Many of us have attempted, like Joan, (see attached story) to apply our learning form the AL course, when we returned home to our workplace. Yet, something seems to interfere with the intention and discipline developed during the AL course. I, for example, meditated every day during the course but lost this practice shortly after returning home. Others may have found their organizations unreceptive to their ‘pleas to be heard’ or not supportive of a ‘beginners’ attempt to be more authentic.

Marpa Society’s goal is to provide a more intimate and focused interchange and sharing of stories and ideas than might be available from traditional sources. In order to build content on the site we are requesting Society members tell stories and provide reactions and ideas in response to Joan’s and fellow students requests. And, from our interchanges in both place and space a practice of authenticity will evolve to enrich all of our lives.

While the story is a composite of selected experiences from my work life, I am hopeful it will elicit reactions which range from 'OH yes I have had a simiilar expereince' to ' I have the following idea to help Joan to here is my story and my request for help.

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