Highlights from the Winnipeg workshop:
Enrich
All Your Relationships By Recognizing Your Self Worth
The
weekend was preceded by a Thursday evening seminar.
The depth of emotion expressed was a precursor to the depth the
rest of the weekend was to take.
We began the weekend by moving
into small groups. The
support of the Team Members allowed for intimate sharing.
The next day, we were in the big
group with one person volunteering to be the focus person.
There was an exploration of the pattern holding the individual
trapped in the painful cycle of unworthiness.
Through Kelly’s gentle guidance, forgiveness for others &
for self was attained. The
emotional release was gratifying & healing.
We were given the opportunity to
journal on our experiences and thoughts around our relationships with
ourselves, with others and how
that tied into our perceived level of self worth.
Another volunteer was invited to
be the focus person in another big group session.
This time we explored the transition of relationships.
We questioned the definitions of successful relationships.
We decided that whatever we decided was successful, was. Kelly
offered a definition of a successful relationship as one that is
expanding and growing. Steps
To Receiving Successful Relationships
We also explored the possibility that
it wasn’t a mistake if a relationship ended.
There are many forms of relationship and not all forms last
forever.
Dealing with the concept of
making mistakes, we found out that being human, we make mistakes.
It is best to take ownership of the mistake; acknowledge and
process the emotions involved; forgive yourself for making the mistake;
apologize to yourself and/or others; make restitution when relevant; and
re-dedicate to loving action or non-action.
This information has been
invaluable to me as I do make mistakes in my life.
I now don’t feel the need to beat myself up or punish myself
like I did in the past.
Yes, the next day we even got to
talk about sex. Kelly’s
openness and sharing of his personal experiences created safety for
others to be able to talk freely of their challenges.
We released stereotypical blocks to feeling all right with
wherever we are sexually. Our
self worth was boosted to be able to be free to explore and decide for
ourselves what is true for us. This
allows us to live a more authentic, freer life.
Kelly mentioned that sex opens the door to the emotional body.
We were able to explore the power of sexual healing.
Mixed throughout the sessions
and work, were fun, laughter, and dancing.
It was a roller coaster ride
where I made and continued to develop lasting friendships.
I left the workshop grateful for the safety to release old burdens and to connect with people on an authentic, realistic level.