Sacred Journeys Groups

 
 

A life-altering spirituality is more simple and accessible than you think.

This 7-month small group focuses on 7 spiritual pathways that lead us to

worry less, trust more, and experience an inspired level of living.

Starting December 13th, 2024

The application deadline is December 2nd, 2024

The Sacred Journeys Groups

Spirituality is a life-long journey that impacts our moment-to-moment lives. It enlivens us in the best of times, and guides and supports us when times are hard. A life-altering spirituality doesn’t have to be complicated. It doesn’t have to be only reserved for saints.

This course will immerse you in a map that leads you through 7 sacred journeys. Each journey is illuminated by:

  • An online learning platform with materials that help participants prepare for the contents and practices associated with each Sacred Journey

  • 1 image that symbolizes each stage

  • 3 core concepts that define what’s unique to the stage

  • 3 steps that support moving through the stage

  • 1 practice to anchor the learning

  • A Homecoming that indicates successful navigation of that stage of the journey.

As we practice and internalize these 7 pathways, we naturally experience more peace, power, and purpose in our lives.

By the end of the 7 sessions, you will have 21 concepts, 21 steps, and 7 practices that clearly define what it means to live in a spiritually aligned way.

The Three Statements Process: Identity, Invocation & Intention

Each participant will be guided throughout the process by three statements that seek to deepen one’s sense of identity, one’s connection with Spirit, and one’s intention for daily living. These brief statements will be revisited, and, if helpful, revised along the way. As heart-centered guideposts, they serve to ground us in a spiritual life-orientation. And, they help us discern with self-compassion a way of being and doing that aligns with our soul-self.

  • The Identity Statement: This statement captures who you know yourself to be on the deepest and truest level. It is an "I am" statement that reflects your true nature.

  • The Invitation: This statement summons a higher power, divine companion, saint, etc. to be present and offer guidance. I think of this spiritual invitation as opening a vertical channel of support and direction.

  • The Intention: This statement clarifies who you want to be, how you want to be in the world, and/or what you want to offer to the world. I think of personal intentions as a compass for guiding our horizontal, life-on-this-planet, way of being.

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The journey to new life

The 7 Sacred journeys

  1. Out of the Trance

  2. Into the Body

  3. Up through the Ego

  4. Down into the Soul

  5. Releasing into Spirit

  6. Living out of the Gift

  7. Connecting with the Great Beyond

 

I have participated in two groups with Scott and have been deeply nourished by both of them. Scott’s gift for weaving powerful spiritual ideas and practices into a group experience unleashes an energy that can feed and enliven your soul. I know it has mine.   - David, Minneapolis, MN

 

I was looking for a way to grow and invigorate my spiritual practice. The journey has been powerful. Scott is a gifted spiritual guide and weaves together a rich combination of ideas, practices, reflections and a group interaction to share the experiences! Well worth the investment for my spiritual growth and journey.   - Diane, Bloomington, MN

 

Thanks to you and the 4th Way Group.  I had no way of knowing when the group started that I would end up where I have always been headed. You have provided a sacred container and I am now able to see my way clearly. Thank you for your support and insights. Your comments warm my heart.   - Maribeth, Silver City, NM

How it works

Each of the 7 group sessions is a deep dive into these 7 journeys. Each session will include

  • Prior to each session, participates are given access to an optional, online learning platform where there are materials that help with preparation for and integration of each of the Sacred Journeys

  • The online platform will provide a place for ongoing reflection on one’s Invitation and Intention.

  • Centering/meditative times

  • A teaching that explores the core concepts, steps, and practices that lead us to a homecoming with our deeper selves

  • Small and large group reflection times and conversations

  • A time for personal sharing

  • Partner conversations that occur between our session to deepen the learning and reflection.

An Example: The Ego Journey

The teaching material and conversations will focus on the following dimensions of the Ego Journey:

  • The image of the Chrysalis

  • The Core Concepts:

    • Appreciating and managing reactivity

    • Navigating the Awareness Continuum

    • Understanding Ego Mirroring

  • The Steps

    • Identifying our core reactive patterns

    • Managing emotions into a higher, healthier range

    • Embracing the spiritual practice of acceptance

  • The Practice: The Welcoming Practice

  • The Homecoming: Developing and appreciating Self-worth

Who is a good fit for this group?

This is for people who are spiritually curious and open. This process asks participants to view this 7-month period as time of refined commitment to personal awareness work and spiritual practice. It’s not asking for perfection but rather dedication to daily practice. Interested participants submit an application.

This is an evolution of the Fourth Way Groups we’ve hosted at Sojourners over the years. If you are familiar with or curious about Gurdjieff work and his understanding of the 4th Way, chances are this’ll be a good fit for you. Feel free to click the button below to reach out if you have specific questions about the group.

Expectations of participants

  1. You are able to listen deeply to others, to honestly and vulnerably explore self, and to share openly and generously with the group

  2. You are drawn to committing to a daily spiritual practice (recognizing we do this imperfectly!)

  3. You have a basic understanding of, or interest in, the Enneagram

  4. You will participate in partner sessions between our meetings.

Foundational Materials

  1. 3-Centered awareness and attunement

  2. The Awareness V Continuum

  3. We navigate three worlds as spiritual humans: the ego, the soul, and the Spirit.

  4. The Enneagram

  5. Techniques for Opening to, Listening for, and Partnering with Higher Guidance

  6. Explorations into the nature of the After-life

Details for the ONLINE Sacred Journeys Group

  • The monthly meetings will be scheduled starting December 13th, 2024, and will meet on the 2nd Fridays of the month from 1:00 – 4:30 CST

  • Cost and payment options:

    • $900 - single payment option

    • $460 - 2 payments option

    • $160 - 7 monthly payments option

  • Applications for participation are required: LINK TO APPLICATION

Next Steps

Access an application for participation here: CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION

INDIVIDUALLY GUIDED SPIRITUAL GROWTH PROCESS

ENNEAGRAM COACHING & CLASSES

GRIEF, LOSS & TRANSITIONS SESSIONS

TRAINING & RESOURCES FOR SPIRITUAL DIRECTORS

GROUP SPIRITUAL DIRECTION

SOULFUL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT