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A few days back I wrote this post<\/a>. \u00a0In it I admitted my yearning for the mystical, the mysterious, the contemplative; but, the metaphysical superstructure for them had been stripped away. (by me. \u00a0and for the most part happily so.) \u00a0Those impulses, partly stirred by the long, cold winter and its isolation, welcome, but draining at the same time, have been niggling away at me for some time.<\/p>\n (Progoff)<\/p>\n Then, I remembered. \u00a0I know how to get those elements back in my life. \u00a0The Ira Progoff Journal Workshops. I’ve done two of these, the three part series. \u00a0I’ve included some introductory material on them below. \u00a0Progoff was a Jungian analyst who worked over his career to develop a means of self-work rooted in Jungian method. \u00a0His efforts produced the\u00a0Intensive Journal<\/a>\u00a0,Process Meditation and these workshops.<\/p>\n Here’s what I like. \u00a0The work is yours, for you and reviewed by no one. \u00a0It’s a method, which I’ve used off and on, for many years. \u00a0As some of you know, I was in Jungian analysis, also off and on, for many years. \u00a0That means the worldview behind Progoff’s method reaches into deep work I’ve already done.<\/p>\n There are no guru’s here, no dogma, no path other than the ancientrail of self-wisdom. There’s no follow up, no encouraging you to do more. \u00a0Yet, there is a deep passion for the work individuals do on their own through Progoff’s methods. \u00a0It fits me and I’m glad I remembered it.<\/p>\n In fact, I’m headed off to Tucson, Arizona in late March for a six-day retreat to do all three workshops. \u00a0There will be, too, side trips to Carlsbad Caverns, Chaco Canyon and grandaughter Ruth just before her 8th–no longer required to ride in the car seat–birthday. \u00a0Ah.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Introduction to the\u00a0Intensive Journal<\/i>\u00a0Program<\/strong><\/p>\n Experience a life-changing process to give your life greater direction, vitality and purpose. Developed in 1966 by Dr. Ira Progoff, our nationally-recognized program has helped 175,000 people lead more fulfilling lives. Discover resources and possibilities you could not have imagined. The\u00a0Intensive Journal<\/i>\u00a0method can be your honest friend in the creative process of shaping your life.<\/p>\n