We will come back to the
question of “How do people come to realize that they have choice between the
path of the ego and the path of the spirit?” First, let me describe the purpose
of this course on the Interior Spiritual and some of the aspects of its design
and implementation.
Purpose - The purpose of the course, “The Interior
Spiritual Life 101” is to describe the phenomenon of the interior spiritual
life and to provide a vocabulary and the major concepts that can be used to
provide a form and content of the phenomenon. It is hoped that this model of
form and content can then be used to create, develop, sustain, and navigate
one’s interior spiritual life and have some appreciation of the possible
interior spiritual life of others.
Eligibility for
admission to this course. This is
a basic course and no prior knowledge is necessary. It is a difficult course
for the student new to this material because so much of the vocabulary
and concepts are unfamiliar. It is not uncommon for new students to be
uncomfortable, anxious, and resistant. Therefore, some level of commitment by
the student to continue to study the material must be made. Otherwise, it is
easy for the student to become discouraged, bored, defensive and quit. Usually
people don’t become interested in their interior spiritual life under they are
in their 40s and 50s, but some young people who are “old souls” are interested
and resonate with the material at a much younger age.
Hoped for outcomes - The biggest outcome is an enhancement in peace
and happiness in the student. There will be an increase in self-confidence,
sense of well being, and connection to the various aspects of life. Other
people will notice and perhaps comment on a “glow” coming from the person which
is sometimes called “good vibes.” The person will relate to others in a more
forgiving, kind and loving way. The ultimate outcome will be an attitude of
unconditional love for self and others and the world.
Format - The primary pedagogical activities will be
reading and reflection. The teacher of the course is available for personal
email correspondence if the student desires. Videos and online polling may be
used from time to time. Telephone consultations may be provided upon request.
An online discussion group will be set up for registered class members.
Rules of participation - People can audit the course by just accessing
the material on UUAWOL. If people wish to register for the course to receive
supplemental materials by email and join the members only discussion group they
must apply to davidgmarkham@gmail.com. Comments to online material are moderated and
it is required that comments be civil, polite, and respectful. Disagreement and
conflicting opinions, respectfully expressed, are welcomed.
Evaluation - Evaluations will be done based on online polls
and quizzes, and mid term and end of course questionnaires. Evaluations will be
focused on the course content, process and outcomes and not on the performance
of individual students.
Tomorrow we will return
to the question “How do people come to realize that they have choice between
the path of the ego and the path of the spirit?”
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