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Development circles

  • 11-11-2004 07:04PM
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    Subscribers Posts: 19,421 ✭✭✭✭


    Does anyone know of psychic development circles going on anywhere?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,005 ✭✭✭MeatProduct


    I might know of a chi-based group in the south if you are interested. This would develop psychic ability.


  • Subscribers Posts: 19,421 ✭✭✭✭Oryx


    Yeah please, yours is the only reply they must be scarce


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,005 ✭✭✭MeatProduct


    Hi Katie,
    I've sent you a private message about this.

    All the best,
    Nick


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 301 ✭✭nicelives


    There's also a Psychic Development group that meet in Old Bawn Community School on Tuesdays. (wouldn't mind finding out about that chi-based group Nick if you're still PMing)

    regs,
    Graham.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,247 ✭✭✭✭6th


    Ok i'm bringing this subject up again, why not theres alot of talk about people giving more time to there psychic development at the moment?

    Anyway myself and Stevenmu did the course mentioned above a short time ago and along with ODonnell have been talking about it for the last while.

    So.... Steven is starting a thread over on the Spirituality Forum about a Development Circle that the 3 of us plan on starting at sme stage in the next few months. Its not being done for profit, we're in the same boat as alot of people here, we just need a regualr place to meet and grown.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,633 ✭✭✭stormkeeper


    Obviously, you're making me go, so I'll see you there when I'm over in Ireland, hehe.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,999 ✭✭✭solas


    Had I known you were in the south east I would have brought it up earlier. There's a psychic development workshop on in the tower hotel in the 8th of july. Get in touch if your interested and I can give you the details. (or alternatively if you get your hands on a copy of Waterford Today it's advertised in there too)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,247 ✭✭✭✭6th


    KatieK is in the southeast not me (if you even meant me that is). Anyway can you pm me the details, I refuse to buy the waterford today because i do work for it ;)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,999 ✭✭✭solas


    well, no I was referring to Katie as she asked the question lol.
    [I used work for them too-or at least I did an article for it once when seeking my freelance permit. What capacity do you work in?]


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,247 ✭✭✭✭6th


    ah right i thought you meant me coz KatieK asked that question nearly 2 years ago ;)

    Anyway off topic i work in advertising and deal with most papers in ireland.

    Back on topic, now that you know there are a few people on boards who are from your area would you guys start one down there?


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,999 ✭✭✭solas


    ah..didnt realise it was two years ago.
    I was involved with development groups (formal and informal) for over seven years, I'm not really into getting involved with circles anymore, although I'll keep an open mind. (I just like freelancing right now)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,247 ✭✭✭✭6th


    I suppose i can understand taking a step back from it all, i just want to surround myself with people who are looking for similar things, boards provides that to a large degree.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,999 ✭✭✭solas


    well, my father was a healer so I was raised in an open environment and even when he died his friends were still around, so I always had some sort of counsel over the years, even if only a fone call away. (One of his close friends was registered with the SNU and continues to work as a homeopathist in london)
    In my early twenties I looked into alternative therapies and studied (with my mother) Reiki and yoga and she went on to do reflexology, so I've never not been around people like that.
    While I had friends who were interested in development too, most of them went down the psychology road and so I went and found groups online that were more spiritually inclined and things intensified at that point, and yes after that I stepped back for a bit (three years) and am only now catching up on where I left off. I'm enjoying doing this by myself right now.

    (besides, I was never all that interested in developing "psychic" abilities, my area of interest was always in healing, the psychic part is just a natural element of it all)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,247 ✭✭✭✭6th


    Thanks for sharing, I understand what you mean about working on your own. I enjoy the investigations as everyone knows but i dont think i could do it under the umbrella of a set group, that why i like it hear. I just feel now is the time for me to focus on developing myself and seeing what i can learn. Its not all about seeing spirits for me, healing is something I see as being a very giving thing and its that kind of outlet i'm ultimately looking for.

    Thats why we're putting the Development Circle thread in Spirituality as opposed to here.


  • Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 9,688 Mod ✭✭✭✭stevenmu


    Speaking of which, the promised Spirituality Thread

    (I tried to get across in it, altough I'm not sure if it was very clear, that it's not really a religious, set beliefs kind of thing)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,247 ✭✭✭✭6th


    no its a good post makes it very clear.


  • Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 9,688 Mod ✭✭✭✭stevenmu


    That's a relief, large portions fo my brain have decided to go on strike, as you might have noticed earlier, so I'm not sure how intelligible anything I may write will be.

    edit: that last bit's not right for starters


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 43,044 ✭✭✭✭Nevyn


    /me watches the converstaion in this thread with much amusement


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,999 ✭✭✭solas


    no worries, its difficult sometimes to convey these interests on a level that is appreciated and I understand the need, the spirituality forum is probably more appropriate.

    For what it's worth, thought it would be good to share a little background on my dad (his anniversary is comming up)

    http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y298/asher22/tom6.jpg
    The guy in the back with the beard is my dad, he was a 9-5 artist and as part of his job he was comissioned to do works for the vatican on occasion (twice) The woman standing next to him is Lilian Verner Bonds who was designated the artistic advisor of the project. I know Lillian better for the TV programs she did a few years ago on alternative therapies.

    I get a buzz out seeing the pair of them standing next to the pope, who conveniently blessed his hands on both occasions. At his funeral, the priest and the mayor who gave euologies both commended his healing abilities (both had been recipients). He was a succesful artist in his own right but as well known locally for his healing work.

    Thats what fed my interest in development.. kinda.

    (pokes thead)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,999 ✭✭✭solas


    psi ye might want to feck this thread over to spirituality where its more suitable.


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  • Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 9,688 Mod ✭✭✭✭stevenmu


    Could be usefull to leave it here to attract attention from this side, it is on-topic here too (and there's already one over there).

    Thaedydal wrote:
    /me watches the converstaion in this thread with much amusement
    At first I thought your amusement was based on my lack of coherence, but reading it again I'm wondering what you know that the rest of us don't ?

    >_>








    :)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,999 ✭✭✭solas


    ok, as long as I sound both important and knowledgable.


  • Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 9,688 Mod ✭✭✭✭stevenmu


    Don't worry, you certainly *sound* knowledgable and important ...


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,999 ✭✭✭solas


    ah don't worry I am really, I just keep it well hidden.

    Personally I think I reached a saturation point with regard to spiritual/psychic development a few years ago and like anything else that you've had too much of I started dieting and reducing my intake and participation.
    I've always considered life as spiritual journey and I found in group situations there can be issues of misdirection, just like in life peer pressure exists in all forms of social gatherings and I did much better avoiding it all and trusting what I had learned through my own personal interactions.
    I mean, if someone asked me I'd advise them as much too and on the other hand I do understand how important it is to have others of like mind to discuss and share with. I always felt the forums here serve that function.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,999 ✭✭✭solas


    (for folks in th SE) Just noticed in this weeks munster express an advertisement for a workshop "writing as a psychospiritual tool", presented by Phillipe Berthaud, in Clonmel Tip in sept.
    There are two day and five day workshops available.
    Sounds good.

    "experiement with various writing excercises for emotional healing and spiritual growth..using writing as a tool to acces our intuition and connect with our soul"


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,247 ✭✭✭✭6th


    Sounds good Solas, why is it though these things are never on in Dublin .... :(


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,247 ✭✭✭✭6th


    This Forum has grown alot since Katie started this thread back in 2004, hopefully now we'll have enough people.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,999 ✭✭✭solas


    y'know I'm sure there are, its just a case of locating them. I know there's a place in Wiklow that hosts a lot of events, with international speakers throughout the year. (can't think of the name will locate it later)

    I kind of get the feeling that its not so much spiritual development groups as spiritually inclined communities that would be up your alley, once you have those connections in place you can organise any kind of events you like. The pagan community is strong that way and they have regular moots, where most folk know each other before hand and can share in circles when they get together.


  • Subscribers Posts: 19,421 ✭✭✭✭Oryx


    So this is why my ears were burning last night. Was only thinking of dragging up this thread yesterday, so thanks 6th you read my mind. ;) solas, thanks for the tip on the course, but its a saturday, my mum in law (babysitter) is at a wedding so no can do. Might look into some of the other stuff mentioned here tho.

    solas, I also get what you are saying about misdirection and having to 'diet' for a while. Been there, done that, not quite out of the woods yet. Btw, you have such a different vibe at the moment to say, a year ago. In a good way!... hope you dont mind me saying:o


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 403 ✭✭mysteria


    solas wrote:
    y'know I'm sure there are, its just a case of locating them. I know there's a place in Wiklow that hosts a lot of events, with international speakers throughout the year. (can't think of the name will locate it later)

    I kind of get the feeling that its not so much spiritual development groups as spiritually inclined communities that would be up your alley, once you have those connections in place you can organise any kind of events you like. The pagan community is strong that way and they have regular moots, where most folk know each other before hand and can share in circles when they get together.
    It's called Chrysalis, based in Donard Co. Wicklow. As anyone can rent space for workshops etc they usually have a very varied menu on offer. Anything from Crystal workshops to Shamanic Drumming, Sweatlodge, Quadrinity, Enneagrams, DNA activation, Cord Cutting etc etc. The emphasis there generally leans towards Healing/Psychotherapy. Never been there so can't personally vouch for it.


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