We are living during interesting times! The strangeness of COVID – with it’s MASK-wearing mandate and Self-Isolation – is actually a PERFECT DOORWAY for us to take a PAUSE, read a book and join The Ontology Book Club! We will meet every two weeks for 90 minutes on a Saturday beginning February 1, 2021 – on ZOOM. See below for more details.
| Let’s admit that COVID is a perfect opportunity for us to read a good book, learn a few things, to safely meet online with other people, share concerns and mindfully explore relevant insights. Led by Heather C. Williams, HWM,High Watch Mentor, The Prosperos School of Ontology Register: The Ontology Book Club – Spring of 2021 FEE: Contribution Basis Choose: Book Club #1 – Book Club #2 – or both! |
THE ONTOLOGY BOOK CLUB – Spring of 2021For people interested in Ontology (the science of BEING).
What is Ontology? It is the science or “study” of Beingness. Interestingly, “Beingness” is the formless part of us that is always present within us back and behind the world of physical objects, trees, bodies, things. It is the intelligence of LIFE. While the physical world thoroughly captures our attention, we can also learn to PAUSE and become aware of just being aware.
“Knowing others is wisdom. Knowing the self is enlightenment.” (Lao Tsu, sutra 33 Tao Te Ching)
“If you bring forth what is within you, what you bring forth will save you. If you do not bring forth what is within you, what you do not bring forth will destroy you.” (Jesus in The Gnostic Gospels)
Books we will read this spring:
- Why Religion? by Elaine Pagels (Feb 1 and 15)
- Self Observation by Red Hawk (Feb 29 and March 14)
- The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell (March 27 and April 10)
- The Gnostic Gospels by Elaine Pagels (April 24 and May 8)
Order your books online (Amazon or other bookstores) or get the books at your local library.NOTE: Our zoom meetings will be enhanced with gentle drawing / writing activities to help you personalize your insights and deepen your understanding of the author’s words.
ONTOLOGY BOOK CLUB #1Please register before enrollment closes on January 18 The Ontology Book Club – Spring of 20214 Saturday mornings – February 1, 15, 29 and March 14, 2021We meet online for 90 minutes to share our insights, questions and reflections.9:00 am Pacific; 10:00 am Mtn; 11:00 am Central; Noon Eastern; 6:00 pm Amsterdam; 7:00 pm Turkey
| Why Religion? by Elaine Pagels ($12.19 on Amazon) | Saturday February 1Discuss Chapters #1-4 | Saturday February 15Discuss Chapters #5-8 | |
| Self Observation by Red Hawk ($14.95 on Amazon) | Saturday February 29Discuss Chapters #1-10 | Saturday March 14Discuss Chapters #11-20 |
ONTOLOGY BOOK CLUB #2Please register before enrollment closes on March 19. The Ontology Book Club – Spring of 20214 Saturday mornings – March 27, April 10, 24 and May 8, 2021We meet for 90 minutes – same time zones as Book Club #1
| The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell ($14.49 on Amazon) | Saturday, March 27 Discuss Chapters 1-5 | Saturday, April 10Discuss Chapters 6-10 | |
| The Gnostic Gospels by Elaine Pagels ($7.99 Amazon) | Saturday, April 24 Discuss Chapters 1-3 | Saturday, May 8 Discuss Chapters 4-6 |
BE safe and BEautiful,
Heather C. Williams, H.W.,M. High Watch Mentor,
The Prosperos School of Ontology
Author, Drawing as a Sacred Activity