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Vision Fast for Men June 17-26, 2009 near Estes Park - Colorado |
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This is a pan-cultural ceremony that has been an integral part of a healthy humanity for thousands of years. Communities around the earth continue to center their love, dreams and spiritual existence on the simple experience of solitude, fasting, prayer, healing and vision in nature. The way we offer this ceremony is similar to the ancient tradition of life long rites of passage and initiation traditions of all our relations, involving a preparation phase, a threshold phase (3 days of fasting), and an incorporation phase involving a council of elders mirroring your vision fastpassage story, ending with a return to community and family. In addition, this program is being offered for those who wish to learn more about guiding and holding the vision fast-passage ceremony. It is intended for those who are interested in becoming more comfortable in offering this to others. In essence, staffing this program is a first step in the study and practice of becoming a vision fast-passage guide. Vision Fast-Passage Participants You will need to arrive in Eldora, Colorado by Wednesday June 19th, with the final completion of the program to occur with a council of elders, on Saturday, June 27th. In total, we will have 8 days together. Part of the intention of this time in Eldora is to aid in preparing for the 8,700 foot wilderness elevation where your heart and soul fast will occur. In addition, you will be asked to make other preparations for your fasting experience prior to our time in Eldora. These preparations will be made known after you submit your letter of intention and registration. Fast-Passage Guide Trainees A letter of intention and deposit is required. Like the vision fast participants, your letter of intention will also involve what is calling to you; your intention to serve others in this way. Guide trainees may be asked to remain in Eldora for a half day on Sunday following Saturday's Elders council. How To Proceed Write a letter of intention that reflects the call inside you to do this; the passage and pilgrimage speaking out to you. You might want to consider writing like you are hearing your own story being told in the third person. This letter will help us better support and guide you in your endeavor. Use the following questions as aids to help you get your writing started. Once you've registered, mail in your questions, please include your e-mail and mailing address with your intention letter. Questions To Get You Started When contemplating these questions, it may be helpful to get into the countryside, or into a quiet location, and walk in the knowing that you are beautiful, and that your life is important. Hold this inquiry in your body as a touch stone and listen inside to the world around you. As you further prepare, simply carry these wonderings into your daily life. — Looking back over your life, is there important information at the shedding skins of your growing? Any unfinished relational heart business? Any relationship struggles taking away from your core energy reserve?You are stepping into an ancient ceremony. We have never seen it fail in affirming one's beauty and vision. Your letter writing will be a commitment to your soul and your passage. You are engaging in this ceremony for yourself, and thus for your people; something larger than yourself. It is a journey where your body and spirit are one. |
Cost We offer a sliding scale registration ranging from $850-1,250. We ask that you pay what you can afford and help with scholarships. We know that this program is worth the $1,250, but we want to assure that everyone who wishes to attend is not held back due to financial consideration. A minimum non-refundable deposit of $175 is required to hold your reservation and assure you of a spot in this gathering. Meals are included. Space is limited to 12 participants. If you wish to set up a payment plan or inquire about a scholar- ship, please arrange with the MLA office prior to the event. Click HERE to download the MLA Scholarship Application Form.
Registration Register on-line for this program using our secure online payment service:
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 A gear list, with other details, will be sent to you. Your meals before and after the fast will be your responsibility, however an outdoor encampment kitchen will be available for use. You will be responsible for bringing your own food. You will need to do your shopping before departure from Eldora to the wilderness location where the majority of our time together will occur.
Further Information
For more information or other inquiries please contact us |
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