The Heroic Journey of Humanity and You

Week 1: A Fresh Look at Our World in Transition, March 24th
In this first week, Duane will invite you to take a fascinating journey of discovery into the question of the “life stage” of the human family. With a clearer understanding of where the human community is in its development, we can see how we fit into that process. We will also look at our personal journey to discover the most important forces in our rites of passage. You will have the opportunity to:

• See how your personal path of discovery offers important insights and gifts for the larger human family
• Experience renewed hope in recognizing how humanity is in a stage of development
• Awaken forgiveness and compassion for humanity’s “failures” and realize the “gifts” of living in today’s turbulent world
• Gain an overview of our current global trends, challenges and opportunities and what they mean for your life

Week 2: Recognizing Your Heroic Journey, March 31st
One of the human family’s universal stories is that of the “hero’s journey,” which moves through three stages: from separation to initiation to return. Where are we on this journey and how does it fit within our lives? You will have the opportunity to:

• Discover how your personal heroic journey fits into the larger story of humanity
• Develop a heightened sense of peace and ease about your “initiations”
• Deepen your understanding of the freedoms and responsibilities that come with maturity

Week 3: We Are Waking Up to a New Level of Conscious Capacity, April 7th
According to scientists, our core potential as a species is contained within our name, homo sapiens sapiens. To be “sapient” is “to know.” Therefore, we are the species that “knows that it knows.” We have a unique ability to pay attention and be conscious of ourselves. This week we ask, both personally and collectively, how we are doing in developing our capacity for paying attention. You will have the opportunity to:

• Explore how you can bring the empowering capacity of a reflective consciousness into your personal life
• Consider what the awakening of our collective consciousness would look like and how it could make a difference in our lives
• Learn to powerfully reflect on your own life and see your “story” through a new lens

Week 4: We Are Both Biological and Cosmic Beings, April 14th
Drawing from new insights from the frontiers of science, we will ask: Are we no more than our physical bodies in a universe comprised almost entirely of inert matter and empty space? Or, is the universe itself a living system, and how do we deeply connect with the aliveness of a living universe? In Week 4, you will have the opportunity to:

• Discover how we are already sustained within a living universe
• Recognize that we each are a unique body of light, love, music and knowing
• Understand how consciously evolving is central to human nature
• Explore how our life story changes when we feel we belong within a living universe

Week 5: Telling the Story of the Human Journey and Our Own Journey, April 21st
In this session, we will integrate the four narratives about the human journey and delve into what this means for our personal lives and overall humanity. When we put these four deep stories together, how do they make sense for each of us? In Week 5, you will have the opportunity to:

• Deepen your own life story and see how it connects with our changing world
• Awaken to your life’s journey and the new path that is possible for our species
• Discover common themes for creating a future of sustainable prosperity

Week 6: Discovering Your “Near Gifts” and “True Gifts,” April 28th
What are your greatest gifts? This week we will dig beneath our social façades and everyday challenges in order to explore our “true gifts” or the most authentic talents that we can bring to our life journey. During this important week, you will have the opportunity to:

• Identify your “near gifts” – the things you’re pretty good at doing and likely how you’ve made your living
• Discover or freshly reclaim your “true gifts” – those things that awaken your heart and enthusiasm for life
• Discover how you can express your greatest creativity and give your deepest gifts to humanity during this pivotal time
• Gain confidence in co-creating a promising future

Week 7: Envisioning the Story of Your Life, May 5th
Now, we bring it all together where we consciously, creatively – and courageously – design our own life journey. What is your “heroic journey” as you connect with your deepest self and with future generations? In this final session, you will:

• Explore the legacy that you want to leave for future generations
• Develop a unique beacon of possibility for your life and know how your “true gifts” contribute to this new world
• Identify the next steps and commitments you want to make towards transforming the world, both personally and collectively
• In collaboration with other course participants, clarify a co-creative vision for our future