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Welcome Men
In our work, men have shown us how deeply important their father's
are to them. When examining their wounds and longings, often there
is a father involved.
Many times, a man's limitations, his self-destructive patterns,
his unrealized dreams, are rooted in his relationship with his
father. Men frequently, often subconsciously, idolize and long
to connect to their dads. They put their life dreams on hold,
decade after decade, waiting for the love and approval that only
their fathers can give.
Fathers & Adult Sons 18+ (Stepfathers,
Sons-in-law, Uncles and Nephews...)
We will explore some of the deeper issues of their relationships
and look together at their life stories in a spirit of mutual
understanding and growth.
There will be time for men to be witnessed in the shared story
of the lifelong journey with their fathers. The spirit will be
one of openness and healing. Truths will be welcome, with the
provision that each man is ultimately responsible for the decisions
of his life. Feelings, thoughts and actions are to be owned, and
embraced as each man’s unique passage here on earth.
Together we will look at our male lineages and explore our ancestral
connections. Fathers and sons will take their appropriate positions
in the family story. An awareness of this alignment is a simple,
yet powerful way for men to appreciate where they come from, and
where they are going.
Fathers and sons will have time away from each other, with the
other fathers or sons, to do personal work. In some cases, the
stories and processes need to be separate, with more orchestrated
encounters when fathers and sons come back together.
There will be a spirit of celebration. Each of the fathers, and
their sons, (stepfathers, and sons-in-law, uncles and nephews)
will gain a new understanding of this most primary relationship.
In the power of council, ritual, and soulful community, the beauty
of fathers and sons will bless us all.
We look forward to your stories of
the beauty and challenge of being fathers and sons in the modern
world.
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Details:
Participants will begin at 10am Friday, and return by 3pm Sunday. We will depart
from Boulder, CO to a nearby retreat center. Fresh, wholesome meals will
be provided, starting with Friday lunch and ending with Sunday
lunch. Directions and a gear list will be sent to you upon receipt
of your registration.
Staff:
Led by: Tom Daly and staff. You can view biographies of
here.
Cost:
The total cost of the program is $400-550 per pair, sliding scale.
Scholarships or time payments may be available for those
with financial needs. Please
to discuss a potential scholarship.
A deposit of $100 is due 21 days in advance
of the program start date to hold your reservation.
Final payment is due three days prior to program start. A cancellation fee of
$75 will be assessed if you cancel less than three days prior to program start.
Registration:
Register on-line for this program using PayPal's secure website:
Father and Sons Retreat
ages 18 and Over
October 5-7, 2007 |
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Or you can print, fill-out, and mail your registration using the form below. Please
include your deposit or registration fee by check made payable to
"Men's Leadership Alliance".

After Registration:
We ask each man to include a short
note outlining your reasons for coming. Please state your age.
Be sure to let us know if you have a specific desire for an outcome
you would like to achieve at the gathering.
Once we have received your registration letter and deposit, you will receive a
detailed schedule of retreat activities, a gear list, and a list of questions
to consider prior to arriving.
A sound
man's heart is not shut within itself, but is open to other
people's hearts. I find good people good and I find bad people
good, If I am good enough. I trust men of their word and I
trust liars If I am true enough. I feel the heart-beats of
others above my own If I am enough of a father, enough of a
son.
Lao Tzu - Tao Te Ching, Chapter 49
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Further Information:
For more information or other inquiries please
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