Director's Message for February 2012

Greetings, Sacred Path Community,

Registrations have been coming in for the February 18th Men’s Practicum, and a great group of guys have signed up thus far. At this point there are fewer than 5 spaces available. So, if you’ve been contemplating attending this event, please complete and fax in your form to reserve your spot. You can also email Rich Manners at Rich@DrStephenJohnson.com to let him know that you want to join us. We’re changing the venue from Holy Spirit Retreat Center to the Topanga Community House, 1440 Topanga Canyon Blvd., in Topanga. We’ve used this space before and it’s very private, nestled in the hills of Topanga Canyon, and it has a great fireplace. If the Doppler Radar system is accurate we may have rain over that weekend, so we’ll be very cozy, just like up on the Mountain when we’re on retreat. You can read about this Mindfulness event in this newsletter and you’ll find the registration form so that you can take action and confirm your commitment to enroll. This is the only one-day event that I’m facilitating this year, since I’m working diligently to complete my book for a summer release.

I’m excited to announce that we’re gearing up for the 25th Annual Spring Sacred Path Men’s Retreat combined with the 12th Annual Call to Adventure Rites of Passage Retreat for fathers and sons, boys and mentors. It commences on Thursday, April 12th through Sunday, April 15th, and is being convened once again at Gindling Hilltop Camp north of Malibu, two miles above the coastal ridge overlooking the vast expanse of the Pacific coast. The view of the off-shore islands, the nighttime crab boats and the occasional whale sightings is awesome. Please read the Calling All Heroes piece and the information about the retreat in this newsletter. We’re providing herewith the registration form so that you can take advantage of the early registration discounted fee.

We’re commencing a year of celebration commemorating the quarter-century that the Men’s Center has been hosting Sacred Path retreats and other events. As we head toward the 25th Annual Fall Sacred Path Men’s Retreat in October, 18-21, 2012, we’re getting a leg up on the fun by creating an outstanding Spring retreat. Please consider participating and inviting family members and friends to join you.

In addition to the therapy that Dan Franklin and I provide, I’m enthused to introduce you to my two new interns that will be working out of my Beverly Hills and Woodland Hills offices under my supervision. Kristen Paull and Brian Wilson bring with them a wealth of life and professional experience. Even though they’re getting started with their practices you’ll see that they’re not at all new to the world of working with and helping people to be their best. I’ve included Kristen and Brian’s bios and invite you to consider referring clients to them. Their fee range makes it truly accessible for those seeking competent counseling and guidance at a more affordable level. Give them a call and see for yourself.

The next event for men and women will once again feature Leonard Orr for a weekend of events in June commencing Friday night the 1st through Sunday the 3rd (please note that the dates for this program were listed incorrectly in the previous newsletter). The program includes didactic presentation, experiential learning and community sharing. Leonard will present informative and fascinating information on Friday evening followed by a workshop on Saturday for those wanting to deepen their Conscious Breathing expertise and then an event on Sunday for those that simply want to experience the process. We had 50 in attendance last June and many are working with the recommendations that Leonard offered for making spiritual purification an important part of one’s life. Look for further information and registration materials in the March Newsletter.

Have an enchantingly romantic or at least a loving Valentine’s Day,

Stephen

To Download the Flyer for the Spring 2012 Sacred Path/Call to Adventure Retreat, Click HERE
To Download the Application for the Spring 2012 Sacred Path/Call to Adventure Retreat, click HERE