Workshop 12: Spiritual Practices in a Material World Part of The Wi$dom Path In This Section Introduction From The Wi$dom Path I wanted to change the world. But I have found that the only thing one can be sure of changing is oneself. — Aldous Huxley, British author (Brave New... Workshop-at-a-Glance From The Wi$dom Path Activity Minutes Opening 15 Activity 1: Taking Stock of the Journey 15 Activity 2: Creating and Sharing Credos 35 Activity 3: Moving from Credo to Actio... Spiritual Preparation From The Wi$dom Path Reflect on your experience leading the Wi$dom Path program. Consider: What were the most challenging parts for you to facilitate? Why?... Opening From The Wi$dom Path Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle, and lighter or an LED/battery-operated candle A chime or a small bell Optional: An ob... Activity 1: Taking Stock of the Journey From The Wi$dom Path Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 1, Guided Reflection and Meditation A small chime or bell Preparation for Activity Revi... Activity 2: Creating and Sharing Credos From The Wi$dom Path Activity time: 35 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 1, Four Credo Perspectives Paper and pens A small chime or bell Preparation for Activity Read... Activity 3: Moving from Credo to Action From The Wi$dom Path Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Sticky dots Preparation for Activity Label two or three sheets of newsprin... Closing From The Wi$dom Path Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle, and lighter or LED/battery-operated candle Handout 2, Meditation on Love Taking It Home... Faith In Action: Forming an Accountability Partnership or Group From The Wi$dom Path Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Description of Activity Form an accountability group for support and encouragement with interested... Leader Reflection and Planning From The Wi$dom Path Make time for individual reflection and discussion with your co-facilitator after the conclusion of the workshop. Alternate Activity 1: Worship Planning From The Wi$dom Path Activity time: 60 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 3, Sample Order of Service Newsprint, markers, and tape Worship arts resources such as Singing ... Taking It Home: Spiritual Practices in a Material World From The Wi$dom Path I wanted to change the world. But I have found that the only thing one can be sure of changing is oneself. — Aldous Huxley, British author (Brave New... Handout 1: Four Credo Perspectives From The Wi$dom Path Credo. noun (pl. credos) a statement of the beliefs or aims that guide someone's actions… — New Oxford American Dictionary (3rd edition) A credo is a... Handout 2: Meditation on Love From The Wi$dom Path Reprinted from Teachings on Love, revised edition, by Thich Nhat Hanh (Berkeley, CA: Parallax Press, 1998). Used with permission of Parallax Press,... Handout 3: Sample Order of Service From The Wi$dom Path Prelude Choose your favorite money-themed song. Workshop 1, Opening, has suggestions. Call to Worship What calls us together in worship and what does it... Leader Resource 1: Guided Reflection and Meditation From The Wi$dom Path Ask these questions slowly, allowing time for reflection after each set of questions: Consider your money story and the wisdom you have mined from... Find Out More From The Wi$dom Path A book to help in the spiritual practice of meditation or prayer for money health for you, those you love, and the world: Thich Nhat Hanh, Teachings on... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: The Wi$dom Path NEXT: Introduction Download all of The Wi$dom Path (Word) to edit and print.