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The Sophia Institute is proud to present Cultivating a Wisdom Economy with Jina Penn-Tracy and Stuart Valentine

Thursday, November 16, 2023
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EASTERN

“Money & Markets are wonderful inventions but the path to common prosperity cannot be achieved solely through an impartial transactional marketplace. We must go beyond the market and the impersonal pricing system if we ever are going to find our way to fulfilling the core human need for trusting relationships.” ~Hazel Henderson, honored as a “Top 100 Thought Leader in Trustworthy Business Behavior” by Trust Across America in 2010, 2012, 2013 and 2014.

DETAILS+REGISTRATION:
https://thesophiainstitute.org/events/cultivating-a-wisdom-economy/?occurrence=2023-11-16

Cultivating a Wisdom Economy - thesophiainstitute.com “Money & Markets are wonderful inventions but the path to common prosperity cannot be achieved solely through an impartial transactional marketplace. We must go beyond the market and the impersonal pricing system if we ever are going to find our way to fulfilling the core human need for trusting r...

The Sophia Institute to proud to bring you a very special virtual event with Dr. Sue Morter
“Embodying the Soulful Self to Activate Your Full Potential”
Saturday, December 9, 2023
10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET

Everything is energy, including you! When we learn to live as energy beings, we can transcend any limitations set by the mind as we become powerful creators of our life experience. Learning to shift from living in our heads to mastering our energy, our full human potential is activated as we begin to live into our wholeness. We can do this by learning simple energy medicine and embodiment techniques, which Dr. Sue, Master of Bioenergetic Medicine, will be sharing in this upcoming masterclass.



learn more and register here:
https://thesophiainstitute.org/events/embodying-the-soulful-self-to-activate-your-full-potential/?occurrence=2023-12-09

The Sophia Institute is proud to present this very special 2-part event with Debra Poneman and Ronnie Newman
Friday, November 3, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET
Saturday November 4, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET
A virtual event live via Zoom

Although chronological aging is inevitable, physical aging does not have to occur in the way we’ve been taught to believe. Discover what scientifically verified research is revealing and learn the simple steps you can take—at any age—to ensure lifelong health, endless vitality, and mental clarity!

LEARN MORE AND REGISTER:
https://thesophiainstitute.org/events/being-ageless-cultivating-lifelong-vitality-clarity-and-radiant-health/?occurrence=2023-11-03

Our Motherhood, Transformation, and the Feminine Mysteries begins tomorrow night Wednesday, October 11, 2023 6pm Eastern. The Sophia Institute invites you to join us online tomorrow evening October 11, as we kick off our 3-part series: Motherhood, Transformation, and the Feminine Mysteries. We'll continue on Wednesdays, October 18 and 25.

Over the course of this 3-part series you'll discover the potential for transformation that motherhood offers and the deep wisdom you can access to guide you.

This series will be inclusive of mothers of all ages and stages on the motherhood journey, as well as those planning to be mothers one day, and supportive partners. We've also built in time for shared dialogue and inquiry from you.

Learn more and register here:
https://thesophiainstitute.org/events/motherhood-transformation-and-the-feminine-mysteries-3part-series/?occurrence=2023-10-11

Please join us for this upcoming Motherhood, Transformation, and the Feminine Mysteries 3-Part Live via Zoom Series
Three Wednesdays October 11, 18, & 25
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. ET

Motherhood, Transformation, and the Path to Self-Realization
Wednesday, October 11 with Elizabeth Kulze

Birthing the Beyond–Creating an Exquisite World for Our Children
Wednesday, October 18 with Lindsey Marie

Mothering with Courage
Wednesday, October 25 with Bonnie Compton

For all the information about this special and to register:
https://thesophiainstitute.org/events/motherhood-transformation-and-the-feminine-mysteries-3part-series/?occurrence=2023-10-11

The Sophia Institute is proud to present this very special 2-part event (live on Zoom) with Debra Poneman and Dr. Ronnie Newman

Friday, November 3 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET and Saturday November 4, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET

Although chronological aging is inevitable, physical aging does not have to occur in the way we’ve been taught to believe. Discover what scientifically verified research is revealing and learn the simple steps you can take—at any age—to ensure lifelong health, endless vitality, and mental clarity!

Join award-winning, Harvard-trained mind/body researcher Ronnie Newman and success, lifestyle and natural health expert Debra Poneman for this two-day virtual retreat as they share with us some of the ways you can slow, stop and even reverse the aging of the brain and the body.

Details and register here:
https://thesophiainstitute.org/events/being-ageless-cultivating-lifelong-vitality-clarity-and-radiant-health/

The Sophia Institute is proud to bring you two dynamic women, Mirabai Starr and Caroline Myss
for this very special one-day event.

HOLY LAMENT: Grief and Transformation with Mirabai Starr
10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET

The Divine Power that is Love with Caroline Myss
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET

For details and to register:
https://thesophiainstitute.org/events/mirabai-starr-holy-lament-grief-and-transformation-and-caroline-myss-the-divine-power-that-is-love/?occurrence=2023-10-14

Please join us for this FREE conversation all about motherhood, transformation, and the feminine mysteries. This event is for everyone, whether you are already a mom, a new mom, or considering becoming a mom. This conversation will engage you. Even if you are a mom of older children, or a grandmother supporting your children and their children, or giving loving support, this conversation will engage you.

We look forward to having you join us along with Elizabeth Kulze, Lindsey Marie, and Bonnie Compton, for a sample of what they will be sharing more deeply in their 3-part series October, 11, 18 and 25. Details and registration information for the October series coming soon.

To Register:
https://thesophiainstitute.org/events/motherhood-transformation-and-the-feminine-mysteries/?occurrence=2023-09-06

Falling Down and Getting Up — Discovering your Inner Resilience and Strength, A Workshop Guided by Mark Nepo
13 CEUs are available
September 15, 16, and 17, 2023

Alumni Center
College of Charleston 86 Wentworth Street, Charleston, SC 29401 Room 117

Mark Nepo is a master teacher who has been convening circles and guiding retreats for fifty years all over the world. Beloved as a poet, teacher, and storyteller, the New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Awakening has been called “one of the finest spiritual guides of our time,” “a consummate storyteller,” and “an eloquent spiritual teacher.” His many books have been translated into more than twenty languages. Based on his new book, this workshop draws on his many years of teaching.

For more information and to register:
https://thesophiainstitute.org/events/falling-down-and-getting-up-discovering-your-inner-resilience-and-strength-a-workshop-guided-by-mark-nepo/?occurrence=2023-09-15

Mark Nepo will be in person in Charleston SC with The Sophia Institute September, 15-17. Learn more and register here:
https://thesophiainstitute.org/events/falling-down-and-getting-up-discovering-your-inner-resilience-and-strength-a-workshop-guided-by-mark-nepo/?occurrence=2023-09-15

To be broken is no reason to see all things as broken.

- The Book of Awakening ☀

TONIGHT! Miranda Macpherson live via Zoom. Join us! Registration is open throughout the series. For more information and to register: https://thesophiainstitute.org/events/being-pure-loving-awareness/?occurrence=2023-07-12

Somehow by Mark Nepo

The Sophia Institute is proud to present
Falling Down and Getting Up — Discovering your Inner Resilience and Strength, A Workshop Guided by Mark Nepo

THIS IS A HYBRID EVENT (in person and live on Zoom)

More info and register here:
https://thesophiainstitute.org/events/falling-down-and-getting-up-discovering-your-inner-resilience-and-strength-a-workshop-guided-by-mark-nepo/?occurrence=2023-09-15

13 CEUs are available by contacting: [email protected]

All registered participants receive a link to the recording of this program to watch at your convenience. For longer programs we record in two-hour segments.

Mark Nepo is a master teacher who has been convening circles and guiding retreats for fifty years all over the world. Beloved as a poet, teacher, and storyteller, the New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Awakening has been called “one of the finest spiritual guides of our time,” “a consummate storyteller,” and “an eloquent spiritual teacher.” His many books have been translated into more than twenty languages. Based on his new book, this workshop draws on his many years of teaching.

Enjoy this beautiful personal invitation from Miranda to join her with us on Wednesday July 12 and 19 from 6-8 pm Eastern.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpXQOTDRlY4

For more information and to register:
https://thesophiainstitute.org/events/being-pure-loving-awareness/?occurrence=2023-07-12

Cultivating a Wisdom Society for our World in Transformation – Part 2

Saturday, June 10, 2023
10AM EASTERN

Join us for Part 2 of this catalytic series and continue our exploration with Drs. Jean Houston, Anneloes Smitsman, Jude Currivan and Anne Baring—world-renowned women leaders who are pioneering new understandings of human consciousness, cosmology, and our planetary evolution.

FOR DETAILS and REGISTRATION: https://thesophiainstitute.org/events/wisdom-society/?occurrence=2023-06-10

The Sophia Institute is excited to present a writing workshop with Natalie Goldberg
“Old Friend from Far Away: The Practice of Writing Memoir”
Write With Us From Anywhere!
Saturday, June 3 | 11:00 am—2:00 pm EST
Virtual Only via Zoom
REGISTER HERE: https://thesophiainstitute.org/events/old-friend-from-far-away-the-practice-of-writing-memoir/?occurrence=2023-06-03

All participants will receive video links for each recorded session.
3 CEUs available upon request to: [email protected]

Enter and Explore Your Emotional Truth
—Then Write it Down

We know the particulars of our lives—the facts of when and where we were born, the cities in which we lived, the name of our high school crush—but memoir is more than the chronological presentation of these facts or an orderly procession of places and dates. Memoir writing urges us to break the surface, cut through to the emotional truth underneath, and to record and share our experiences without guilt, regret, or shame. In this workshop we explore what it means to remember and how to make our past come alive with the written word. We study the mind and the meandering way the mind remembers. We relax into the heart of our lives and let the stories inside us unfold.

Please join us for The Gift of Relationship with Mark Nepo, May, 5, 6, & 7 in-person in Charleston SC or online via Zoom. To learn more and register visit:
https://thesophiainstitute.org/events/mark-nepo-2023/?occurrence=2023-05-05

Mark describes the retreat this way, "In our time together, we will explore the inherent gifts and limitations of relationship and examine the recurring struggles that we must move through to stay authentic with ourselves and each other. All to build a better net of resilience between us."

See this personal invite from Mark:
https://vimeo.com/817722019

Join The Sophia Institute and Debra Poneman on Wednesday, April 19 for part 3 of our 3-part series on Conscious Aging. Debra will share the science behind again and much more. Learn more about her upcoming presentation here:
https://vimeo.com/814574864

All participants receive a link to the recordings of all 3 presentations in our series. You won't miss anything, you can sign up today!

More info and register here:
https://thesophiainstitute.org/events/conscious-aging-a-3-part-virtual-series/?occurrence=2023-04-19

Please join us for our very special Sophia Spring Celebration.

At our Sophia Spring Celebration on Thursday, May 11, we focus on the Power of Love vs the Love of Power.

Caroline Myss will join us live via Zoom as our guest speaker. The love of power is driving so much of the pain and polarization in our world today. At The Sophia Institute we focus on co-creating the necessary path to the power of love, so needed to transform our world now.

To learn more and register for the event:
https://thesophiainstitute.org/events/sophia-spring-celebration-virtual/?occurrence=2023-05-11

The Sophia Institute - Home Page | Charleston, SC The Sophia Institute, fostering the rise of the Feminine, cultivating wisdom and mindfulness, for a more just, sustainable, and flourishing world.

Please plan to join us either live in-person in Charleston, SC or via Zoom on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, May 5-7, 2023, for this very special retreat with a deep dive into how we keep ourselves and our relationships awake.

Each time Mark joins us he brings his latest work, nothing is ever repeated. If you've studied with Mark before, you know he is always expanding current work or exploring new topics—he always brings us his very best.

This weekend retreat will center on the gift and work of relationship. For it is only through the bonds of relationship that we can help each other stay awake. While no one can live your life for you, the deep paradox is that no one can make it alone. In our time together, we will explore the inherent gifts and limitations of relationship and examine the recurring struggles that we must move through to stay authentic with ourselves and each other.

To learn more and to register: https://thesophiainstitute.org/events/mark-nepo-2023/?occurrence=2023-05-05

The Sophia Institute - Home Page | Charleston, SC The Sophia Institute, fostering the rise of the Feminine, cultivating wisdom and mindfulness, for a more just, sustainable, and flourishing world.

Please join us starting Wednesday April 5 6pm EASTERN for the first our 3-part series on Conscious Aging. Meet Jeanine Mancusi and Michelle Goss our first two presenters in this introductory video link: https://vimeo.com/812914540

For more information and to register see our event page here:
https://thesophiainstitute.org/events/conscious-aging-a-3-part-virtual-series/?occurrence=2023-04-05

Thank you all for your enthusiastic support, I learned about being a finalist BEFORE I even knew I was nominated. So this has come as quite a surprise and honor, I am so appreciative all your kind comments.
--Carolyn

TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT! Please join Joan Borysenko for Love, Serve, and Remember live via ZOOM starting tonight at 6:00-8:00 pm EASTERN -- continuing tomorrow Saturday, March 11 beginning at 10:00am EASTERN.

INFO and REGISTER here:
https://thesophiainstitute.org/events/love-serve-and-remember/?occurrence=2023-03-10

Carolyn Rivers, Founder and Director of The Sophia Institute based in Charleston SC has been nominated for the 2023 Remarkable Women Award.

Her interview with Hanna Powers, airs at 5:15 pm tonight on WCBD-TV (channel 2).

The Sophia Institute in conversation with Dr. Anneloes Smitsman and Dr. Anne Baring.

This video provides a brief introduction to the work of Dr.Anneloes Smitsman and Dr. Anne Baring and their perspectives on Cultivating a Wisdom Society for a World in Transformation. They will be joined by Dr. Jean Houston and Dr. Jude Currivan on Friday, Feb 17 and Sat Feb 18.
FOR MORE DETAILS, SCHEDULE, AND TO REGISTER:
https://thesophiainstitute.org/events/cultivating-a-wisdom-society-for-our-world-in-transformation/?occurrence=2023-02-17


https://youtu.be/UfHHLuauGmw

Join Jean Houston along with Anneloes Smitsman, Jude Currivan, and Anne Baring for an in-depth an engaging conversation on Cultivating a Wisdom Society for our World in Transformation.

Dr. Jean Houston is a world renowned scholar, futurist, and researcher in human capacities, social change, and systemic transformation, and is one of the principal founders of the Human Potential Movement. .

REGISTER HERE: https://thesophiainstitute.org/events/cultivating-a-wisdom-society-for-our-world-in-transformation/?occurrence=2023-02-17

How might hearts and minds hold states of joy amidst and despite all sorrow, suffering and challenge?

Join Simran Singh on Wed Jan 25 and learn the answer to this and more.
In-person MUSC Wellness Center in Charleston or live via zoom
12:00pm – 1:30pm EST
The Embodied Path of Personal Power, Purpose and Peace

REGISTER and LEARN MORE:
https://thesophiainstitute.org/events/accessing-inner-peace-wisdom-and-love/?occurrence=2023-01-11

Simran Singh
Wednesday January 25
12:00pm – 1:30pm EST
In-person at the MUSC Wellness Center 45 Courtenay Street Charleston, or via Zoom -- For more info and to register:
https://thesophiainstitute.org/events/accessing-inner-peace-wisdom-and-love/?occurrence=2023-01-11

The Embodied Path of Personal Power, Purpose and Peace

What is required to fully embrace life, in its cycle of birth, death and rebirth? How do we revere one another’s human spirit, bounteous with courage, tenacity and strength? What is required to fully embrace freedom regardless of any restriction or constriction? How might hearts and minds hold states of joy amidst and despite all sorrow, suffering and challenge?

Time has come for the enlightened knowing and greater understanding of what true humanity is, and how living and being that empowers aliveness. This is a compassionate look at how to love… how to be loved… and what is required to gently embrace a world that has been dealt great trauma, tragedy and turmoil. Hold the heart and soul of our world with tenderness, kindness and a spirit of generosity. One person can change the world.

The Sophia Institute, Charleston, SC presents
Cultivating a Wisdom Society for our World in Transformation
Friday, February 17 and Saturday, February 18, 2023
Virtual on zoom
For more information and to register:
https://thesophiainstitute.org/events/cultivating-a-wisdom-society-for-our-world-in-transformation/?occurrence=2023-02-17

Imagine a gathering of world-renowned women leaders, Dr. Jean Houston, Dr. Anneloes Smitsman, who are on the forefront of pioneering new understandings about human consciousness and our planetary evolution.

Explore with them emerging revelations about our times, bringing together knowledge from ancient and future wisdom traditions with a new story about our profound relationship with a conscious, intelligent, interconnected universe; sourced by Cosmic Love, and sourcing us through to the Soul of the Cosmos and the wisdom of Life.

Join with them in evocative conversation, and experiential practices and processes that will awaken in you profound new understandings about your life and our unique role in the planetary evolution of human society. Discover how you can lead from wisdom for this time of change and inspire in others trust in life and our greater human capacities.
Video recordings for each of the three sessions will be made available to all registered participants. Watch them at your convenience. 8 CEUs are available upon request.