Making Relationship: The Labor of Love

With Carol and Patton Hyman

November 20 - 22, 2009

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Looking for it, falling into it, falling out of it: love’s on our minds a lot of the time. But frequently what seemed like the fulfillment of our dreams turns out to be a big yawn, or a nightmare. While humans naturally long for intimacy, we often unknowingly sabotage our relationships with unrealistic expectations and unconscious projections. If we want to build a rewarding relationship with someone else, we have to start by exploring ourselves.

Using contemplative techniques and a variety of interpersonal exercises, participants in this weekend will examine preconceptions about love, explore how we communicate our attitudes verbally and otherwise, and create new scenarios for enlivening our love lives. The program will offer opportunities for couples to deepen their connections and for those not presently in a relationship to learn how to listen for love’s knock.

Carol Hyman, a writer and consultant with a degree in psychology, has completed three books and is currently working on Salvaging Sanity: Daily Maintenance for the Human Vehicle. Carol teaches all levels of Shambhala Training and has twice directed Warrior Assembly.

Patton Hyman, a practicing attorney in Barnet and member of the Vermont and Georgia bar associations, is Development Director of Tail of the Tiger, an educational nonprofit organization that presents seminars joining mindfulness and contemplative disciplines with the professions, business, and the arts.

Program Fee: $245
Program fees include 3 meals per day served by the Karme Choling kitchen. Accomodations are extra.

This program is being held at Karmê Chöling Shambhala Meditation Center in Barnet, Vermont.  To register please email registration@tailofthetiger.org with your name, address, phone number, email address, name of the program and choice of accommodations. You will be contacted for deposit information and confirmation of registration.

In an effort to make our programs accessible to all, we offer an interest free payment plan. This plan allows you to pay 50% of the total prior to or at the time of registration and give post-dated check or credit card authorization for the remainder of the balance for up to six month post program. If you are interested in this payment option, please let the registration department know when you confirm your registration.