Opening Prayer and Artistic Presentation

Interactive Conference 1 - Of Paths and Encounters: The Ego–Self Relationship
 

A reflection on the relationship between the Ego and the Self, and the paths we travel towards greater integration and awareness of who we are.

Speakers:

Adriana Lopes and Gelson Roberto

COFFEE BREAK

Interactive Conference 2 – When the Nebula Becomes a Star: from Helplessness and Existential Emptiness to the Vastness of the Soul
 

A reflection on the immensity of the soul which, between helplessness and existential emptiness, seeks to rediscover its centre and, in the encounter with the Self, bring forth – like a nebula becoming a star – the experience of an inner dwelling where the Ego rediscovers direction, meaning, and the possibility of shining once more towards wholeness.
 

Speakers:

Mário Grivicich and Tiago Rizzotto

LUNCH

Experience Groups

A space dedicated to experience, reflection, and encounters with oneself and others.

Participants can choose from a range of workshops.

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In English 

1) Delving into the inner world and unveiling our extraphysical perceptions
We live in a fast-paced world, full of stimuli that constantly invite us to look outside of ourselves.

But what happens when we quieten the outside world and immerse ourselves in our inner world?

According to Joanna de Ângelis, in these moments we can discern a new dimension of reality, one where we apprehend reality without barriers, without any mist.

She also reminds us that we are instruments of ongoing psychic exchange, constantly emitting and capturing thoughts, feelings, and mental energies.

In this workshop we shall be invited to experience moments of silence, presence and perception, and to explore some of the spiritual potential that can reveal itself when we learn to be still, observe and feel.

A joint journey towards the "regions of imperishable light".

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In Portuguese 

1) Dreams and the Collective Self: The Matrix of the Social Fabric

When we close our eyes and step into the dream world, we are not simply withdrawing from the outside world; we are delving into an unseen fabric that connects us.

A dream does not solely represent individual content. It can also be understood as an expression of common human issues, revealing pains, longings, and movements that pervade the collective.

This workshop invites participants on a journey from the isolation of the Ego to the broader dimension of the Self—the Immortal Spirit.

By broadening our understanding of dreams beyond a strictly personal narrative, we can recognize issues that bring us closer to one another and realize how self-knowledge and inner transformation can also contribute to collective regeneration.

Understanding dreams as an expression of our inner life also means taking greater responsibility for the world we help build.

2) The Lilies of Hope – When the Waters of the Soul Flow Once More Towards the Self

What must transpire between the Ego and the Self for the soul's waters to run anew in the depths of my being?

There are moments when the days drift by, our actions become routine, and something deep inside us seems not to stir, as if a layer of ice has settled between who we truly are and what we can experience.

This workshop proposes a journey through states where psychic life loses its flow: when the Ego no longer finds a way out, direction, or meaning.

We'll use the freezing of water as our image for this experience. But water doesn't stop being water when it freezes. Beneath the still surface, life remains withdrawn, holding within itself the possibility of thaw.

Inspired by the item "Faith, the Mother of Hope and Charity", from Chapter XIX of The Gospel According to Spiritism, in dialogue with Joanna de Ângelis' depth psychology, the workshop explores the Ego–Self relationship: from the experience of freezing to the possibility of a new flow, understanding faith and hope as forces that sustain the Ego whilst the path cannot yet be seen.

To wait is also to trust in the inner movement of the waters: to remain with them through Winter, until the ice yields and life begins to flow once more. With the promise of a possible Spring, lilies may once again emerge from the waters as a symbol of self-discovery and connection to the Self.

3) Discovering Joy – Seeking Reconnections with the Spontaneity of Our Soul

Joanna de Ângelis invites us to develop the courage to be authentic and presents joy and good humour as important aspects of the realisation of the Self.

As Jesus also teaches us, each of us has talents that can contribute to the World.

Often, however, we lose touch with deep aspects of ourselves, or simply forget about them. As a result, we can also lose spontaneity, authenticity, and the joy of living.

This workshop is an invitation to awaken and rediscover potentialities that have been forgotten, or that still remain unknown to the Ego, and to foster the recovery of joy, lightness and good humour in everyday life.

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4) When Pain Becomes a Gift: the Encounter with the Wounded Healer

We were often taught to display calmness, joy, and serenity. But what happens when pain and affliction visit us?

When life wounds us and leaves scars, we may ask ourselves: what if what wounded us also carried a possibility for transformation?

What if the experience was not merely punishment or suffering, but also an opportunity for growth?

The archetype of the wounded healer invites us to recognise that one who has been abandoned can learn to accept; one who has been silenced can learn to listen; and one who has been rejected can learn to embrace without judgment.

After all, we heal not only through what we say, but also through what we are.

This workshop invites us to stop fighting pain and learn to embrace it as a companion for learning, inspired by Joanna de Ângelis's reflection: Pain is a blessing that God sends to His chosen ones.
 

5) From the Plain of Being to the Mountain of the Soul: Humility as a Path to Self-Realisation

In the interior life of the soul, we can recognise two vertical movements of a distinct nature.

On the one hand, the false ascent of the Ego, represented by the mountain of pride, isolation, and the fear of falling.

On the other hand, the true ascent of the Mountain of the Soul, related to individuation and self-realisation.

True ascension becomes possible only through the humble passage of life's experiences.

When we cultivate a psychological attitude of humility and receptivity, we can shed the masks of grandiosity and make room for the Spirit's true growth.

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In German 

1) We all need to travel inward to discover ourselves, disidentifying from that which conceals us from others and from ourselves..

Based on this need highlighted by Joanna de Ângelis, the aim of this experience is to dive inwards—connecting with our own Self.

Through symbols, participants will allow themselves to feel more and to gain greater awareness of their own inner world—a realm often unknown even to themselves.

It involves recognizing the ties that bind us to material possessions and cause us to lose sight of who we truly are.

Starting from the rational, we propose embarking on this journey toward the heart, navigating deep within, and experiencing our true spiritual identity.

COFFEE BREAK

Active Meditation and Guided Visualisation

An experience designed to connect situations and feelings through new mental images, creating a favourable field for awakening new possibilities of being.

Closing Prayer

Interactive Conference 3

The spirit and the Cosmos: the Inexorable Encounter of the Ego with the Divine that Dwells Within Us.
 

This conference proposes a reflection on the experience of integration, realisation and wholeness possible for the Ego which, upon reaching maturity, may serve and encounter the deeper dimension of the being – the Self.  At this stage, it becomes possible to access what Joanna de Ângelis calls another level of consciousness, cosmic consciousness!
 

Speakers:

Marluce Renz and Márcia Trajano

DINNER

Prayer in the chapel