Emotional Intelligence & Energetic Awareness as the New Rites of Passage
“ When a human being changes radically, he affects the whole consciousness of the world because the world is you and you are the world. ”
~ J. Krishnamurti
This workshop takes a step further from the many stories of traditional rites of passage ceremonies – those in which a young man was to push against fear and pain by the use of his will, a ceremony intended as a second cutting of the umbilical cord to the mother and tribe.
Framing the Modern Rites of Passage
Emotional intelligence and psychological autonomy are yields of embodied insights that are collected through an in-depth inquiry into thoughts, emotions, their nature and influence on mind and body. A mind that has understood the nature of fear is able to eloquently dissolve it without any action. Those who can walk through the seemingly solid walls of fear have nothing to conquer.
Becoming an adult involves the shedding of the mechanical relationship to life – an awakening from absorption by mechanical thoughts and emotions of the dense, material world and a shift to a deep inner study of the mind with sensitivity that perceives far beyond the five senses and form.
The health of Self-Esteem depends on the capacity to unbind/individuate the energetic system of the mind-body from the collective/peripheral thought influences. In this difficult task, developed discernment and navigation in the realms of energy are essential.
The Questions to Investigate
What would the process of becoming an adult look like in today’s world? Is the use of will or having to go through extreme circumstances necessary to mature into an adult? Is the new Hero’s Journey calling for a more internal endeavor?
What is it to have an adult mind?
A mind that awakens from the “me” and remains awake is an adult mind. Impeccable stamina, presence, watchfulness, sensitivity, integrity and endurance are necessary to remain awake as those who primarily relate to life through the “me” shall influence an awakened mind toward sleep.
An adult mind sees beyond the five senses, into the depth of form and through the emptiness of thought, emotion, feeling and sensation. This mind is not enchanted by form or charmed by temptations because it understands pleasure as nothing more than a temporary sensation.
An awakened mind discerns reality from imagination and therefore understands the nature of fear as nothing more than image and sensation.
A mind of this quality is driven by constant self-inquiry as it yearns to know itself and the intimate relationship with life and death. It is guided by reverence to love and permits no thought to eclipse this domain.
A heightened quality of inner attention carefully tracks and studies thoughts and their origins, discarding all identity with thoughts that have been imprinted from the collective. Therefore, an adult is one that has individuated the mind from the templated thought patterns of the environment, becoming a light to oneself and taking refuge in one’s own authority. Ambition and competition fade away. Love, vision, creativity, passion and purpose ignite the path forward.
The Dire Need of Today’s World
Keepers of the flaming torch of life, those who are truly alive – human beings that share a living, selfless and intimate relationship with all life. The world is in dire need of spacious minds that see through and beyond the self, beings whose prior knowledge no longer deadens relationships.
People that can be trusted as their senses are no longer seduced by the material world and its delights, those in whom integrity does not sway and cannot be sold. Bearers of true humility and unwavering core that have embodied the true nature of fear, and whose choices are no longer driven by survival and self-centered motives. Those that have understood the fabrics of life and can guide the next generation.
The Space
Our time together will consist of a focused self-inquiry discussions, guidance and plenty of time for inner exploration in the quiet and cozy space of the meditation hall at the Camino Wellness Center.
Space
- Calm, peaceful and spacious meditation hall with forest facing windows
- Meditation Cushions or chairs provided
- Light Refreshments
- Water / Tea available
Lunch
Bring your own lunch or check out a few of our favorite restaurants in the area:
This workshop is by donation
Accepted Forms of Payment
- Cash / Check
- Zelle / Venmo / PayPal
- Credit Card
Your Guide
I aspire to become literate at being human. In early twenties I had a flashback to a childhood memory of being miraculously healed from a chronic illness by a touch of a hand. Years later, my thirst for answers took me out of software engineering and through many books, places, people, countries and experiences, eventually settling down to explore within.
With many years of an in-depth dedication to meditation, self-inquiry/introspection, healing arts, and somatic practices, I continue to probe into the depth of existence. The direction of my work is set on maturing the capacity to sense with discernment into the subtle sheath of psycho-energetic imprints that span across mental, emotional, physical and energetic domains. Further emphasis is placed on the extraordinary psychosomatic relationship between thought and matter.
For over a decade, I have been restoring hearts and sharing my findings via various modalities including developing emotional intelligence, rites of passage work, one-on-one and group self-inquiry sessions, retreats in remote wilderness as well as in the comfort of a meditation center. This work is my labor of deep love and the most sincere blueprint of my individuality.
Vova Kuperman
Questions
Please call / text at 224-300-0499 or send a message here.