Zeitgeist: Spirit Of Now: Recent Episodes
Debonee Morgan
Zeitgeist, Atlanta's nonprofit home for the spiritually independent, presents, 'Spirit of Now'. This podcast explores spiritual themes appealing to those seeking meaning, purpose, humor, fun, contemplation, music, books, Higher Power, transcendence and all that good stuff.
Learn more about the "Exploring Exploring" event: https://www.zgatl.org/exploring-explo...
Learn more about the Exploring program: https://www.zgatl.org/exploring-group...
You can get "Time to Come Off the Porch: Journey of Healing from the Wounds of Kinship Care in the Black Family" wherever you get your books.
Find out more about Dr Kimberley's practice: https://www.georgiasembrace.com/
Learn more about Zeitgeist, and the Exploring Program (where Dr Kimberley will be teaching!): https://www.zgatl.org/exploring-group.html
Learn more about the workshop and register here: zgatl.org/mystics-monks-magicians
Learn more about Carl McColman: anamchara.com
More about Zeitgeist: zgatl.org
Learn more and register for ZG's Silent Retreat, Nov 16 - 20, 2022 at Ignatius House.
Learn more about Rabbi Mitch at his website: https://www.cp-atl.com/
Our opening quote was from Carl McColman's book, "Eternal Heart: The Mystical Path to a Joyous Life". Carl also co-hosts a wonderful podcast on our subject - "Encountering Silence".
"Why are you so petrified by silence? Here. can you handle this...?" ~ Alanis Morisette
The "Gospel of Thomas" event will be Saturday, April 23rd, from 9:00 am to Noon Eastern DT via Zoom.
Registration info: One World is thrilled to be offering this workshop in collaboration with Zeitgeist, and we hope it is the first of many. More details will be published soon so you can register or email info@oneworldspiritualcenter.net for more information.
Look for "Wisdom Jesus" by Cynthia Bourgeault where you buy your books. Here's a review.
Sheri D. Kling, Ph.D., is an author, teacher, consultant, and coach who draws from wisdom and mystical traditions, relational worldviews, depth psychology, and the intersection of spirituality and science to help people transform their lives so they can experience meaning, belonging, and positive change. She is the founder of Deeper Rhythm and creator of the Transforming Women program for women’s personal and professional development. She can be found online at www.sherikling.com.
Dr. Kling references the following books:
- Alfred North Whitehead ~ Principia Mathmatica
- Christian deQuincy ~ Radical Nature:The Soul of Matter
- John Cobb & David Griffin ~ Process Theology
- David Griffin ~ Archetypal Process: Self and Divine in Whitehead, Jung and Hillman (1990)
- Joyce Rockwood Hudson ~ Natural Spirituality: A Handbook for Jungian Inner Work in Spiritual Community
Learn more and register for the Mystics Series, or one of the four events.
Learn more about Carl McColman, expert on Christian Mysticism, and get his new book!
Rabbi Mitch Cohen's website
Steve Gold's website
Get to know Kemal Korucuc with the terrific article in The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Get your copy of "Eternal Heart" from the Cathedral Bookstore.
Join us for the Book Launch Event! Details & registration here.
Learn more about Carl's position as Contemplative in Residence at Zeitgeist.
Master Storyteller Phil Foster is a Lay Cistercian at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit, ordained clergy in the Disciples of Christ, and an experienced psychotherapist. Although now retired from a busy professional life, he still does occasional workshops and retreats, and keeps us enthralled with his storytelling charisma and skill.
Recommended books:
"Women Who Run With the Wolves" by Clarissa Pinkola Estes
"Men and the Water of Life" by Michael Meade
Scott Macklin serves as the Executive Director of GLOBAL Online Learning and as Faculty in the School of Art, Media and Culture at Trinity Western University. Scott is a PhD (Candidate) in Economics and Development Studies at Nelson Mandela University in South Africa. You can see his work in action at: http://bit.ly/ScottMacklin
Back Stage to a Course: https://spark.adobe.com/page/AtmSbITZ7Xl15/ Now Defunkt: www.nowdefunkt.com
Music video for "Old Enough": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6f5YWGWXDo
Music Video for "Teachers": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeGqRhiHdPg
Integral Theory is a philosophical feast, and Zeitgeist's Contemplative in Residence, Carl McColman talks to Debonee to share an initial taste of how delicious it can be. Carl introduces newbies to the basics, and helps us understand the usefulness of this broad "theory of everything".
Rabbi Mitch Cohen joins Debonee to talk about the intersections between the Enneagram and the Kabbalah's Tree of Life. Mitch maps out the links between the Enneagram typology and the ten sefirot, and how we can expand our understanding to explore the depths of each. Find out why Godde cannot be male, where to find Divine Essence and how we can learn to balance our masculine and feminine energies...
Master Storyteller, Phil Foster joins Debonee to discuss the importance of storytelling, and why it matters in 2021. From Bluebeard to Batman, Phil reminds us of the communal and imaginal value of a good mythic tale, and encourages us to allow the Universe to "invite us into its confidence".
Author and wisdom teacher, Carl McColman discusses why, "Everything begins in mysticism and ends in politics" (Charles Peguy), spiritual speed dating, what is going on "in my heart, in my gut, in my bones", embodying the Divine, and what it means to get a "spiritual software upgrade".
Sweet Georgia Pam hops into the Host seat to talk to Executive Director, Debonee Morgan, and students Joella Walker and Melissa Lerner about "Exploring", ZG's group spiritual direction program. Leaning into the liminality of strong communitas, reveling in silence, and accepting the invitation to go always deeper, the team answers questions to help the listener decide if ZG is right for you.
Spiritual Director Pam Muller discusses the intersection of business and calling, the importance of spiritual direction in uncertain times, and how to navigate the discomfort that creative people experience with the details of running a business.
Neurologist Jerome Lubbe shares the history of his creation of the brain-based overlay of the Enneagram and how the structures of both came together to create a more complete connectome of the neuropsychology of identity. He will help you shift your paradigm from "I'm a 4!" to understanding your whole self, including strengths and preferences as well as the behaviors you may have historically chosen to avoid based on learned experiences. Jerome encourages us to expand our language around our 'numbers' and our personalities.
Debonee speaks with Sensei Sean Murphy to learn about the value of humor and levity in spiritual practice and thought. Sean shares some of his own more comical experiences in Buddhist training, as well as humorous teaching stories and lessons learned the hard way (don't try to talk to Taizen Maezumi about death!) You'll hear about the beginnings of Sean's book, "One Bird, One Stone", the connections between comedy and tragedy, and the subversive power of humor. You'll get to know John Daido Loori, and Nasreddin, and all sorts of tricksters. Crack a smile and enjoy!
Debonee speaks with Phil Foster and Elizabeth Katona to learn more about their upcoming (and ongoing) group, "Presence and Silence". Assuring beginning spiritual partitioners about the 'comfort of being uncomfortable' and what it means to understand nothing (no-thing), they inspire us to be present even in these current times. You'll be reminded of the connection between compassion and suffering, radical acceptance and the inevitability of being bitten in the butt by Shadow. And of course, Phil's terrific Marge Simpson impersonation is delicious.
Lerita shares her story with Debonee, and introduces the book that chronicles her experience of connecting with her heart(s) through medical transplant and emotional transition. Meet "Heavy Harvey" and the process of Active Imagination, and how illness and struggle became an invitation to a spiritual journey.
Author Carl McColman joins Debonee to take about his new book, "Unteachable Lessons". Carl shares an early transcendent experience, as well as warnings about the "trap of experience". He invites us into relationship with the power and presence of silence. Carl introduces us to his daughter Rhiannon, and explains her indelible impact on forming his own spiritual maturity. Carl's laughter is contagious, and his hard won wisdom is a gift - join the conversation about the things that are hard to talk about.
"Carl McColman gives much wise direction and broad understanding of the field of contemplative theory and practice. Here is your teacher!" ~ Richard Rohr
In anticipation of our upcoming workshop, co-facilitators Debonee Morgan and Kenny Howes join Rabbi Mitch Cohen and musician Lee Flier to talk about the Beatles and their ever evolving spiritual consciousness. This short conversation touches on personal encounters, history and lives of the band, and specific songs that illustrate the deepening spiritual natures of the lads.
Join the conversation! For tickets and information about the event, visit the Zeitgeist website: https://www.zgatl.org/beatles.html