Appendix 4    Compiled in accordance with the Protocol No.2 of  the General Meeting of Participants of the Public Organisation ‘Absolute Divina’ of 10 February 2025

Plan of educational and training activities of the Public Organisation and the Spiritual Centre ‘Absolute Divina’.

Topic 1: Introduction to spirituality and self-knowledge. Introduction to the concept of spirituality.

Lesson 1: What is spirituality?

Aim of the lesson: To acquaint participants with the basic concepts of spirituality. To promote a deeper understanding of how spirituality can influence everyday life.

Structure:

А. The concept of spirituality:

Spirituality is defined as an inner state of being that includes:

1. The search for meaning: The desire to understand our place in the world, asking questions about the purpose of life.

2. Connection with the Self: The process of self-discovery, inner work, understanding of your emotions, values and beliefs.

3. Relationship with others: Understanding how we are connected to other people, nature and the universe.

4. For some people, this may be the concept of God, universal energy, or simply an awareness of something greater beyond the material world.

B. Historical and cultural aspects:

Discuss how the concept of spirituality has changed throughout history and in different cultures. 

Eastern traditions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism - emphasise the inner world, mainly through meditation and self-awareness.

Western traditions: Christianity, Judaism, Islam - often emphasise the relationship between a person and God, moral values, and practices of communication with higher powers.

2. The difference between religion and spirituality. The aim of the section will be: To distinguish key aspects of religion and spirituality, to consider their differences and interconnections.

Structure:

- Definition of religion and main characteristics of religious traditions:

Belief systems: Formalised dogmas and teachings, and whether they form unifying principles.

Rituals and practices: The social aspects that unite believers, such as prayer, rituals, fasting, as seen by the participants.

Religion is usually an organised system, whereas spirituality is an individual experience that does not always require rituals or formal dressing up.

External and internal search: Religion focuses on external rituals and community, while spirituality emphasises inner experience and self-discovery.

Authenticity and Tradition: Spirituality can be more ‘intuitive’ and adaptive, while religion is associated with dogma.

C. The relationship between religion and spirituality:

Discuss whether religion can serve as a pathway to spirituality for some people.

To consider the possibility of spirituality outside the religious framework, with an emphasis on the individual experience of each person, because this will actually allow society to develop.

 Practical part.

 Group discussion: Invite participants to share their ideas about spirituality and religion. What impressions did they get from their personal experience?

 Reflection: Participants write about their beliefs and experiences in relation to spirituality, what is close to them and how it affects their daily lives.

Assignment for independent research: Participants choose one religious or spiritual practice that they would like to try to explore for a week. They are then ready to share their experience in the next session. But since the country of our permanent residence and ancestral lands is modern Ukraine, this means that we are the people who have not lost touch with religion or spirituality. Therefore, we can simply describe our experience.

Conclusion.

This lesson lays the foundations for understanding spirituality, its importance for personal growth and how it differs from organised religions. Thanks to the interactive elements, participants can actively engage in the learning process and experience their own experiences, which will help them in their lives. 

Lesson 2: The basics of self-knowledge. Techniques of self-observation and the importance of reflection in spiritual development.

Topic 2: Spiritual practices.

Lesson 3: Meditation and awareness.

Meditation techniques: you need to describe what techniques you know, meditation is not necessary.

Practice mindfulness in everyday life.

Lesson 4: Prayer, is it really an appeal to God, and if so, to which God? Would you like to describe God?  Your vision and imagination. 

Topic 3: Spiritual values and ethics.

Lesson 5: Ethics in spirituality. Discussion of moral values and how spiritual values can influence our lives.

Lesson 6: Charity and service. The role of charity in spiritual development. Practical activity (volunteering in a circle).

Topic 4: Community and interaction.

Lesson 7: The importance of community in spiritual life. How the community supports personal spiritual development. Creating trusting relationships among people in the community.

Lesson 8: Working in groups. Trainings and discussions based on personal experience.  Sharing stories and practices.

Topic 5: Transformation and personal growth.

Lesson 9: Internal growth and change. How to cope with personal challenges. Stories of transformation and inspiration.

Lesson 10: Vision of the future. Setting personal goals. Visualisation of the development scheme.

Additional activities.

Reflections in nature: Organising a field trip for meditation or environmental observation, as needed. 

Thematic meetings: Inviting speakers who can provide a new perspective on spiritual topics.

Humanitarian actions: Helping people find the true path of life.

Conclusion.

This lesson plan is designed to stimulate spiritual development, interaction in the circle and personal growth.

Plan of educational activities for the spiritual centre ‘Absolute Divina’:

 This plan includes various activities that will promote personal development, spirituality, cooperation and moral values among participants.

 Ideas for innovative training sessions to be held at the Absolute Divina Spiritual Centre. Each of these trainings contains a detailed description and methods of implementation, with an emphasis on interactivity and new approaches to learning.

Training ‘Emotional intelligence: Feel, analyse, share’

Duration: 2 days (6 hours each).

Day 1:

Introduction to emotional intelligence:

Explanation of the concept and importance of emotional intelligence in everyday life.

Activation of group work: small groups share their own experiences in communicating and recognising emotions.

Self-awareness exercises:

A variety of exercises to develop awareness of one's emotions through theatre and reflection. This will help people to stop being afraid of themselves and their expressions.

Day 2: Understanding the emotions of others:

Theatrical plays where participants reproduce social situations and learn how to recognise the emotions of others.

Emotion management strategies: Practical techniques for regulating emotions in stressful situations.

End of the session: Reflection where participants discuss how they can apply the new knowledge in their lives.

2. Training ‘Creative thinking: From idea to implementation’

Duration: 1 day (8 hours)

Introduction to creativity: Discussion of what creative thinking is and why it is important in different areas of life.

Brainstorming: During this part, participants generate ideas on a specific topic related to joint activities or personal projects.

Creative thinking methods: Using flowcharts, Lyku of the Renaissance - cards, to develop new goals. Asking questions that stimulate inspiration for living in the modern world. Setting a task: Identify a problem that needs to be solved or a new existing idea on the basis of which a new one needs to be generated; 

To understand how different types of thinking affect each of us. The lessons are designed to help you search deeply for your inner state and what it really is.

The tasks are analysed through the ways of thinking of each individual.  Therefore, we will study ourselves through comparative characteristics of a person, such as critical and creative thinking, analytical, generative, convergent, divergent vertical (logical, straightforward) lateral (non-standard, non-linear), focused, scattered, objective, subjective, left-handed, right-handed, verbal, visual, linear, associative reasoning, novelty.

Work in a circle, Participants form a circle using creative methods to develop a project or solve a problem.

Presentation of Ideas:  Each circle presents its Idea, after which the participants choose the best work by voting.

 Training ‘Dialogue for Change: Developing effective communication skills’

Duration: 2 days (5 hours each)

Day 1: The basics of the concepts that were actually written on Earth for true communication:

1. Introduction to the theory of communication and human interaction. 

2.  Consideration of obstacles in communication and their overcoming.

Active listening exercises: 

1.Listening games where participants work in pairs, communicate with a focus on active listening and paraphrasing.

Day 2: Conflicts and their resolution: 

1. Using simulations to resolve conflicts in different situations.

2. Learning to use ‘I-messages’ for constructive communication.

Practice of real-life dialogues: Participants practice different scenarios, from ideal to challenging situations.

Summing up: Reflection on the material learned with the creation of an action plan to improve communication skills in real life.

4. Training ‘Spirituality through artistic expression’

Duration: 1 day (6 hours).

1. Discuss how art and spirituality are intertwined.

2. Creative sessions: - Participants have the opportunity to choose an activity: painting, modelling, theatre or poetry.

Each session covers the use of different materials and techniques for self-expression, which tries to reflect the inner state of the participants.

Group practice: After the session, participants share their impressions, discuss emotions and thoughts that arose during the creative process.

Presentation of results: Organising an exhibition of works where participants show their achievements and receive feedback from the group.

Conclusion.

These innovative trainings aim not only to increase the knowledge and skills of participants, but also to promote their personal transformation through interactive and creative approaches

The general plan of educational activities of the spiritual centre.

How to combine the goals of each individual with the common goal of all humanity, and the formation of a common Spirit of Unity, which begins with each person. 

1. Training on goal setting: Participation in a workshop where participants will set personal and group goals for the year.

2. Team building games: Playing games to build team spirit and get to know the participants.

Theme: Spirituality and personal growth. An evening of meditation, prayer and discussion of spiritual topics.

4: Art therapy. Using art (painting, music) to express emotions and experiences.

Topic: Social responsibility. Volunteer project.

Organising a campaign to help the needy in the community (collecting food and clothes).

Debates on socially important topics. Discussions on ethical issues and the role of a person in society. Health and well-being. Yoga and meditation

Dates: 1st week

Description: Yoga classes to improve physical and mental health with the introduction of meditation.

Activity 8: Healthy food recipe exchange evening

Date: Week 3

Description: Participants share healthy recipes and cook healthy meals together.

Theme: Cultural heritage and traditions

Activity 9: Cultural festival

Date: Week 2

Description: Exhibition of cultural traditions, history and creativity of the participants.

Activity 10: Themed Evening (the art can be different, depending on the people on the course: embroidery, motanka, manual labour, folk art, songs and dances.

Date: 4th week

Description: A gathering where participants can learn and perform folk traditions.

Closing of the cycle and final event

Date: 

Event 1 and  week 2: Closing of the cycle: Celebration of success. Preparation and presentation of participants' reports on achievements.

Date: Week 3.

 A festival where participants share their achievements, impressions and make plans for the future.

Important points

Regularity: Events can be held weekly or monthly, depending on the participants' schedule.

Interaction with other centres: Organising joint events with other spiritual centres or communities to share experiences.

Involvement of speakers: Inviting experts to conduct training seminars or workshops.

Conclusion:

This plan of educational activities aims to support the spiritual development of the participants through various activities, to promote community building and interconnections. The restoration of ancestral knowledge and traditions is fundamentally important in our time, so that we can survive in times of great transformation.

Justice is often distorted by other people's influences, as it happened here. After all, history is written by the victors for the defeated. The problem of forgetting our own roots, the imposed memory of others and the history we live with requires a deep analysis of how our perceptions of reality are formed. And it differs greatly depending on the cultural context and when we adopt other people's narratives, we can lose touch with our own values. Perhaps restoring justice requires not only finding new ways of thinking but also returning to old knowledge, recovering the real and authentic story that can serve as an alternative to the images imposed from the outside. It's not just about making room for new ideas but about a deeper awareness of what we have been taught. As a society, we have the opportunity to rethink our own identity and, perhaps, through this experience, find the truth that will help solve age-old problems.

It is important to create a clear plan, tracking your thoughts and emotions, avoiding negative tendencies and perceiving the process of self-development as a path to inner beauty and strength. As a result, you can achieve greater maturity of your soul, unlocking the enormous potential for enlightenment and true nobility. Applying these tips will help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself and your values, opening up new horizons in your spiritual development. Strive for inner warmth, kindness and truth, and this will make life meaningful and significant for all of humanity.

May our combined efforts light the way to harmony and growth. Believe in yourself because you have everything you need to achieve greatness. Let every day be a new beginning, and every moment an opportunity to fly high, leaving your mark in the boundless heaven of possibilities. Achieve your goal, for a person among people cannot be forgotten, deceived and unnecessary, for every person needs another person, otherwise there was no point in creating this beautiful but deceived species.  We all need energy-information exchange, compassion, love for people and the desire to be useful. Helping others or loved ones can make you feel happy. To achieve our own greatness, we need to believe in ourselves and in the species as a whole. If we can support each other, no one will doubt themselves, their exclusivity, or their professionalism.

Head of the PO ‘Absolute Divina’

 Maria Petrenko