Practicing wisdom is a journey of exploration into one's own thinking and getting to know others' perspectives. Wisdom involves the ability to justify opinions, ponder logically, think critically, present things rhetorically well, and the capacity to solve problem situations. On this course, we will practice a variety of skills through different exercises: dialogue, asking questions, thinking skills, and solving brain teasers and problems. This course will get your thinking moving. The course is suitable for anyone who wants to prevent boredom and narrow-minded thinking. In addition, it is known that practicing thinking skills prevents dementia. The course exercises serve all those interested in developing themselves, their own expression, and thinking skills. The course content is designed to function as a continuation course for previous participants. First-timers are also welcome. You might leave this course wiser than when you arrived! The course instructor is Pia Houni, D.Th., Docent, and philosophy practitioner.
Monday 13.7.
Arrival at Valamo.
15.00 Lunch
16.30–18.00 Course opening – from individual thoughts to collective thinking?
18.00 Ninth Hour, Vespers, Small Compline and Evening Prayers in the main church
19.30 Evening meal
Tuesday 14.7.
06.00 Midnight Office, Matins and Liturgy in the main church
07.30–10.00 Breakfast
09.00 The first part of the day will consider the essence of wisdom. We will explore the concept of self-education. Brain teasers will be practiced.
12.00 Lunch at Restaurant Trapesa
12.00 Prayer service in the main church
13.00–17.00 What exercises can be done to promote wisdom? And how to understand oneself and others better. Dialogue exercises will be performed.
18.00 Ninth Hour, Vespers, Small Compline and Evening Prayers in the main church
19.30 Evening meal
20.00-21.00 Silent exercises
Wednesday 15.7.
06.00 Midnight Office, Matins and First Hour in the main church
07.30–10.00 Breakfast
09.00 We will practice discussing current topics from new perspectives. Can one gain wisdom from news and become skeptical?
12.00 Lunch at Restaurant Trapesa
12.00 Prayer service in the main church
13.00–17.00 Documentary film and its knowledge base. What kind of viewer am I and how do I process information.
18.00 Ninth Hour, Vespers, Small Compline and Evening Prayers in the main church
19.30 Evening meal
Thursday 16.7.
06.00 Midnight Office, Matins and Liturgy in the main church
07.30–10 Breakfast
09.00 What is learning? Final assignments for the course.
12.00 Lunch at Restaurant Trapesa /rooms must be checked out by 12:00
13.00 Course concluding session
14.00 Departure home
