The Institute of Noetic Sciences 13th International Conference

For reasons we don’t yet understand, the tendency to synchronize is one of the most pervasive drives in the universe. —Steven Strogatz, Sync

Fields of consciousness spring up whenever we engage in sustained collective activities. Knowing this, how can we accelerate and deepen this natural process? How do we harness the power of these fields to teach, problem-solve, create, or heal? In this workshop, we will explore the dynamics of collective intelligence in group settings. Learn practical, hands-on strategies forged through 30 years of classroom experience: opening and closing fields, strengthening fields, visualization and meditation exercises, and managing episodes of spontaneous resonance.

The challenges we face are mounting: the collapse of the housing bubble, the falling U.S. dollar, environmental changes and deterioration, peak oil, inflation, and the growing possibility of a global financial meltdown. How can we ensure that our savings and investments are safe and that they will grow sufficiently to support our families? And how will we do this in a manner that protects and transforms our communities and networks? The future is something to be created rather than feared. In this session you will discover what actions you can take to position your assets in these uncertain times.

Humanity is entering a rite of passage from our planetary adolescence to our future adulthood, from an operating system based on the love of power to one based on the power of love. This requires an internal shift from ego-based consciousness to an awakening of the global heart. The journey of initiation we will take together combines ritual, storytelling, poetry, and music, to ignite the heart within and carry the torch to the heart of the world. Be prepared to laugh, cry, dream, and hope as we navigate the perils and possibilities of our time toward an inspiring vision of the future.

In this engaging workshop, you will discover strategies that empower us to expand our personal and collective roles in eliciting lasting social change and global harmony. Learn a powerful meditation and visioning process that will guide you to gain clarity, deepen convictions, and tap into the mystical—inspiring us all to develop solution-oriented mission and vision statements that specifically addresses root causes of critical social issues. Reenergize passions and be open to the divine wisdom, strategies, and practice of Socially Conscious Leadership.

A renaissance in the field of cellular biology has led to the discovery of the molecular mechanisms that bridge the mind-body connection. These newly defined pathways reveal how our thoughts, attitudes, and beliefs create the conditions of our body and our place in the world. Through an understanding of how consciousness interfaces with biology, we are empowered to evolve from passive victims to responsible cocreators. In the process, we are offered the key to personal growth and global transformation. Bruce's animated and illustrated seminar provides knowledge that will enable you to take back creative control over your own life and contribute to the planet's higher evolutionary destiny.

When nature was revered, we engaged directly with our surroundings for clues of change and duration. We understood the natural rhythms and cycles of all things and recognized their influence on our lives, relationships, and our role in the world. Using the revolving Wheel of Life as presented at Nine Gates Mystery School, you will experientially reengage with life's movement and the feelings and aspirations at significant stages or thresholds. Explore the secrets held in the sound of your name and reconnect with your inner nature, embracing your personal role as an influential "seed" in the field of never-ending collective change.

In Native American spiritual tradition, ceremony is practiced to align our personal lives with the Spirit so that we can connect with the community in harmony. Tony will open our conference by using ceremony and symbolism to unite the collective intentions of all attendees. He will direct us around the Circle of Life, using chant, drum, and spiritual narrative.

As we seek to seed the field of collective change, we must draw on both wisdom and knowledge to grow in healthy and sustainable ways. Powerful insights and thoughtful direction arise through our individual reflections, collaborative inquiry, scientific breakthroughs, and our passions to cocreate a life-enhancing vision for our future. Let us explore together the qualities and capacities we need to ground this shared vision.

This session will explore how advances in epigenetics, quantum biophysics, and fractal geometry reveal that civilization is poised on the threshold of a major evolutionary event—the emergence of a new giant "multicellular organism" called humanity. Discover the compelling scientific evidence that reveals how our collective perceptions are contributing to global crises, and how, by changing those perceptions, civilization will evolve and thrive into the future.