“It is good to follow one’s own bent, so long as it leads upward.”
What will it take for you to live out of your true self?
“Original- a True Self Journey” has been a long time coming. For years I fought for freedom in my mind and heart. I, like many of you, struggled to know and value how God created me. Yet even in my years of self-doubt and endless sabotage of what I longed most to do, there was something inside of me that kept going. It was an arduous journey to freedom. I read a lot of books. I met with mentors and spiritual directors and counselors. I journaled and I wondered if I would ever get rid of the crippling anxiety and hopelessness that I would ever feel comfortable in my own skin.
I know I am not the only one. I believe there are many people living with the chains of shame and fear.
Original is a journey designed to help you break free from the false self patterns that hold you back from joy, love, and connection with God, others, and even your own self. This journey pairs truth from the fields of theology and psychology to help us grow.
This journey is NOT only about our joy and fulfillment. When we aren’t living our life as God made us to be, we jeopardize our mission and ability to pursue our purpose. God wants us to live in freedom, joy, and peace, and yet, it isn’t just about us. It’s also about the work and love we are to give that will also benefit others.
Original is a process to help you find freedom, joy, and peace to be you. This journey is about centering our love and attention on God and who He has made us to be.
A few months isn’t long enough to shed our false self and live 100% in our true self. We will get to that place in the new heaven and the new earth.
However, my hope is that in the process you will:
live in less fear and more freedom.
live in confidence in how God has wired you.
live in less bondage to your wounds.
identify the core lies and shame that causes you disconnection and dysfunction.
Original is a season of self reflection and pausing to look inside, at your heart, soul, motivations, actions, triggers.
“Laura sometimes forces me, in a good but difficult way, to recognize that it only in God that I will find my worth, it is only in God that I will be secure, and it is only God whom I can trust. Laura challenges the whining, (in more frank term – calls me on my own b.s.) She is sometimes so gentle that I recognize God’s tenderness in her voice and words. Sometimes she is more direct and challenging, I recognize God demanding that I go deeper.”
“I am very thankful for the journey I have been on while being involved with Original. I have learned things about myself that I really didn’t want to acknowledge before. I have also had the opportunity to heal from some events that had stifled me. They occasionally still poke up their ugly heads, but for the most part I am at peace with them. At times I am almost thankful for them! I know that who I am today and will be tomorrow are because of the things, events, and most importantly, people I have encountered. So, would I want to change the things that made me who I am? No, I don’t think so!”
What’s included?
Virtual Original Journey - 2021 Summer or Fall Start TBD
8 Months
Original Material - 110 pages of Reading, Journaling, Bible Study, and Assignments
Suggested Book and Other Resource Suggestions
Monthly Virtual Group that will include Processing of Readings and Homework, Q & A, and personalized time for you to share. If you can’t make the group, it will be recorded and available to you.
Monthly Individual Spiritual Direction Session - 50-55 minutes to process the Original Material and how God is working in your life
Monthly Cost: $125 per month for 8 months
Optional Retreat for an Additional cost (This will depend on COVID health guidelines) Price and Dates- TBD
Want to sign up? Keep reading!
If what I am talking about is ringing true, consider joining us as we journey together.
SEE BELOW TO GET ON THE WAITLIST OR SUBMIT QUESTIONS:
Here are some indicators that this COULD BE for you:
You feel a bit stuck
You struggle with how you view yourself
You find yourself not pursuing what you want deep inside
You want to grow in your understanding of yourself because the lack of understanding is keeping you from your life purpose
You are ready to go deeper
You have a measure of insight into yourself and are ready to be super, duper honest
You are a Christian (or are open to a program with Scripture)
Here are some indicators that this MIGHT NOT be for you:
You have tender and unprocessed wounds that make inner work difficult. If this is true, you may want to consider this for the future or in conjunction with therapy.
You think that looking inward is selfish and unholy. (I disagree with this, but there are some people whose beliefs don’t fit with this program).
You are not very self aware and have a difficult time distinguishing your thoughts and feelings and other people’s thoughts and feelings.
You don’t want to be involved in something that involves Scripture/Christian content.
Is this not a great time for you????? Consider Spiritual Direction, information can be found here.