Photos of the Human rights workshop facilitated by James are attached.
Pasayadaan
Pasayadaan Holistic Spirituality Centre Pasayadaan Bus Stop, Nala Village, Vasai, DIst: Thane, MH -401203. Tele no.: 0250-2588465
Sunday 27 January 2013
for Feb Samachar
GESTALT at Pasayadaan
The Gestalt course held for the first time in Vasai at Pasayadaan from 2-10 January, 2013 was a tremendous success. The 70 participants, the majority of whom were of other faiths, included professional trainers and social entrepreneurs from Kerala and Tamilnadu in the south to Nepal and Shillong in the north. While Dick McHugh was a major attraction and his astute facilitation skills combine therapy with humor, sound and dance, much of the credit goes primarily to the initiative, the creativity, compassion and courage of our lay collaborators. The Jesuits were quite content to play a more supportive role. InterPlay playshops after the session on some days helped participants to integrate the wisdom in their body besides giving them an opportunity to loosen up and let go. Several participants mentioned that the quality of the workshop, the facilities, meals and hospitality were truly excellent – far beyond their expectations. They were struck by the professionalism with a human touch which made them feel so much at home and appreciated the massive effort put in to create the appropriate environment enabling easy entry into deeper realms of the spirit.
The holistic approach of Gestalt and its focus on the ‘here and now’ fits well into the broader vision of Pasayadaan. Quite a few participants showed a keen interest in networking with Pasayadaan for more effective mission.
Jan 2013 Samachar
(For January 2013
Samachar)
PASAYADAAN HIGHLIGHTS
1.
Mr. George Dabre organized and facilitated a
unique workshop on “Embodying the Spirit” for 35 Confirmation students of St.
Francis Xavier Church, Giriz on 26-27 November. Relevant issues for youth like sacredness
of the body, integration of body, mind and spirit were skillfully handled. He
was assisted by James and Prashant.
2.
On 27th November about 15
differently-abled fisher folk from Arnala thoroughly enjoyed “Beauty in
Disability” which was co-facilitated by Mrs. Hazel Lobo and Prashant. They were
deeply touched by the insight that disability rather than being a handicap can
be transformed into a blessing. This programme was held in collaboration with
the St. Vincent de Paul members who appreciated the new direction towards
holistic empowerment in serving the marginalized.
3.
On 8 December the manager and 30 teachers of St.
Stanislaus International School, Nalla Sopara were enlightened and enlivened by
“Embodied Education for our Times” co-facilitated by Hazel and Prashant.
4.
From 11-13 Dec. the Peace Pilgrimage preparatory
team visited Bardipada, S. Gujarat. They were particularly touched by the
energetic childlike tribal dances and the collaborative struggle of the Jesuits
and the Vedruna sisters to preserve the wealth of tribal culture amid the
onslaught of globalization.
5.
The Ignatian study circle held on 18 December for
Jesuits and lay collaborators focused on the challenges of Lay Collaboration in
GC 35.
Hazel
and Prashant prepared 15 female activists from the Sodality of Velankanni Mata
Church, Mardes, Vasai on 20 December for the birth of Jesus in a playful yet
prayerful way. Reflections on the female body as holy in the context of the
Delhi gang rape as well as scriptural inputs on the prophetic solidarity
between Mary and Elizabeth stimulated a holistic view of the incarnation.
Pasayadaan Highlights for December Samachar
PASAYADAAN
HIGHLIGHTS
Quite a few
recollections/sessions for lay leaders, sisters, brothers and priests in
keeping with the vision were held at Pasayadaan and elsewhere from September
till November 2012. A total of 542 participants participated in the 24 programmes
held by the team at Pasayadan during this period.
Below are some of the
highlights.
One of the unique programs
was a legal education workshop from October 17-20 conducted by James
Mascarenhas skillfully assisted by other resource persons and lay
collaborators. About 40 lay and religious social workers from our mission areas
like Shilonda, Kinowli, Udhwa, Tara, Kolad, Nevasa, Mangaon, Roha, Shirpur,
Kalyan, Rajodi, Nala, and Vasai actively participated. A decision to network
for the implementation of the RTE especially in rural areas is an indication of
the positive energy generated. Participants went back enlightened and better
equipped to empower their people most of whom live below the poverty line.
James also directed a
pre-ordination retreat from Oct. 8-16 for the 11 Karnataka deacons who deepened
the awareness of their prophetic call to be fires that kindle other fires.
The “Art and InterPlay”
workshop co-facilitated by lay collaborators Dr. Evelet Sequeira and Mrs. Hazel
Lobo for women leaders and sisters at Talasari on Nov. 1 generated a lot of
enthusiasm for creative feminine forms of empowerment.
The 3 workshops led by Mrs.
Hazel Lobo assisted by Prashant on “Embodied
Education” on Oct. 26, 27 and Nov. 7 for 3 batches of about 35 teachers each of
St. Willibrords International School, which is located amid the hustle and
bustle of Nalla Sopara town and has students mostly from the lower middle
class, were highly appreciated for their creativity and dynamic approach to
learning.
The
“Embodied Ignatian Retreat” for 19 Vedruna sisters from 15-23 Nov. directed by
Prashant and assisted by Hazel Lobo developed
key meditations of the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises and integrated insights
from the latest Vedruna document “Proclaim and Defend Life.” The evocative
powerpoint presentations on eco-feminism, the deep sharings on solidarity
especially with abused women and children, the movement meditations, the
prophetic role of Mary, the power of being voices for the voiceless, the
biblical reinterpretations from the perspective of the marginalised and the
creative collaboration made a profound transformative impact.
Pasayadaan Highlights - AUGUST 2012
- On 5 July there was a workshop integrating the "Me-Doll" and InterPlay at Pasayadaan for the social work team of Sakhya, a Women's Guidance Cell for women in distress
- on 13 July there was an InterPlay workshop at Advait Foundation, Vedruna convent, Waliv for rescued girls aged between 13-19 years from human trafficking. Both these workshops were skilfully facilitated by lay collaborators.
- On 18-19 July James Mascarenhas had Training for Animators at Shirpur.
- On 11 July Conrad Saldanha led the team of Jesuits and Lay Collaborators in finalising the Vision/Mission of Pasayadaan. Thanks to the efforts of Jesuits and the lay collaborators the whole place is being given a fresh new look.
Thursday 29 November 2012
InterPlay website – www.interplay.org
- InterPlay India Blog - http://interplayindia.org/
- InterPlay Peace Pilgrimage - http://cynthiawintonhenry.wordpress.com/
Vimeo
- Playing for Peace - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6Cy-LrvLTY
- InterPlay India 2010 - http://vimeo.com/11524866
- InterPlay India 2009 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ez-vqtRLcIw
What’s InterPlay all about?
- Trish Watts – InterPlay Australia Co-Founder (The Body is Wise) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjv5H3bdve4&feature=related
Prashant
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