Lektion 1
What Is The Sitra Achra?
In this first session of "The Dark Side" we will orient to the structure of our course, and face the core question of the series, why is there evil in the world? What is it's purpose? How might it serve our growth? We will also learn the kabbalistic terms "sitra achra" (the Other Side) and "tikkun" (repair).
Today's Homework: Your homework following this session is - examine your life for examples of a yin/yang dynamic, blessings that contain sparks of challenge, and challenges that contain sparks of blessing.
Lektion 2
As Above, So Below
In the second class, we meet the Kabbalistic concepts of Yesh (is-ness) and Ayin (no-thing-ness) and feel our way into interaction between our ego and the Dark Side.
Follow-up Homework: Investigate areas of your life when you perceive chaos at work. How do you feel in those circumstances?
Lektion 3
Dancing With The Shadow
In this session, we consider Jung's view on the shadow self and consider the positive aspects of The Dark Side. According to a Kabbalistic text that we will study together, we will consider that the Dark Side might have a protective function for our tender hearts.
Lektion 4
Judgement As The Doorway To The Dark Side
In this class, we investigate how emotions are both the seat of our passion and the doorway to the Dark Side. We uncover the intrinsic and sometimes enticing power in anger, jealousy and judgement. Drawing on mindfulness techniques, we work towards self-mastery, taminh the darkness within.
Lektion 5
Become A Warrior Of Light
In this final class session, we consider three strategies to become a warrior of light. Having faced the Dark Side, we acknowledge the potential it contains for our growth and vow to offer our eyes, hands and heart to tip the cosmic scales from darkness to light.
