]> http://www.aretecenter.com en http://www.aretecenter.com/node/47 <p>The essence of a human being is freedom of choice. What distinguishes a human being from all other beings is the ability and freedom to rise above pre-patterned instincts and freely choose a desired future.</p> <p>Throughout history, there have been many great individuals - such as Gandhi or Martin Luther King - who have in a grand way exemplified this freedom. What defined their greatness was their openness and ability to freely choose and stand for a future in the face of opposing circumstances.</p> <p>We all have this boundless potential for freedom at the very center of our being. It defines who we are and it is what makes us human. Yet how many of us are living our lives as if we were free to choose it? How much time do we spend wishing for greater joy and abundance in our love lives, family and careers only to find ourselves stuck in the same unsatisfying patterns that litter our past? How many of us truly know who we are beyond all of these unconscious habits and patterns?</p> <p class="pullquote">How much time do we spend wishing for greater joy and abundance in our love lives, family and careers?</p> <p>The Arete Experience is a remarkable opportunity for you to powerfully address these questions in a safe and supportive environment. Through deep understanding and experiential insight you can discover the unconscious ways in which you hold yourself back in your life and your relationships. From that point forward you will experience immense freedom to choose who you are and what you want from your life. </p> <p>The Arete Experience is a 3-day workshop and is the introductory course in the body of coursework offered by the Arete Center for Excellence. <a href="arete">Learn more about The Arete Experience.</a></p> <p>Graduates of the Arete Experience have the opportunity to take an even deeper look at issues in their lives through additional courses and support resources offered by the Arete Center for Excellence, including the Couples Course, the Living Arete Seminar, and personal life coaching. </p> <p>For more information about the Arete Center for Excellence, <a href="contact">click here</a>. </p> Sat, 25 Jun 2005 16:47:00 -0700