Breakthrough Men's Community in Downtown Old Monterey presents David Richo in our Annual Spring Speaker's series on Saturday, May 3 at 10am at the Center for Spiritual Awakening in Pacific Grove. Fee is $55 - register here.

About the Workshop

"He stands up for me."

"She has my back."

"They are at my side."

"I still feel connected to people who have died."

These are references to a necessary and needed character on our human journey: the ally, the reliable companion, the assisting force. In every heroic journey story the hero or heroine requires a trustworthy companion to fulfill his/her/their destiny. The assisting force is often depicted as a sidekick, an aide, a wise advisor, a spirit guide.

Some of the assisting forces in our lives are visible and some are invisible. Some are with us for life; some come and go. Examples of spiritual assisting forces are bodhisattvas, saints, family members alive and dead. Partners in a relationship that works are allies to one another.

This workshop shows us how our relationships can become assisting forces. We also find allies in and around us, both physical and spiritual. We can learn how to be assisting forces to one another, and what spiritual practices help all this happen. Based on Dave’s new book: “By Your Side”

About the Speaker

David Richo, Ph.D., is a psychotherapist, writer, and workshop leader. Dave combines psychological and spiritual perspectives in his work. His website is davericho.com.