Transformation
A Program for the Evolution of Psyche, Spirit, and Society
Jay Earley, Ph.D.
At this time in history, we are called on to be
planetary elders
cultural mid-wives
social healers
engaged spiritual seekers
transformative citizens
Our modern worldview and social structure have served us for centuries, but
they no longer work in our current world, and we are transitioning to a new era
in social evolution.
Too often potentially valuable organizations and social movements fail because
of internal squabbling, unresolved personal issues, burnout, lack of larger
vision, inadequate understanding of group and organizational process, or the
unconscious recreation of destructive dynamics from modern culture. People who
are psychologically evolved and spiritually awake have the best chance to be
true agents of social change.
The Transformation program of psychospiritual development is oriented toward
fundamental social change, where transformation of consciousness is applied to
community and planetary problems and opportunities. This work will include
elements of psychotherapy, spiritual work, and social action. Though we will
apply this work to all societal problems, Y2K will be a special concern since
it is a current, pressing issue that has social transformation potential.
People who will benefit from the Transformation Program
( Social and environmental activists
( Spiritual seekers
( Helping professionals
( Business and civic leaders
( Artists and writers
( Educators
( Religious leaders
( Concerned citizens
( Communications and media professionals
This program will help you
( Understand our society and how it affects your life
( Find an inner grounding for your social activism
( Apply your personal/spiritual growth to creating a healthier society.
( Gain a larger vision of the world situation and the societal transformation
that is occurring
( Expand beyond helping individuals to changing the context in which their
problems arise
( Integrate your social concerns with your inner work
( Contribute to the creative evolution of our world at this critical juncture
in human history
( Create lasting bonds with others who care about the fate of our planet
Practices
The Transformation program is oriented toward the development of healthy
capacities such as purpose, love, interconnectedness, passion, power, and
leadership. We will facilitate this by:
( Evoking each capacity through guided meditation, expressive movement, ritual,
and mutual sharing.
( Working through psychological blocks to each capacity
( Exploring our unfolding experience in the present, including body sensations,
emotions, and spiritual states.
( Daily practices, where we practice bringing a specific capacity into our
lives and actions in the world.
( Working with our own interpersonal and group process in a Transformation
group.
( Talks and discussion on psychological and spiritual development, problems
with modern society, the shape of the emerging culture, and the social
transformation process.
A Collaborative Venture
I am looking for potential leaders, collaborators, organizational sponsors,
interns, graduate students, writers, PR people, advisors, guest teachers, and
others who want to support and participate in the creation of this program.
Please contact me if your are interested.
Jay Earley
Schedule
Introduction to Transformation (free)
Larkspur
Wednesday, May 19, 7:00-9:30
Call for address and directions
Introduction to Transformation (free)
Oakland
Thursday, May 20, 7:00-9:30
Call for address and directions
Weekly On-going Transformation Group
Marin County
Day and time to be determined, 2 1/2 hours
$35/meeting, sliding scale*
Starting late May
Call to enroll
Weekly On-going Transformation Group
Berkeley
Day and time to be determined, 2 1/2 hours
$35/meeting, sliding scale*
Starting this summer
Call to enroll
* No one will be excluded for financial reasons.
Call Jay at 415-924-5200 or email at for further information or to enroll
Further information and articles on Transformation are on my website
-- Jay Earley (jay@earley.org), April 30, 1999