Spiritwalk
Announcements
The Spiritwalk Bookstore is open
for spiritual inquiry and discovery
is forming in January, 1999
The group will be led by Roger Ebsen, M.A.
We will be having an introductory meeting in late September.
More information is available by calling 818-999-2922 or by e-mail.
If there is enough interest another location may also be opened.
Q & A About Spiritwalk
Should you consider joining a a Spiritwalk group?
What happens at one of these groups?
What is the purpose of these groups?
What qualifies Roger to lead these groups?
What some group members say about their Spiritwalk experience.
Should you consider joining a a Spiritwalk group?
Maybe Spiritwalk is for you if…
You have an interest in spiritual inquiry.
You would like to find out what the current enthusiasm about spirituality is all about.
You have questions about yourself and the workings of the world around you.
You would like to work on your spiritual side but don’t know where to start.
You would like to learn more about the universe of spiritual practices.
You would enjoy a support system for your current spiritual practice.
Your dogma is getting you down and you want to find a way around it.
You have trouble maintaining a focus on what really matters in life.
You cannot find Peace or serenity no matter what you do or try.
You’ve lost your sense of humor and it just isn’t funny anymore.
You have persistent nagging problems and don’t know how to escape them.
You find that psychotherapy just isn't quite enough.
You feel that you would benefit from a little perspective on life.
You would like to learn about the Truth.
You are working on gaining an understanding of your true purpose in life.
You are distracted and distressed by your everyday life.
You believe that there must be more to life than this.
And/Or?
If this applies to you…why not give Spiritwalk a call ~ 818-999-29222
What is the purpose of these groups?
Still working on this question
But, gernerally to help group members and its leader to develop in an integrated and holistic way ~ i.e. in body, mind, psyche and spirit.
For more information ~ You can check out the Spiritwalk Brochure
What happens at one of these groups?
Still working on this question
But, we meditate, read, study and discuss books, share spiritual stories and experiences, etc
| What Spiritwalk Is | What Spiritwalk Isn't |
| A place for spiritual inquiry and discovery A spiritual study group A place for meditation A place for support and encouragement A place for peace A place for love A place for truth A place for conversation and discussion A place for spirit A place for music A place for learning and discovery A place for experience A safe place A serious place A light, humorous and fun place A place to meet others on the spiritual path A place to put up with the weirdness of others Another commitment and expense A very important part of your life A weekly opportunity for a wonderful experience |
A cult A religion A society A social organization or club An Institution A form of group therapy A program with an hidden agenda A place for dogma or absolute truth A place for absolute anything A place to unload all your personal problems (Roger is also a psychotherapist) A place to reliquish responisbility for your own life A place for personal salvation A way for Roger to get rich (but one can always hope) A way for Roger to get famous (don’t even want this) A way for Roger to do self-aggrandizement and have power over others
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| Who Roger Is | Who Roger Isn't |
| A Fellow Student on the path A Fellow Practitioner A leader A follower A student, a warrior, a photographer, an outdoorsman, a carpenter, A sociologist, a psychologist, a psychotherapist A spiritual teacher and writer A spiritual mentor A humble servant of God with a calling A person with spiritual experience A loving, peaceful and peace loving spiritual being A person of intelligence A person with intuition and maybe vision A clown and comedian and a bit of a wiseguy A gentle, humble and compassionate man A person of strength, honesty and integrity A big person in all sorts of ways
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A Guru A channel A psychic A WiseMan (well, maybe a little bit sagacious) A guy in robes A guy who knows the truth and the whole story (but I know some pretty good parts) A guy with a hidden agenda A guy that's too weird A guy who takes it all (or himself) too seriously A person who knows better than you A guy who thinks he’s the boss of Spiritwalk A person full of himself (I hope) A big problem
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What qualifies Roger to lead these groups?
Still working on this question...
- Roger has been a student of spiritual matters, turning East, since his time
- overseas in the military during the sixties. He has taken numerous courses in
- Religious Studies, Spiritual Philosophy, The Sociology of Religion, Community Studies,
- and has considerable experience as a professional therapist and group leader over
- the past 20 years. His interest is in creating a community and small group experience
- that creates support and solidarity as we pursue our spiritual explorations.
- Most importantly, however, is the information that Roger was guided by Spirit
- to establish the Spiritwalk Foundation and begin to teach others about spiritual life
- by a series of very interesting (to him) mysterious events. (More on this later,
- but this really isn't about Roger)
What do members say about their Spiritwalk experience?
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"Spiritwalk is a place to explore my spiritual beliefs. We talk about anything and everything spiritual. Without judgment. I can share my ideas and beliefs, and learn from others. I feel encouragement from others in the group. I am exposed to great ideas and great books to read. Spiritwalk is a source for me to find out what in going on out there in the spiritual world. We have attended wonderful events. Whatever my expectation were when I started this group are null and void, yet I have I grown in ways I thought not necessary. My idea of what spirituality is has changed. I have a better understanding of my own spiritual values and I am excited about my spiritual focus. It leaves me in a world of wonderment to think whatever my current expectations are; how they will change, what Spiritwalk will bring to me next. Spiritwalk helps me to stay mindful even at times when I think it's not possible. I now am aware of god's presence at all times. And for this I thank Spiritwalk."
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"Spiritwalk has been a delightful experience for me. It's been a place to explore spirituality in my life. The group has presented a wealth of information and new thought that is priceless in my quest for inner peace."
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"In today's hectic lifestyle, my efforts at practicing Mindfulness seem to result mostly in my being mindful of how little time I have to be mindful. Spiritwalk meetings ensure that I can concentrate on my spiritual life at least one evening a week. I come out of the meetings energized for days after."
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"In the last few years, my feelings of dissatisfaction with the typical life of an Angelino had become unbearable. Always knowing that there must be more to life than Seinfeld and second marriages, I began looking for a release, a vision of myself, free from freeways, cut off from car phones and transported from television to a piece of peace of mind that I could energize and build upon. Then came Spiritwalk.
I should have known that there were others on the same quest as I. Seeking as much information about the other side of living, that of the growth of the soul, was much more important to others than I thought. My Spiritwalk group consists of others of like perceptions and goals. We all want to learn more about ourselves and our place in the universe. An endless task, I hope.
We have tailored our program to fit our interests, talents and limitations. In our first year we've explored a myriad of topics from Thich Nat Hahn to Tarot. We've shared our spiritual experiences in everyday life, helping us to recognize the awesome power of prayer and communion in spirit. Each meeting offers us a chance to express ourselves in a comfortable, totally accepting, atmosphere of trust and understanding. Spiritwalk is truly an adventure of the soul and a path for the heart."
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Spiritwalk Books
in association with Amazon.com
is now open!
Now!!! The Spiritwalk Boookstore is open for your convenience.
You can order any book, audiotape, videotape or CD in the Amazon catalog
...and help out Spiritwalk at the same time.
We have many book and tape recommendations. More will be added every week.
It's quick and easy and you don't need to find a place to park.
Gift wrapping and separate shipment is available.
Take a ride to the bookstore
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