Connecting Consciousness Monthly Spiritual Topics
Overview
We create new monthly spiritual topics each month. Coordinators use these topics to facilitate discussions to give members the opportunity to talk about real-life situations and to share insights, ideas and strategies. The spiritual topics are also posted on CC’s internal social connecting platform where members from around the world engage in conversation and share personal thoughts. These topics are designed to give points of discussion around self-awareness and spiritual development to enable and empower each of us to become the best version of who we are!
Objectives
The Monthly Spiritual Topic process was created to serve two primary objectives: To offer spiritual dialogue and education for members and to provide Coordinators with relevant topic materials to facilitate engaging member discussions. This saves time for Coordinators who no longer need to search for topics and find materials to present. It also gives Coordinators the opportunity to further develop their facilitation skills.
Aims
We are all on a unique journey to grow and find greater meaning, purpose, and joy in life. To do this entails a deep focus on one’s inner self. As 13th-century Persian poet, Rumi, stated, “Everything in the universe is within you. Ask all from yourself.”
To this end, the Monthly Spiritual Topics are designed to help members:
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Know themselves better (self-realisation)
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Connect with their inner wisdom
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Develop conscious focus and intent
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Live from a heart-centered space
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Express compassion and be in service to everyone
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Align with their Higher/Divine Self
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Manifest positive change for themselves and the collective
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Topic: Cultural Values
Months: April – May 2024
In looking at cultural values, we dive deeper into humanity and how we live in different ways around the world, in part based on the land and resources, including food, space, and other natural resources. Money, the class system, and the area where one resides play a role as well. Humans have evolved in each continent, country, and region, which all have their own unique characteristics developed by personal values from the ‘collective people’ in any given area. This is part of the beauty and diversity within humanity.
Cultural values give people a sense of identity and help individuals bond together within a community/region/country/continent. They provide connections to one’s ancestors, family, and other people in the community. As cultural values are passed from generation to generation, they provide a sense of worth and where one fits in the world. Cultural values contribute to one's foundational values, the values we learn from family, traditions, schools, spiritual institutions, communities, etc.
Cultural values can be a source of support and guidance when one doesn’t know what to do or how to fit in. Cultural values can provide a sense of belonging and strength when one aligns with said values. However, when one doesn’t align with the values of their culture, it can cause challenges. This can also cause difficulties for newcomers into a culture when they are not easily accepted because they have different ways and values.
Most cultures have come up with their own unique ‘standards’. The way these cultural values have evolved over time is a complex process and has typically included a mix of protecting people and controlling people.
Examples of cultural values from various continents and countries follow. For each of these we have provided both the official as well as traditional cultural values. The official values come from a government source, agency, recognized university research, and/or from the given country’s governmental constitution, which influences behaviours and values. The cultural values come from a variety of sources, including various research as well as from Connecting Consciousness (CC) members. We are mindful that we are not always comparing like for like when viewing the official and traditional values between countries.
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Cultural Values – April – May 2024
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Personal Values - Feb & March 2024
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Spiritual Virtues - December 2023
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The Pyramids - October 2023
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Atlantis & Lemuria - August & September 2023
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Do We Come from the Stars? June – July 2023
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A Spiritual Approach to Managing Life’s Challenges – April – May 2023
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Attention, Intention, and Inspiration - March 2023
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Thriving Through the Holidays December 2022
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Zero Point and Balance November 2022
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The Authentic Self, the Ego & Identity - October 2022
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How to Support Others Awakening - September 2022
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Sovereignty & Stepping Out of the Matrix - August 2022
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Judgment and Forgiveness - June 2022
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Spirituality - May 2022
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Intuition and Discernment - April 2022
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Emotions and Vibrations - March 2022
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Vibration – What Is It and Why Raise It? - Feb 2022
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Empathy & Compassion - Jan 2022
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Thriving Through the Holidays - December 2021
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Heart-Centered Living - November 2021
Prior Topics Presented
CC Members can find prior topic information on Mighty Networks, CC’s private social connecting platform.
Podcasts
Connecting Consciousness Monthly Spiritual Topics
“We are all on our own unique journey. You will all be highly developed and advanced in ways that other people aren’t, and you will have areas to learn that other people can teach you or share with you. And I think that’s wonderful. Don’t ever feel less than anyone else.”—Becky Parkes
“I really love the (forgiveness) topic this month. It is helping me so much. Truly helping me to heal.” (Member)
“These topics help us align members with the essence of CC – spiritual connections and conversations.” (Coordinator)
“These topics help me focus on internal rather than external. It’s a positive distraction from the chaos going on around us.” (Member)
“People are having major "ah-ha" moments as they are discovering ways to address personal issues. Many people are going in depth on the topics and experiencing personal revelations.” (Coordinator)
“The Monthly Spiritual Topics redirect our members from the chaos in our world to uplifting discussions that encourage members to look deep within.“ (Coordinator)
“Wow-I am just speechless! What a wonderful lesson!” (Member)
“The June/ July Spiritual topic has helped members to go within and heal and reconnect with family members and friends who they have drifted away from due to difference in opinions.” (Coordinator)
“Thank Heaven’s for CC...sometimes I must distance myself from these illusions in order to see peace.” (Member)
”These come to me as being in the world of social consciousness and self correcting my part in it. Thanks for enabling these courses!“ (Member)
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Eden Sophia, South Africa, Age 8
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