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2024 FRANKLIN MERRELL-WOLFF CONFERENCE

March 28, 2024  /  Leave a Comment  /  Trackback  /  Posted in News

REALIZING COMPASSION

Dates: Thursday, June 20—Sunday, June 23, 2024

Location: Great Space Center, Lone Pine, CA

 

Jennifer Young, MC, LPC (Keynote Speaker)—Compassion

FMW writes so beautifully in his poem, “Sweet are Thou, unutterably sweet, melting within me all hardness; Stirring inclusion of the low as the high; evil as the good; the weak as the strong; the unclean as the pure; the violent as the considerate; none left out…” In a world so full of adversity and historical trauma, this ideal becomes increasingly difficult to attain. Should there be limits to compassion? The ego is so often vilified. Perhaps the goal is to begin to embrace all parts of ourselves with compassion, including our ego.

Ron Leonard, PhD—Panpsychism and Introceptualism

Because both Panpsychism and Introceptualism emphasize consciousness, it is easy to confuse them. It is therefore worthwhile to carefully distinguish between them to clarify Franklin’s philosophy. After defining Panpsychism and understanding why it has been so appealing throughout the ages, we shall contrast it to Franklin’s philosophy and why the latter is more firmly grounded.

Doroethy Leonard, MA, MC—Franklin Merrell-Wolff and Carl G. Jung

In Franklin’s library was a 1926 edition of Carl Jung’s Psychological Types. In 1963, Franklin sent me a copy of Jung’s Memories, Dreams, Reflections, and my life became profoundly enriched. I changed the ways I saw myself and others. I will share my experience at our summer conference. There will be questions.

 Special Features—Thursday evening we shall gather in the Main House at 7:30 for the Opening Ceremony, and to become (re)acquainted and share.

Friday morning (7:30 sharp) will begin with a dream circle and Saturday morning (7:30 sharp) a tarot reading, having both personal and collective significance. Bring a dream—preferably recent—that you feel is spiritually significant to you, or to the group—especially one that C.G. Jung would call a Big Dream. Non-dreamers are also welcome. Both mornings, after a break for breakfast, we shall discuss selected quotations from Franklin’s writings. Please bring your copy of Experience and Philosophy, and be prepared to discuss with the group a quotation that you have found particularly personally meaningful.

On Saturday evening—a Special Program (TBA), followed by a Candlelight Ceremony.

The traditional Sunday morning meeting follows the format that Franklin and Sherifa used for many years. (Many dress more formally.) The theme will be Compassion. Following the Closing Ceremony (Baiba Strads) we share a noon potluck.

We remain committed to continuing the tradition that Franklin and Sherifa began 94 years ago, in 1930. As usual, we shall enjoy communal meals and stimulating “round table” discussions. Doroethy will arrange to provide breakfast, lunch & dinner Friday & Saturday during our program; Sunday lunch is potluck.

 Cost: $195 (still holding the line, despite inflation), includes room and board. There is a $25 reduction for camping here in the Great Space, with outdoor propane shower available (Still working great!), or for staying elsewhere. Some scholarships are available upon request.

A $50 deposit confirms your space ASAP; please send checks to Doroethy Leonard at:

5825 N 12^th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85014.

A map and directions are available upon registration; a detailed program will be provided upon arrival. We will help to coordinate transportation, if possible. For information, email Doroethy@cox.net or phone 602-663-2322; alternatively, email Ron (pleroma9@cox.net) or phone 480-395-5023.