Creating Peacemakers
Immersion into the Fire of Conflict for Healing
Chagrin Falls, Ohio

Background: Contrary to popular belief, conflict is natural, normal, and inevitable. In its simplest form, conflict is two opposing ideas attempting to occupy the same space. It results from the experience of human differences within and between ourselves and others. Within individuals, it surfaces as conflicts between right and wrong. Between individuals and within groups, conflict can develop over differences of opinion, especially when opinions are assumed to be facts. Within organizations, conflict can surface between competing individuals, departments, and divisions.

Between nations, it can surface as moral collisions based on cultural and religious differences. Genuine Peace within yourself and with others will never be attained with the elimination of chaos, confusion and conflict. In fact all three are essential to the continuance of life. Without chaos, there is no
room for future possibilities. Without confusion, old ideas and ways of thinking stick around well beyond their time. And without conflict, ideas and approaches fail to reach their full potential, never having been sharpened in the intense conversation of critical assessment. Peace that brings wholeness, harmony and health to our lives only happens when chaos, confusion and conflict are included and transcended.

What to expect: Facing The Fire workshop is about walking into the fire without being burned. We will explore what is conflict, how has it served you and how has it not served you. The focus is to discover the innate aspects of yourself that have not been allowed to be seen or heard. We will nurture those parts so as to begin to create a more centered and balanced life.

Who Should Come: The workshop is designed for people from all walks of life. It is focused towards expanding the awareness of spiritual explorers, healing and shamanic practitioners, and the delightfully inquisitive.

What to Bring: Please bring any rocks or crystals that want to come along. A journal notebook is encouraged as well as any comforts for sitting on the floor, such as floor chairs, back supports, blankets, pillows, etc.

Herb’s workshop in Madison in Nov. was one of the most meaningful I have
attended. Herb was able to create an extremely safe space for us to work in,
allowing me to experience personal healing and expand my awareness.
Blessings as you continue your work among us.
—Fran Smolen, Waupaca, Wis

For more information, email Herb Stevenson at OneHorseStanding@aol.com or call 440.338.1705

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