We are excited to invite you on an extraordinary year-long program into the mysteries of The Four Chambered Heart.  Inspired by the work of Basque cultural anthropologist, Angeles Arrien, this immersive experience is designed to help you explore and embody four transformative teachings that empower you to live a heart-led life.

Why the Heart Matters

In many spiritual traditions, heart work is essential for wayfinding, cultivating love and fostering meaningful relationships. Rumi reminds us: “Let yourself be silently drawn by the strange pull of what you really love. It will not lead you astray.”

Through the Four Chambered Heart, you will learn to live more fully in alignment with the “strange pull” of your heart’s true path. Gratitude, courage, love and principle anchor you on the way towards your destiny.

Explore the Four Chambers of the Heart

The heart has four chambers, each playing a vital role in guiding you towards what is most meaningful in your life. Each chamber provides a transformative teaching and accompanying practices:

• The Full Heart: Trust Your Heart and Follow Its Path with Gratitude

The Full Heart asks us to follow our heart and trust its guidance. When we trust the map of the heart, each step is taken in gratitude for the great gift of the journey. In turn, gratitude is the fuel for full engaging in life. “Don’t ask yourself what the world needs,” writes the civil rights leader Howard Thurman. “Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and go do that, because what the world needs is people who have come alive.”

• The Strong Heart: Each Step Must be Taken with Courage Rather than Fear

Remaining open to life strengthens your ability to embrace courage and harness your generative gifts. Courage empowers us to acknowledge our “original medicine” – the unique gifts and talents that help shape our individual journeys.  While courage paves the way for growth and exploration, fear can impede our progress and restrict our potential. Angeles Arrien encourages us to remember: “Whatever you can face, you can handle.”

• The Open Heart: Love Gives the Journey Purpose and Meaning

This chamber helps us tap into the strength of love – love for yourself, others and the world – as a guiding force in all you do. Love is the unifying force in a world that has fractured through the failure to remember the simple maxim “do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”  Martin Luther King Jr. reminds us that “Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend.”

• The Clear Heart: Our Values and Principles Act as Guideposts on the Way.

You don’t have to sell your Soul for success. Those who use their core beliefs and principles to guide their path, more easily navigate challenges and opportunities on the journey. This leads to a greater feeling of fulfillment and alignment with your Soul. Through our guideposts, it is possible to live an ethical life despite what others are doing. The Clear Heart is the discerning heart, able to make decisions that are integrous.

Healing Through Heart Work

Through structured practices designed to strengthen, open, soften, and deepen your heart, you will realign your focus on what holds true meaning in your life. Join us as we pursue optimal health and connection through the Four Chambered Heart. Where the heart has been injured, there will be practices restoring the Chambers.

 
Course Highlights

• 10 Guided Sessions Over the Year: Engage in these cross-cultural, perennial wisdom teachings, deep reflective practices, meditations, journey work and discussions.

• Practical Tools: Learn how to keep your heart Full, Open, Strong and Clear and overcome Half-heartedness, Weak-heartedness, Closed-heartedness and the Doubting and Confused Heart.

• Community Support:  Connect and learn with fellow travellers on this transformative journey. Only in community can we truly transform our lives.

Transform Your Life with Love

Are you ready to unlock the potential of your Four Chambered Heart? Join us for a yearlong exploration into the depths of love, healing, and connection. Reclaim your power, enhance your relationships, and contribute to a healthy, more vibrant community. Embark on a journey toward heart-centered living. Nurture your heart and restore balance to your life!

The program is offered in 10 installments. Each session is 3 ½ hours long and is conducted via Zoom videoconference on the following dates:

Sunday January 26
Sunday February 23
Sunday March 23
Sunday May 4
Sunday June 1
Sunday September 7
Sunday October 5
Sunday October 26
Sunday November 16
Sunday December 7

Time: 9am-12:30pm Pacific  / 12pm-3:30pm Eastern via Zoom
Program Fee:  $699 US if you enrol by Dec 1, 2024 / $770 US after Dec 1, 2024

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact us.

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Note: Single sessions are not available. This is a 10-session program.

A limited enrolment program for those wishing to deepen and expand on their personal work. This special small group program includes six sessions. 

These six sessions will provide participants with a safe, rigorous environment to explore personal and professional excellence; heal and release old patterns that limit happiness and wellbeing; create more intimate relationships; and initiate positive change in their lives. 

Group size is limited. Enrollment is on a first come basis. 

Program Fee: $2,400 US (for 6 sessions)

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Patrick has helped people create breakthroughs, start businesses, write books, face life-threatening illness, transform difficult relationships, and recover from personal and professional setbacks. 

His commitment is to listen deeply, create a safe space for you to change and grow and respect your process. At the same time, he will ask you to step outside your comfort zone. There you will discover your best self is always available to help you seize your dreams.  

This intensive development opportunity is designed to get results. Your program is objectives driven and supports developmental, behavioral and performance goals set by you. Together, you will set success benchmarks and accountabilities and drive results through weekly or bi-weekly Zoom, Skype  or FaceTime calls.

In between calls you will have unlimited access to coaching by phone or email. Patrick can provide just-in-time advice, review your work or help you prepare for an important engagement.

This is not a casual coaching relationship. The work is rigorous and demanding. Coming Into Your Power includes:

• A six- month engagement

• Creation of developmental, behavioral and skills objectives

• Bi-weekly meetings via Zoom, Skype or FaceTime

• Unlimited email access and additional phone calls

• Unlimited review of work

For more information, please email Extraordinary Conversations at info@extraordinaryconversations.com

In The Four Directions, we work with the archetypes of the Warrior, Healer, Visionary and Teacher. Each archetype corresponds to a cardinal direction. Each direction contains a set of practices synthesized from worldwide shamanic traditions. 

Nature Vigil is an ancient, cross-cultural practice associated with the East, The Way of the Visionary.  For almost thirty years, we have offered an opportunity to spend time on the land – to fast, learn, meditate, pray and envision a path with heart and meaning. 

Many of you have expressed to me how transformational this experience has been in your life. In 2025, we are excited to offer a 7-day program that incorporates learning sessions and a Nature Vigil experience.

The program includes 7 days and 6 nights of supervised camping on the land at Four Springs Retreat – a sacred sanctuary recognized around the world as an inspirational setting for reflection, study and personal transformation.

Our experienced staff has supported over 10,000 people – many of whom have never camped overnight – to have a safe, deep and meaningful time on the land. A modified Nature Vigil that takes place in a retreat room is also available for those not able to camp on the land. (Space for Modified Nature Vigil is limited.)

We hope that you will join us for this transformational experience devoted to vision and our life dream.

Program Fee: $1,870 if you enrol by February 15 / $2,000 after February 15  
Space is limited
Instalment Payment Options Are Available.

If you have questions or need additional information, please email info@extraordinaryconversations.com

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We are excited to invite you to an inspiring weekend workshop on The Four-Fold Way. This is a unique opportunity to explore the profound teachings of Angeles Arrien, from her teaching partner of over twenty years, Patrick O’Neill. Thousands of people have used the Four-Fold Way as their guide toward personal transformation and deeper self-awareness.

As we navigate the complexities of life, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or disconnected from our true selves. The Four-Fold Way offers a path to reconnect with our inner wisdom and empower us to live more authentically. During this workshop, we will dive deep into the four integral paths: The Warrior, The Healer, The Visionary, and The Teacher. Each path offers valuable insights and practices that will help you bring your best self to daily life. These archetypes are found in the wisdom traditions of many cultures around the world and represent profound teachings that have guided human beings for millennia.

Exploring the Four Archetypes

The Warrior: The Warrior embodies strength, courage, and determination. This archetype reminds us that we all have the power to stand up for our beliefs, face challenges head-on, and pursue our goals with tenacity. In the workshop, we will engage with the attributes of the Warrior, helping you build confidence and resilience. You’ll learn how to navigate obstacles with grace and develop a powerful sense of purpose in your actions.

The Healer: The Healer represents compassion, empathy, and the transformative power of love. This archetype teaches us to nurture ourselves and others, promoting healing on emotional, physical, and spiritual levels. During our time together, we will explore practices that foster self-care and emotional resilience. You’ll learn techniques to cultivate compassion within yourself and extend that to those around you, creating a more supportive and understanding community.

The Visionary: The Visionary is fueled by imagination, creativity, and the ability to see beyond the present. This archetype encourages us to envision the possibilities for our lives and world that lie ahead. In our workshop, we will tap into your inner Visionary to help you articulate your dreams and aspirations. You’ll engage in practices that encourage innovative thinking, guiding you to set clear intentions for your personal and professional life while embracing change and uncertainty.

The Teacher: The Teacher embodies wisdom, guidance, and the quest for knowledge. This archetype reminds us of the importance of learning and sharing insights with others. Through The Teacher, you’ll explore what it means to share wisdom, inspire growth in others, and embrace your own lifelong learning journey. Through discussions and activities, we will uncover how to harness the attributes of the Teacher in your own life, enhancing your communication and wisdom skills. 

What You Can Expect:

• Interactive Learning: Engage in lively discussions and reflections as we delve into each of the four archetypes. You’ll have the chance to share your experiences and glean wisdom from others in a safe and supportive environment.

• Personal Growth Exercises: Participate in guided exercises that will help you uncover your strengths and areas for growth. You’ll leave with practical tools to integrate into your daily life.

• Community Connection: Connect with like-minded souls who are also on their journey of self-discovery. Building community is at the heart of this workshop, and we can't wait to foster meaningful connections among participants. 

Who Should Attend:

Whether you’re new to The Four Fold Way or a seasoned practitioner, this workshop is designed for anyone seeking clarity in their personal life, professional pursuits, or spiritual journey. If you're eager to explore cross-cultural, perennial wisdom or deepen your self-understanding, we warmly invite you to join us!

Fee: $425 US if you register before May 1 / $495 US after May 1 

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Mentor, Steward, Sage, Legacy Maker - The Four Stages of Eldership provides a time-honored framework for personal growth, contribution to society, and passing on wisdom and knowledge to future generations for the sustainability and empowerment of families and communities.

Eldership is a stage beyond the hero’s journey, which typically focuses on an individual quest and transformation. 

The journey of Eldership emphasizes wisdom, guidance, and legacy. Elders pass on knowledge and experience to younger generations. This is a pivotal family and community contribution – the evergreen values, teachings, stories, songs, and traditions are shared as a rich tapestry of meaning and belonging.

Sadly, in much of western culture, elders are depicted poorly. Elders are often shown as incompetent and senile; a burden to their families and society; stubborn, inflexible and resistant to change; and irrelevant.

These stereotypes can contribute to ageism and negatively impact how elders are perceived and depicted in society.

The archetypes of Mentor, Steward, Sage and Legacy Maker help shapeshift the cultural confusion about the value and contribution of Elders.

Here's why these roles are significant:

1. Mentorship: This stage allows individuals to pass on their knowledge and experience, ensuring that valuable insights are not lost but are instead shared with younger generations. It fosters a sense of fulfillment and purpose in helping others navigate their own paths.

2. Stewardship: By taking on the role of caretaker for traditions and values, elders ensure the preservation of cultural heritage and societal wisdom. This stage allows for the continuation of community values and a sense of belonging and identity.

3. Sagehood: Reflecting on life experiences and distilling them into wisdom adds depth to one's own understanding and allows for the sharing of profound insights with others. It promotes introspection and contemplation, leading to personal growth and spiritual fulfillment.

4. Legacy Maker: In the final years, preparing for the end of life by securing one's legacy ensures that the contributions and memories of a lifetime are not forgotten. Passing on final lessons and engaging in rituals helps solidify one's impact on future generations

The Four Stages of Eldership program offers a profound and meaningful journey towards personal growth, community contribution, and the preservation of wisdom for future generations. As mentors, stewards, sages, and legacy makers, elders play a vital role in the continuity of values, traditions, and knowledge that enrich the fabric of families and communities. 

Embracing these stages fosters a sense of purpose, fulfillment, and legacy that transcends individual achievements, embodying the essence of a life well-lived and shared for the betterment of all. 

Let us honor and celebrate the wisdom of Eldership as we navigate these stages, leaving behind a legacy of strength, resilience, and enduring impact for generations to come.

Fee: $425 US before Oct. 15, 2025 and $495 US after Oct. 15, 2025