ReImagine

LIVING SIMPLY AND GENEROSLY
(In an era of scarcity and greed)
Finding a Path Toward Greater Freedom & Creativity

Saturday, November 1, 2008 9 a.m.- 3 P.M.
Location: 455 Dolores St, SF, CA
Cost: $40 - $60 sliding scale. Includes lunch and materials (scholarships available upon request)
Register online: http://reimagine.org/node/81

With
the rising costs of housing, education and healthcare, many of us feel
challenged to live within our means and pursue our dreams. At the same
time, we are increasingly aware of the disproportionate privilege we
possess in comparison with most of the worlds population. What does it
mean live justly and sustainably in a culture of prosperity and
materialism?  How can we apply what Jesus taught about time, money and
possessions to our current life context?

"Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."

"A person's life does not consist in the abundance of their possessions."

 "Sell your possessions and give to the poor."

 "Do not worry about your life… seek first the kingdom… and all these things will be given to you as well."

Through
this one-day workshop we will examine what Jesus taught about time,
money and possessions and explore how we might translate important
themes into life practices:  Abundance, Gratefulness, Contentment,
Trust, Generosity, Simplicity & Frugality.

This workshop is designed for people who:

•    Live in fear and worry about not having enough
•    Wish to reduce, minimize or eliminate personal debts
•    Long to have a more simple, sustainable and soulful life
•    Want to rethink life beyond the empire of the American Dream
•    Desire more time for family, relationships and the things that matter most
•    Seek to leverage their life energy creatively for the good of the world

In this applied workshop participants will:

•    Gain insights and tools for transforming your relationship to money-- taming consumptive impulses
•    Practice gratefulness
•    Establish time, life energy and financial goals
•    Develop a working budget, debt-reduction strategy and planned giving
•    Learn creative tips about how to live more simply in specific budget areas

Whether
you tend to spend too much and find yourself in debt, or you are
thrifty and  obsessive about saving, this workshop has something to
offer because the genesis-dream for each of us is a posture of radical
contentment and generosity!