Practice Resources: Envisioning Your Transformative Practice for 2020

"Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it.

Boldness has genius, power and magic in it."

- Goethe

For many of us, the past few weeks, with the start of a new year, have been a time to begin the process of visualizing what's ready to be nurtured in the months ahead. Even if you haven't considered what transformations you are ready to embody just yet, understanding your intention for your personal practice is an important first step.

This month's Practice Resources revisits the theory of evolution itself and offers a few journaling prompts to help lay the groundwork for integral change. We hope that as you reflect on the past year, and visualize an amazing 2020, you feel a sense of excitement at the potential for the extraordinary that awaits.

With gratitude,

ITP International Team

LISTEN:

ITP and the Evolution of the Soul: A Conversation with Michael Murphy

Gain a deeper understanding of the "fundamental assumption of ITP"-that our evolving souls are one with the eternal soul, and through practice we can re-own our divine identity while sharing in the core adventure of the universe itself. Listen as Michael Murphy discusses the evolution of evolution itself and how various philosophies and traditions situate themselves in relation to the evolving universe.

READ: ITP Book List to Inspire Your Path of Practice

Whether you are new to ITP or a seasoned ITP practitioner, check out our suggested reading list to deepen your understanding of the teachings within your personal practice.

PRACTICE: Reflect and Visualize: Journaling Prompts for Your Path of Practice

Take a few moments to balance and center, grounding yourself in the present moment. In this personal review, you'll reflect on a brief snapshot of where you are currently, and begin to visualize how you'd like the year ahead to unfold.

Questions to Consider:

Reflect on 2019. What were some of the joys, challenges and new directions you experienced? How did your practice support you on your path?

Fill in the blank: This past year can best be described as a time of ______________.

Focus on the present moment. What questions are stirring inside you at this time?

Looking ahead to the future, what do you envision for yourself? How would you describe the ideal picture of this coming year for you and your practice?

Fill in the blank: This next year can best be described as a time of ______________.

Interested in putting your practice into action with your community?

Check out our ITP events and workshops happening in your area.

Do you have a favorite ITP resource or tip you use to stay motivated? Reply to this email or send a message to Robert Stewart and we can share it in upcoming issues.

We hope these resources have energized your practice and sparked conversation in your community. Don't hesitate to pass this email along if you know of anyone embarking on a transformative journey of their own.

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"There is a human striving for self-transcendence. It's part of what makes us human. With all of our flaws we want to go a little bit further than we've gone before and maybe even further than anyone else has gone before."

- George Leonard

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