Whitsun in the Year’s Festival Cycle 

Though the spiritual new year is said to begin at Easter, Karl König describes a mood of fulfillment at Whitsun, just 50 days later, followed by a seasonal pause before the cycle begins again at St. John’s. 

With this framing as our context, Mary Stewart Adams will lead us in a consideration of the year’s festival cycle, and how festival life works with real consequence in the destiny of a community, especially in challenging times, for it is here we may create the substance for the spiritual world to use where it is most needed in the world. More and more this requires our conscious and active participation, but what does this conscious, active participation look like?

Further, as the culminating moment of the sacred Easter Festival in this 100th anniversary year of Rudolf Steiner’s death, this year’s Whitsun is unique and potentially consequent for the next iteration of anthroposophy in the world. In order that the centenary celebrations and observances be more than a remembrance of things past, we are invited to consider Rudolf Steiner’s Leading Thoughts 168-170 (attached), and to prepare inwardly by reviewing our “festival life” from St. John’s 2024 to Easter 2025. This preparation is suggested so that it may serve as a foundation from which we can share ideas about what is needed for our going forward together

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Since 2023, Mary Stewart Adams has been general secretary of the Anthroposophical Society in America. She serves as a spokesperson for the society and country representative in the international movement. She is also a Star Lore Historian and independent contractor working out of the initiative to safeguard the human imagination by protecting our access to the night sky and its stories.

El Sobrante, CA | February 15-17, 2025 | 9AM to 5:30PM Daily

Immerse yourself in three full days of meditation, practical methods, and group exercises designed to strengthen your inner peace, empathy, sense for truth, and ability to work co-creatively with others.  While meditating takes focus, most participants find themselves rejuvenated by this workshop!

Whether you’re familiar with anthroposophy or exploring new spiritual practices, this course offers tools to help you free your mind from clutter, navigate relationships with clarity, and connect to your higher self.

The meditative methods taught are based on indications in Rudolf Steiner’s Knowledge of Higher Worlds and his other texts.  Processes are broken down step by step, following spiritual laws, resulting in meditative methods that are powerful and effective.  Spur your movement forward on your spiritual path through these amazing methods.

What to Expect:

If you’re ready to step into a more grounded, peaceful, and empowered version of yourself, this workshop will give you tools and practices to:

• Let go of mind-clutter and emotional drama.
• Navigate relationships with greater clarity and equanimity.
• Discover tools to help you connect with your higher spiritual purpose.
• Harmonize thinking, feeling, and willing.

What You’ll Discover in this Transformative Workshop:

Through a combination of individual meditations and group work, you’ll:

• Develop your capacity for empathy and perspective-switching.
• Strengthen your sense for truth and inner peace.
• Learn to process feelings and beliefs while transforming inner hindrances.
• Connect to spiritual beings and to your higher self.
• Navigate challenges with clarity and balance.

This workshop isn’t just about intellectual ideas—it’s about practicing and applying methods that support your inner growth.

You’ll engage in hands-on exercises, share your experiences with others in an intimate and immersive setting, and leave with tools you can apply immediately to your personal and spiritual growth.

Saturday, February 15

• Planetary Parliament
• Logic of the Heart
• Image Dialogue
• Laws of Feeling
• Sympathy & Antipathy
• Empathy & Inner Peace

Sunday, February 16

• Planetary Parliament
• Logic of the Heart
• Perspective Switch
• Finding One’s Task
• Logic of the Will
• Laws of Willing

Monday, February 17

• Planetary Parliament
• Logic of the Heart
• Finding the True Name
• Zodiac Meditation
• Review/Preview

Workshop Facilitators:

• Susan Overhauser, PhD: International lecturer with over 30 years of experience in meditation and anthroposophic psychology.
• Arianna Golden, MS: Biomedical engineer and meditation guide, using these methods daily to overcome sensory overwhelm and connect deeply with others.

Join us in El Sobrante, CA | February 15-17, 2025 | 9AM to 5:30PM Daily

$300 Fee Includes: 3-Day In Person Course, Lunch (vegetarian & gluten free options), snacks, handouts, and online resources. You can request sliding scale or more information via the contact form on the registration link.

Register Here by February 14th

Exact address available after registration.