Institute for Philosophy & the Arts'
Salon on the Spiritually Creative Life

[Photography by Nathaniel Taylor]

THE SALON ON THE SPIRITUALLY CREATIVE LIFE
January to March 2012

Happy New Year 2012! Please join us for three more inspiring Salons!

The meetings will be held at Richard and Carol King’s home in Pasadena. Each will commence at 9:30 a.m. for coffee, followed by the program/discussion from 10 a.m. until noon. Please let us know which salons you can attend by calling (626) 449-1238
 

 Sunday, January 8, 9:30 a.m. 
“Curatorial Intervention” –presented by Qingyun Ma

The need for a new perspective on urban life will be the focus of Qingyun Ma, Dean of the School of Architecture, University of Southern California, and founder of MADA s.p.a.m. headquartered in Shanghai as well as the American Academy in China/USC. According to Dean Ma, “Cities have increasingly transformed into entities that are less physical, while urban life is increasingly defined by virtual dynamics, such as the internet and social media. Therefore, the way architects or any urban activists intervene in the process of the city must also become less physical … through what I call a ‘curatorial effort.’”
 

 Sunday, February 12, 9:30 a.m.
“The Native American Flute: An Ancient Spiritual Tradition” – presented by Jen Grey

Professor/artist/musician Jen Grey [aka JENZEN] will introduce a brief history of the Native American Flute – legal issues, historic practice and material construction, together with a live demonstration on “Learning to Play in Three Easy Steps with Guaranteed Harmonic Effect – Anyone Can Do It Beautifully!” – including discussion of breathing, fingering, pentatonic and diatonic scales; and special effects (Coyote, Elk Whistle, Loon, Mordant, Bending, Cooing and Trilling). The purpose is to present an ideal form of personal meditation and relaxation embodied by a precious ‘parlando’ tradition almost lost until its recent revival.

Beautifully hand-crafted flutes created by Guillermo Martinez, President of the Southern California Flute Circle associated with INAFA (the International Native American Flute Association) will be available for hands-on viewing and purchase afterwards [$120 to $2,500].
 

 Sunday, March 11, 9:30 a.m. 
“Brain Science and Relational Presence: Recalibrating Our Communication” –presented by Lee Glickstein

Transformational speaking coach Lee Glickstein, Founder of Speaking Circles International, will focus on masterful communication, one-on-one and in front of groups, and how it is built on a foundation of “the gaze of attunement,” a finely calibrated frequency we learned as infants from our parents, if they were fully available. Those of us who did not get that early attunement tend to experience stress around being visible, which shows up big time in front of groups. The practice of Relational Presence “regazes” us not only into a new and effortless relationship with groups, but with personal relations that bring out the magnificence in others.

Please let us know which salons you can attend by calling (626) 449-1238.

With all loving thoughts and hoping to see you soon!

Carol Soucek King, M.F.A., Ph. D.
Email: KingCarol@aol.com  
Fax: 626.449.2004
     

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