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Alef Trust @aleftrust.bsky.social · 23h

#CreativeAlternatives is a decade long initiative in the #Merseyside region which uses arts based methods such as visual art, writing, sculpture and #Mindfulness to support adults experiencing anxiety, depression or stress.

🌍 aleffield.org/creative-alt...

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Alef Trust @aleftrust.bsky.social · 3d

🌍 The Journal of Awareness-Based Systems Change (#JASC) invites researchers, practitioners, and change makers to contribute to its upcoming special themed issue exploring emerging #GovernanceModels that foster cultural, ecological, and intergenerational responsibility.

🌍 jabsc.org

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Alef Trust @aleftrust.bsky.social · 3d

Today, 16th October, is #WorldFoodDay. This is a global moment to reflect on how we nourish ourselves, our communities, and our planet.

🌍 www.fao.org/world-food-d...

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Alef Trust @aleftrust.bsky.social · 5d

#VerticalDevelopment of Organisations with #XavierBronlet

Join us for an illuminating session as part of the Nurturing the #FieldsOfChange, #AlefTransformingOrganisations Hub series. This explores transpersonal perspectives on conscious leadership.

🌍 fieldsofchange.org/schedule/ver...

Vertical Development of Organisations with Xavier Bronlet | Fields of Change

This webinar is part of Nurturing the Fields of Change’s Transforming Organisations Hub series of live sessions oriented towards transpersonal perspectives that support conscious leadership, systems c...

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Alef Trust @aleftrust.bsky.social · 7d

Initiating an Initiation Culture: Generative Rituals for our Times

Discover the powerful visual storytelling of Jayce Pei Yu Lee, #Artist-in-Residence for #AlefTrust’s Nurturing the #FieldsOfChange. Through live scribing, Jayce transforms the community’s explorations on power.

🌍 fieldsofchange.org

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Alef Trust @aleftrust.bsky.social · 8d

Join us in #FieldsOfChange next week with somatic coach and meditation teacher #VivekaChen for a deep dive masterclass exploring how #TraumaHealing and embodied practice can strengthen movements for #SocialJustice.

📅 October 16 | 4:00–6:00 pm (BST)

🌍 fieldsofchange.org/schedule/tra...

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Alef Trust @aleftrust.bsky.social · 9d

Nearly twenty years ago, a pioneering vision took shape in the Northwest of England with the creation of #CreativeAlternatives, an arts and #WellbeingProgramme designed to support people living with stress, depression and anxiety.

🌍https://www.creativealternatives.org.uk/

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Alef Trust @aleftrust.bsky.social · 10d

🌱 The Conscious Food Systems Alliance (#CoFSA) warmly invites you to an interactive session today, Thursday, October 9, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM (CEST) / 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM (ICT), on how we can better support #Farmers’ wellbeing worldwide.

🌎 undp.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Alef Trust @aleftrust.bsky.social · 10d

Join us for an illuminating session as part of the Nurturing the #FieldsOfChange, #AlefTransformingOrganisations Hub series. This explores transpersonal perspectives on conscious leadership, systems change, and sustainable impact.

🌍 fieldsofchange.org/schedule/ver...

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Alef Trust @aleftrust.bsky.social · 10d

Ready to #ShareYourStory?

#ElisabethCarrio was studying with #AlefTrust towards her MSc in Consciousness, Spirituality, and #TranspersonalPsychology, when the unexpected happened: An experience with psilocybin prompted a new life purpose. At the age of 70.

🌍 mindstreamconnect.com/blog/essay/i...

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Alef Trust @aleftrust.bsky.social · 13d

Duelling with the Nondual: #SpiritualBypassing and Other Shadows in #SocialChange.

Join #JessicaBockler, PhD, for #FieldsOfChange on Monday 6th October (3:00 pm - 4:15 pm BST) as we explore this tension together: the dance, and sometimes the duel - with non-duality.

🌎 fieldsofchange.org/schedule/

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Alef Trust @aleftrust.bsky.social · 14d

🌿Join us at The #SENSERetreat: Sensing the Future Together

Do you feel the world deeply? This unique retreat is an invitation to embrace that #Sensitivity as a gift and connect with others who share a similar way of experiencing life.

🌍 broughtonsanctuary.co.uk/retreat/the-...

The SENSE Retreat at Broughton Sanctuary, Yorkshire, UK

Empowering highly sensitive people to embrace their nature and step into their light, leading to a new wave of human flourishing and leadership. By recognising sensitivity as a strength, you can claim...

broughtonsanctuary.co.uk

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Alef Trust @aleftrust.bsky.social · 15d

Today, on #WorldAnimalDay, we honour and celebrate the profound bond between humans and the animal kingdom. As we acknowledge the extraordinary legacy of #DrJaneGoodall, whose lifelong work has transformed our understanding of animals and inspired #GlobalConservation efforts.

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Alef Trust @aleftrust.bsky.social · 15d

This week’s #AlefTrust #Substack newsletter presents the October line up of events for our #FieldsOfChange community. This month brings a powerful programe exploring spirituality, transformation, and justice in action.

🌍 aleftrust.substack.com

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Alef Trust @aleftrust.bsky.social · 15d

In this podcast, #AlefTrust PhD students Dr. David Furlong and Jevon Dangeli explore a holistic approach to #Psychological parts work, including the integration of ‘intruder’ parts and ‘past life’ aspects, and its role in post-traumatic growth.

🌍 aleffield.org/facilitating...

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Alef Trust @aleftrust.bsky.social · 15d

Volume 4 of the #TranspersonalCoachingPsychology (TCP) Journal continues to showcase the transformative impact of holistic, integrative coaching practices through a collection of peer reviewed case studies, authored by graduates of #AlefTrust´s 1 year TCP Certificate Programme.

🌍 iactm.org/tcpj/

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Alef Trust @aleftrust.bsky.social · 20d

🌿 EUROTAS 2025 in Oaxaca, Mexico 22–26 October 2025

This year’s #EUROTAS International Conference will be hosted by the Macuil Institute in the vibrant setting of #Oaxaca, Mexico. This is the 25th edition of the #GlobalTranspersonalNetwork.

🌎 eurotas2025.com.mx/en/

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Alef Trust @aleftrust.bsky.social · 20d

Duelling with the Nondual: #SpiritualBypassing and Other Shadows in #SocialChange.

Join #JessicaBockler for #FieldsOfChange on Monday 6th October (3:00 pm - 4:15 pm BST) as we explore this tension together: the dance - and sometimes the duel - with non-duality.

🌎 fieldsofchange.org/schedule/

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Alef Trust @aleftrust.bsky.social · 22d

The Nurturing the #FieldsOfChange community of practice recently gathered for a session titled “Beyond the #IndividualMagus.” In her reflection, #AlefTrustMSc student #MollyDavis explored how awareness-based practice can support transformation.

🌍 aleffield.org/walking-back...

Walking Backwards into the Future: Language, Paradigms, and the Unknown - The Alef Field

On 9th July, the Nurturing the Fields of Change community of practice for holistic transformation and social change gathered for the session “Beyond the Individual Magus”. The conversation invited us ...

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Alef Trust @aleftrust.bsky.social · 23d

🌱 From the #UnitedNations in New York to the mountains of #Bhutan, a new journey has begun.

Several days ago, #AlefTrust’s co-founder, Dr. #JessicaBockler joined the online launch of the journey to the first Global Conscious Food Systems Summit, to be held in Bhutan in 2026.

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Alef Trust @aleftrust.bsky.social · 24d

¨From 7-9 November 2025, #BeyondTheBrain explores whether and how #Consciousness extends beyond the physical brain.¨

🎟️ Early-bird 3-day ticket – £95 (until 27 September)

💫Interested? Like this post, share it, and tag two friends for the chance to win complimentary access! 💫

🌍 beyondthebrain.org

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Alef Trust @aleftrust.bsky.social · 25d

What Lies Beyond – “Being, Time and Altered States”

In this final instalment of a trilogy on #Consciousness and time, #WhatLiesBeyond host Matt Colborn is joined by Marc Wittmann, Ph.D., research fellow at the Institute for Frontier Areas.

🌍 whatliesbeyond.substack.com/p/being-time...

Being, Time and Altered States | Marc Wittmann

Show Notes

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Alef Trust @aleftrust.bsky.social · 27d

As part of #AlefTrust’s #ConsciousCommunityInitiative, Tending to the Body and Soul is a pioneering project led by Lahore based psychologist and facilitator #AyeshaIftikhar.

🌍 aleffield.org/holding-spac...

Holding Space with Vulnerability: Ayesha Iftikhar on Tending to the Body and Soul - The Alef Field

As part of the Alef Trust’s Conscious Community Initiative, Tending to the Body and Soul is a pioneering project led by Lahore- based psychologist and facilitator Ayesha Iftikhar. Her work […]

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Alef Trust @aleftrust.bsky.social · 27d

🍂 Start of Autumn – #FieldsofChange 🍂

Today, 22nd September, marks the #AutumnEquinox - that brief moment of balance when day and night stand equal. From here, the light slowly gives way to the darker half of the year. Join us in our next session, here:

🌍 fieldsofchange.org/schedule/due...

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Alef Trust @aleftrust.bsky.social · 28d

International #DayOfPeace – 21 September

🌍 As our world faces multiple conflicts and divisions, today reminds us of a global truth: #Peace is the eternal solution. It is not simply the absence of war, but the presence of justice, compassion, and understanding.

🔗 www.unesco.org/en/days/peace

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