Double Vision
~ A Universal Tributes Course ~
I see the external reality of a situation as well as seeing beyond it to the personal lessons, inner strength, and spiritual essence of myself and others.
PURPOSE
To support you as you learn to simultaneously see the reality of a situation and its deeper spiritual meaning.
BENEFITS
To create a safe place, the server applies double vision, acknowledging the present situation while seeing beyond it.
- To see the facts of a situation while simultaneously seeing the “bigger picture.”
- To practice seeking the spiritual essence within challenges
- To work with your own inner state while respecting others’ right to make their own choices
- To experience responding from healthy beliefs, attitudes, speech, and actions
WHY THIS COURSE MIGHT SERVE YOU
- Do you wish to see yourself and others through the eyes of “spiritual essence”?
- Would you like to respond rather than react to the behavior or words of others?
- Are you looking for ways to respond to a loved one who is making poor life choices?
- Would you like to make choices that support living your life fully and completely in a world of constant challenge and change?
This course supports you in your development of double vision through the understanding and practice of Tribute Eight: I see the external reality of a situation as well as seeing beyond it to the personal lessons, inner strength, and spiritual essence of myself and others.
Topics Covered
- The ten Universal Tributes as a Spiritual Roadmap
- Tribute Eight and Tenets: I see the external reality of a situation as well as seeing beyond it to the personal lessons, inner strength, and spiritual essence of myself and others.
- Understanding and Practicing Double Vision
- Understanding and Practicing Responding—Instead of Reacting
Double vision develops through meditation, prayer, contemplation, self-inquiry, and
inner work.
~ Tribute 8, Tenet 2 ~
Recommendations for how to best study this course
- Read portions of Born to Serve by Susan Trout as indicated throughout the course materials. Download Born to Serve or request a free hard copy of the book through our Bookgiving Project.
- Follow the recommended study steps and complete the reading and worksheet assignments. The course was designed to be completed in one month though you may choose to work on the course at your own pace.
- Spend approximately one-half to one hour each day to complete the course.
- Apply the course material in your personal and work life. Practice is essential!
- Repeat the course or spend more time on any section to deepen your work with the course materials.
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