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Join Us for Satsang Reflections for the Tom Das Satsang on Monday, Nov. 20 at 11 am ET

November 17, 2023

Satsang Reflections is a monthly dialogue held after the Satsang. This installment will be on Monday, November 20, 2023, from 11 am – 12 pm ET. Rev. Anne Blanchard will facilitate this installment.

The purpose of this program is to share what was most impactful, hear from others about what they took away, and deepen into the teaching from the pre-recorded Satsang interview with Tom Das where he was interviewed by Julie Butler.

We hope that you will enjoy this opportunity to join in live to discuss and dive deeper into the inspiration that was shared either live or in the pre-recorded video of the Satsang with Tom. Or just listen in and hear all the biggest highlights and see if this particular Satsang might inspire you in some way.

Sanctuary Closed Weds., November 22nd for Thanksgiving

November 15, 2023

The Awakening Together Sanctuary will be closed on Wednesday, November 22nd so that US based members, friends, and staff can be with their families, and prepare for and celebrate the US Thanksgiving Holiday.

The sanctuary will be open for meditation on November 22 & 23 at 7:30 a.m. ET/5:30 a.m. MT.

Our regular programming schedule will resume on Friday, November 24th with Being Aware of Awareness Meditation at 7:30 am ET.

Enjoy your Thanksgiving!

New Format for Enlightened Leadership through Tao Te Ching

November 15, 2023

We have an update to our Tao Te Ching Enlightened Leadership program. Reverend David Hemphill, who feels deeply connected to the teachings of the Tao Te Ching, will join as the new co-facilitator alongside Vice President-Minister Rhoda Makled. David, stepping in for President-Minister Jacquelyn Eckert, brings his unique insights and commitment to serve this community.

Emphasis on Contemplative Experience: Our sessions will continue to focus on contemplation. This approach is designed to foster a deeper, more authentic connection with the Tao Te Ching’s teachings. Our aim is to create a space where discussions are not just informative but also engaging and reflective of our collective contemplative experiences.

Live Inquiries: As the contemplation unfolds, live inquiries will be welcome. This format allows us to explore the practical applications of the Tao’s teachings in real-time.

Participation: We encourage you to bring your contemplations and insights, contributing to a rich and varied dialogue.

Join us every Sunday from 6:00 to 7:00 pm ET in the Sanctuary for this exploration of the Tao Te Ching. Let’s dive into the depths of these timeless teachings and discover their relevance to leadership within our daily lives.

Live Meditation & Talk with Michael DeForbes, “Healing Generational Trauma” 11-15-23

November 15, 2023

Michael Deborbes’ live meditations are on the 1st Wednesday of the month 9-9:30 pm ET and the 3rd Wednesday from 8:30-9:30 pm ET.

For the first Wednesday of the month, Michael will facilitate a 30-minute meditation on a topic along the spiritual pathway suggested by the live participants. The intention is to see and realize there is only One thing living, which is Life itself. There is nothing but this…

On the 3rd Wednesday of the month, he will facilitate a 30-minute meditation on a topic along the spiritual pathway suggested by the live participants. And during the second half-hour, Michael will answer questions or field any comments.

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Seven Steps Journal: Out of the Stillness ~ You Can’t Lie to the Subconscious (Step Two)

November 15, 2023

Have you ever wanted to see inside someone else’s mind and heart as they journeyed toward spiritual awakening? Have you ever wondered what obstacles they faced, what inquiries they used, or what insights they experienced? If so, this program is perfect for you. Each week, Regina Dawn Akers shares from her published journal, Out of the Stillness. It was written as a personal journal over 8½ years as she contemplated quotes from spiritual masters and practiced the insight she realized through contemplation. The quotes Regina contemplated were collected by Michael Langford and published in The Seven Steps to Awakening. Both books are used in this program.

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Rev. Anne Blanchard ~Unfiltered, “Piercing Doubt’s Bluff” 11/15/23

November 15, 2023

Rev. Anne Blanchard shares her experience of purification and awakening, unfiltered and as it happens. Raw, reflective, brave, and infused with clarity, Anne’s open honesty inspires us all to dive deep into the spiritual journey instead of simply skimming the surface. She continues to share deeply from various non-dual teachings and teachers.

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Weekly on Wednesdays 1-2 pm ET
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Rhoda ~ Living the Undefended Surrender Experiment, “Ingredients of the Recipe of Me.”

November 15, 2023

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With humor, love, and open-hearted awareness Rev. Rhoda Makled is exploring her own take on the Surrender Experiment as coined by Michael Singer. Raw, authentic, and faithful she is uncovering the path to living in the undefended Heart.

Rev. Rhoda will dig into topics she is exploring in her life such as what it means to live the experiment of being surrendered. Feeling every feeling and seeing every thought she can, Rhoda will share the journey of studying, journaling, contemplating, being inspired by, and surrendering to Truth. Inspired by so many teachers including those here at Awakening Together, Rhoda will share her contemplations and invites you to come and discuss your experience with your own surrender experiment. This undefended dialogue with Inner Wisdom is just one more way to observe as the self is undone–the intention being to leave space only for awareness of Awareness and release everything that covers Truth.

In this program, Rev. Rhoda will explore the teachings of Michael Singer, Regina Dawn Akers, Paul Hedderman, Roger Castillo, Helen Hamilton, and many more.

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Wednesdays 12:30-1 pm ET
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500 Days Contemplating NTI ~ Days 302-316

November 14, 2023

Revs. Joanne Schneider, Rhoda Makled, and Kelly Barber host the program on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month from 7:30 – 8:30 pm ET.

In this program, we engage in and discuss the 500 Days with NTI program designed by our founder and the scribe of The Holy Spirit’s Interpretation of the New Testament (NTI), Regina Dawn Akers. Regina developed this free self-study spiritual curriculum for people with very busy lives. If you don’t have a lot of available time, but you are serious about spiritual awakening, this may be the curriculum for you!

500 Days provides daily exercises that you can do as you work, socialize, clean house, do yard work, work out, play, etc. It’s a course that goes with you wherever you go!

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Rev. Jacquelyn & Connie – Early Insights- “Looking at the Fear of Unworthiness”

November 14, 2023

Rev. Jacquelyn Eckert and Connie Poole play Regina Dawn Akers’ Early Teaching videos and invite those in attendance to contemplate those teachings along with them.

Because these teachings are so helpful, Jacquelyn and Connie plan to slowly review them by playing one or two of them each week and contemplating them in a group format.

Live in the Sanctuary Weekly on Tuesdays 6:30-7:30 pm ET
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Here’s a link to next week’s RDA Early Teaching that will be played: Fear Begets Fear, Part 1

Sounds of Awakening ~ 11-12-23

November 14, 2023

Rev. Yolanda interviewed The Kennedy Family Band, Cameron and Ellie Kennedy, based out of Madison Wisconsin, are a rare breed of sweetness. Battling cancer and Lyme disease respectively, they are overcoming huge obstacles to demonstrate good, and put kindness into the world through their work with “A Course in Miracles International,” The International Peace Orchestra and The Kindness Academy.

Cam Kennedy is a world-traveling Australian Psychotherapist, Public Speaker, Documentarian, Author, and Musician. Ellie is also a world traveler, musical theater actress, concert pianist choir director, and musician who has a huge heart and a beautiful tone. Many have fallen in love with her voice and powerful presence. Currently, Ellie is profoundly disabled by Lyme disease, but still has her voice and indomitable spirit. Their original songs are about struggle and redemption, historical heroes and mavericks, inner dialogues seeking the light, and finding reason in a crazy world. You can find their music here: www.ckband.wordpress.com

Rev. Yolanda is a trans femme genderqueer singer/songwriter/actor/performance artist & interfaith minister, originally from Muscle Shoals, Alabama- The Hit Recording Capital of the World. Rev. Yolanda has been making music/theater/TV/film/performance art for well over 35 years, winning the NYC MAC Award twice and inducted into both the NY Blues Hall of Fame and The GLBT Hall of Fame. Rev. Yolanda has 9 albums of original music (and is working on her 10th) that explore Rock, Gospel, Blues, Pop, Country and Sacred Mantra. Rev. Yolanda was signed to the record label Choose Love Music in 2023 and her new album will be released in 2024 as a part of the programming activities of The American Foundation For Suicide Prevention. The album is tentatively called “YolandaNanda 2 (YolandaNanda 1 was released in 2020) and is inspired by Sacred Mantras written in Sanskrit and Gurumuki. You can find Rev. Yolanda’s music here: Yolanda.net/audio