Now Is Our Time

Now is Our Time @ MG ONLINE

We sense we are called to feel and respond to the fullness of our times. How do we navigate if we endlessly repeat the unfolding stories in our minds?  How do we find the way to navigate if we don’t have a field guide, and allies to walk with us? Terry Chapman’s global views are insightful and inspiring. This program led by Rev. Chapman shines a light and opens doors of leadership skills in the times of now.

Session 1: Moving from Reaction to Response 

VIDEO     When faced with challenges we (individually and collectively) are hard wired for reaction which often makes problems worse.  How can we exercise the capacity to respond with less reactivity so we can contribute to healing and wholeness?

Session 2: Curiosity, Compassion, and Courage: Tapping in…

VIDEO    When faced with disruption three essential capacities can be accessed: Curiosity – open mind vs. judgment, Compassion – open heart vs. cynicism, Courage – open will vs. fear. We all can access these life-giving gifts.

Session 3: Big Picture: “Adjusting our Lens” 

VIDEO    We all have a perspective, a story that influences the choices we make.  How can we take a long, loving, look at the particular lens through which we view the world so we can make more responsible choices?

Rev. Terry Chapman

Now is Our Time Faculty Bio: Terry loves to nurture “holding places” where people can remember the natural insight, warmth, and courage that dwells in each human. He calls this “essential blessing,” an identity that lies, often buried, under accumulated layers, ranging from distraction to shame. Terry is a Christian minister serving in the Presbyterian Church (USA), spiritual director, retreat leader, and poet. He is also a Certified Convening Leader practicing the Art of Convening. You can find his work at www.alliesonthejourney.net.

He is a father of two young adults near the beginning of their own journeys and married to Jan who is a practicing psychotherapist specializing in trauma. He loves long contemplative walks in the woods with his yellow lab, Chai.