Just a quick note to let you know what I’ve been up to recently - and an exciting opportunity for those who enjoyed my first book, Time and Despondency: Regaining the Present in Faith and Life…
Orthodox Lent is only 20 days away! This year I’m even more excited than ever start the Fast, and here’s why…
At this time of year 6 years ago, I was just starting research for a podcast miniseries called "Time and Despondency" (it’s still available! You can catch the first episode here). I wanted to better understand the link between the spiritual sickness of despondency (akedia in the original Greek) and the broken way we often experience time in this world.
What I thought would turn out to be "just" a fun little series for Lent 2016 was soon expanded into a book, which in turn has grown into countless wonderful conversations, retreats, correspondences, book clubs, friendships, and connections with gracious readers and fellow despondents from around the world.
This year for Lent, I'm expanding the Time and Despondency cinematic universe even further in the form of a first-ever group coaching program!
This is more than a book club... Think of it as a book QUEST.
We'll be using Time and Despondency, along with weekly group coaching sessions, a guided workbook, and Orthodox reflections and practices, to walk through Orthodox Lent together.
If you love T&D, or are curious about healing from despondency, and want to dive deeper in community with fellow sojourners AND the author, this is for you!
Basic Info
WHEN: February 27, 2023 (Clean Monday) – April 10, 2023 (Holy Monday), with a final debrief on Monday, April 24 (one week after Pascha) = 8 coaching sessions total
WHERE: All content and coaching sessions will be conducted virtually, using Zoom and a specialized coaching platform (not social media)
More information and the registration link can be found on my website.