Expanding Horizons

Kris leads today's service and introduces guest speaker Nathan, who shares his shares his interpretation of the 'Book of Thomas', and the spiritual growth and fulfilment that can be gain from this text. 

This weeks service is lead by Kris, who covers the topic of Metanoia. He discusses the ways in which we can keep our minds open and share our souls freely, to enhance and increase our spiritual growth.

Kris leads today's service with a reflection on gratitude, and some of the ways which we can cultivate it in our lives.

Kris describes the attributes of the Hero, and the spiritual benefits from analysis of a number of Heroic myths and tales.

Kris leads today's service, sharing his thoughts about the importance of resilience and the tools we can use to combat challenges in our lives.

This week, Kris introduces guest speaker Amanda. She shares an archetype from Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung; the Shadow, namely, unconscious negative parts of a personality that have been repressed, as well as positive qualities that may be embraced.

The problems that come from self-deception are well-known and are illustrated in stories from around the world. The feelings and motivations that we reject in ourselves often hide in our subconscious and can come out in unforeseen ways, leading to more suffering. Here Kris explores the ways Jungian and Buddhist philosophies address this major vulnerability of the human ego and points out ways we can begin to face the issues we hide from ourselves.

Listen as Kris reflects on two suggestions by Jeshua.

Kris leads today's service, and invites Di Russell to speak about our three gifts; Life, Mind and Faith.

Kris discusses the signposts on the path to spiritual fulfilment; Disquiet, The Search, The Answer, Crisis, Renewal, Detachment and Reconnection.

Taking lessons from these signposts can lead us to becoming wiser, kinder, more loving people.