the Devil.
Register for Assembly 2024
Mentioned during the interview were the first two parts of Richards’s Sunday Meeting series on Exploring Cosmic Intention. You can listen to Exploring Cosmic Intention, Part 1 and Exploring Cosmic Intention, Part 2 on the Prosperos Audio Center.
Richard met The Prosperos in the 1970s, received his HW degree in 1975 and received his Mentor certification in 1983. He has supported the school in many ways including serving on the Board of Trustees.
This interview was recorded on July 26, 2024 and is about 38 minutes long.
This talk is the second of a three-part series.
Come join Richard Hartnett as he explores the question Is there a Cosmic Intention? in this exciting new Sunday Meeting series!
Did you miss the first part of the series? You can listen to Exploring Cosmic Intention, Part 1 on the Prosperos Audio Center.
Richard met The Prosperos in the 1970s, received his HW degree in 1975 and received his Mentor certification in 1983. He has supported the school in many ways including serving on the Board of Trustees.
This presentation is about an hour long; Janet Cornwell does the introduction. The Transcendental Interpretation of the Lord’s Prayer is read by Robert Labansat from a recording in 1972.
Alana Sofia Fennie interviews Heather Williams, H.W., M., about the Releasing the Hidden Splendour™ class she will present on June 8 and 9, 2024.
Come find out what exactly is the Hidden Splendour and Heather’s first encounters with the technique Releasing the Hidden Splendour™.
Heather C. Williams is a Prosperos Mentor, a published author (Drawing as a Sacred Activity), an ontological artist and a retired public middle school ART and Special Ed teacher. What is an ONTOLOGICAL ARTIST? An ontological artist is anyone who draws out into expression their Inner Being through some form of creativity (paint, draw, write, sing, dance, weave, etc). The Inner Being connects us with our purpose and higher capacities. Our highest work of art is our SELF!
You can discover more about Heather at her website drawingtogether.
This presentation is about 24 minutes long.
Information and registration for this class is available through The Prosperos website
The period between spring and summer is ideal to embrace and celebrate your creativity.
During this presentation William will share insights into how you can gain a fresh sense of creativity and possibility through a process of reidentification.
William Fennie is Dean of The Prosperos and chair of the Executive Council. He has worked closely with many Prosperos students over a period of 40 years In addition to volunteer service helping to maintain The Prosperos websites, William has been active in the High Watch, the Mentors' Association, and The Prosperos Board of Trustees.
This presentation is about 43 minutes long; Janet Cornwell does the introduction.
Alana Sofia Fennie interviews Anne Bollman, H.W., M., about the Advance Seminar class she will present on May 18 and 19, 2024.
Anne came to The Prosperos through her parents. Anne is a member of the High Watch and is a Mentor. She has given monitor classes and workshops along with giving Sunday Meeting talks. She also serves as a Trustee and on the Executive Council.
This presentation is about 24 minutes long.
Our Dream Shadow will show up from time to time in our dreams. It can be scary but brings some opportunities for growth and to understand some of our unknown strengths.
HughJohn also runs a dream interpretation workshop with the Prosperos.
HughJohn Malanaphy, H.W., M., is a long-time student who serves as President of The Prosperos.
HughJohn's given many classes, workshops, Sunday Meetings, Assembly talks, and Class Instruction. He is a facilitator for the dream workshop for many years, and honored to be a student of Thane of Hawaii, an amazing teacher and founder of The Prosperos. He is also an Information Technology professional, a certified graphologist, and a board member on various non-profit's. HughJohn continues his personal study in lucid dreaming, dream interpretation, and many other areas of interest.
This presentation is about 43 minutes long; Janet Cornwell does the introduction.
Easter is one of the holidays that celebrate the magic of new life, new possibilities, and fresh starts.
So, how is the ol’ inner landscape looking these days ?
A big part of welcoming a fresh start is to say goodbye to ways of being that have become stale, predictable, or uninspiring. During this presentation William will investigate the challenges and rewards of taking a fresh view - not forgetting the power of genuine resurrection.
William Fennie is Dean of The Prosperos and chair of the Executive Council. He has worked closely with many Prosperos students over a period of 40 years In addition to volunteer service helping to maintain The Prosperos websites, William has been active in the High Watch, the Mentors' Association, and The Prosperos Board of Trustees.
This presentation is about 43 minutes long; Janet Cornwell does the introduction.
Alana Sofia Fennie interviews Richard Hartnett, H.W., M., about the Translation class he will present on March 23 and 24, 2024
Richard met The Prosperos in the 1970s, received his HW degree in 1975 and received his Mentor certification in 1983. He has supported the school in many ways including serving on the Board of Trustees.
This presentation is about 32 minutes long.
I was excited to bring back to our students Natacha Alpert, who is proving to be a renaissance and futurist young woman. She has been a guest twice previously, once on June 28, 2022 and once in October of 2021.
Culturally and socially, Natacha is a diverse young woman, with a background that spans from the Middle East, through Europe, Asia, and the U.S.A. Her strength of character, curiosity, charm, warmth, and independence, have given her a unique perspective, with insight into the understanding of technology today, as well as the time, space, and place continuum needed in building the future.
Natacha reminds us we are to be conscious and open to the new ideas and opportunities that are everywhere around us with courage, responsibility and accountability for the future. Knowing we have the talents, and what some would call the ability to channel the divine, to create new life choices with Conscious stewardship.
This conversation took place October 30, 2022, and runs approximately 46 minutes. Ben Gilberti does the introduction.
In this presentation, Pam continues her discussion about the kind of significant changes that can come about through the study of Ontology.
The one thing you hear about repeatedly in our classes and meetings is “change.” But what does change mean? In this presentation Pam Rodolph discusses one path of change, one look at what is beyond our self-defined limits.
Pam Rodolph, H.W., M., is a long-time student who currently serves as Secretary of the High Watch of The Prosperos.
This presentation is about 39 minutes long; the introduction is by Ben Gilberti, H.W., M.
Richard Hartnett, H.W., M., provides a compelling sample of his re-work of one of The Prosperos core classes. Richard explores the various views of the cosmos and of our meaning within, or relationship to, the cosmos.
Richard met The Prosperos in the 1970s, received his HW degree in 1975 and received his Mentor certification in 1983. He has supported the school in many ways including serving on the Board of Trustees.
This presentation is about 25 minutes long; Ben Gilberti does the introduction.
Calvin spoke with Sam Morris, known to some as “the Zen Warrior”.
This presentation took place on July 31, 2022. Ben Gilberti did the introduction.
Rick Thomas, H.W., M. has been a student in The Prosperos, a school of ontology (the study of being), for many years. He worked at the Prosperos Servers' Center and Rectory (Dean's residence) for 7 years in the 1970s & 80s. Today he is actively engaged in finding new ways of expressing the Ontological message. He is a Mentor and President of The Prosperos.
In this presentation Rick asks us to take an alternative view in how we operate in our world and examines aspects of the Divine Feminine.
This presentation took place on July 17, 2022. Ben Gilberti did the introduction.
John is a long-time Prosperos student and a member of the High Watch. In this presentation he recounts his experience as a participant in Burning Man and other celebrations of radical self-expression, and how those experiences connect with our experience of The Prosperos instruction.
This presentation took place on July 10, 2022. Ben Gilberti did the introduction.
During this presentation John plays two short videos. A link to the first of these, "Dreaming of Home" is shown below.
I was excited to bring back to our students Natacha Alpert, who is proving to be a renaissance and futurist young woman. In October 2021 we touched on Natacha’s work with 3D printers, creating wearable engineered apparel and artforms for major companies like Reeboks; the importance of our education, the importance of staying informed and up-to-date on changes occurring that could cause you future shock; our changing identities in the world; and men / women in tech. This time we will discuss Emerging Technologies Now and in Our Future World.
Culturally and socially, Natacha is a diverse young woman, with a background that spans from the Middle East, through Europe, Asia, and the U.S.A. Her strength of character, curiosity, charm, warmth, and independence, have given her a unique perspective, with insight into the understanding of technology today, as well as the time, space, and place continuum needed in building the future.
Natacha reminds us we are to be conscious and open to the new ideas and opportunities that are everywhere around us with courage, responsibility and accountability for the future. Knowing we have the talents, and what some would call the ability to channel the divine, to create new life choices with Conscious stewardship.
This conversation took place June 26, 2022, and runs a little over one hour. Ben Gilberti does the introduction.
This conversation will explore Mara’s involvement in the Advanced Mentors Workshop, now in its 2nd year, as well as Mara’s work with group members in a dynamic writing challenge that seems to guarantee to draw forth innate potential and resources.
This conversation will include a glimpse of Mara’s life in her use of writing before the workshop, as well as some fun tidbits and highlights of Mara’s discoveries about writing within the Advanced Mentors Workshop.
Anne Bollman is a Prosperos Mentor and long time student who currently serves on The Prosperos Board of Trustees.
In this presentation Anne articulates how intuition differs from impulse or other factors of mind and of the importance of developing a listening attitude that quiets the habitual chatter or flashing-lights distraction of life.
This presentation took place on May 15, 2022 and runs for about 36 minutes . Richard Hartnett did the introduction.
Richard Hartnett, H.W., M., provides a compelling sample of his re-work of one of The Prosperos core classes. In this tour-de-force presentation, Richard dives deep into various views of the cosmos and of our meaning within, or relationship to, the cosmos.
Richard met The Prosperos in the 1970s, received his HW degree in 1975 and received his Mentor certification in 1983. He has supported the school in many ways including serving on the Board of Trustees.
This presentation is about 51 minutes long; Ben Gilberti does the introduction
Mara Pennell, H.W., shows us the Easter message through several lenses, focusing on the inclusiveness and universality of this season.
Mara met The Prosperos’ founder, Thane, when she was a girl, as he visited with her father, Dr. Rolla Pennell, at their Missouri home. She grew up, became a Doctor of Chiropractic, grew into studies of Science of Mind and Religious Science, and has made outreach to members of the LGBTQ community a central focus of her work. Mara re-connected to The Prosperos a few years ago and pursued these studies with deep commitment, earning her High Watch degree earlier this year.
This presentation is about 33 minutes long; the excellent introduction by Rick Thomas, unfortunately, was not recorded.
In this Conversation, we will have an opportunity to see how one man’s life path through environment and its experiences had a direct effect on his physical, emotional, and cultural self-image. The values that developed and the behaviors that resulted.
His courage to look within to find unique Insight and Wisdom, from what he learned from his encounters in life.
To demonstrate to us all that there are opportunities everywhere for those who can do the strategic thinking, and then have the courage to seize those opportunities to change our minds!
You have more than you think you have. You can do more than you think you can. You alone are responsible to learn and to use your natural intelligence, talents, and abilities, which the ancient call your Divine given gift to create a life of your choice. In its broadest sense, to uncover something not yet known; it is the communication of truth and knowledge from a sense of higher consciousness in what appears as common daily circumstances. Join me as we discuss Thomas's journey from sense to soul.
This conversation was recorded on April 25, 2022 and runs just over 40 minutes. Ben Gilberti does the introduction
Ben continues his explication of spirit of dialogue as developed by physicist David Bohm.
Ben Gilberti, H.W., M. is one of The Prosperos longest-standing and beloved Instructors. His elegant presentation of such classes as Advance Seminar and Translation has energized and motivated students for over 40 years through articulating the physics of oneness.
This presentation is about 36 minutes long; HughJohn Malanaphy does the introduction.
In this talk, Calvin invites you to share in an in-depth conversation with Nicholas Snow, Producer and Host of PromoHomo.tv.
The conversation will introduce one man's unique insight into maximizing a life. The Interview will cover some of Nicholas Snow's major turning points in life and career, his struggle to overcome obstacles of the personality, and his pursuit of living an authentic life.
Nicholas Snow has, to his credit, been an Activist for many causes. He has worked in movie and TV production, website and print content development, is an actor and published ariter, a public speaker, and an entertainment personality.
The conversation of March 3, 2022, was not recorded due to a technical error. We caught up with Nicholas on March 18 for a bit longer conversation that runs about 59 minutes. William Fennie managed the technology.
Navigating tumultuous times, reminder
In this presentation, William outlines a distinction between the modes of problem solving and world building, accepting the efficacy of problem solving while demonstrating a creative path that can “change the game” instead of improving life within the same “game”.
William Fennie is Acting Dean of The Prosperos and chair of the Executive Council. He has worked closely with many Prosperos students over a period of 40 years In addition to volunteer service helping to maintain The Prosperos websites, William has been active in the High Watch, the Mentors' Association, and The Prosperos Board of Trustees.
This presentation is about 50 minutes long; Ben Gilberti does the introduction.
A Sunday Meeting presentation with Calvin Harris, H.W., M.
In this talk, Calvin invites you to share in an in-depth conversation with Dr. Sue Beck, a Prosperos Mentor who is working with him on a program to develop talented Mentors who can carry forward The Prosperos message.
This conversation took place on January 30, 2022, and runs about 37 minutes. Ben Gilberti does the introduction.
In this 40-minute talk, Richard shares some family history and illustrates a kind of spectrum stretching between experiences that are meaningful and those that are purposeful.
Richard Hartnett is a long-time student of The Prosperos and serves on the Board of Trustees. His spiritual journey has taken him on many paths which have enriched his understanding of The Prosperos Ontological message.
This presentation is about 42 minutes long; the introduction is by Ben Gilberti, H.W., M. The final music, “The Gift of You” is taken from Volume 2 of the John Denver Collection, via YouTube.
The season of winter celebration is upon us. This year, it is marked by challenges that continue to ask us to bring our attention to bear on the sacred, the good or, simply, the turning.
Alfred Haferkamp, H.W., M., is a long-time student of The Prosperos and teacher of certain Tai Chi forms. He has served as Dean of The Prosperos since 2009.
This presentation is about rw minutes long; the introduction is by Ben Gilberti, H.W., M.
I am delighted Sara Walkers is closing out this year’s series with her unique Insight and Wisdom, learned from her encounters through life.
There are opportunities everywhere for those who have the courage to seize them! You have more than you think you have. You can do more than you think you can. You alone are responsible to use your natural intelligence, talents, abilities, and what some would call your Divine given gift to create a life of your choice.
In its broadest sense, to uncover that which is not yet known; It is the communication of truth and knowledge from a sense of higher consciousness in what appears as common daily circumstances. Join me as we discuss Sara's journey from Senses to Soul.
This conversation took place on November 28, 2021, and runs about 48 minutes. Ben Gilberti does the introduction.
The one thing you hear about repeatedly in our classes and meetings is “change.” But what does change mean? In this presentation Pam Rodolph discusses one path of change, one look at what is beyond our self-defined limits.
Pam Rodolph, H.W., M., is a long-time student who currently serves as Secretary of the High Watch of The Prosperos.
This presentation is about 31 minutes long; the introduction is by Ben Gilberti, H.W., M.
Here is a woman with an incredible background spanning stories from the Middle East, Europe, Asia, and the U.S.A. Her strength of character, will, charm, warmth, and independence have given her a unique sense of insight and wisdom for today’s space, time, and place continuum.
Natacha is a reminder that today, new ideas and opportunities are everywhere for those who have the courage to seize them! You have more than you think you have. You can do more than you think you can.
Share with me how one woman took responsibility to use natural curiosity, intelligence, talents, abilities, and what some would call the ability to channel the divine to create a life of choice.
This conversation took place on October 31, 2021, and runs a little over one hour. Ben Gilberti does the introduction.
Critical thinking is an essential tool for navigating the times we are in and the changes being wrought in the world around us.
This is the second in HughJohn’s explorations of our changing world and the opportunities and challenges facing humanity at large.
HughJohn Malanaphy, H.W., M., is a long-time student who serves as Vice President of The Prosperos.
Show notes
Take-aways and links
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Look for Triggers and Flip to Logic
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Ask Higher Order questions evidence & Detail
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Are you sensing emotional hooks, alliances which can cloud your clarity
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Check out www.schoolofthought.org
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Check out yourlogicalfallacyis.com
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Most important use and take the classes Releasing the Hidden Splendour™ and Translation®
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Check out theprosperos.org/teaching
What insights might you gain by listening in on this interview with William Fennie ?
This Conversation includes some fun highlights of William’s life journey touching on how a student finds a teacher, how a spiritual path may progress, and how other people provide important, often unlooked for, support and aid.
This conversation took place on September 26, 2021, and runs about 49 minutes. Ben Gilberti does the introduction.
What insights might you gain by listening in on this interview with Dr. Mara Pennell?
This Conversation will include some fun highlights of Mara’s life journey touching on career’s choices; Tidbits about Education, Having a Calling, Purpose, Goals, and a journey path from and to The Prosperos.
This conversation took place on August 29, 2021, and runs about 40 minutes. Ben Gilberti does the introduction.
Mysticism is a belief that union with or absorption into the Divine or the Absolute is attainable with self-surrender.
Mystics surrender to problems as inner teachers. In this sunday talk, Heather explores this process to demonstrate how disequilibrium is essential for consciousness to evolve.
Heather Williams, H.W., M. is a long-time student who serves on The Prosperos Executive Council.
Eric’s Unique Perspective and example may be a tool you use to Maximize Your Life
You can do more than you think you can. You alone are responsible to use your natural intelligence, talents, abilities, and what some would call your divine given gift to create a life of your choice. Expose yourself to your possibilities.
This conversation took place on August 1, 2021, and runs about 34 minutes. Ben Gilberti does the introduction.
A Unique Woman’s Insight into Maximizing Your Life
There are opportunities everywhere for those who have the courage to seize them ! You have more than you think you have. You can do more than you think you can. You alone are responsible to use your natural intelligence, talents, abilities, and what some would call your Divine given gift to create a life of your choice. Expose yourself to your possibilities.
This conversation took place on June 26, 2021, and runs about 40 minutes. Ben Gilberti does the introduction.
Navigating tumultuous times
Regressive trends for the remainder of 2021 suggest retrenchments and continued turmoil, particularly in the United States. Finding trustworthy sources of information appears to be a challenge. In this presentation, William makes the case for navigating troublesome waters by relying on the excellent tools of Translation and Releasing the Hidden Splendour as taught by The Prosperos. The real evolution / revolution is happening in consciousness, William says, and tools of consciousness are key to finding a sane and compassionate path.
William Fennie, H.W., M. is a long-time student who serves on The Prosperos Board of Trustees.
"The Future is moved by your advocacy for Life"
A Sunday Meeting presentation with Calvin Harris, H.W., M.
Behind every strong person is a story that gave them no choice
My Guest this time will be Craig Cooley, a radio host, who is currently a Community Advocate for Cultural enrichment through a theater development project; who works and supports gender and aging community issues; whose vocation in life has covered a great many years in Hotel, Travel, Branding, E-Marketing, and Sales.
This conversation took place on May 30, 2021, and runs about 34 minutes. Ben Gilberti does the introduction.
What is Mythology and why is it important for me?
Richard has been a student of myth his whole life and has written two books on the relevance of Greek mythology for modern society. Now, to introduce his next book, Return to Paradise, Richard will begin a series of talks about developing new perspectives on our Christian myths.
Richard Hartnett, H.W., M., is a long-time student who serves on The Prosperos Board of Trustees.
“Our Future is found in this moment Now”
Cheryl Charlesworth (aka - C. L. Charlesworth), is a fiction writer, published author, and blogger who has written on the subjects of color, child abuse, molestation, rape and, yes, redemption through self-empowerment.
Cheryl writes so we can look at the narratives and, once they are revealed, we see how they can be changed.
Cheryl will discuss tidbits about her life; about her artistry in coming up with and putting on paper her stories and her blog posts; and, if we are lucky, a glimpse about her new book in the works.
We want to look at the creative potential in each of us as a way to create more personal fulfillment.
This conversation took place on April 25, 2021, and runs about 46 minutes. Ben Gilberti does the introduction.
Marni, the founder, and president of a thriving, multimillion-dollar marketing company is an international writer, who has survived molestation, rape, heroin addiction, prostitution, homelessness and even prison.
She wrote her autobiography, “Crawling into the Light”, while in steel handcuffs.
Marni’s second book, “The Iceberg Principles” a story of living in the Now, led her to true freedom, deep personal insights about the universe and our place in it and a sense of renewed energy.
Marni will discuss gems from her life as well as a tidbit about her new book soon to be released called “The List” – as she discusses what she has used that has proven to be a scientific method for finding the love of your life, and more personal fulfillment.
This conversation took place on March 28, 2021, and runs about 37 minutes. Rick Thomas does the introduction.
Tolerance has applications in the social and family sphere, psychology, and engineering, to name a few areas. Generally speaking, it applies to the number of disparate elements or conditions a given system can incorporate and manage before suffering from disequilibrium. Al and William chew over the implications of tolerance in a number of areas and the impact of “multiplication by infinity.”
We welcome your comments about this presentation on the Prosperos Podcast website.
Our Future Journey is Now
HughJohn is a 2nd generation Prosperos student, son of Livia Malanaphy, and seasoned in the Prosperos culture. He will share his unique blend of living skills that he employs within his daily activities gained from Prospersos teaching and volunteering and how he used this to springboard into various professional careers and teaching. We’ll talk about scientific and spiritual thought, as well as elements of future culture and life. HughJohn brings to this conversation his preparation of personal development as a student and the balance in career, family, recreational and spirited goals and how that was influenced by the Prosperos community.
This conversation took place on February 28, 2021, and runs about 43 minutes. Rick Thomas does the introduction.
In this episode we look at the word patient, as a noun and an adjective, and differentiate the sense of endurance from that of waiting. The following quote from the Nag Hammadi Library showed up the day after our conversation and captures the spirit of genuine patience very well :
This is the manner of those who possess
something of the immeasurable greatness from above
as they wait for the One alone and the perfect One,
the One who is there for them.
They do not go down to Hades
nor have they envy nor groaning nor death within them
but they rest in him who is at rest,
not striving nor being twisted around the truth.
They themselves are the truth, and the Father is within them
and they are in the Father, being perfect,
being undivided in the truly good one.
Being in no way deficient in anything,
they are set at rest, refreshed in the Spirit.
- The Gospen of Truth, NHL, p51
via June Singer, A Gnostic Book of Hours
We welcome your comments about this presentation on the Prosperos Podcast website.
We are hearing about variants of the COVID-19 virus. Al and William discuss the ramifications of such changes and, along the way, refer to an excellent (YouTube) presentation about 2021 potentials by Richard Tarnas of the California Institute of Integral Studies.
We welcome your comments about this presentation on the Prosperos Podcast website.
We explore the many sides of criticism (or critique) : How the word is lodged in our thinking and what is the essential nature of criticism. We look at how it applies to the second and third steps of Translation class and how this process of discernment enables us to “call down the fire.”
We welcome your comments about this presentation on the Prosperos Podcast website.
This conversation is a bit of a throw-back. We spoke on January 3 but held back on releasing it to respond more immediately to the events of January 6 and January 20. The word exploitation has “positive” and “negative” connotations. We try to get to the essence of this difficult word.
We welcome your comments about this presentation on the Prosperos Podcast website.
This conversation took place on the evening of the Inauguration of the new American President. Event planners had the insight and intelligence to preface the inauguration ceremony with a lighting ceremony on the national mall the previous evening to remember the over 400,000 Americans killed by the COVID pandemic. This got us to thinking about the nature of grief in its individual and collective expression, as well as its close ties to our essential Beingness.
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This conversation took place on the evening of a day Americans will remember for a long time. We open with a quotation from William's talk, "The Consciousness of Now", given on September 20, 2020. This conversation may appear a bit disjointed as we work through our reactions to the events of the day and put things into as large a context as we can. We reference a talk on C.G. Jung's conception of the Shadow by Carole Taylor of the Faculty of Astrological Studies (FAS), London. Definitely worth listening to if FAS ever make it available.
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On the cusp of the new year, Al and William take a moment to reflect on what we’ve learned - not just during the COVID pandemic but during the four years of the Trump administration. They look at the movement of Saturn and Jupiter into the sign of Aquarius and what that might portend in general terms.
Correction : William says Jupiter doesn’t stay in Aquarius for a full year. Technically correct because it moves into Pisces, but retrogrades bring it back into Aquarius such that it makes its final move into Pisces on December 29, 2021.
Dean Alfred Haferkamp moderates a discussion on the subject of Christmas. The panel shares their views, including memories and other stories, shining new light into this ancient and modern tradition.
We are going through a challenging holiday season, and we hope this coming together gives us hopeful energy to enjoy and share with friends and loved ones, no matter the distance between us.
The music near the end of the discussion comes from the thrilling Tia Carrera and Daniel Ho, performing Po La‘ie (Silent Night), available on YouTube.
Anne Bollman, H.W., M., a long-time student and Prosperos Trustee, goes over Lewis Mumford’s classic text that explores the human dilemma through Freudian psychology and the characters of Shakespeare’s final play, The Tempest.
It seems to be dawning on us, collectively, that the answer to the COVID crisis - and to other large scale challenges - has to come from all of us. We look at the spirit of the season, the benefits of simple gratitude, and a winning strategy from an old friend, Ken Wauchope.
Heart is seen as a COVID word because of the huge role it plays in navigating times like these. We talk about heart, about courage, and finally about bigness.
Mobility is crucial to our sense of freedom and power. We explore the frustration around feeling immobilized and some ways of getting beyond appearances to a different kind of patience - and the secret to calling forth a principle of freedom.
In this talk, Calvin invites you to share in an in-depth conversation with Emily Otto, a Business Mentor who works with those who want to get out of Corporate America. Those who know they have the creativity for doing their own thing and dreams of fulfilling a greater purpose in life. Who know that the job they have isn’t what they were “meant to do”, but they are not quite sure how to go from present career to starting their own business, while still being able to pay their bills, and still have time in their life for some freedom and flexibility. Her challenge is to move Millennials and Gen Z Women out of traditional corporate structure and pay scales and into a new definition of Career Achievement and Fulfillment. Emily works with clients on their goals, timelines, and dreams for quitting the 9-5 job and starting their own business. Together, they craft an actionable timeline and plans that align with the client’s life purpose and passions. Followed by one-on-one phone call coaching, using resources and tools to work the client's goal to quit and live within their unique business brand. You can learn more about Calvin’s guest at emily-otto.com.
This conversation took place on October 18, 2020, and runs about 56 minutes. Richard Hartnett does the introduction.
The closing song, “Change” is performed by Tracy Chapman in a video available on YouTube.
We started out by remarking that Mars is retrograde (in Aries) and will remain so until mid-November. After thinking it over we decided the word Compression best described the unique situation of energy that is not flowing outwards but gathering inwards. This led to some very interesting observations about the nature of energy. As Al put it, when you understand the nature of this kind of cycle:
“You're sitting on a personal powerhouse of creative expression.”
Debate was the word of the day, and the upcoming evening’s ‘entertainment’. We look at the word’s roots and explore a surprising side of the word “argue”.
Al and William discuss blockages and flow, and how blockages can point to areas where something needs to be released, let go.
This chat looks into the many ways we view and practice (or try to) control. Interestingly, the technology let us know that whatever illusions we had about being in charge were infantile. Bad connections were only the beginning. The good news is that we practiced discipline, as prescribed herein, and ended up with a recording that’s as good as any we’ve done.
William quoted Frank Herbert and got it wrong. The correct quote is :
“Seek freedom and become captive of your desires. Seek discipline and find your liberty.”
Al has a great quote from Stephen Mitchell’s excellent interpretation of the Tao Te Ching by Lao Tsu
In this talk, Calvin invites you to share in an in-depth conversation with long-time student Ugur Yilmaz, exploring some essential features of his life in and out of the Prosperos, areas of his secular life - careers, family, varied educational pursuits, and travel. Our exploration will delve into concepts such as purpose, goals, spirituality [not religion per se], Consciousness, and one’s life path.
This conversation took place on September 27, 2020, and runs about 43 minutes. Rick Thomas does the introduction.
The closing song, “Change” is performed by Tracy Chapman in a video available on YouTube.
This Sunday Meeting presentation discusses a series of squares that will occur from late September 2020 through January 2021 and the implied requirements for those of us who practice a spiritual discipline.
In brief, Mars, now retrograde in Aries will square Saturn, Pluto, and Jupiter in Capricorn (in that order) before going direct and squaring the same planets in reverse order over the next four months.
Al Haferkamp and William discussed some of the challenges of Mars squares during the last two COVID talks (Fire, Challenge). This longer presentation goes into more detail, including a reminder that in heavy weather our best response is to draw upon our deepest understanding and seek “Higher Love”.
This chat expands our conversation related to astrological transits that were first hinted at by our Moonwobble update on August 18, specifically, Mars in Aries squaring Saturn in Capricorn. Here we look at the word challenge, a very Martian dynamic, and the way in which ideologies can lead us into actions that betray our spiritual integrity.
This chat examines the experience of fire in both an inner and an outer sense. It was recorded several weeks before the catastrophic fires which have devastated Oregon over the past 10 days, and it includes references to significant astrological transits that were first hinted at by our Moonwobble update on August 18, specifically, Mars in Aries squaring Saturn in Capricorn. Along the way we pay a nostalgic visit to the cinematic equivalent of a wooly mammoth: Quest for Fire (1981).
This chat examines the experience of fatigue, how that relates to various levels of energy and perceptions of energy, and the possibility of finding a source of renewal in compassion.
In this talk, Calvin invites you to share in an in-depth conversation with Dr. Sue Beck, a Prosperos Mentor whose careers span military service, psychotherapeutic practice, and active involvement in Buddhist and Christian religious life.
This conversation took place on August 30, 2020, and runs about 58 minutes. Rick Thomas does the introduction.
The closing song, “I Am Light” is performed by India.Arie in a video available on YouTube.
This chat expands the exploration of home with the word place and what is needed to experience place as secure, safe, and redolent with confidence. It addresses displacement, finding one’s place, and knowing one’s place in the most essential sense.
This chat explores the word home and everything we experience as our original “place” where nothing is required of us.
This chat explores the word energy to look at how it relates to where your attention is placed - perhaps habitually.
This chat begins an exploration of the word divisiveness to work through the purported separation of spirit from body, mind - and everything else. It’s a big subject, so this is part one.
This chat explores the word divisiveness to explore the meaning of collectives and the reality of individual value.
With a glance at the 1958 Rosalind Russell vehicle, Auntie Mame
This chat explores the word breath to get an understanding of how we can participate in the evolution of consciousness.
Al and William discuss aspects of identity to get to an understanding of our immutable, ever-living Self.
Al and William discuss aspects of cotaminate to get to a deeper understanding of touch.
Al and William discuss aspects of corruption to get behind its obvious connotations for a glimpse at “the incorruptible”.
Al and William discuss aspects of involvement and how our perspectives have been changed by the rigors of lockdown.
Al and William discuss opportunity and how it can arise as a transformative experience when conflict is engaged.
Al and William discuss concepts of conflict with a view to shifting awareness from the mundane and material to something more liberating.
As the Reagan era dawned, Thane examined the philosophical and religious roots of the American experiment and drew attention to challenges of the time.
Al and William discuss concepts of value with a view to shifting awareness from the mundane and material to something less limited.
Heather also will share relevant stories from her 18 years as a middle school Art and Special Ed teacher, and her 15 years as an assistant for the Int'l Louise Hay Teacher Trainings, plus of course, in her continuing work teaching drawing classes. Translation and RHS are tools that help me to look at problems as “teachers” and ask: “What am I to learn from you?” This question can be truly helpful during challenging times. Today we have challenging times !
See previous episodes at : https://theprosperos.org/community/heather-williams
The devil has been depicted in many ways over the years. Richard Hartnett begins a process of pulling apart the layers. This online Sunday Meeting took place on April 30, 2020. It runs about 38 minutes
Al and William discuss concepts of liberty and freedom with a view to shifting awareness
Al, William, and Calvin discuss the word resistance with the aim of getting a sense of its essence and meaning
Al, William, and Calvin discuss the word denial with the aim of getting a sense of its essence and meaning
Al, William, and Calvin discuss the word resistance with the aim of getting a sense of its essence and meaning
Al and William discuss the word attention with the aim of getting a sense of its power and meaning
Al and William discuss The Prosperos’ tool Translation - Straight thinking in the abstract
Al and William discuss concepts of stress, constriction, and isolation. Even the office equipment has something to say.
Al and William discuss concepts of innovation and disruption with a view to shifting awareness
Al and William discuss concepts of innovation and disruption with a view to shifting awareness
Al and William discuss infection, moving from a strictly material understanding to a non-dimensional one
Al Haferkamp, Dean, and William Fennie, H.W., M. introduce the ongoing series, which will feature a variety of voices.