Joyful
The Surprising Power of Ordinary Things to Create Extraordinary Happiness
Joy isn’t hard to find at all. In fact, it’s all around us.” – Ingrid Fetell Lee
After the spotlight on grief, sadness, fear, and anger the challenges of the past year have brought, we invite you to switch your attention to the cultivation of joy in your life.
As a contemplative community, we usually focus on slowing down to gaze inward or be in the present moment to find the peace, love, and joy we desire. However, sometimes the external can be a powerful source of inspiration to support us in experiencing these gifts.
“This book has the power to change everything. Writing with depth, wit, and insight, Ingrid Fetell Lee shares all you need to know in order to create external environments that give rise to inner joy.” –Susan Cain, author of Quiet and founder of Quiet Revolution
Please join us on a 4-week discovery of the aesthetics of joy and this designer’s wisdom to help us “harness the power of our surroundings to live fuller, healthier, and truly joyful lives.”
Book Reflection Details
Four 90-minute facilitated sessions VIA ZOOM, JUNE 2021
Investment:
Partial Scholarships available
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For more information about this empowering workshop event, please contact Eremos today.
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| FACILITATOR | TIME OFFERED (90 Minute Sessions) | DATE OFFERED | LOCATION OFFERED | STATUS OF GROUP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dianna Amorde | Wednesdays from 7:00pm – 8:30pm | June 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd | VIRTUALLY (Zoom) | OPEN |
| Annette Pearson | Tuesdays from 1:00pm to 2:15pm | June 1st, 8th, 15th, and 22nd | VIRTUALLY (Zoom) | OPEN |
| TBD | ||||
| Barbara Schutz | Wednesdays from 12:30pm – 2:00pm | June 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd | VIRTUALLY (Zoom) | OPEN |
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Ingrid Fetell Lee
A designer and founder of the blog The Aesthetics of Joy, Ms. Lee has been featured as an expert on design and joy by the New York Times, Wired, and Fast Company. She holds a master’s in industrial design from Pratt Institute and a bachelor’s in English and creative writing from Princeton University.
Note: All of our facilitators are experts in holding space for different points of view and authentic sharing; however, when it comes to racial justice, they are beginners and eager to learn – with you – what racial justice and anti-racism really mean.
FACILITATOR: Barbara Schutz was called more deeply into the care of God’s people through the ministry of Spiritual Direction more than 20 years again. She offers individual and group spiritual direction, retreats, classes, and workshops and has facilitated many book groups for Eremos. Barbara describes her passion as “creating opportunities for others to encounter God”.
FACILITATOR: Dianna Amorde is the Executive Director of Eremos and has been facilitating these book groups since she arrived 8 years ago. She considers them one of her favorite ways of connecting with and supporting the Eremos community and delights in the opportunity to hear different points of view.
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