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Field Notes from a Queer Mystic

September 28, 2020September 28, 2020 Jan

Gay Catholic misfit evolves into contemporary mystic after dismissal from convent, disapproval from church and introduction to diverse faith traditions.

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catholic, faith, gay, mystic, religion

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"Jan’s no nonsence approach is very helpful in bringing big concepts down to manageable steps. Her workshop is practical, grounded and relevant. It was just the jumpstart I needed. Thanks!"

Katherine Hunter

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Evolving Ourselves Forward as a Faithful People
a day with Jan Phillips and Michael Morwood

Vast numbers of people are leaving behind traditional religions for a spirituality rooted in the values of Jesus: contemplative prayer, acts of compassion, commitment to social justice. Individuals and groups alike are seeking new ways to pray, celebrate, and form community as old structures fall away for lack of relevance.

Our origin myths have been replaced by a creation story that is verified by science and equally true for everyone—we are progeny of an informationally-seeded universe. Though we have been evolving for millions of years, we are only now becoming aware of our role in the process. Human beings are the consciousness of the Earth, and the planet’s well-being is now in our hands. We are collectively co-creating the future we are about to enter into.

Belief in a faraway, personal, masculine Deity who sits on a heavenly throne is giving way to a notion of our original sacredness and our power to create a culture of kindness and justice. The mystic Meister Eckhart reminded us that the process of enlightenment “is a process of subtraction, not addition.” It is our inherited beliefs that make us feel we are not worthy, prone to sin. And it this litany of wrong beliefs that people are disinheriting as they evolve themselves forward.

The work of spiritual evolution is deeply courageous, often frightening, always life-altering. That’s why communities of people are doing it together, deliberately and creatively taking one step after another on this journey than is shorter than we ever imagined.

Michael Morwood and Jan Phillips
Michael Morwood and Jan Phillips have been facilitating evolutionary approaches to spirituality for years through their books, workshops, and retreats. Their work combines Biblical scholarship, scientific research, the arts, and music to keep the brain and heart in constant communion.

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"Jan Phillips is an extraordinarily creative, insightful, clear presenter who can keep any audience riveted with mind-blowing facts and research, with colorful stories and anecdotes, and with wisdom garnered from diverse contexts around the world. She is unquestionably one of the best presenters I have experienced in my 25 years in higher education, and, on top of that, her presentations and workshops range across an incredible array of fascinating topics -- creativity, leadership, spirituality, entrepreneurship, original thinking, personal and social transformation, training, self-expression, photography. She can bring both meaningful learning and sincere joy to any university context. If you seek a speaker who can captivate your school, department, unit, or other university context, and also bring real, practical ideas that lead to satisfying transformation, you can't do better than Jan."

William S. Howe, III, Ph.D. Director, LEAD, University of California San Diego

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"Jan has a amazing ability to touch the individual heart while at the same time being able to inspire the minds of the collective group to create,  motivate and organize. She midwifes Spirit-led passion and then guides the co-creative process between diverse parts (minds or communities) to manifest a new creation that expresses something greater than the sum of its parts.  It is something innovative and exciting; something that is a blessing to the world and all who are part of the creation. Simply, it is thrilling."

Rev. Melanie Burns, Spiritual Director Esprit Center for Inspired Living, Religious Science Naples Florida

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"With passion and wit, eloquence and pith, Jan Phillips encourages an open, robust and world-affirming spirituality. I heartily recommend her!  "

Rev. Jeff Procter Murphy Via de Cristo United Methodist Church, Scottsdale, AZ

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"This workshop was full of original exercises that forced me to focus on beginning and growing my business. Totally supportive, nurturing and gently helped me to task. Informative about my next necessary steps to business success."

Cris Kirk

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"Jan is brilliant, fun and will have you producing things you never thought possible! Jan embodies a wealth of information which she readily shares. She listened to me goals then reflected back an infinite variety of ways to achieve them. Taking her weekend retreat was the beginning of a beautiful journey for me!"

Laurie Wood, Joyologist

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