A Soul. Full Life. Copyright 2000 by WellSpring International May be copied.

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1 A Sul Full Life Cpyright 2000 by WellSpring Internatinal May be cpied.

2 WellSpring Internatinal Educatinal Fundatin gratefully acknwledges the cntributin f William Pltkin, Ph.D. fr the structure f this presentatin Lk fr Sulcraft: Crssing int the Mysteries f Nature and Psyche An Experiential Guide Nvat, CA: New Wrld Library, 2003

3 Seasns h lt u d E ld Of Life e r h Ad d th u Y d Childh Adapted frm Sul Craft, Cpyright 1998 by William Pltkin, Ph.D.. Reprinted with permissin

4 Life s Transitins Sul Initiatin h lt u Ad Crwning d E ld e r h d Death Birth th u Y d Puberty Childh Adapted frm Sul Craft, Cpyright 1998 by William Pltkin, Ph.D.. Reprinted with permissin

5 Centre f Awareness Other - Centred Sul Spirit Self - Centred Adapted frm Sul Craft, Cpyright 1998 by William Pltkin, Ph.D.. Reprinted with permissin

6 Spirit The Transcendental Other The Creative Frce The Animating Frce Cpyright 2000 by WellSpring Internatinal May be cpied.

7 Sul Extrardinary Awareness Divine Self Vital Frm Awaiting Develpment Cpyright 2000 by WellSpring Internatinal May be cpied.

8 Our Sul Came Int Being as a Result f a Spiritual Call Be Thu Becme Chse Lve Give Knw Fulfill (Re)Turn t Me Cpyright 2000 by WellSpring Internatinal May be cpied.

9 Develping All Facets f Our Sul Identity Character Chice Relatinships Meaning Knwledge Grwth Spirituality Is Our Spiritual Birthright Cpyright 2000 by WellSpring Internatinal May be cpied.

10 Individual Rights Identity Character Chice Grwth Relatinships Mastery Meaning Spirit Our "Self" Our Origins Self-Accepting Self-Assured Self-Aware Our "Nature" Empwered Successful Self-Respect Persnal Characteristics Our Own Decisins Sense f Justice Discernment Accuntability Perfect ur "Self" Develp Ptentials Change Develp Grw Mature Accepted fr Our Self Lved Lving Inter-Cnnected Sense f Belnging Our Own Way f Knwing Knwing Hw T Find Our Own Vice Our Own Sng Our Own Part in the Divine Plan Useful Essential Valued Our Sul s Wrk Mystical Transcendent Spiritual Our Own Path t Our Creatr Cmplete Cpyright 2000 by WellSpring Internatinal May be cpied.

11 Eg Ordinary Awareness Adaptive Self Self Enmeshed in the Wrld Cpyright 2000 by WellSpring Internatinal May be cpied.

12 Eg is Appearance Character I Identity the Self Self-Interest Chice Cntrl Relatinships Success Meaning Knwledge Rte Learning Spirituality Religin/Magic Grwth Security Enmeshed/Ensnared by the Wrld Cpyright 2000 by WellSpring Internatinal May be cpied.

13 Spiritual/Psychlgical Imperative Thriving Surviving Cping Cpyright 2000 by WellSpring Internatinal May be cpied.

14 Stages f Develpment Sul Initiatin Induc Induc t in in Cnfirmatin Cnfirmatin Sul Ap p r en t ic e Crwning T h e Artisan Secnd Ccn Primary Individuatin Wrld Ge n esi s The Master Family Ccn Puberty The Sage Su r ren d er Naming Adapted frm Sul Craft, Cpyright 1998 by William Pltkin, Ph.D.. Reprinted with permissin Death Birth

15 Birth A child f Spirit - a new ptential - a sul with a unique persnality, ptentials and part t play in the Divine plan is embdied and has entered the wrld f light. Cpyright 2000 by WellSpring Internatinal May be cpied.

16 Stages f Childhd Sul Initiatin h lt u Ad th u d Y Crwning Wrld Gen esi s E ld Family Ccn d Puberty e r h Childh d Naming Death Birth Adapted frm Sul Craft, Cpyright 1998 by William Pltkin, Ph.D.. Reprinted with permissin

17 F a mily Ccn Primary Tasks Early Childhd Develpment f a Healthy Sense f Self Prtectin f the Life f Inncence The caretaker s respnsibility is t prvide the child with a safe and varied envirnment, rich in challenge, affectin, acknwledgment, play, and prayer. Stage ends with the achievement f autbigraphical memry and a fully cnscius sense f self as a wrthy spiritual being. Adapted frm Sul Craft, Cpyright 1998 by William Pltkin, Ph.D.. Reprinted with permissin

18 Family C c n Early Childhd Identity Character Chice Grwth Relatinships Mastery Meaning Spirit Wh did Spirit create when I was created? What virtues was I given? What is right? ~ What is wrng? When will I be a big kid? Parents ~ Family ~ Gd ~ Pure and inncent Bdy & the physical wrld Inncence - Cnveys Spirit The Lve f the Divine ~ The Fear f the Divine Cpyright 2000 by WellSpring Internatinal May be cpied.

19 The Naming A new persn has entered the wrld The new persn acquires an imprtant nickname r in sme culture chses a new name. Adapted frm Sul Craft, Cpyright 1998 by William Pltkin, Ph.D.. Reprinted with permissin

20 Wrld Gen es i s Late Childhd Primary Tasks Explring the givens f life -- enchantment f the natural wrld Gaining scial acceptance (frm family then peers) The child must have access t unpressured learning, a spirit f enchantment, and the presence f the natural wrld t be able t explre the givens f life -- acceptance f thers and self-apprval t gain scial acceptance. Stage ends with a sense f being in the wrld as a cmpetent spiritual being in relatinship with the ttality f creatin, and the nset f puberty. Adapted frm Sul Craft, Cpyright 1998 by William Pltkin, Ph.D.. Reprinted with permissin

21 Late Childhd W r l d G e nes i s Identity Character Chice Grwth Relatinships Mastery Meaning Spirit Hw am I the same and different frm thers? What impact d I have? What is gd? ~ What is bad? When will I be an adult? Creatin ~ Family ~ Peers ~ Playful, trusting & hpeful Nature & Sciety Wnder - Emtin The Divine reflected/embdied in Nature Cpyright 2000 by WellSpring Internatinal May be cpied.

22 Puberty Passage int Scial and Sexual Maturity The things f childhd are set aside and preparatin fr the rights and respnsibilities f adulthd are undertaken and its purpse and mysteries revealed. Adapted frm Sul Craft, Cpyright 1998 by William Pltkin, Ph.D.. Reprinted with permissin

23 Stages f Yuth Sul Initiatin h lt u Ad th C nfirmati nfirmatin u d Y Crwning Secnd Ccn Primary Individuatin Wrld Gen esi s E d Puberty ld Family Ccn e r h Childh d Naming Adapted frm Sul Craft, Cpyright 1998 by William Pltkin, Ph.D.. Reprinted with permissin Death Birth

24 P r i m a r y Individuatin Early Yuth Primary Task Creating a Secure & Authentic Scial Self Values Clarificatin Authenticity Scial Skills Intimacy (Sex and Rmance) The requirement here is freedm, respect, and the presence f clear, reasnable and well articulated limits. Stage ends with the psychspiritual shift frm scial identity t the intrapsychic identity -- frm uter adventure t inner adventure. Adapted frm Sul Craft, Cpyright 1998 by William Pltkin, Ph.D.. Reprinted with permissin

25 Early Yuth Primary Individuatin Identity Character Chice Grwth Relatinships Mastery Meaning Spirit What is my unique place in creatin? Living authentically What is the best? ~ What is wrse? When will I be acknwledged? Peers ~ Sciety ~ Intense & Rmantic Emtins & the scial wrld Passin & Intensity The wisdm f every cmmand will be tested Cpyright 2000 by WellSpring Internatinal May be cpied.

26 Cnfirmatin Acknwledgment that a persn has claimed a place in the cmmunity. The Cnfirmatin marks the death f an exuberant scial being and the birth f withdrawn stranger. Adapted frm Sul Craft, Cpyright 1998 by William Pltkin, Ph.D.. Reprinted with permissin

27 Se nd c Ccn Late Yuth Primary Task Acquiring the skills & experiences required fr leaving hme in the deepest sense Art f slitude Art f rmance Self-reliance Nature Sulcraft skills Authenticity Addictins Mindfulness Finish Vlunteering Peace w/ past Cnfrnting death Shadw wrk Healing Sacred Wund Living the questins f the sul Stage ends with an experience that tests the adequacy f all ur preparatins and everything we have learned up t this pint. Cpyright 2003 by WellSpring Internatinal May be cpied.

28 Late Identity Character Chice Grwth Relatinships Mastery Meaning Spirit Wh am I actually? Yuth What is my true nature? What is me? ~ What is nt me? When will I be ready? Self ~ Gd ~ Dark and intense Self & the supernatural Mystery The Divine Within Secnd C c n Cpyright 2000 by WellSpring Internatinal May be cpied.

29 Sul Initiatin An encunter with the Sul - the Self created by the Divine and given each persn t actualize. Sul Initiatin brings abut a radical change in ur self-cncept and status - a shift frm self defined by thers r urselves t the Self given t us by the Creatr. Adapted frm Sul Craft, Cpyright 1998 by William Pltkin, Ph.D.. Reprinted with permissin

30 Stages f Adulthd Sul Initiatin I n d uct uct i n n h lt u Ad th C nfirmati nfirmatin u d Sul A pprentic e Y Crwning T h e A rt i sa n Secnd Ccn Primary Individuatin Wrld Gen esi s E d Puberty ld Family Ccn e r h Childh d Naming Adapted frm Sul Craft, Cpyright 1998 by William Pltkin, Ph.D.. Reprinted with permissin Death Birth

31 S u l Appr e nt i ce Early Adulthd Primary Task Learning t embdy sul Explring the realms f the sul Identifying ne s sul wrk Acquiring sul wrk skills Secndary individuatin Stage ends with acquisitin f sufficient skills t functin independently in the embdiment f craft r career and t cntinue the sul wrk. Adapted frm Sul Craft, Cpyright 1998 by William Pltkin, Ph.D.. Reprinted with permissin

32 Early Adulthd S u l Ap p re n ti c e Identity Character Chice Grwth Relatinships Mastery Meaning Spirit Hw can I becme wh I was meant t be? What virtues d I need t fulfill my rle? What is my place? ~ What is my path? When will I be ready? Sul ~ Master ~ Gd ~ Prtective Sul & the wrld f sulwrk Inspiratin & Hpe Listening fr the Call Cpyright 2000 by WellSpring Internatinal May be cpied.

33 Inductin Acknwledgment that a persn can functin independently and is prepared t have sul guide the way. The Inductin marks the beginning f abundant and innvative gifting f sulful service -- abundant in deed, and innvative in design. Adapted frm Sul Craft, Cpyright 1998 by William Pltkin, Ph.D.. Reprinted with permissin

34 The Artisan Late Adulthd Primary Tasks The Give Away Playing One s Part Stage ends with the shift frm ding t being - frm fulfilment f self t the fulfilment f all. Adapted frm Sul Craft, Cpyright 1998 by William Pltkin, Ph.D.. Reprinted with permissin

35 The Atsn ria Late Adulthd Identity Character Chice Grwth Relatinships Mastery Meaning Spirit I am becming wh I was meant t be My character is my destiny. Hw can I best use what I have t serve thers? Hw d I ffer mre? Others ~ Gd ~ Nurturing Sulwrk Exuberant creativity Fulfilling Gd s plan fr me Cpyright 2000 by WellSpring Internatinal May be cpied.

36 Crwning Celebratin f character and an assumptin f a brader rle. The Crwning marks the psychspiritual shift frm the individual sul t the cmmunity sul. Adapted frm Sul Craft, Cpyright 1998 by William Pltkin, Ph.D.. Reprinted with permissin

37 Stages f Elderhd Sul Initiatin I n d uct uct i n n h lt u Ad th C nfirmati nfirmatin u d Sul A pprentic e Y Crwning T h e Art i sa n Secnd Ccn Primary Individuatin Wrld Gen esi s E The Master d Puberty ld Family Ccn e r h The Sage Childh d Naming Adapted frm Sul Craft, Cpyright 1998 by William Pltkin, Ph.D.. Reprinted with permissin Surrender Death Birth

38 T h e Master Early Elderhd Primary Task Cmmunity and cultural leadership Mentring the yuth Guiding the evlutin f culture Tending t the relatinship between culture and creatin Stage ends with a psychspiritual shift frm creatin t Creatr. Adapted frm Sul Craft, Cpyright 1998 by William Pltkin, Ph.D.. Reprinted with permissin

39 The M a s t e r Early Elderhd Identity Character Chice Grwth Relatinships Mastery Meaning Spirit I am what Spirit has made f me Balance f the virtues fr the greatest gd f all Hw can I best serve creatin? What will I return t Spirit? Creatin ~ Gd ~ Agape Wisdm Whleness Humility and service Cpyright 2000 by WellSpring Internatinal May be cpied.

40 Surrender A celebratin f sul-transcendence The Surrender marks a shift frm the sul f the cmmunity t a fcus n reuniting with Spirit. Adapted frm Sul Craft, Cpyright 1998 by William Pltkin, Ph.D.. Reprinted with permissin

41 The Sage Late Elderhd Primary Task Turn fully tward the Other Stage ends with the return t Spirit frm whence all springs. Adapted frm Sul Craft, Cpyright 1998 by William Pltkin, Ph.D.. Reprinted with permissin

42 The Sage Late Elderhd Identity Character Chice Grwth Relatinships Mastery Meaning Spirit I am nthing in light f the Divine Beynd names int the realm f Qualities f Spirit What must I d t return? Prefect & return the qualities Gd ~ Spiritual Her(His)stry in the light f eternity Grace Nthingness & Reunin Cpyright 2000 by WellSpring Internatinal May be cpied.

43 Death A celebratin f the Return Adapted frm Sul Craft, Cpyright 1998 by William Pltkin, Ph.D.. Reprinted with permissin