Course description
THE COURSE IS CURRENTLY FULL. WE ARE ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS FOR WAITLIST.
The course seeks perspective and direction for one's own life, searching for deeper meaning in life. The method involves withdrawing into one's inner world through short and carefully structured writing assignments. All work is done for oneself, in one's own silence. This is not goal-oriented therapy, but rather seeking contact with one's own self. The course increases self-awareness and responsibility for one's own life. Many have, through this method, discovered new life energy and valuable insights within themselves. Dreams also become more vivid. It is not so much about intellectual realization as it is about experiencing past events in a new way. The course is suitable for everyone interested in exploring themselves and life through writing. Participants are not required to have prior knowledge of the method. Writing skills are sufficient. For longer exercises, light walking is recommended to refresh dream, imagery, and writing work. Course instruction begins on August 4th; accommodation for the previous night is included in the course price, and any meals on August 3rd are paid for at the normal prices at Trapeza. The course instructor, Päivi Kosonen, is a literary therapist specializing in diary methods and a docent of literary science. More information: www.ajatusmatka.fi
Course program
Monday 3.8.
Arrival and accommodation, any meals at the cafe-restaurant Trapesa are at normal price and are paid at Restaurant Trapesa.
Tuesday 4.8.
06.00 Midnight Office, Matins, Liturgy in the main church
07.30 Monastery breakfast at the cafe-restaurant Trapesa
09.00 Course opening & Progoff Journal Course initial instructions
Writing (with breaks)
12.00 Lunch break / 12.00 Prayer service in the main church
13.30 Writing (with breaks)
15.00 Coffee/tea break, self-paid
16.00 Writing (with breaks)
18.00 Ninth Hour, Vespers, Small Compline, Evening Prayers in the main church
19.30 Evening meal
Wednesday 5.8.
06.00 Midnight Office, Matins, First Hour in the main church
07.30–09.00 Monastery breakfast
09.00 Writing (with breaks)
12.00 Lunch break / 12.00 prayer service in the main church
13.30 Writing (with breaks)
15.00 Coffee/tea break, self-paid
16.00 Writing (with breaks)
18.00 Vigil
19.30 Evening meal
Thursday 6.8. Commemoration of the Transfiguration of Christ, monastery's annual feast, main church's temple feast
07.30–10.00 Monastery breakfast
08.15 Small water consecration in the main church
09.00 Third Hour. Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom. Procession around the main church and the entire monastery. After the procession, blessing of new fruits.
10.30–12.00 Writing (with breaks)
12.00 Lunch break
13.00–15.00 Course conclusion
Room check-out by 12:00, i.e., during the morning.
