Coming Home to Yourself. An Introduction to Spirituality through the Enneagram
Oct
8
10:00 AM10:00
Workshops

Coming Home to Yourself. An Introduction to Spirituality through the Enneagram

What is Spirituality?

There are many different interpretations of what spirituality is. Put simply, it is the awakening of our own Essential Nature. It is our authentic, or true self beyond our mask or ego.  When we are there, we experience love, compassion, joy and equanimity.

We also recognise that there is a creative energy within us, surrounding us and which connects us. Some call this energy Universal Energy, a Higher Power, Christ Consciousness, Buddha Consciousness, or God, to name a few.

These workshops will introduce you to a system that will guide you into discovering your own unique personality style and your strengths and gifts. It will reveal what keeps you trapped in reactivity and unconscious repetitive patterns and how to become free from them. You will also gain insight into why other people do what they do!

As the awareness of your true self grows, you will find spiritual insights, intuition, creativity, unbounded imagination and freedom of choice. You will find the solution to problems because problems come from a contracted state of awareness where you’re feeling fearful or separate. Solutions come from an expanded sense of awareness, when you’re connected to others and the web of life. This is the beginning of spirituality.

You will experience a feeling of Coming Home to Yourself as you gradually peel back the layers of your inauthentic self and recognise your Essential Nature and the Spirit of who you truly are.

Cost: $150 pp

Financial assistance available. Contact Marg on 0418 375 229 or marg@margaretloftus.com

Bookings: https://events.humanitix.com/coming-home-to-yourself

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Strengthen Your Relationships
Oct
4
6:00 PM18:00

Strengthen Your Relationships

All relationships require understanding to flourish. Gaining insight into why we do what we do helps build confidence in ourselves and more acceptance and understanding of others. This applies to partners, parents, children and all our relationships.

You may be in a stable and happy relationship yet would like to enrich your lives together by discovering what motivates each of you to behave in certain ways, particularly under stress.  It’s also encouraging to recognise what special strengths and gifts you bring to your relationship.

Developing a healthy relationship involves asking several questions:

Why do I do what I do and seem to have little control over it?

Are there personality traits in my partner that irritate me?

When these traits appear how do I respond to them?
Am I the type of person who:

·   avoids conflict

·   withdraws?

·   lashes out?

·   feels responsible for my partner’s happiness?

·   goes along with things?

·   just gives in?

These are learned behaviours that are a part of you, and your partner. With awareness and understanding, you can learn how to respond positively in your relationship, without just reacting.

Cost: $85 pp   Registration by Friday 30 September

Financial assistance available. Please contact marg@margaretloftus.com

Bookings: https://events.humanitix.com/strengthen-your-relationships

 

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Oct
21
10:00 AM10:00

Contemplative Circles

Contemplative Circle: Reflecting on our Inner Life (drawing on Parker Palmer’s bestseller, A Hidden Wholeness: The Journey toward the Undivided Life) is a place to explore one’s inner life with others through readings, poems, symbols, story and conversation.

 “The underlying foundation for a circle of trust is that we trust the inner teacher, the inner light
of another person to guide them from within. Guidance cannot come from outside of a person. So the group must hold you faithfully in a space where you can listen to your inner teacher.”   ~ Parker J. Palmer

“Before I can tell my life what I want to do with it, I must listen to my life telling me who I am.”     ~ Parker J. Palmer

Drawn from ancient and contemporary wisdom, it is a deeply spiritual approach to identifying our ‘inner landscape’.

Throughout the year our outer landscape, such as ocean, mountain, desert, forest and the seasons will be used as metaphors and images of our inner life.

Parker Palmer is an author, educator and activist who focuses on issues in education, community, leadership, spirituality and social change.  He has developed a unique approach to exploring the inner life through poetry, story, symbol, the seasons, nature & sacred presence. As a Quaker, he has explored the power of both silence and action within life. His book A Hidden Wholeness: The Journey toward the Undivided Life has become a groundbreaking bestseller and a guide to those wanting a fuller and richer life.

The Circle of Trust encourages participants to appreciate silence; practice the art of listening; see the importance of paradox; the value of our sense of vocation (secular and religious); and appreciate the rhythms of life. 

2021 dates (10am to 12.00pm)

 At the The Swell Centre , 2 Minona Street, Hawthorn

OR online during lockdown.

  •  Thursday 19 August

  • Thursday 16 September

  •  Thursday 21 October

  •  Thursday 16 May

  •  Thursday 18 November

    For more information or to book, please contact The SWell Centre

    Phone: 9002 4202

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Oct
19
9:30 AM09:30

Working with the Shadow Part 2

“The shadow is that part of us we fail to see or know.” Robert Johnson

“Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.”

Carl Jung

The Enneagram is a tool for transformation and gives us a map for human purpose and possibility. It lays out a modern-day, personalized path to wholeness for each of us. It also helps cultivate a deeper sense of compassion for those around you — and for yourself.

Its ancient wisdom also illuminates our gifts and provides a framework for our personal and spiritual growth.  It also reveals how we’re often held back by the shadow side of our personality — our own deeply rooted, unconscious patterns that are hard for us to see.


This two-part online workshop will help us delve deeply into the shadow sides of your Enneagram type, unveiling the mysteries of who you are and gaining a roadmap to living a more harmonious, fulfilling, soul-led life — even in these difficult times.

The workshops continue on from the Introduction to Shadow work earlier in the year. It is also suitable for those who have not done the introduction. 

Wednesday 13 October. 9.30 – 12.00    and  Tuesday 21 October 9.30 – 12.00

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Oct
13
9:30 PM21:30

Working with the Shadow Part 1

“The shadow is that part of us we fail to see or know.” Robert Johnson

“Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.”

Carl Jung

The Enneagram is a tool for transformation and gives us a map for human purpose and possibility. It lays out a modern-day, personalized path to wholeness for each of us. It also helps cultivate a deeper sense of compassion for those around you — and for yourself.

Its ancient wisdom also illuminates our gifts and provides a framework for our personal and spiritual growth.  It also reveals how we’re often held back by the shadow side of our personality — our own deeply rooted, unconscious patterns that are hard for us to see.


This two-part online workshop will help us delve deeply into the shadow sides of your Enneagram type, unveiling the mysteries of who you are and gaining a roadmap to living a more harmonious, fulfilling, soul-led life — even in these difficult times.

The workshops continue on from the Introduction to Shadow work earlier in the year. It is also suitable for those who have not done the introduction. 

Wednesday 13 October. 9.30 – 12.00    and  Tuesday 21 October 9.30 – 12.00

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Oct
7
11:30 AM11:30

Introduction to WID

Have you ever thought, “Why do I do what I do?”

  • Are there people in your life that always push your buttons?

  • What makes some of us strive for perfection or success?

  • Why do some of us have a deep need for connection, while others prefer to

    withdraw?

  • Do you continually procrastinate, eat too much, get angry, or struggle to make

    decisions?

LUNCHTIME WEBINAR

Using ancient wisdom and modern science, you will discover a personality system that can give you amazing insights into why you do what you do and how to live your best life now!

WID (Why I Do What I Do) has taken the complex theories of the Enneagram’s personality types and translated them into an easy-to understand methodology which introduces a three- step practice to personal freedom.

You can learn to live your best life now!

When: THURSDAY 7 October 2021
12.30-1.30
Introductory offer $33
Register by Tuesday 5 October to receive your Zoom link

TRYBOOKING: https://www.trybooking.com/BUCOB

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Apr
2
7:00 PM19:00

Introduction to the Enneagram Part 2

This second evening will expand on each of the Nine Types of the Enneagram. Discovering your type is only the first step in a transformational journey and sometimes finding your type may take time. This system is about developing personal self awareness and after a life time of developing defence structures and patterns of behaviour, it can take time to go beneath what we see and discover what is actually motivating these behaviours. Following on from the previous session, there will the opportunity to reflect on what you have discovered about yourself, discussion with others and opportunity for questions.

For bookings go to: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/91089911377

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Apr
1
7:00 PM19:00

Introduction to the Enneagram Part 1

We’re all on a unique journey toward self-awareness but we often forget to look at the world through different perspectives. The Enneagram explains the ‘why’ of how we think, feel and behave and begins to change the way we see ourselves and others. As a sacred map to the soul, it shows us how we can develop our gifts and come to terms with our greatest interpersonal, emotional and spiritual challenges, pointing us back to our True Self. This workshop is run over two consecutive evenings. and will introduce you to the nine personality types of the Enneagram. The first evening will be an overview of the nine types. The second evening will expand on each of the types and give time for discussion and questions.

For bookings go to: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/91089911377

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Mar
11
10:00 AM10:00

Introduction to the Enneagram

We’re all on a unique journey toward self-awareness but we often forget to look at the world through different perspectives. The Enneagram explains the ‘why’ of how we think, feel and behave and begins to change the way we see ourselves and others. As a sacred map to the soul, it shows us how we can develop our gifts and come to terms with our greatest interpersonal, emotional and spiritual challenges, pointing us back to our True Self. Come along to this workshop and be introduced to the nine personality types of the Enneagram. 

For bookings go to: https://www.wellspringcentre.org.au/book-pay/2020-general-bookings/#march

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Feb
26
7:00 PM19:00

 An Enneagram Learning Community Special Event

Developing Conscious Relationships

Featuring The WID Factor (Why We Do What We Do?)

  • What leads to wellness of self and those around you? 

  • How do we integrate our reacting self and our responding self ?

  • How do we develop our aware self and become more conscious of why we do what we do? 

Patrick Kayrooz is coming from Sydney to present the WID (Why I Do What I Do) approach in relationships. For those that have not been to one of Patrick's presentations, be sure not to miss this one!

Patrick was the president of the International Enneagram Association for five years and is an expert in the Enneagram. 
With his extensive knowledge and insight, he has created the WID Factor, showing a unique and accessible approach to understanding and working with the Enneagram. 

Invite your friends and come along to see how the Enneagram can be used to connect more consciously and compassionately with others, whether they are intimate partners, work colleagues or friends. 

Bookings:  https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/91091100935

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Feb
26
7:00 PM19:00

The Enneagram Learning Community

The Enneagram Learning Community is held every fourth Wednesday evening of the month. This is an opportunity for people who have started exploring the Enneagram to have ongoing learning and interaction with others interested in using this system for growth and transformation.

It is held at the Swell Centre, 10 Minona Street Hawthorn, Melbourne.

For more information, go to the the Enneagram Learning Community Facebook page.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/621530868202297/?ref=bookmarks

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Nov
16
to Nov 23

Introduction to the Enneagram

Knowing yourself and understanding others.

An experiential event introducing you to the wisdom of the Enneagram: a powerful tool for growth and transformation.

Everyone has a unique way of ‘showing up’ in life. We each have our own way of thinking, feeling and behaving. Yet, sometimes we are unaware of how that thinking, feeling and behaving is affecting our self, our relationships and ultimately how we navigate life situations.

Learn more here.

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Jun
22
to Jun 23

Know Yourself and Understand Others Through the Enneagram

This weekend workshop is for those who are ready to find a way to grow and transform.

It’s for those who may have been wanting to create new empowering behaviours, but have been struggling to break through. Or for those who know they’re ready and want to expand on their current growth to realise their essential inner qualities and move closer to their True Self.

This introduction to the Enneagram is a map to knowing yourself better and understanding others. You will learn:

  • How to respond rather than react

  • Why you behave the way you do

  • Why others behave the way they do

  • Why you may struggle with overcoming certain behaviours, such as procrastination, poor eating habits, getting angry or struggling to make decisions

  • Why some people have a drive for perfection, achievement or success and why some people tend to withdraw, become intrusive or always question you

  • How to understand your core instinctive drivers so you can utilise them to empower your actions

Your facilitator for this weekend event is transformational coach Margaret Loftus, co-author of Knowing Me, Knowing Them: Understanding your parenting personality by discovering the Enneagram. Margaret is an experienced facilitator of learning with the Enneagram and is trained and accredited in the Narrative Tradition, as well as the Enneagram In Business.

Co-facilitating with Margaret will be Sean Nicholas O’Leary, a certified Organisational & Executive coach, host of The Transformed Man Show podcast and facilitator of Success Without Stress workshops. Sean has been working with and learning with the Enneagram for the past 6 years.

Join them for this two-day introductory workshop in Melbourne at the tranquil setting of SWELL (Spirituality and Wellbeing Centre) in Hawthorn, a place perfect for this type of learning. The workshop will run from 9am-4pm each day and is spread over 2 days so you have time to absorb and reflect on the deeper transformative learning you will encounter.

Very limited places are available for this workshop as the group is kept to a level where each participant gets to be fully involved and immersed in the learning. So if you’re ready to explore this transformative tool then book your place now.

For more information and bookings go to: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/know-yourself-and-understand-others-through-the-enneagram-tickets-60987490225

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Feb
27
to Nov 27

Enneagram Learning Community

"The Enneagram Learning Community  is an opportunity to enrich your exploration of the Enneagram and connect with others who are also wanting to deepen their experience and knowledge of this wisdom system.

This program will be held every 4th Wednesday of the month.

When: 4th Wednesday each month

Time: 7pm - 9.30pm

Where: The Swell Centre, 2 Minona Street, Hawthorn

Cost: $35pp $55 per couple

Bookings: Register by emailing marg@margaretloftus.com and pay at the door OR click on the Eventbrite link at https://www.facebook.com/EnneagramLearningCommunity/ok

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Aug
22
12:30 AM00:30

Launch of the Enneagram Learning Community

This is an invitation to a new event in Melbourne. It is for people who know the Enneagram and would like to continue their path of growth and understanding. 

It will be an evening of expansion through the experience of the Enneagram.

This is an opportunity to continue your personal journey, to explore an understanding of self and others through the framework of the Enneagram. It’s a chance to experience the other types from the perspective of others view and build a responsible community of people engaged in exploring personal growth.

In this evening program, you will get to:

- Meet with others exploring growth, through the Enneagram.
- Experience a facilitated activity to enhance your self-development and understand the perspectives of others.
- Take part in discussions and share your ongoing journey using the framework of the Enneagram.

Event Details

Venue: The SWell Centre, 2 Minona Street, Hawthorn
Date: Wednesday 22 August 2018
Time: 6 - 9pm
Cost: $30
RSVP: Friday 17 August 2018

A light meal and refreshments will be provided between 6 and 6.30pm. Meeting will start at 6.45pm. Join us at this enlightening Enneagram event.

Please share this event with your friends, family and colleagues.
The evening will be hosted by Margaret Loftus and Sean O' Leary.

Purchase your tickets for this event below:

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Aug
8
7:00 PM19:00

Introduction to the Enneagram

Description


A workshop weekend introducing you to the Enneagram: a powerful tool for growth and transformation

Everyone has a unique way of ‘showing up’ in life. We each have our own way of thinking, feeling and behaving. Yet, sometimes we are unaware of how that thinking, feeling and behaving is affecting our self, our relationships and ultimately how we navigate life situations.

In this introduction to the Enneagram workshop you will:

  • Get to know yourself better by understanding the core instincts that drive your behaviour

  • Discover 9 different lenses that people see the world through and how that influences their behaviour. 

  • How you can enhance the gifts of your personality. 

  • How we become trapped by some aspects of our personality and how we can uncover ways out of those self-imposed traps. 

  • How to relate better with others by knowing why you do what you do and why they do what they do

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May
28
to Jun 1

Typing in the Sacred Space with Ginger Lapid-Bogda

Typing is part science, part art, and involves many factors or variables. Multiple data points are useful to consider, but none of them alone are sufficient. This is true if you are an Enneagram teacher or if you are the person trying to identify your type. This workshop is for both those newer to the Enneagram and those more experienced, and will provide experiential processes to help demystify typing.

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May
21
to May 24

Being in Essence with Ginger Lapid-Bogda

A 4-DAY INTENSIVE PROGRAM, one that will take you deep into the truest nature of
your ESSENCE. We will use the Enneagram as our guide, combined with poems from the
13th century Persian poet Rumi, music and symbols, dream work and somatics, and chart
our paths on the Enneagram map itself.

To attend you need to know yourself and the Enneagram very well.

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Knowing Me Understanding Others
Jul
9
to Jul 10

Knowing Me Understanding Others

Everyone has a unique way of ‘showing up’ in life. We all have our own ways of thinking, feeling and behaving and yet we are often unaware of the habitual patterns that keep us stuck.  

Using the wisdom of the Enneagram, an incisive psycho/spiritual system, Margaret shows how the nine personality styles of this ‘map’ explain our unconscious motivations and how they impact the way we live our lives.

 

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