MYTHS AND BELIEFS (The Inquiry) The alchemical challenge: Catalyzing the emerging myths of personal and social liberation ---- while composting the dominator myths that hold us captive. We will explore��.. �Politics is about story telling ---- about which story will prevail.� � Larry Robinson CREATIVITY AND IMAGINATION * Empowering the Dream: creativity and imagination define the Dream that drives transformation. Without the dream, there is no vision, no new story, no passion, and no change. �The true value of the imagination relates not only to the past but also to the future. In its refusal to accept the imposed limitations on what�s possible, it can deliver the historical reality to new values.��� -� Herbert Marcuse PERSONAL AND POLITICAL TRANSFORMATION (Skills and Strategies) �Cowardice asks the question � is it safe? EMPOWERMENT AND LEADERSHIP *Skill-building workshops in leadership, networking, fundraising, public speaking. UNIQUE FEATURES OF THE 2004 PRAXIS CONFERENCE � Caf� Discussions � For in-depth explorations of conference themes, small group discussions will follow each plenary session. Participants will choose a group by topic. � Praxis Think Tank � A few questions and issues that are relevant to our themes will be announced in March 2004. In order to explore these areas more deeply, optional e-mail and in-person meetings will take place prior to the conference.� The inquiries will be fully explored in caf� groups onsite, and a report of our findings will be published within a year of this conference. � Labyrinth � an outdoor labyrinth will be available for walking meditation. � Empowering Connection and Collaboration - Praxis Peace Institute is pleased to announce its collaborative partnership with EVOLVE, an online Global Community Center for Conscious Evolution (www.evolve.org). EVOLVE will be our online connecting source and conference Directory. You may register as an Evolve Community Member today ($36.00 annual fee). More information on this Directory will be available on our website in February. � For the Soul � In addition to music, poetry, and dance, we will offer daily meditation practice, yoga and a few surprises. �Free Time �To enjoy the magnificent beauty of our coastal setting. � Newsletters � A newsletter with information from our speakers will be in your onsite registration packets. It will list all participating organizations and their contact information. A final newsletter will be mailed after the conference. � Night-owl Discussion Groups � Depending on interest, we will have informal caf� discussions after our evening sessions on two of the conference nights. � Dance! � Bring your dancing shoes! We will have at least one evening of Salsa instruction and dancing. Since we will provide instruction, no one need feel shy. �When you get the choice to sit it out or dance�����.Dance!�
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