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Spiritual Endeavors
promoting Spiritual,
Holistic, and Environmental Awareness
Speaker
Guidelines
The Gatherings / Many Paths
All Guest Speakers will agree to the following
guidelines.
Since the purpose of S-E is to facilitate an exchange of
information and to encourage discussion among individuals on the many different and varied
paths of discovering their own spirituality; and since each individual’s path is honored
and respected as being appropriate for that individual at this point in time; we ask our
guest speakers to please adhere to the following guidelines during their Guest Speaker
appearance.
We do understand that many speakers and guests have devoted
a large portion of their time and energy toward a specific area or understanding. We also
understand that deep involvement in a specific area may sometimes lead to a somewhat
disciplined or dogmatic approach to that area or understanding. And although that
disciplined approach may have been beneficial or even necessary to achieve that deep
understanding, we would like to gently remind that not all others share the same passion
and devotion.
We have found through experience that much more can be
accomplished in the areas of sharing information and understandings by keeping the above
thoughts in mind. A speaker will find a more receptive audience at S-E and will be able to
spend much more time communicating their most important ideas by prefacing these ideas
with the simple clarification of "This is my understanding…" or "What I
have found to be true on my path is…" By making these simple qualifying statements,
we believe that this will allow you more time in discussing the important points of your
topic by alleviating any debate from an audience participant who seemingly subscribes to a
different basic perception or precept in their belief system. Besides, "I believe the
truth of the matter is…" will go much further toward fostering spiritual integrity
and universal brotherhood than unequivocally stating "The truth of the matter
is…"
Many of our speakers provide certain services to the
community as a form of earning their living. Some are healers subscribing to various
methods or philosophies. Others are gifted in other more intangible ways, and offer
readings, channelings, techniques, or private sessions of some kind. We do provide a space
for the placement of any literature concerning specific services or seminars that you may
offer – as well as space for any tapes, books, videos, etc. that are offered for sale. We
would like to take this opportunity to remind our speakers that at Many Paths and The
Gatherings, we ask that you please abide by the highest degree of ethical
professionalism and integrity and not confuse the speaking engagement with the commercial
advertising or marketing of a particular service, product, or philosophy. This
may be accomplished through using the space provided for this purpose, during the break,
as participants will seek more information from you… and at the conclusion of your
presentation, just prior to the break – We will make an announcement for you
concerning any upcoming workshops, seminars, private sessions, or items "for
sale" that you may offer.
We are equipped to handle limited audio/visual needs. (VHS
Video and Standard Audio Cassettes as well as CD) If your presentation requires use of the
A/V equipment, please notify us at least 2 weeks in advance and plan on arriving early
enough for sight and sound checks.
Signature ________________________________________
Please arrive at least 25 minutes early to discuss your
introduction, any particular needs you may have, & items you may wish to place for
free or sale. We also need your approval to the above guidelines. Please sign and bring
with you. Thank you.
If you have never attended one of S-E’s public lectures or
meetings, see Gathering
information for an accurate account of a typical Gathering, and to assist you
in preparing for an enjoyable and fulfilling presentation. The group size ranges from 25
to 50, and dress is casual. Of course, should your schedule permit, we believe that
attending Many Paths or a Gathering beforehand would be both an enjoyable experience and a
wonderful introduction to a warm and friendly group. (This is also recommended for those
booking private workshops or seminars.)
Further questions should be directed to web@spiritual-endeavors.org
Spiritual Endeavors is
centrally located in
The Las Vegas Area near Sahara & Eastern Avenues.
Ample parking is always available.
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