It
has been a wet, lush spring in the eastern US and gardens
are flourishing. And a perfect time to bring together
our growing community to envision and fertilize the
future of The Healing Bridge.
In
2004 our non-profit committed to a strategic planning
process. Our trustee board commissioned a planning committee
to design a step by step plan for refining our vision
and mission and shaping our purpose. In April we marked
our third anniversary for being on-line by re-drafting
our mission and vision:
Vision
To transform awareness of the meaning and significance
of authentic healing.
Mission
Be a global forum to inspire, educate, connect and support
those seeking community and credible resources in all
aspects of healing.
On
June 12th a dynamic group of healing practitioners,
interviewees, trustees, volunteers, community members
and supporters gathered. We started our day by sharing
our individual stories of healing and reviewing the
history of The Healing Bridge from 1998 to today. Throughout
many challenging seasons, we noted the strengthening
of the project's core values: Authenticity, Empathy,
Wise Discernment, Courage, Respect, Principled Intention,
Love and Global Community. In the afternoon a variety
of groups molded our shared experiences and learning
to craft priorities for carrying forth our mission.
The
images on this page are glimpses of a revitalized focus
and the people who brought together their wisdom to
build bridges between medicine, spirituality, psychology,
science and global systems.
With
deep appreciation we thank all those who contributed
to an exceptional day and to a new season of growth
for The Healing Bridge Project.
Attendees:
Alex Goncalves, Ben Wagner, Denise Curcio, Dian O'Leary,
Ellen Davis, Jane Hart, John Rossi, John Cardano, Judith
Katz, Julie Spahr, Kallie Kendle, Kathleen Wong, Larry
Levine, Lois Rosenfelt, Marty Kenny, Richard Jontry,
Roger Halm, Sally McAfee, Susie Brew, Susan Cavaliere,
Vicki Stone, Virginia McKinnie, Lori Yamas
Planning Committee
Julie Spahr
Marty Kenny
Denise Curcio
Kallie Kendle
Jane Hart
Nourishment
Virginia McKinnie
Whole Foods Donation
Graphic Design
Peg Eiya
Costume Designer/Artist
Abby Roy
Presentation Booklet
Kallie Kendle
Folders
Jane Hart
John Cardano
Name Tags
Ken Curcio
Coffee/Tea
Mary Harte
Marty Kenny
Facilities
Bob Spahr & Springhaven Wellness Center
Coach
Larry Levine
Our Facilitator
Jean Haskell
