We never reach the limits of our strength.
"It has to be from your 'all' as closely as possible in order to grow. And we all have to grow."
—Martin Benson
Executive Director, Parallel Group
Parallel's mission is to come alongside those seeking deeper meaning and purpose, and to assist them in building an inner spiritual foundation that will be put to work in real life, into everyday practice. "For every human, depth of Being."
Writing
Observations from a spiritual pilgrimage, embodied spiritual practices, field reports from retreats, good stories, visual material, men’s work and meditations.
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Spiritual Direction
But more like having a personal trainer.
To work on inner Being-development; to clarify one’s aims and uncover the features of personality that disrupt them; to investigate relationships, job and daily rhythms through self-observation; and to assist in the discovery of a practical presence in life.
Group Work
Andrew facilitates various weekly group meetings to practice contemplative exercises and share observations from *actual* life.
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Retreat Director
In-person events hosted by Parallel Group are created to explore various themes related to the spiritual growth—with daily tasks, meditation and discussion, as well as practical work, periods of rest, morning silences, chanting, toasting and bonfiring. Emphasis on collective intelligence, men's work, young people, and the occasional Family Camp.
Art and Design
Andrew continues to make good on his post-grad study by taking various graphic design project for non-profits and publishers (United Nations, American Friends Service Committee, Shambhala Publications, Parabola). He specializes in print-based media (book, catalogue, report) and editorial layout.
Translation
Andrew's side project is an ongoing translation of the New Testament from Koiné Greek.
