Why Life Matters Course?

The world is full of contradictions and confusing choices. The 21st century promises great things as a result of our expanding scientific and technological progress. Yet a culture of fear and violence increases. Millions still go hungry and grave inequalities lead to suffering and further conflict. Climate change threatens the physical environment and the future seems uncertain. 

We can react to these serious problems with disillusionment. But they can also be challenges for us to do something positive. 

If we think about it, the damaged environment, frictions, and lack of genuine community are all caused by the way we humans live and the attitudes we hold. 

Most people look for a way of life that satisfies. As well as jobs, we search for meaning – for inner freedom, personal and spiritual growth. We long for a sense of where we are going and how we can make difference. And about how we can get on with one another – family, friends and other cultures and races. How do we form deep and lasting relationships, and how we can bring healing where there is hurt and hostility? 

Life Matters Course (LMC) offers a chance to engage with these issues, and find a pathway for positive living and change.

* AIMS:

• To help develop the skills and character strengths needed to contribute to positive change in today’s world.
• To expand one’s world view and ability to respond to people and situations.
• To help each person explore and discover their own distinctive purpose.
• To provide an opportunity to live, work and study with people from different Asia Pacific cultures and backgrounds.

* CONTENT:

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Where we are coming from – personal stories, families, values, attitudes, ethnic groups
• Where we are at – life as it is, discovering meaning, issues, facing up to who we are and what we want to see different. Exploring change starting with ourselves
• Where we are going – careers, hopes, personal growth, goals
• Looking at identity and its connection to our background and cultures. Discussion with panel of speakers
• Reconciliation and forgiveness
• Relationships and friendships
• Daily time for reflection and personal assessment.

COMMUNITY BUILDING

• Creating community – exploring useful models and experiences with a panel presentation
• Involvement in a role play of a real life scenario
• Managing conflict creatively – learning skills for dealing with conflict.
• Community service initiatives
• Understanding Philippines culturally.

PLUS

• Confidence building and creative expression through music, dance and drama workshops
• Team building recreation, including games and sports
• Evening celebration and public presentation with the Life Matters program.

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