Workshop 12: Wholeness Part of A Place of Wholeness In This Section Introduction From A Place of Wholeness The mechanics of the Mobius strip are mysterious, but its message clear: whatever is inside us continually flows outward to help form, or deform, the wo... Workshop-at-a-Glance From A Place of Wholeness Activity Minutes Welcoming and Entering 0 Opening 5 Activity 1: I Believe, I Feel, I Act — Life as a Mobius Strip 25 Activity 2: Story — The Woodcarver... Spiritual Preparation From A Place of Wholeness In Activity 1, participants will use a Mobius strip as a tool for thinking about their own wholeness.... Welcoming and Entering From A Place of Wholeness Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers and tape Preparation for Activity Write the Welcome Words and question on newsprint and post. Description of... Opening From A Place of Wholeness Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Centering table and cloth Chalice, candle, and matches Five smooth stones about the size of a fist Hando... Activity 1: I Believe, I Feel, I Act - Life as a Mobius Strip From A Place of Wholeness Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity 11 x 17 pieces of paper Cellophane tape Participants' journals Pens or pencils Leader Resource 1, Mobiu... Activity 2: Story - The Woodcarver From A Place of Wholeness Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story "The Woodcarver" Preparation for Activity Read the story, "The Woodcarver" until yo... Activity 3: Wholeness in Community From A Place of Wholeness Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 1, Community of Wholeness Scenarios Preparation for Activity Cut each scenario from Handout 1 t... Activity 4: Celebration From A Place of Wholeness Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Cake, popcorn or other treats to eat Beverages Blank pieces of paper Permanent markers Tape Small cloth... Closing From A Place of Wholeness Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Copies of Singing the Living Tradition, for all participants Leader Resource 2, Come Into This Circle... Leader Reflection and Planning From A Place of Wholeness Talk with your co-leader about the workshop. What do you think went well? What might you have done differently?... Faith In Action: Sharing A Place of Wholeness From A Place of Wholeness Activity time: 45 minutes Materials for Activity Cake, popcorn or other treats to eat Beverages A copy of the story from each workshop in the program... Alternate Activity 1: Future Path From A Place of Wholeness Activity time: 40 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, one sheet per participant Markers, colored pencils and crayons Preparation for Activity Lay ... Alternate Activity 2: Painted Stones From A Place of Wholeness Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Smooth stones about 3 to 4 inches in diameter Acrylic paint, assorted colors Small paint brushes Newspa... Taking It Home: Wholeness From A Place of Wholeness The mechanics of the Mobius strip are mysterious, but its message clear: whatever is inside us continually flows outward to help form, or deform, the wo... The Woodcarver From A Place of Wholeness "The Woodcarver" by Thomas Merton, from The Way of Chuang Tzu, copyright (C) 1965 by The Abbey of Gethsemani. Reprinted by permission of New Directions... Handout 1: Community of Wholeness Scenarios From A Place of Wholeness My name is Sue and I am about to give birth to twins. How can I be supported in the wholeness of our community? My name is Stan and my wife of 55 years... Leader Resource 1: Mobius Strip From A Place of Wholeness Image by David Benbennick from Wikimedia Common. Leader Resource 2: Come Into This Circle Andrew Pakula From A Place of Wholeness Come into this circle of community. Come into this sacred space. Be not tentative. Bring your whole self! Bring the joy that makes your heart sing.... Find Out More From A Place of Wholeness Wholeness: The author Parker Palmer has written a wonderful book called A Hidden Wholeness: The Journey Toward An Undivided Life (San Francisco:... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: A Place of Wholeness NEXT: Introduction Download all of A Place of Wholeness (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.