We are participants in a most challenging time, on both a global and personal level. In response, many are reaching into the deepest levels of themselves to feel a sense of peace. This carries with it not only an emotional healing but a spiritual awakening.

The purpose of Charting the Path is to provide a nine-session, related series of workshop experiences addressing the issues, awarenesses, and constraints of such profound inner work. With the assistance of others committed to similar self understanding, each participant may examine the tenets of each gathering, share thoughts, and support others in their quest. After each session, the participants will go forth into their lives to process and embrace what they have come to understand together. Later, they will return to the fold to take the next step.

It seems no coincidence that this series has presented itself as a nine-month process, thus birthing a new or confirmed commitment of each who accepts this journey.

Each session will involve meditation, discussion, and prayer. There will also be time for journal process, music, and motion. Joy in the quest for knowledge will be a dominant force. The group will also use the late Unity minister Jack Boland's "Master Mind Principle" in each session to amplify individual prayer requests for attainment of one's highest good.

Each meeting will end with fellowship and "decompression" in the form of a pot luck dinner, a chance to be together in a lighter manner before heading home. It is hoped that a bond of new friendships will be achieved within the ultimate purpose of this process.  The following presents a synopsis of each presentation and the process of the series:

The Buzz Words of The Spiritual Path

There are many words which throw one off course in the search for Oneness. In this introduction to the series, these terms will be examined and, perhaps, redefined in a more meaningful way.

Ego, Fear, & Release

What is this entity called Ego? How is fear the most powerful tool in its survival and how does fear play out in our lives? Mostly, what steps may be taken to move from fear to peace?

Let Go & Let God

A process easier said than done; or is it? Surrender is not an overnight occurrence for most but an unfolding. The group will look into events that have brought each closer to this goal and discuss further methods of amplifying Faith.

The Nature & Power Of Prayer

At some time, each of us has prayed in some way. This session will look more deeply into the nature of prayer, dialogue with one's personal Higher Power, and how to incorporate prayer in daily life.

Grieving The Loss Of The Former Self

As an individual grows, frequently there is an inexplicable feeling of loss or sadness. This is a form of grief related to the changes experienced and loss of familiar patterns and behaviors. The group will look to those changes and develop mechanisms for acceptance and moving on.

Angels Among Us

Angels really do exist. This session will bring the knowledge of "God's Service Industry" to light and help develop confidence that this support is actually there for each of us, just for the asking.

Christ & Buddha:  Meeting of the Minds

Compassion, Love, and mindful living will be the focus of this gathering. The principles presented by Christ and Buddha, as Master Teachers, will be explored from the perspective of being masterful and mindful in one's day-to-day adventure.

The Illusion Of Purpose

"I don't know what I came here to be?" An all-too-familiar cry! We are really asked to focus on God first. A deeper look into surrender and how it applies to our life plan will be the focus of this workshop.

Self-Actualization & Service

The last of the series will set goals for continued work as well as discuss selfless service to others. Martyrdom or self-sacrifice is not implied. Rather, the ways we may each know ourselves and be a point of Light and strength to others will be the focal point.

These workshops may also be presented individually for afternoon, evening, or all day/weekend sessions, as well as other presentations Georgia has developed to enhance the individual on a journey for a deeper notion of one's place in this world of ours.

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The Lyric of Devotion is a workshop experience focused on the use of poetry an the expression of the spiritual aspect of daily life.  Participants will be guided into writing experiences in which they may reflect upon a personal sense of faith, no matter what their individual practice or expression of that faith may be.

With a non-denominational approach, the workshop participants will be able to examine individual awarenesses of spirituality and how they impact their lives and actions.  The primary aspect of this group experience is to utilize the beauty of the poetic form to delve into this deeper place in the poets' hearts, to create personal prayers for one's own use, and to share the universality of the notion of a Higher Power.

This workshop would be experienced in a progressive series of writing exercises, guided meditation, and group discussion, to complete the process.  After each exercise, a brief period of discussion and sharing of examples of the exercise will be offered.

Focusing on issues of growth and self-expression, as well as looking into the "corners" of personal emotion contributes to an extremely touching and meaningful experience for participants, who are then offered the tool of writing to further examine and often heal those delicate issues within themselves, all in a safe and protected environment.

The ultimate objective is a playful, light workshop experience weaving the nature of poetry and the nature of spiritual devotion together for all participants so that they may continue to use their own poems to heighten their personal connection with their spirit.

Please note:  This workshop could be easily adapted for other durations, such as a weekend event or an all-day workshop.

Rev. Georgia A. Popoff

Georgia views herself as "a student of comparative spirituality." Having embarked upon the path of healing work in 1977, her first focus was on body work and massage, then she expanded into the realm of auric healing. She advanced her healing practice as a Certified Divine Healer in 1987.

Georgia has offered metaphysical and devotional workshops, and provided group facilitation in the Central New York area for over 10 years. She has led several groups in "A Course in Miracles" study and periodically offers a writing and meditation class entitled The Lyric of Devotion.

Ordained in 1992 by the Light of Divine Truth Foundation, Georgia was a founding Board member of the former Church of Universal Light in Syracuse, New York, where she also led worship service regularly for seven years.  She also offered nondenominational worship at Greenpoint Senior Living Center, Liverpool, New York in 1996.

Thank you for your interest in Angel Light Workshops.  To discuss programming and workshop options, call Georgia at 315.472.8789 or e-mail angel_light@earthlink.net