Peace Partners
Final workshop in current series: Mar. 16-18
New series: May 11-13, Aug. 10-12, Oct. 19-21, Dec. 7-9
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This new program, presented by John AQ and Jamila Davies, reflects the core mission of our International Peace Center and Farm of Peace community, which is to bring the experience and practical, living reality of peace, one heart and one relationship at a time, to a world in need of it.
“What can you do to promote world peace? Go home and love your family.” — Mother Teresa
The program opens pathways to deeper and more satisfying relationships, whether at home, in the workplace or community, with the people we love or struggle with in our everyday lives. Through learning to recognize the enormous hidden gifts in the crises and difficult relationships we face, we open to a sense of ease and confidence in navigating rough waters and challenging times, gain clarity in our purpose, and build new levels of intimacy, freedom and creative partnership for a better world.
Peace Partners draws on insights and best practices from working with thousands of individuals, organizations and communities across many cultures, using language and methods accessible across traditions, ages and professions. It builds the skills and experience needed to sustain passionate and purposeful lives, lived from the heart and in tune with the needs of our time.
Through a series of four 3-day workshops (Fri-Sun) over the year, this program gives us the space to ground ourselves in the peace at the root of our own being, and from there to live our passion in loving relationships, harmonious families, sustainable communities, and creative and successful organizations, businesses or service programs. Numbers will be limited so that individual coaching and support can be given during and between workshops to work through the toughest issues we may be facing.
Series of four 3-day workshops: August 12-14, October 28-30, December 9-11 & Mar. 16-18, 2012
Times: Fri. & Sat.: 9:30 AM-5:30 PM; Sun., 9:30 AM-3 PM.
Meals & lodging available at the workshop site.
For more information, please contact John AQ Davies 240-441-8712 jaqdavies@gmail.com, or Jamila Davies 240-441-8715 vicki_d@hotmail.com.
Presenters: The program is led by John AQ and Jamila Davies. Jamila has over 30 years experience as a spiritual teacher, healer and life-coach, bringing women’s wisdom to bear in transforming and renewing social structures. Dr. John AQ Davies has over 25 years applied peace building experience in the US and over 30 countries around the world, including nearly 20 years as co-director of Partners in Peace building at the University of Maryland’s Center for International Development and Conflict Management, senior specialist with the US State Department, consultant with the US Agency for International Development, and trainer with the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations. He teaches at the National War College and School of Advanced International Studies in Washington DC, and has cofounded the Center for Living Peace and the Masters in Peacemaking program at the University of Spiritual Healing and Sufism.
Some feedback from related workshops:
“This is an amazing workshop in heart-centered communication and conflict transformation that is completely practical and useful. There is nothing else like it. It is original and powerful. I use the knowledge, the practices, the words and skills every day. Very subtly, it has changed my life.” – Beth
“Deepest container (for personal growth) I’ve yet to encounter – addressing what we have been yearning for. Had a huge impact that will resonate into many lives and relationships. More!” – Jannine
“My wife and I went to this workshop for help when we were separated and at an impasse. It helped us to become aware of the judgment, blame and demands getting in our way, and to understand each other’s needs. Two angry individuals pushing each other further away became two human beings listening to each other from a place of mutual respect, empathy and self-responsibility.” – Rubin
“They held us in love and shone a clear and expert light on the unconscious behaviors and thought patterns that were dragging our life into chaos. We were able to resolve several previously intractable issues. John has rare gifts and a highly developed professional competence, so deeply healing on both individual and societal levels.” – Darby
“John and Jamila have been wonderful mentors to my wife and me. They model how to deal with conflict in a way that helps us grow as a couple. The way they play off each other in illustrating the principles, and then give us a chance to practice them with feedback, is the best way to learn these skills!” – Andrew
“Helped me walk through deep family pain.” – Susannah
“Wow! Every word and modulation was worth noting. His expertise, humility and clearness are truly amazing. More!” – Phyllis
“The teaching of the dynamics of peace is as smooth as butter. Every word is a jewel of peace and clarity.” – Laila
“Both his heart and mind are like diamonds, perfectly cut for this work.” – Elise
“I’m loving the intellect and heart in harmony, relating layers of consciousness and everyday life – phenomenal transmissions!” – Naila
“Spent time with me on my communication process. Very valuable, given in a gentle, loving way. I loved this class – wish I had found it earlier.” – Rita
“Deeply grounded, wonderful techniques, demonstrating the practices with my classmates, showing how they give us keys to day-to-day success in life.” – Sheila
