Personal Development

At ISL, we believe that it is in and through developing a more aware and compassionate relationship with yourself that you are prepared to serve God and others. Our Spirituality for Self offerings help you to get in touch with your deepest self, the place deep within where God dwells. This is done by creating a sacred space for growing, a safe environment in which you learn to:

• grow in deeper appreciation of your own life story

• explore myths and symbols that have power in your life

• integrate conscious and unconscious elements of your own personality

• develop a capacity for living in full and present awareness

• live more holistically: body, mind and spirit

• trust the process of life

• grow to be the most authentic person you can be

• become a more compassionate presence in the world by first learning to be more compassionate with yourself and your woundedness

ISL's approach to personal spiritual development centers on several core components. These components focus on experiential learning rather than on traditional academic methods. ISL's adult learning model deeply respects the individuality and life experience each person brings to her or his program participation.