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Robert Masters in Boulder

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 16:02:04 -0000

Robert Masters is coming to Boulder again in September! I experienced Robert last time he was in town and found his work to be profoundly transformational, deep, and efficient. He is a "Jedi" in taking participants exactly where they are ready to go to become a greater version of themselves.

I am helping Robert enroll the workshops in Boulder.

The September 20th-21st group (entitled BREAKTHROUGH) will feature integral, intuitively structured work that gets to the heart of the matter with optimal speed and effectiveness. For all the details, see the attached pdf. Since we're only taking 12 participants, we recommend that you register as early as possible.

The Couples Group(details below) will be limited to 6 couples only, so that you will receive plenty of high quality attention and work, both individually and as a couple. This intensive is intended for couples who (1) want a more conscious, authentic, loving, passionate, and liberating relationship with each other, and (2) are ready to work through whatever’s in the way. Attached is a pdf describing the group.

The Men's Evening Event is limited to 8 men. Contact me (caseycapshaw@gmail.com) for details.

For individual and/or couple sessions, contact us at info@robertmasters.com.

And the Friday September 12th Evening Event at the Boulder Center for Integral Living? For our last two times there, our theme was "Transformation Through Intimacy", but our actual topics were very wide-ranging (and mostly determined by questions from the audience). We don't have a theme yet, but it will be along the lines of "Living a Deeper Life" or something similar.

Let me know if you would like more information or have questions about participation. My partner Laura and I will be at the Coulpes event, hope to see you there.

case

BREAKTHROUGH
A WEEKEND GROUP IN BOULDER
September 20th-21st, 2008
with ROBERT AUGUSTUS MASTERS
& DIANE BARDWELL MASTERS
Deep, efficient, highly effective breakthrough work for those who want to make wise
use of their difficulties, and who are ready to work through whatever is obstructing
their liberation.
Everything can serve our healing and awakening. Especially the difficult stuff. Going
toward, into, and through whatever is troubling us, rather than just rising above or
otherwise avoiding it, is a deeply liberating journey. Along the way we learn, firsthand,
to be intimate with all that we are: high and low, dark and light, dying and undying.
This group will be both a catalyst and sanctuary for such deeply transformative work,
providing a safe place to let go of playing it safe. The work will be not be prestructured,
but rather structured in fitting accord with group and individual needs and energies.
All kinds of issues and concerns — from the deepest trauma to the seemingly trivial —
will be dealt with, through a dynamic, creative mix of psychotherapy, bodywork,
spiritual disciplines, dreamwork, and group practices.
And the group will be small, being limited to 12 participants only, so that there will be
enough time for everyone to receive in-depth attention.

LOCATION: Solstice Center, 302 Pearl Street, Boulder, Colorado.
TUITION: CAD $550. A deposit of CAD $250 is required, nonrefundable after August
1, 2008. Accommodation and meals are not included.

PAYMENT: In Canadian funds either by bank draft (payable to Robert Masters at
16133 9th Avenue, Surrey, BC V4A 1A5) or by credit card online through the STORE
page at http://www.robertmasters.com. Full payment is due by August 15, 2008.

FREEDOM THROUGH INTIMACY
A Transformational Intensive For Couples
BOULDER: September 13th-14th
with Robert Augustus Masters
& Diane Bardwell Masters

This group is for couples who (1) want a more conscious, loving, and
liberating relationship with each other; and (2) are ready to work
through whatever's in the way.

Even if you already have a good relationship, consider coming, and taking your
relationship from good to great to what it really can be.
Individual work will be given as much emphasis as couple work, using a spontaneously
structured approach that creatively mixes psychotherapy, bodywork, dream
exploration, spiritual disciplines, and individualized couples practices.
Limited to 6 couples only; early registration is highly recommended.

LOCATION & TIME :Boulder Center for Integral Living, 2819 Broadway St., Boulder.
The group will begin Saturday September 13th at 10am and end Sunday, September
14th at approx. 5:30pm.

TUITION: A specially reduced tuition of CAD$475 per person (or CAD$950 per
couple). A nonrefundable deposit of CAD$300 is required from each couple.

PAYMENT: In Canadian funds either by bank draft (payable to Robert Masters at
16133 9th Avenue, Surrey, BC V4A 1A5) or by credit card online through the STORE
page at www.robertmasters.com. Full tuition is due by August 13, 2008.

REQUIRED READING: Robert's latest book, TRANSFORMATION THROUGH
INTIMACY: THE JOURNEY TOWARD MATURE MONOGAMY, available in
bookstores and from amazon.com (and also from www.RobertMasters.com).

ROBERT is a critically acclaimed author, teacher of spiritual deepening, and highly
experienced psychotherapist (and trainer of psychotherapists) with a doctorate in
Psychology. He has innovatively integrated mind, body, emotion, and spirituality in his
work for the past 30 years. For more information on his work and writings (and to
subscribe to his free newsletter), visit www.RobertMasters.com.

DIANE, Robert’s wife and spiritual partner, assists him in his groups and trainings,
contributing deeply to the work being done. She is an intuitive healer and Reiki master,
as well as a songwriter and professional singer, with a special talent for accessing and
transmitting heartfelt spirituality through her music. See www.dianebardwell.net.
For more information, contact info@RobertMasters.com

The New Man Podcast: Alissa Kriteman-Just for Women

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 14:51:59 -0000

This week Tripp is talking with Alissa Kriteman, host of the Just for Women Podcast. Alissa and Tripp have a lot of fun talking about how men and women relate differently in the world and things we can do to relate better with each other.

The New Man Podcast: RAM pt 2 Fear is Just Excitement in Drag

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:42:42 -0000

Robert Augustus Masters is an Integral Psychotherapist and group leader. Integral means that he is working with mind, body, emotion and conditioning in a flowing and organic way.

In this weeks The New Man Podcast we continue our talk with Robert about some practices we can do to "get into our bodies." Sounds easy, but we men can certainly get "stuck in our heads."

The New Man Podcast: Robert Augustus Masters

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 18:52:04 -0000

Robert Augustus Masters is an Integral Psychotherapist and group leader. Integral means that he is working with mind, body, emotion and conditioning in a flowing and organic way.

In this weeks The New Man Podcast we talk with Robert about the reason men find themselves stuck in relationship and professional life. Robert offers a path to liberation for men, but it may not be what you think.

Robert focuses on the body as the path to integration. Too many men get "stuck in their heads" and try to figure out what is going on emotionally. The problem is, emotions often fall outside the realm of rational thought. Because of this, many men simply repress or hide their true emotions, causing tension, pain and numbness.

Robert offers techniques to free up these emotions and work towards integration and healthy expression. Listen as he shares with us what he has learned from years of work with men.

The Warriors Journey: From Trauma to Strength, Part 1

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 16:31:26 -0000

Full screen view

Dan Taslitz is a war veteran. He served on the front lines in the Iraq war in Marine reconnaissance in some of the most extremely high stress, high pressure situations. When someone goes through an experience like this, their brain and body adapt in order to survive.

How does that adaptation translate into normal life when a soldier, like Dan, returns from the battlefield?

Its not always easy.

Dan paid close attention to his experience and the changes that were occurring for him. He made a successful transition back into society, translating his stress into strength. He has developed an intimate understanding of the traumatic experience.

He brings this wisdom to his work with OneFreedom.org to help integrate soldiers into society after their service in battle. Dan helps soldiers resource their strength and learn to adapt in the face of challenges.

Listen as Dan shares his warriors journey through intensity towards integration.

Resources:

- www.onefreedom.org
- www.magisgroup.com

The New Man: ep10 Status is the Enemy of Contentment

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:30:56 -0000

Is your career really aligned with your life's purpose? How important is a man's purpose in life when choosing a career?

This week we sit down with Marty Nemko, Career Editor for U.S. News and World Report and Kiplingers.com and get his unique perspective on career and the popular stereotype of men.

Marty brings a no-nonsense approach to his career advice, but there is wisdom in his perspective. He tells us what the most rewarding careers have in common and what to look for when seeking that perfect job. He flips conventional wisdom on its head and looks at the truth behind the flashy careers like doctors and lawyers and why these may not be the best paths to a rewarding life.

Marty is also passionate about how men are seen in today's western society. He argues that the portrayal of men as incompetent, aggressive, and powerless is not only inaccurate, but is having a harmful effect of the psyche of men and buys.

Listen as he shares with us what he has learned from a lifetime of writing and research on professional life and specifically men's roles in society.

Hey Casey, it's your heart, remember me?

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 22:18:43 -0000

I spent the weekend in San Francisco at the Authentic Man Program workshop. I went out there intending to help with production of the event. Lucky (i think;) for me, there was an extra spot and they threw me in to fully experience what AMP is all about. Boy did I get it!

AMP markets to guys having trouble in relationships or in meeting women. Fair enough, this is a big challenge for most guys and a pretty good motivator to get in there and do some work on themselves.

I personally don't have much trouble meeting women, or getting into relationship, but I am single, and deep conection can be a challenge for me. I always thought this was because I had not met the right woman. That might be part of it, but I uncovered something I had never known about myself that is a key contributor to this situation.

It seems pretty simple to me now, I close off my heart. My core wound, or shadow issue is expressed as a guardedness, mistrust and defense. I let people in, but only so far. I have created complex systems of defenses to keep people at a distance where this shadow side of me does not have to feel threatened. The result--I don't feel anything.

The expert facilitators at the AMP program have put together a brilliant series of exercises and experiences designed to explore the parts of ourselves that are hidden, in effort to achieve more wholeness, Integrity, appreciation and presense. it works.

I was blown wide open. I had no idea this shadow was coloring my worldview so strongly. This is the singlemost transformative shadow-work intensive I have ever been a part of.

I realize this is a state experience, and old habits can and will rise up and challenge this openness I am currently experiencing. Now that I have seen what is possible, I am setting up practices to support this work, that I will continue for the rest of my life.

From this place meeting and talking with women seems effortless. I am excited to explore deeper relationships with everyone in my life, and invite new relationships. I am in touch with my passion and feeling it fuel everything I do. It's good. I recommend this work to everyone,,,,wholeheartedly.

The New Man: Is Pornography Great for a Relationship?

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 17:23:35 -0000

The New Man

This week on The New Man, Tripp and I continue our talk with LiYana Silver, relationship expert about how to find deeper connection through intimacy.

LiYana brings her fresh and intense approach to relationship and gives tripp and I some helpful advice on how to get what we want in our romantic relationships, and get closer to our partners in the process.

If I were to write a personal ad...

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:58:16 -0000

Full Strength clinical trial results!

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:46:43 -0000

I have been a Full Strength protein meal replacement user for over a year now. Full Strength has fueled a serious revitalization and strength building training program for me and this program has become a huge part of my life. I now consider strength training my 'fundamental practice' and nutrition makes that happen.

Full Strength was recently used in the most comprehensive meal replacement study yet conducted. They just released the study results and lets just say, they are favorable.

•83% greater weight loss
•60% greater drop in total fat mass
•65% greater drop in total cholesterol
•50% increase in lean muscle tissue
•44% greater increase in endurance performance

Strength gains and fat losses. Thats the holy grail of training. I used to work with the guys over at Phillips Performance. These guys are passionate and bring decades of experience in training and nutrition to their work.

If you are into feeling good, and building muscle, give the Strength a try.

Tel me this isn't inspirational...

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 17:15:39 -0000

Re-Defining Monogamy?

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:49:17 -0000

I'm still working on re-defining solitary!

This week on The New Man we talk with LiYana Silver and find our how to take relationships to the deep end,,,even exploring alternative arrangements :)

are you curious?

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 12:53:08 -0000

Why I'm Not Worried...

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 03:54:53 -0000

I'm no longer an Entrepreneur.

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 19:34:29 -0000

Well,,,in title anyway.

The term has simply lost all relevance. Everybody I know is entrepreneurial in one way or another, if you're not, you're probably having a hard time getting by in the current career environment.

Casey Capshaw: Marketer, Producer, Blogger, Friend, Lover, Man-about-town...but not entrepreneur. When I hear the title Entrepreneur, what I really hear is "I'm trying to start something sucessful on my own, but i'm not there yet." Nobody cares about that anymore. Nobody cares that you are risky, stubborn, likely hard to work with, and have yet to bring your vision into reality.

Tell me where you have had successes, however modest. Tell me what you are passionate about. Tell me where you are doing the most learning and growth right now. Don't give me vagaries.

This is largely a semantic critique. I love the entrepreneurial spirit and the people putting themselves out there, in uncertainty, to do what they belive in. My point is that that is, or is soon becoming, the default professional state. The idea of long term employment is retiring with the Boomers. The once romantic risks taken by the "entrepreneur" are now the default conditions of anyone in information (and most other) professional careers.

I know you are an entrepreneur. You are your company. You do your own branding, you do your own promotion for this company, you attract clients, you perform services, and you handle accounting. Keep on rockin, just don't expect to get a cookie for doing it.

Being an entrepreneur in todays professional, informational environment is a requirement not a unique attribute.

Technology is shrinking the world!

Sun, 06 Jan 2008 20:51:33 -0000

We all know the internet is bringing the world together. I happened to meet a young podcast producer recently that is quickening this process with technological, social, and global implications.

SpanishPod.com is a clean, straightforward site offering free spanish lessons (with a premium paid service as option) for online play or podcasting.

They have tons of content on this site with very relaxed, intimate conversations between talented hosts. There is also a sister-site ChinesePod.com for those so inclined. Podcasts are released daily giving you plenty to practice your skills with so the learning stays fresh in your mind.

This is yet another innovation of the information age that is bringing people closer. Communication is the first barrier to cultural understanding and the more access we have to the interiors of other cultures, the faster we move towards world-centric meaning making, a worldview essential for solving global problems.

As producer of my own podcast at Falling Fruit, this is very exciting for me.

Seafarer

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 18:21:14 -0000

SEAFARER

The sea will wash in
But the rocks---jagged ribs
Riding the cloth of foam
with gannets---
are the stubborn man.

He invites the storm, he
lives by it! instinct
with fears that are not fears
but prickles of ecstacy,
a secret liquor, a fire
that inflames his blood to
coldness so that the rocks
seem rather to leap
at the sea than the sea
to envolop them. They strain
forward to grasp ships
or even the sky itself that
bends down to be torn
upon them. To which he says,
It is I! I who am the rocks!
Without me nothing laughs.

--William Carlos Williams

The New Man

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 15:49:27 -0000

My first podcast as a producer for Falling Fruit debuts today. I am very excited.

The New Man is constantly evolving, changing and growing. He is not the "macho jerk," mindlessly bullying through the world. He is also not the "New Age wimp," out of touch with his deepest power. The New Man finds integrity in every moment and always looks for his truest expression.

Men's specific development work is my truest passion at this time in my life. I have always been drawn to very masculine endeavors, from extreme sports to Zen Buddhism. As I learn more about the practice of personal growth from a uniquely male(or masculine) angle, I am increasingly drawn to it.

With this show, we aim to examine the challenges men face in career, relationship, and deepest self, and learn how to move towards authenticity in every moment.

I'd love to hear your feedback and suggestions (from men or women) about how this show can best serve the world.

stand up?

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 23:03:50 -0000

Google experimenting with its own "seeds" program

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 16:11:28 -0000

Via Tech Crunch

"Google is experimenting with Digg style voting features on search results that allow users to vote up or bury search results they see."

Looks like this is on an individual basis only and not community wide which is a significant difference over the zaadz seeds program(which i am all fo btw.)

Funny that they are using a Zaadz-like symbol for the feature.
I wonder if Google users will raise as much fuss as some Zaadz users did. I doubt it.