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Welcome to The NextStage Expanded Awareness Society’s DiscoverThePractice.com Newsletter for 04 September 17! |
In this edition: • Student Blog Posts Series • For prospective students – NextStage now accepting a limited number of students for 2018 • Other interesting tidbits |
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We are often asked – what is it like to be a student with Nextstage? If you’re wondering as well, have a look at some selected blog posts below from NextStage Students. They will give you a flavor of their experiences in their own words. |
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I’d like to ask you a question.Hello, My name is Dan and I’m a student of NSEAS. I’d like to ask you a question. It was the first question I was asked when I started studying. It’s not so much a question as it is the start of understanding…everything. The question is “You are here because…?” Before you answer, appreciate how much is in that question. … |
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In the (Recent) BeginningThis is the first of a series of blog posts where I will try to describe my experiences as a student of NSEAS. My goal in doing this is to give you some idea of what it has been like for me, so that you may be able to better judge whether this kind of training is for you |
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Awareness and My BrainSo how do you expand your awareness? And when you do, what will you become aware of? Since I tend to be a linear and logical thinker (and I’m working hard to overcome that), allow me to start with this: what is awareness? |
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The Child With Tarnished Bronze Skin Part 1My spiritual journey started out as a solitary one. I was a child, alone, riding my bike to the nearest sanctuary: Fairbanks Baptist Church, just outside of Gainesville, FL. I was seven years old. I spent the next 27 years searching outwardly for God, finding distractions along the way. Distracting oneself is very easy, especially with technology, alcohol, and women. … |
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The Child with Tarnished Bronze Skin Part 2The infinite path to wisdom is freedom and an exploration of the self As I continue my exercises in the Practice, I’m learning more about my core identity. I have recently learned that, through a cycle of family dysfunction and abuse, I have inherited a nasty bit of resentment that has grown stronger through generations. It has been with me … |
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My WaveIn January of 2016 I made a choice to stop talking to my father. I felt it was the best choice for me; these choices often carry with them a lot of baggage, both good and bad. For me it was liberating. I had not realized how oppressive my father was or how much he shamed me in subtle ways … |
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Prospective StudentsHave you every thought there must be more out there? There is! The Practice can expand your awareness, allow you to experience more than you thought possible, and achieve wellness in ways you can’t yet imagine. NextStage Expanded Awareness Society is now accepting a limited number of students for 2018. If you’re interested in deeper studies with us, have a look at the Prospective Students page on our website. |
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Other Tidbits |
Like, Love, Link, Befriend and Follow NextStage Expanded Awareness Society! We also have a new video channel on Vimeo. We invite you to watch our Questions and Answers video series there. |
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Have you read Empty Sky? It’s the story of a young boy and his dog who are asked to save the world’s dreams, but to do so they must each make a sacrifice. What would you sacrifice to keep hope alive? |
Have you read Tales Told ‘Round Celestial Campfires? It’s a collection of short stories, some of which are based on experiences in The Practice. Email us if you can figure out which ones are Practice related. We’ve also published some short stories for the Kindle. You can find all of Joseph’s writings on his Amazon Author Page and please say hello on Goodreads. |
