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My Research on Spiritual Awakening
In the summer of 2014, I took "Foundations in Human Science Research" with Michael Schwab at Southwestern College. As part of this class, I wrote a research paper on spiritual...
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What Is New Thought?
What is New Thought? This is a great question. At this point in time, I may have 100 New Thought books in my house and there are dozens of answers...
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One Love: Lessons Learned in Haiti, by Jessica Callaway
Southwestern College faculty member Jessica Callaway reflects on her profound experience of Haiti, and its resilient people. ...
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Ralph Waldo Emerson, a Pillar of Southwestern College’s Philosophy
Counseling student Sylvan Schneider explores the connections of Vedic Scripture, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and the philosophy of Southwestern College....
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Loving: A Reflection by Art Therapy/Counseling Student Christina Calderon
Art Therapy/Counseling student Christina Calderon reflects on the deeper levels of what it means to love......
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Southwestern College Philosophy by Carol Parker
In an inspired moment, Dr. Carol Parker captures, from her perspective, and in her own poetic words, what the underlying philosophy is at Southwestern College......
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When Seeing Is Enough, by Dr. Ann Filemyr
Dr. Ann Filemyr, Academic Vice President & Dean of Southwestern College as of 8.1.14, shares a poignant and moving experience which captures the essence of the I-Thou encounter.......
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Divinity or Humanity? Depends on the Day
Claudia Escareno-Clark reflects on the tension between embracing the Divine Oneness without naively ignoring human differences of all kinds......
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shiny is more effective than sharp…
As therapists we often have to make clear where our boundaries exist without hurting or confusing those who approach them. This does not have to be complicated and, in fact,...
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1 commentsThe Invisible Realms by Katherine Ninos
Vice President Katherine Ninos shares her understanding of the essence of Quimby/Southwestern College......
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Consciousness Sometimes Travels in a Trojan Horse
Claudia Escareno-Clark shares how Consciousness Class leads to transformation in unexpected ways......
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Failure Becomes the Seed of Possibility
What I have learned at Southwestern College is that each quarter brings with it new experiences. Sometimes they are wrapped in neat little packages with cute little bows, and sometimes...
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Psychology of Altruism: A Creative Experience
by Christine Miller The initial quarter of classes I took at Southwestern College was both exciting and intimidating. It was through one of my first and most memorable classes that...
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Forgiveness
Would I rather be ‘right’ or be in the loving? “If you judge people, you have no time to love them.” “Every time you smile at someone, it...
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Laying Low
*This post is a special note to myself, a reminder that my job is not to be Little Miss Sunshine ALL the time, but more accurately sometimes the clearest joy...
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Balancing Act/Rhythm Dance
"Be aware of wonder. Live a balanced life - learn some and think some and draw and paint and sing and dance and play and work every day some."...
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Structure, Fluidity, and Presence in Sessions with Clients
This is episode 5 of the Aspiring Coaches and Therapists podcast, by Emilah Dawn DeToro and Jacob Gotwals. In this episode, we discuss the roles of structure, fluidity, and presence...
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Staying Centered and Grounded as a Practicing Art Therapist
By Amy Hautman Bates So far my education at Southwestern College has been truly amazing. The mission of the college “Transforming Consciousness Through Education,” has resonated with my beliefs and...
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Puma……Peruvian Shaman Encounter
As soon as I hit Maras pavement, I emailed Puma of Chinchero. He was the Shaman that my professor, Carol Parker, had recommended. His email response was immediate. ...
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My First Quarter Experiences at Southwestern College
First year grad student Lynsey Rubin talks about her welcoming experience at Southwestern College, and the surprising ways the school creates a safe and welcoming atmosphere. ...
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Be Open to an Attitude Change . . . From the Least Likely Suspects
This morning I arrived on campus ready to tackle my day--yes, tackle, as in "I may have to listen to 'We Will Rock You' by Queen to really get my...
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All In
All In by Bryce Downey, graduate of Southwestern College, Santa Fe Not for the first time in my life do I find myself here: my physical surroundings are incredibly...
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New Student, Magic Mountains
by Natascha Holmes (written Oct 5, 2013) Moving to Santa Fe at the end of July gave me a great opportunity to get to know my new home town way...
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1 commentsMy Trip to Tent Rocks…Kasha-Katuwe
by Natascha Holmes (written Oct 2, 2013) Moving to Santa Fe at the end of July gave me a great opportunity to get to know my new home town way...