Praying in Color: Drawing a New Path to God
In-Person, $20
1-3 pm CT | Thursday, June 13
We usually pray with words and song. Sometimes we pray by walking or other movement. Seldom do we use doodling in color as a way to draw closer to God. Praying in Color can change the way you pray and how you experience God, by using the right side of your brain. This is not about coming up with a finished product, or being an artist. If you are looking for a new way to communicate with God, Praying in Color could be right for you.
This program will begin with an introduction to the process, with most of our time spent using colored pencils or crayons to create shapes, lines, and doodles in response to our prayer. Participants are invited to share anything about the process or their pages. We will pray for others, the world, and ourselves in 20-30 minute sessions.
After Kathy earned her master’s in Theology and graduate certificate in Spiritual Direction from St. Catherine University, St. Paul, she was a resource assistant at Wisdom Ways. Before her arrival in Minnesota, Kathy had a variety of ministries. She was a house coordinator for the L’Arche community in Clinton, Iowa, where she lived and worked with adults with cognitive disabilities; the staff reporter and marketing manager for The Compass, the newspaper of the Green Bay diocese; and a high school and college math teacher. Kathy is a Wisconsin native with two children and four grandchildren. A two-time breast cancer survivor, she loves to learn anything about most everything, ride her bike in the woods, and spend time with family. She is also the author of Walking on a Rolling Deck: Life on the Ark, a memoir of her ten years with L’Arche.
3rd Annual Summer Solstice Celebration
Join us for Wisdom Ways’ 3rd Annual Summer Solstice Celebration! We’ll be celebrating with food, community, music, and fun activities! It’ll be held outside at the Carondelet Center, 1890 Randolph Ave. St. Paul, MN 55105 on Friday, June 21 from 4-8pm.
This event is FREE, and you are invited to come and go throughout the event.
Enjoy:
Music, art display, demonstrations, Community and Organizations Resource Fair just to name a few things happening at this exciting event.
Food Trucks:
• Sambusa Express
• Potter’s Pasties
• Sweet Früchi’s
We can’t wait to see you there!
Wisdom Ways Logo Soup Bowl
Custom made soup bowls made by local business, Grey Fox Pottery. Enjoy your warm drink or food in one of these lovely bowls! If you are unable to pick up, please select an option with shipping when you purchase.
Spring 6 Week Soul Painting Series: Awaken Your Creative Spirit!
In-Person, $225 | On-site at Studio Inside Out, St. Louis Park, MN
6:30-9pm CT | Wednesday, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 & June 5
Like a slow, meandering spring hike, which invites us to inhabit the present moment, but with a plethora of vibrant paint at your side, Soul Painting requires us to let go of an imagined goal and discover being at home with ourselves. The transformation that occurs when we touch our creative essence is nothing short of miraculous. There’s an expansiveness in which the circumstances of our lives are held differently, and our world appears in its potential rather than its limitation.
This class will begin with light discussion, include Process Painting, and end with a writing exercise and will last approximately 2.5 hours. Join Studio Inside Out founder Liba Zweigbaum Herman in welcoming your potential and new beginnings this spring.
No previous painting experience necessary. All materials included.
Liba Zweigbaum Herman brings genuine heart, passion and individuality to her connection with people and creativity.
With a Bachelor of Science Degree from the U of MN in Experiential Education, highlighting therapeutic uses of the wilderness and an Art Education degree from St. Catherine University, St. Paul, MN, Liba has long been drawn to the power of creative exploration.
She is a recent participant in the Cultivating a Wise Heart: Jewish Mussar Facilitator Training and Mentorship Cohort (Mussar is a Jewish Contemplative Practice) and is an active Environmental Advocate.
Liba discovered “Soul Painting” or Process art-making almost 20 years ago while living in Oregon and was captivated by its dynamic and restorative qualities. She has facilitated Intuitive Painting and other program centered around Creative Exploration for the last 15 years.
These experiences led to her opening studio INSIDE OUT: Center for Creating & Connecting this past May on Minnetonka Boulevard in St. Louis Park. “Supporting people of ALL ages and backgrounds to reimagine their connection to creative expression is an honor”.
Liba has worked locally with Courageous HeARTS, Free Arts MN, Old Arizona Youth Programs, Minnetonka Center for the Arts, St. Louis Park Friends of the Arts and St. Louis Park Community Education. Liba has also facilitated programs for Hineni: Adult Jewish Learning and Contemplative Practices, Beth El Synagogue, Torah Academy, Rimon: The Minnesota Jewish Arts Council and the Minnesota JCC.
Men's Centering Prayer (1st Wednesday of the Month)
Men’s Centering Prayer will be held ONLINE only
1st Wednesdays of the month, 7:30 a.m. Central Time Zone
Wisdom Ways Men’s Centering Prayer circles have been creating a hope-filled space for those who identify as male. During these times it’s more important than ever for us to continue supporting our practice, even in an online format. We all need specific times for silence and quiet to support rich inner lives. Centering Prayer is the “prayer beyond words,” a practice of self-surrender that supports extending interior silence into daily life. Please join us as we gather to experience Centering Prayer, have a short sharing and offer support among men from a variety of experience levels.
FACILITATOR: Terry Shaughnessy is a longtime spiritual director trained in Ignatian Spirituality through the Master’s in Christian Spirituality Program at Creighton University. He conducts retreats and workshops and teaches Centering Prayer for Contemplative Outreach of Colorado and other venues. His primary passion is offering spiritual direction, “the ministry of compassionate presence,” and supporting many men from a variety of backgrounds in their inner lives.
Seokmun-Hoheup: A Breathing Technique Series
$15 per session
This class is in person only. Wednesday, May 15 | 6-7:30 p.m. CT
Read a guest blog post from Paul, here!
Healthy breathing is essential for our overall well-being; however, improving our ingrained breathing habits can be challenging, as they reflect our current state of Body, Mind, and Spirit. This program specializes in teaching you how to naturally transition to lower belly diaphragmatic breathing. Seokmun is an acupuncture point in your lower belly that serves as our body's center. You'll learn to identify this point and breathe from it.
The five-month program incorporates gentle exercises to relax your muscles and strengthen your core. Eventually, we'll delve into how Energy plays a role in breathing. Instead of short-term conscious breathing techniques, we teach you to naturally change your breathing style, which can be reflected in your everyday life. Our enjoyable and accessible program aims to help you maintain healthy breathing and incorporate positive habits into your daily routine.
For optimal results, we recommend participating in the full five-month program. However, we also welcome those who can only attend on a month-by-month basis or want to explore just a few classes.
By learning and experiencing the wondrous principles of Breathing, find the meaning of life and have True Happiness.
We can recognize our Origin of Existence and Value of Existence through Seokmun-Hoheup. HANJO.
True Happiness is a state of mind; One’s existence as it is, is Valuable, Fulfilled, Harmonious, and Beautiful. HANJO.
Dr. Paul Min, a distinguished neuroscientist at Mayo Clinic, devotes his research to dementia and explores how breathing impacts brain health, focusing on oxygen delivery and waste removal. Combining science with his personal journey of self-discovery, including Christian faith, Buddhist teachings, and 20 years of Seokmun-Hoheup breathing practice, he leverages these diverse insights to inspire others to become brighter, clearer, and more brilliant.
Men's Centering Prayer (3rd Wednesday of the Month)
Men’s Centering Prayer will be held IN-PERSON only
3rd Wednesdays of the month, 4:30 p.m. Central Time Zone
Wisdom Ways Men’s Centering Prayer circles have been creating a hope-filled space for those who identify as male. During these times it’s more important than ever for us to continue supporting our practice, even in an online format. We all need specific times for silence and quiet to support rich inner lives. Centering Prayer is the “prayer beyond words,” a practice of self-surrender that supports extending interior silence into daily life. Please join us as we gather to experience Centering Prayer, have a short sharing and offer support among men from a variety of experience levels.
FACILITATOR: Terry Shaughnessy is a longtime spiritual director trained in Ignatian Spirituality through the Master’s in Christian Spirituality Program at Creighton University. He conducts retreats and workshops and teaches Centering Prayer for Contemplative Outreach of Colorado and other venues. His primary passion is offering spiritual direction, “the ministry of compassionate presence,” and supporting many men from a variety of backgrounds in their inner lives.
Christian Meditation: A Way of Contemplative Prayer
Christian Meditation: A Way of Contemplative Prayer
Tuesday Evening Meditation
Free 7-7:40pm CST Tuesdays, January 2 – May 28, 2024. This will be held IN-PERSON at Carondelet Center and ONLINE (registration for online attendees only). Please note that the sessions will begin promptly at 7 pm.
Meditation is a form of contemplative prayer in which we move beyond words, thoughts, and images. We open ourselves to God’s mysterious and silent presence within us which becomes more and more the reality of our lives. From this place of prayer, we engage in our work in the world. During these times of prayer, we will sit in silent meditation with others. Meditating together is a way of deepening and supporting our personal practice. The weekly sessions include a short reading and one 25-minute meditation.
Deborah Chernick completed the Essential Teaching Workshop from the World Community for Christian Meditation and serves on the board of the Trust for the Meditation Process.
Susan Oeffling, CSJ, completed the Essential Teaching Workshop from the World Community for Christian Meditation, has master’s degrees in theology and counseling, and spiritual direction training from the Center for Spiritual Guidance.
Seokmun-Hoheup: Weekly Drop In Series
$15 per month, $50 for series
Monday meetings from 5-6PM each week
Opt in for those who have already taken or are taking Seokmun Hoheup in person meetings with Dr. Paul Min.
Start date 01-22 end date 05-20
The online Seokmun-Hoheup drop-in session offers a group session to do warmup exercises and Hang-Gong practice together. Everyone has their own unique journey and rhythm in life, making it challenging to change established habits and momentum. Engaging in Hang-Gong as a group offers an opportunity to forge a new direction and rhythm in one's life. By joining these sessions and consistently practicing Hang-Gong with us, you will receive the support and energy needed to foster positive habits in your life. Join us and discover your true potential. A short Q&A chat session is available at the end of each meeting. Note: This session is intended for individuals who have previously attended a Seokmun-Hoheup introduction program and know how to do Hang-Gong. If you are new to Hang-Gong please ask for Seokmun-Hoheup introduction program at Wisdom Ways.
Dr. Paul Min is an associate professor in radiology and a neuroscientist at Mayo Clinic who specializes in dementia. He started his journey trying to understand and find his purpose in life. When young, he was heavily devoted to Christianity through the Bible. He further studied Buddhism and learned how to look carefully into himself. At age 25, he met Seokmun Breathing practice while looking for practical methods to develop and train himself to bring out his true potential. After 20 years of practice, he is going through the instructor program of Seokmun Breathing to share the studies he learned about changing and becoming brighter.
