The Path of Attainment: Reconciling Ambition, Accomplishment & Integrity

This course is offered by Royal Roads University & is sponsored by Hollyhock Leadership Institute.

Many of us seeking a life of integrity in our society are faced with deep conflict. How to find our way between the materialistic values of our culture and our inner calling to a more spiritual or ecological perspective? Rather than a choice between renouncing the world or losing our sense of soul, there is a middle way. The Path of Attainment defines our motivation for accomplishment in terms of spiritual practice. Guided by stories, teachings and practices from spiritual traditions, along with creative experiences and small group dialogues, we explore the following topics to help you find your way:

Topics:

• The relationship of inner empowerment and outer accomplishment.
• Healthy aspects of both desire and renunciation.
• Positive ways of working with ambition, competition and mastery.
• Choosing goals that are true to your values and the principle of right livelihood.
• The ideal/reality of serving and the way of reciprocity.
• Essential spiritual practices to support you on this path

Facilitator:
Thomas Atum O'Kane Ph.D.,
is a graduate of the Guild for Spiritual Guidance, which integrated the depth psychology of Carl Jung, the vision of Teilhard de Chardin and the practice of Christian Mysticism.
He served as Secretary General of the Sufi Order International for twelve years and continues to co-lead an annual interfaith dialogue with Zen Buddhist teachers. His training program in The Art of Spiritual Guidance, held in Canada, the U.S. and Europe, is a highly regarded resource for people of diverse backgrounds.
Atum leads programs and pilgrimages worldwide, and is a long-standing presenter at Hollyhock Retreat Centre on Cortes Island.