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THE STORY AND JOURNEYlearning and changeof© Carolyn Reinhart

4BEGINNING OF STORY and THE FOUNDING• 1945 - Lady Madeline Lees, said:“My constant and earnest prayer is that this place should be used entirely for the glory of God.”• 1968 - Tom and Faith founded Post Green:lay Christian ecumenical community • 1992 - Post Green founded Holton Lee • 1996 - opened secular voluntary sector charity

LEE’S FAMILY - THREE GENERATIONAL EVOLUTIONARY JOURNEY & STORY 1950 – 2003I became part of living out that story from 1975-2005. I moved to the UK to Yeldall Manor, Berkshire in 1974, then Cathedral of the Isles, 1975 then to Post Green, 1975. That move was particularly for me to work with and be a companion to Lady Faith Lees. I lived at Post Green House all of that time, working with her (she was the visionary of the Community which was established in 1969). The ministry was healing, caring and teaching which I took part in. In 1984 I founded Post Green Pastoral Center which was based at Post Green house and short/long stay counselees/guests/retreatants would stay there or at one of the other 14 households..

Ultimately the Community needed to shift its focus from Post Green house to East Holton 2 miles away – where we had been holding Spring and Summer camps for 20 years. At that time Faith/Tom along with the community began to research the idea/vision of founding a center for Disabled People and Carers. We visited many places, made many inquiries and searched for sources for funding etc. After a 2 yr period of Discernment with Fr Diarmuid O’Murchu, Holton Lee was established as a Charity

KEY POINTS OF RESEARCH STORY1. Research and Development – past – present - future2. of 4 INTEGRATING ASPECTS3. SPIRITUALITY is a New Academic Field of Spirituality 4. Work Based Learning – Doctor of Professional Studies – easier to do a PhD5. University requirements and stakeholders and supervisor – answerable to them6. find a Professional who would work with me and the University - supervision7. Holton Lee had to agree and sign as a necessary project for Holton Lee8. needed 3 letters of referral from professionals working in the field of Spirituality9. answer to the Holton Lee Board of Directors, the Director, staff, volunteers

10. MDProf first – indicating how I would do the Research and Development Project11. present that Research Proposal to a group of Professors to vet – PowerPoint- Qualitative 12. design and invent a research methodology since nothing existing in this New Academic Field – 13. DEEP 3RD LEVEL LEARNING & my own Life Long Learning14. had to be viable outcomes which could be used GENERALLY beyond Holton Lee – in the field15. wrote a lot of papers – which they would evaluate and pass or not16. let go – not steer or influence the PROCESS (feminist approach)1. I chose to have a research group – who shared in Process mutually

DIAGRAMS, IMAGES AND PHOTOGRAPHSwithin the final 100,000 word Doctoral (Report)1.Figures – 122.Photographs – 93.Diagrams – 194.Guidelines – 19+

BY POST GREEN COMMUNITY AND THE LEES FAMILY – 1992-1996

Sir John and Lady Madeline Lees12

LADY MADELINE LEES13

THE MANOR HOUSE – BIBLE COLLEGE - SCHOOL14

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LEES CHILDREN16

LEES CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN

Community begins – 1960’SThe Post Green Community grew out of Faith and Tom Lees’ desire to offer help to strangers in need, not just through care and support in their own home, Post Green House, but through other Christian leaders living in buildings which the Lees owned in the Lytchett Minster and later at Holton Lee.

PHOTO OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN EARLIER DAYS19

Faith wrote 3 books and Tom wrote 1

EAST HOLTON CAMPSCAMP FIELD

AN ARIEL VIEW OF CAMP AT EAST HOLTONCAMP FIELD

A BRIEF WRITTEN OVERVIEW OF THE 50 YEAR HISTORY OF POST GREEN AND HOLTON LEETHE PASTSir John and Lady Madeline Lees lived in the Manor House which was requisitioned by the Army during the war so they and their 8 children moved to Post Green House - where they continued to live. They owned 3,000 acres locally and much of it was farm land managed by farmers. They also had a large dairy farm across the street and employed dairy men there along with a gardener for their large garden as well as a carpenter for the whole estate which was managed by an Estate Manger who was also housed. After the war they donated it to the School Board – so It became a secondary school and still isLady Madeline along with many village and family volunteers produced 2 films. The Messiah and Crying in the Wilderness (St John the Baptist)In the 90’s they were ultimately converted to digital film and are in their archives

Post Green Community was officially founded then in 1969 and was under the auspices of the Church of England as an experimental ecumenical lay community with the local Bishop as visitor. Many more people moved to the area to join “the ministry” of healing, caring and teaching and the numbers grew to 135 or so with 25 of those being children. There were 14 households within a 2 mile radius, which included single people and families living together. Others joined from other countries, like South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Denmark, Sweden, the USA and Canada.Some stayed for years and others for a year or two to learn more about Community to take back to their own countries. We lived on a common purse and ae accordingly. We did have a daily time of Worship together at 5pm in the Parish hall and on Sundays people went to their own denominational churches. There were several clergy who came along with their families to stay for a year or five.

26In 1984 Post GREEN PASTORAL CENTER was founded by Carolyn and Phil and based at Post Green house. One year later Phil left and Gerry became a partner.Community members were trained in Counselling and Spiritual Direction which was then offered to people who came for an hr or to stay residentially, short term, for a retreat or pastoral care. There was on-going supervision for both the Pastoral Center and also separately, for the Community.

AFTER A 2 YEAR PERIOD OF DISCERNMENT PROCESS …facilitated by Rev Diarmuid O’Murchu the community decided to relocate it’s ministry and focus to the piece of land 2 miles away onto 350 acres on the shore of Poole Harbour. The vision was to convert the existing buildings to facilitate and continue the existing ministry and to set up a centre for Disabled People and Carers. 28

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31UNDERSTANDING THAT EACH PERSON …• potential for growth and creativity• mature and flourish• grow in understanding of ✓themselves ✓others ✓environment.• discover ways of integrating: creative spiritual physical

THE OLD BARN

FRONT OF NEW BARN33

Five and Twenty Years Onat Holton LeeFaith Lees July 199634

FIVE YEARS ON at HOLTON LEE – a summary• All the necessary buildings to provide accommodation, space for study of natural habitat, quiet room, multipurpose hall for arts• Sufficient personnel to produce ethos and training in spiritual and secular methods• Management structure to enable the above• Need people in ecological/environmental and “disability” aspects to integrate with spiritual/counselling side• Those with responsibilities given resources through fundraising.35

• Environmental – different fields of study relevant to area of Holton Lee – heathland, harbour, ocean, air, waste disposal, urban development• Artistic expression – enable artistic expression in every form as a fundamental principle of Holton Lee. Expressed through natural beauty, visual arts, dance, drama, music, architectural understanding of special beauty of the site with its light, freedom and space36

• Theological – in touch with international thinking on world issues – deal with injustice in all areas –including financial, large corporations, and hard-up economies – issues on war and intervention from outside – tie up between creation and healing.• Counselling and Spiritual Direction – Holton Lee must be accredited and up-to-date with all different ways of looking at spirituality and counselling. There must be an eclectic approach to all of this and not an insistence that OUR way is right.37

TWENTY YEARS ON at HOLTON LEE – a summary• An established centre of learning in integrated studies on ecological, environmental, spiritual aspects and • Therefore a healing centre• With a quality of all that is necessary to be a national and international teaching centre• Disability – social welfare enabling clients to be independent and reach potential• Ecological – use natural energy – sun, wind, waste disposal and horticulture38

39VISION AND MISSION• discover new and innovative approaches, • integrating spiritual, psychological & physical • after years separating out & compartmentalising science and religion,able-bodied and disabled, creative and practical, a holistic and healing view of life.”(Lees, 1993)

Our Mission and vision is: ‘empowering people, particularly• disabled people & carers through• the arts & creativity • environmental awareness• spirituality &personal growthThe Charity was established in 1992 and opened in 1996

41Disability andCareEnvironment and LandManagementArts andCreativitySpirituality & PersonalGrowthmutually interactive ASPECTSMISSION© C Reinhart

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44BUILDING OF BARN BEGAN

Holton Lee is a unique short stay residential centre primarily for Disabled people and carers, set within 350 acres of varied landscape overlooking the shores of Poole Harbour.

HOLTON LEE ARIEL VIEW47© C Reinhart

HOLTON LEE

INITIAL FUND RAISING DAYS49

FUND RAISING EVENTS 50

TWO OF MANY ARTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL TASTER DAYS HELD AS PART OF OUR RESEARCH – INVITING PARTICIPANTS FROM LOCAL SCHOOLS FOR DISABLED PEOPLE

DISABILITY AND CARE52

THE BARN

54FULLY OUTFITTED BATHROOM FOR DISABLED PEOPLE – WITH HOIST

VEHICLES FOR ACCESS

GEOGRAPHICAL SPREAD OF NON-LOCAL GUESTS TAKING RESIDENTIAL BREAKS AT HOLTON LEE

SPIRITUALITY AND PERSONAL GROWTH57

Farm HouseFaith HouseARCHITECTS MODEL

PERSONAL GROWTH & SPIRITUALITYGuests empowered todiscover own potentialthrough optionalactivities: •an encounter with the natural environment•exploring creativity• being on retreat • having counselling or spiritual direction

62NATIONALDISABILITYARCHIVEJames Wear –first AIR in 2001Then located Archive at Holton Lee£250K by Arts Council© C ReinhartFOUNDATION OF FAITH HOUSE

FAITH HOUSE …the focus for spirituality•Due to open October 1996•purpose-built space and•Dedicated chapel •exhibitions conferences and events •barrier free purpose built venueFaith House site

BACK VIEW OF FARM HOUSE, FAITH HOUSE AND BARN

65THE CHAPEL/QUIET SPACE AS PART OF FAITH HOUSE

66HOLTON LEE AWARENESS RAISING DAYPersonal Growth and Spirituality Aspect© C Reinhart

67© C ReinhartBACK OF BARN AND VIEW OF FAITH HOUSE

68© C ReinhartNational conference for Disability Arts held at Holton Lee January 2001

69DA21 ARTISTS© C Reinhart

PRINCESS ANNE ARRIVES TO OPEN BARN70

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UNVEILING PLAQUE with Sir Thomas Lees72

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• I nursed Faith (full time) for 1 year in 1995-96 • She had cancer of the thyroid • And died in September 1996• A few weeks after this opening74

CARRIAGE DRIVING FOR THE DISABLED75

DRIVING FOR THE DISABLED76

THE BIRD HIDE77

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ENVIRONMENT AND LAND MANAGEMENT79

a unique and diverse site with different habitats of :▪ woodland ▪ reedbed ▪ heathland▪ saltmarsh and their unique flora & fauna.THE ENVIRONMENT

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Horses and cattle grazing

The various habitats

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86© C ReinhartORGANIC GARDENS BUILT AND MANAGED BY VOLUNTEERDEREK COATES

Organic Garden- produce for guests

88ARMY VOLUNTEERS BUILT PATH IN WOODS

89THE MAYOR’S VISIT

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Horses and cattle grazing

OTHER RESOURCESBird hidesIron age hut: “poustinia”

ARTS AND CREATIVITY93

ARTISTS’ STUDIO FACILITIES will provide fully accessible studios to accommodate ‘disabled artists in residence’. We will convert theseold stables to new buildings Architect model

The Arts Pavilion has facilities for ...▪ pottery▪ painting▪ sculpting▪ glass painting▪ Workshops▪ DABHANDSie Disabled artists who meet weekly

CREATIVITY & THE ARTS• creative potential is stimulated and encouraged • as a form of personal creativity and• as a means for self-discovery.

• developed out of the belief that, within each person is potential for growth & creativity• when recognised, enables us all to mature and flourish. THE VISION …

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102WAY MARKER – FREE BIRD© C ReinhartMike O’Hara is a visually disabled artist

Group creation:using natural resourcesMike with model for Way Markers Project

104WAY MARKER – to the HARBOUR© C Reinhart

105ARTIST STUDIOS MODEL NOW BUILT© C Reinhart

ARTS STUDIO OPEN AND RENTED106

OPENING OF THE ARTS STUDIOS

The BarnFaith House siteFarmhouseAsh-Tree Cottage & GardensProposed site for Artists StudiosThe PavilionDutch BarnAERIAL VIEWGateway Cottage and Gateway Annex Office

EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL• 7 information booklets help guests to make the most of their stay ▪ available to read or▪ be purchased using both photos and text

INFORMATION PACK 1Habitat Management & Ecology• reedbeds• woodland• fields & meadows• hedgerows • ponds

INFORMATION PACK 2Flora and Fauna at Holton Lee• flora & fauna• birds• butterflies• dragonflies• reptiles

INFORMATION PACK 3 Trails• 5 trails in 350 acres • directions• description of: ✓ surfaces ✓ distances.✓ accessibility

• at least 20 species of trees• trees are deeply integrated with our lives, both historically and culturally.TREE BOOKLET INFORMATION PACK 5

FOUNDING VISIONCovey & MerrillFounding principles understood NOT only as theory BUT deeply understood and embodied and lived out, therefore informing the practice

115Disability andCareEnvironment and LandManagementArts andCreativitySpirituality & PersonalGrowthmutually interactive ASPECTSMISSION© C Reinhart

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Excluded MinoritiesDisabled peopleWomenRacismContemporaryPhilosophyWisdomEducationLearningLanguageArtsGlobal EventsSocietyPoliticsAnthropologyPersonal Searching& experienceMedicalProfessional HealthBody – Mind - SpiritTheologyOrganized ReligionChurchSpiritualityPsychologyWork placeBusiness ManagementLeadershipOrganizationsArchitectureScienceQuantum PhysicsBiologyCosmologyConsciousnessEnvironmentEcology43567891011Various fields concerned with “Spirituality”117121. ENVIRONMENT/ECOLOGY2. SCIENCE/PHYSICS3. WORK PLACE MANAGEMENT4. PSYCHOLOGY5. THEOLOGY/RELIGION6. MEDICAL PROFESSION7. PERSONAL SEARCHING8. GLOBAL EVENTS/SOCIETY9. EDUCATION/LEARNING/ARTS10. PHILOSOPY/WISDOM11. EXCLUDED MINORITIES

118KEY POINTS FROM THESE VOICESdifficulties & concerns confronting contemporary spirituality praxis• spiritually ill,• dumb culture,• smorgasbord, • purveyors of dubious wares, • secularised & psychologised not a quick-fix,• easy spiritualities, • misunderstanding, • taboo subject, • embodied in individuals, groups and organisations, • accountability, • patriarchal • interconnected, • global justice and responsibility,

119needed to learn from other SIGNIFICANT VOICES IN THE FIELD OF SPIRITUALITY• not isolated Case Study • helped define• broad important and urgent needs • interconnected hopes, sufferings & problems• local context & wider culture and global home • collaborate to find interconnected solutions

NEW AGE MOVEMENT SPIRITUALITYIn the late 1990’s the understanding of Spirituality was becoming a big concern. There was a huge movement of NEW AGE development and practice with no specific oversight and authenticity. POST GREEN then HOLTON LEE had been involved in the Retreat Movement for many years. Members became very concerned that we weren’t being influenced by it or seen as associated with it. Holton Lee needed AUTHENTICITY especially since we were a SECULAR organization with Christian roots. Basically we wanted to be healthy. We were no longer under the auspices of the Church of England.

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SPIRITUALITY AND THEOLOGY – not synonymousSocial Services concerned we would proselytize guests.Now a different group of people with Trustees, various staff and volunteers involved in all aspects of care for guests. Carolyn, as Project Manager and previous founder of the Pastoral Center was concerned that our authenticity was established. 1. Employed Managers –LAND and DISABILITY 2. now develop ARTS and SPIRITUALITY ASPECTS. registered - 2 year part time MA in Spirituality with Heythrop College, University of London - made more aware of the current issues arising in the academic and social field of SPIRITUALITY.

123• 1996 - Disability and Environmental Aspects• 1999 - Arts and Spirituality Aspects• yet based on founding vision & theory/theologyPROJECT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

124“How can Holton Lee best establish and embed an informed, authentic, relevant and embodied spirituality within its praxis?”© C Reinhart

125We continued on with our three year research journey, process & investigationTHE NOW

126TOWARDS AN UNDERSTANDING OF SPIRITUALITY IN THEORY AND PRACTICEThe Case of Holton Lee

127VISION AND MISSION• discover new and innovative approaches, • integrating spiritual, psychological & physical • after years separating out & compartmentalising science and religion,able-bodied and disabled, creative and practical, a holistic and healing view of life.”

DESIGN NIGHTMARE• A new academic subject• Design a new research methodology• New theory and knowledge and Action• To be used by others

129HOW WE WENT ABOUT THE RESEARCHintegrated “the then”in “the now”for the sake of“the tomorrow”

130RESEARCH GROUP• “Spirituality Group” - 1999• Became the “research group” pilot group of six - 2000• director, volunteer, two trustees, and land manager –allowed dissemination• co operatively, collaboratively & mutually• shared responsibility• researching and developing• research and action• theory and practice = praxis

131• object of enquiry was not product • but process of continuous change • task & way to get results• “process of interaction within the process”• passionate engaged scholarship “and” communal research• fruitful dialogue between critical reflection “and”participative engagement

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133There is a major difference in the meanings of the words “practice” and“praxis”

134SECULAR PRAXIS:✓ “reflexive practice informed by theory” SPIRITUALITY PRAXIS “spirituality” aspect is consideration of poweraddress cultural concerns of our day – socialemancipation & liberation – eliminate causes✓where we stand determines what we see✓emphasis on context✓understood through the lens of praxis© C Reinhart

FOUR REQUIRED RESEARCH and DEVELOPMENT NEEDS

REQUIRED AIMS/NEEDS, TASKS, PROCESS & OUTCOMESin each of these areas below• PRACTICAL • SPIRITUALITY• METHODOLGY• ORGANIZATION

138Particular FOUNDING principles & rootsResearch methodDESIGN approachTheory and Practice is PRAXISSpirituality Revolution: GLOBAL minefieldPersonal and SocialSpirituality in the WORK PLACESpirit at WorkSPLITSpirituality & Theology“Inclusive” of ALL peopleSecular ORGANISATIONas context for practice “PEOPLE”NEW Academic fieldFour MUTUAL Aspects in 350 acresUnderstanding Spirituality Praxis at Holton Lee A PLACETHE NIGHTMARE

1391. What prompted the research 2. How we went about it3. What we learned4. The future, action, what will happen and conclusion5. Ensure sound theoretical underpinnings

1402002 – discussed interactive policy in the spirituality group and then in the Development Group, initially facilitated by Carolyn and Julie wrote our group contribution to the policyTony and I discussed the research process and impacts regularly particularly as it affected the organisation itself and we especially discussed Peter Critten’s paper & non-linear systems.June 25 2002 - We had a specific discussion about a “home for the vision” after our research period is completed2002 - I summarised and synthesized Faith’s book -founding principles her papers Five Year and Twenty Year plan. – the group then discussed and compared with where we are today.9 January 2002 –we had ½ day group reflection on the 2 ½ year Action Research Process with 6 action points to follow up2002 I interviewed co-researchers using a proforma and then they each wrote 2ndperson writing using a proforma 2001 – Oct and November – I conducted open interviews with six people represented a cross section October 27th2001 we had a half-day “Awareness-raising” with Trustees, staff,volunteers time facilitated by Professor Chris Clarke.August 2001 Spirituality group had a half day discussion “Christian Spirituality” 2000 –organised and ran the “Coming Home to Ourselves and the Universe”began the Doctorate as agreed by the Trustees and the groupcontinued meeting monthly as it had beenBased on his report I wrote the first draft of a four page policy10 January 2001 Spirituality Group had Sam Field, help us agree spiritualityStatement”1999 - I organised membership with the Sacred Land Project (1999 identified lack of development of Spirituality Aspect, formed Spirituality GroupReading and commenting on reportIdentifying impacts and gaps of research chronological cyclical journey not linear development … events, impacts and insights led to further identification and development2001 – transferred from MProf to DProf and continued to develop appropriate research design2002 –discussion on job description – draft written

141ACTION ORIENTATED SPIRITUALITY integrates:• action and contemplation• social and personal worlds• outward and inward• permeating personal and political© C Reinhart

142• Spirituality:understood through lens of praxis✓seen & known from “where we stood”✓started in “here and now” of praxis✓for research and interpretation• continuing to build on what “was” working: NEEDED CHANGE ORIENTATED RESEARCH

143Context and purposeOn to the next cycle and part of the journey and then on to the next and the next …ACTION RESEARCH SPIRALSTaking action and data analysisPlanning action –decide on methodology and data collectionEvaluation actionDiagnosing and defining research needs

144 Diagnosing and defining research needs Planning action – decide on methodology and data collection Taking action & data analysis Evaluating action Diagnosing and defining research needs Planning action – decide on methodology and data collection Taking action & data analysis Evaluating action Diagnosing and defining research needs Planning action – decide on methodology and data collection Taking action & data analysis Evaluating action Context and purposeOn to the next cycle and part of the journey and then on to the next and the next …Participative Action Research

145• two Action Research Cycles operated in parallel.• The second: “reflection cycle is an action research cycle about the action research cycle”, in which weevaluated how the action research project itself was going, identified what we were learning, continually inquired how each of the steps were being conducted and if they were consistent with each other, so they could shape and inform the subsequent steps we decided on. In the dynamic of this reflection cycle we incorporate the learning process - learning about learning.

146The Discernment Cycle is often done in the context of on-going prayer and reflection in order to lay a basis for a “spirituality of action”, described in Chapter Seven

147Social analysisActionExperienceTheological reflectionThe Pastoral Cycle is used by those involved with Liberation Theology and described in Chapter Seven

148Conceptualisation, discernment & making senseReflective observationConcrete experienceDoing, active experimentationThe Learning Cycle facilitates deep learning.People often skip the middle 2 stages so they can get more immediate action but then end up going around in circles

149• Pastoral Cycle, Liberation Theology: experience, social analysis, reflection, action• Learning Cycle, deep learning: experience, reflective observation, conceptualisation, doing.• Discernment Cycle, on going prayer/reflection lays basis for “spirituality of action”: experience, reflection, decision, action• Hermeneutical Circle, study spirituality: describe, critical analysis, constructive interpretation• Heuristic Approach non linear phases: engagement, immersion, incubation, illumination, explication, creative synthesis.

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152Move to new paradigmAwareness raisingTransformationConsciousness raisingIt is a personal and social JOURNEY for life

THE RESEARCH TREEnot imposed “top down” theory and development but “bottom up” up learning and growthconnecting our 57 year theological roots with our present day spirituality praxis154

155THE PAST roots and history are in generations of family and community – past shaped presentTHE PRESENT growing from bottom up not top downFUTURE & fruits of the cycle: transformation growth and healingTHE SACRED divine transcendent loveResearch Tree January 2001

▪ Body - embodied Mind - intellectual/emotional Soul - spiritual: ▪ Integrated & interactive disciplines▪ 350 acres land▪ Quality of care of land & people▪ Counselling & retreats▪ Funding and finances▪ Physical, spiritual & emotional resources▪ Arts & creativity▪ Quality of learning▪ Organisational infrastructure▪ Inter-relationship and interdependence▪ Phenomenological – “actual” experiences▪ Networking PAST - roots and history are in generations of family & community- past shaped presentPRESENT growing from bottom up not top downFUTURE & fruits of cycle: transformationgrowth & healingLIVING SPIRITUALITY – holistic experienceSACRED – divine transcendent - love

157STAGES ON THE JOURNEY from the roots of the tree10. Fruits emerge9. Live out8. Write up to share7. To share with others in the organisation who validate, test and add on6. Producing theory – grounded knowledge embedded5. Reflecting in action – experience on the run in real time4. Who then enter into an Action Research process of inquiry in mutuality which is participatory3. Who then chooses a pilot group from within who are committed to co-creating: “a community of inquiry”2. Choose a person willing to be an intervener from within 1. Be aware of and decide on the need for research

158Long standing rootsFounding theologyRecogniseneed for spirituality praxisForm Pilot groupwordsHealthy context organization motivesSustaining relationshipsTransformation praxisTheoryReligion Spirituality Research processFigure 6 – tree with fruit of modelEMERGING THEORY

159The Then: Strong and deep 57 year roots in Lees’ family; 30 years in Post Green Community and now 10 years in Holton Lee The founding vision, ethos and theology –a quality of life and love.The Now: organisation as contextThe Tomorrow:future praxisFigure 4 – research tree with roots… in keeping with the founding ethos

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162NEW PARADIGM & WORLDVIEW in a new global communityboth oppressors and oppressed changeDOMINANT PARADIGM OPPRESSED PARADIGM SHIFTjourney of change & transformation. THE BASIC MODEL OF INCLUSIVITYdualismsDiagram 9© C Reinhart

163NEW PARADIGM & WORLDVIEW in a new global communityBoth oppressors and oppressed must change to new relation of mutuality & inclusion. Paradigm of power is one ofmutual influence – empowering “with” others - relational powerInterdependent & non- hierarchical dominant paradigm•hierarchical, •patriarchal•oppressiveoppressed •marginalised•powerless PARADIGM SHIFTfrom “I” to “we”journey of change & transformation. freed from the need either to control or remain submissive.THE BASIC MODEL OF INCLUSIVITYdualisms disconnectionscompartmentsDiagram 9© C Reinhart

164(Fisher, 1995) (Manazan,1996) The NEW PARADIGM AND WORLDVIEW is one of inclusion and companionship viewing with the loving eye in a circle of mutual connectedness. The paradigm of power is mutual influence and relationships with relational power and collaboration, in a new global communityThe old dominant paradigm & worldview is one of power, with its arrogant eye and stare operating within patriarchal and hierarchical structures and dominant relationships living with a disconnected separate independent self Therefore “others” are oppressed, living in subordinate relationships, marginalized and experience powerlessness as victims, which now includes our “earth home” and natural environment.Consequently a metanoia and paradigm shift is required, to one of relational power and collaboration, shifting from the “I” to the “we”, which therefore includes a journey of change and transformation. Both the oppressors and the oppressed must change; each converted to a new relation of mutuality. We are freed from the need either to control or remain submissive.THE BASIC MODEL OF INCLUSIVITYWhich results in dualisms and dichotomies of either-orDiagram 9

165SOCIAL Outer life and ethic PERSONALInner life and ethicIntegrating theory and practice = praxisINNER ETHIC CONNECTED WITH OUTER ETHIC© C ReinhartSpirituality is not just individual but systemic and contextualised

166PERSONALInner life and ethic: “Living spirituality praxis” - a change from withinIntegrating theory and practice = praxisSpirituality implies appropriation and living it out in a contextSOCIAL CONTEXT FOR PRAXISinner ethic connected with outer ethicSOCIAL Outer life and ethic: “living spirituality praxis” in our global village, organisations, society, churches, businesses, corporations, governments, margins and charities.

167discrimination, disadvantage, domination, oppressionBUTwhen holiness and social action combine in:✓ Individuals✓ Organisations✓ SocietyTHENREPLACED by empowerment and enabling© C Reinhartall transformed …

HALLMARKS OF LIVING WITH RELATIONAL POWER• Openness• Respect• Reciprocity• Mutual ness• Compassion• Interdependence• Interconnectedness• Interrelationship• Co-operation • a passion for right relationship168

169SOCIAL ASPECT OF THE MODEL… it is from a change in our perceptionsthat external change happens. The starting point for change was not system change but a change in ourselves because …

170 Considering and developing spirituality praxis as a new academic discipline – Deep and inclusive Spirituality Design an appropriate NEW research methodology or approach with which to consider spirituality in the organisation An outcome: Considering and appropriating a praxis of healthy spirituality: a NEW academic field, within the organisation. Spirituality in the Workplace - a NEW academic field. An Outcome: Considering the generalisability and transferability , the local and global worldviews by developing and extrapolating NEW theory. ASPECTS AND INGREDIENTS FOR THE RESEARCH JOURNEY an inclusive integrated approach The journey from the research and development need … …through to setting something up … … within the organisation … … which is made up of people and structures. The academy Academia/University Religion/Theological theory Linear, rational, cognitive Feminine approaches to Spirituality Research Application Experiential, felt, affective Transformation to integration Various stakeholders: • Holton Lee – Director, Co-researchers, Trustees • NCWBLP/Middlesex/2-3 supervisors • Myself • Funders • academics • professionals Aspects of life involved: Training relationships awareness-raising People disseminating Language use knowing organisation theory Interpretation learning Change transformation journey research With joined up thinking using cognitive and felt experience in understanding spirituality, in the research process, mutually “with” others, with deep learning and change within the context of organisational and university systems and requirements trying to accommodate all the various stakeholders. The challenge is to live the research participatively and write it up inclusively in a way which t is accessible /understandable to all. Outcomes include: • This Report for Holton Lee and the larger study • Statement and policy for Personal Growth and Spirituality Aspect • Particular and generalizable theory for Spirituality • a MODEL for understanding and developing spirituality • Interactive policy - process started to integrated the arts, disability, environment and spirituality. Our spirituality statement agreed for it • Draft Job description for employing someone for spirituality aspect • Recommendations for Holton Lee and gaps identified • Further research and study topics suggested • Interviews bound in-house • A changed understanding of spirituality – spirituality woven throughout • organisational structure changed – sound foundations established Diagram 2 ASPECTS OF JOURNEY

171 Considering and developing spirituality praxis as a new academic discipline – Deep and inclusive Spirituality Design an appropriate NEW research methodology or approach with which to consider spirituality in the organisation An outcome: Considering and appropriating a praxis of healthy spirituality: a NEW academic field, within the organisation. Spirituality in the Workplace - a NEW academic field. An Outcome: Considering the generalisability and transferability , the local and global worldviews by developing and extrapolating NEW theory. ASPECTS AND INGREDIENTS FOR THE RESEARCH JOURNEY an inclusive integrated approach The journey from the research and development need … …through to setting something up … … within the organisation … … which is made up of people and structures. The academy Academia/University Religion/Theological theory Linear, rational, cognitive Feminine approaches to Spirituality Research Application Experiential, felt, affective Transformation to integration Various stakeholders: • Holton Lee – Director, Co-researchers, Trustees • NCWBLP/Middlesex/2-3 supervisors • Myself • Funders • academics • professionals Aspects of life involved: Training relationships awareness-raising People disseminating Language use knowing organisation theory Interpretation learning Change transformation journey research With joined up thinking using cognitive and felt experience in understanding spirituality, in the research process, mutually “with” others, with deep learning and change within the context of organisational and university systems and requirements trying to accommodate all the various stakeholders. The challenge is to live the research participatively and write it up inclusively in a way which t is accessible /understandable to all. Outcomes include: • This Report for Holton Lee and the larger study • Statement and policy for Personal Growth and Spirituality Aspect • Particular and generalizable theory for Spirituality • a MODEL for understanding and developing spirituality • Interactive policy - process started to integrated the arts, disability, environment and spirituality. Our spirituality statement agreed for it • Draft Job description for employing someone for spirituality aspect • Recommendations for Holton Lee and gaps identified • Further research and study topics suggested • Interviews bound in-house • A changed understanding of spirituality – spirituality woven throughout • organisational structure changed – sound foundations established Diagram 2 • journey from research & development need …• … through to setting something up …• … within the organisation …• … which is made up of people and structures

172PERSONALInner life and ethic“Living spirituality praxis” change from within1.Recognise need for spirituality praxis and motives5. The relationship of spirituality theory, theology and religion2. Form a pilot group3.Communication: confusion of language and words4. Theory of Spirituality Praxis6.TransformationandChange7. Sustaining interdependent relationships 8. Context for praxisA MODEL FOR UNDERSTANDING AND DEVELOPING SPIRITUALITY PRAXIS … understood through the lens of praxisan on-going cycle Integrating theory and practice = praxis Spirituality implies appropriation and living it out in a contextStarting pointSOCIAL Outer life and ethic: “living spirituality praxis” in our global village, organisations, society, churches, businesses, corporations, governments, margins and charities. 1. Recognise need2. Form pilot group3. Language4. Theory of sp praxis5. Theology-spirituality-religion6. Transformation7. Relationships8. Context© C Reinhart

PURPOSE OF ORGANISATIONUnderstanding Organisational Structure Change• An understanding of a deeper view of basic core values and higher purpose for organisational life • rather than one of solely acquiring money and power.© C Reinhart

175A healthy environment for spirituality praxis requires an appropriate organisational infrastructure and policiesLees and Parffrey© C Reinhart

176SPIRITUALITY AND THE ORGANISATION/WORKPLACE“Individual and healthy work lives beget a truly healthy workplace.”Spirituality is a vital assetto individuals, organisations and society, helping people to treat themselves and others properlyDiagram 16The individual paradigm shift in individuals … Human evolution will revise human interaction …and invite people to express their full creative spirit releasing latent potential within each of us.It begins by linking the needs of the human community … We need implicitly selfless spiritual values and for people to connect their personal inner work ……. In the end re-inventing the individual … … affects the area of organisational theory… and reduce organisational and societal dominance over humankind and the planet (and systems and structures and organisations.)the business world can provide a place of livelihood for people rather than simply a job for mere survivallong term impact on total society and planet must be factored into a complete and far seeing spirituality of work… with the organisation’s vision and goals …it must be highly inclusive of all definitions of spirit, open to all approaches, recognising that there is probably not only one correct answer to the need for spirituality in the workplace… and the organisation …… linking the planet earth … to the cosmological vision of global thinkers and political economists who are attempting to shape the global future and the total environment … all integral to the spiritual future of workINDIVIDUALS ORGANISATIONS WORLD - PLANET(Biberman & Whitty, 2000:xi-xxiii)Deeply held spiritual core values, grounded in our spiritual convictions can promote a foundation for professional lives, providing meaning in our lives, which includes our spirituality being connected to the natural world.

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SPIRITUALITY“We cannot be right with God unless there is also some sense of being right in one’s relationships with other creatures, with the planet, with the cosmos” (O’Murchu)We live in a divine milieu where every particle of the created universe is potentially revelatory of God – use resources of creation in an ecologically and socially responsible way178© C Reinhart

PERSONAL GROWTH AND SPIRITUALITY:empowering & relational quality of life✓redress imbalances in relationship to others, the Sacred and our Earth home, ✓embodied - a particular way of “being in the world”.✓justice & empowerment “with” others✓new paradigm & worldview of mutuality✓living Social Model of Disability ✓eliminate causes so not superficial praxis✓personal, social & spiritual are one coherent whole✓includes ALL aspects of life and decisions179

HOLTON LEE SPIRITUALITY STATEMENT(written as part of the research – not a definition)“At Holton Lee, we believe spirituality to be both personal and social, challenging us to reclaim connections with ourselves, others, the sacred and our world. It is inclusive of the widest possible range of human experience, thus integrating body, mind and spirit and facilitating personal growth. Such growth comes from discovering our inner potential and growing into the fullness of who we are created to be, recognising our interdependence with one another and the world we belong to.”180

181Holton Lee Research Data stated …The vision needs to be picked up otherwise it could just be a centre run without the ethos and its own long background. It is seeing everyone as important and being inclusive of all people within a place which is also fully accessible.© C Reinhart

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We now understand that life and all decisions made at Holton Lee should be consistent with the founding vision of which we all are stewards. It is not a recent project or vision; we have been entrusted with a legacy, not a business proposition, and we have to trust that God will continue to inspire the hearts of those currently involved in such a way that the founding vision can be carried forward, that is, if our hearts are willing to hear the call. Faith herself asked in the postscript of her book, if the vision was ever theirs, saying that things are never quite what they seem – life is never cut and dried but full of surprises and even in the writing of her book she had to let the writing happen to her, that is to “let go and let God”. 183

She herself felt this was like growing up with God where she had to experience the truth of dying to her own investment in something and see God bring it into being in his own way, in that way therefore, the vision must be totally one’s own and at the same time totally God’s. She believed that God is preparing people who have their senses alert and that there are signs of hope in that people are learning how to love each other. She wrote that, “You can know hope when you begin to realise that your eyes and heart are beginning to pick up new and wonderful signs of life bubbling up in unexpected places.” We are created to be alive within; this love within us gives us eyes to see God’s vision for the future. (Tom Lees, 1987) 184

Holton Lee is part of what many now refer to as a “spirituality revolution” which, according to David Tacey is, “… a spontaneous movement in society, a significant new interest in the reality of spirituality and its healing effects on life, health, community and well-being … recent discoveries in physics, biology, psychology and ecology have begun to restore status to previously discredited spiritual visions of reality”. (Tacey, 2003) According to David Hay Tacey believes that:“When spirituality loses its voice it also fatally weakens its social and political impact in the communal search for justice.http://www.thetablet.co.uk/cgi-bin/book_review.cgi/past-00197185

186Holton Lee: in-reach and out-reachFruit is empowering through• In-reach “we” can • Out-reach share “with”others. which emerges through on-going discernment and experience lived with theory named and understood together within the contextInner and outer lifestyleand ethic are connected.Seeds fall“A community living by another ethos and motivating power … than current those which depend on hatred for their power.” (Grey 2003:116)Seeds which have fallen grow upwards to produce more fruit which in thurn produces more seeds. 17.01.04© C Reinhart

187FOUR ASPECTSdominantarrogant eyeoppressedcrisisexploitationparadigm shiftneed new lensECOLOGICAL REFORMATIONDiagram 11Splitfrom nature© C ReinhartECOLOGICAL MODEL new vision for humanity and world• “loving eye”,• equality &empowerment• respect for selves, each other, Divine and earth.Medical Model patronising•impairment understood as deviation from “normality”discriminationPolicy & attitudinal changeINCLUSIVE? SPIRITUALITYDiagram 12© C ReinhartSOCIAL MODEL OF DISABILITY• greater autonomy• respect dignity• remove barriers • speak out• change conditions • overcoming disabilitysocially dominantnarrowed sensitivityalienationpsychological & spiritual development blockedMore than superficial changedemand change of consciousnessA PARADIGM CHANGE FOR ARTISTSDiagram 14© C ReinhartNEW MODEL of PRACTICE of ART• beyond gallery system• needs of planet• value based • Disability Art challenges perceptions, highlights issues • disabled people in society • change policies& practicesdominant paradigmhierarchical oppressiveoppressedmarginalisedparadigm shiftchange & transformation. THE BASIC MODEL OF INCLUSIVITYdualismsDiagram 9© C ReinhartNEW PARADIGM & WORLDVIEW new global community both oppressors and oppressed change• empowering “with” • relational power• non- hierarchalSPIRITUALITY PRAXIS at HOLTON LEEbuilding on founding vision, mission & ethosIndividualsExternal environmentgroupInter-groupgroupdepends on howpeople participatewithin four levels:• individual • face-to-face • interdepartmental • organisation FUNCTIONING OF AN ORGANISATION © C ReinhartHOLTON LEE SPIRITUALITY STATEMENT“At Holton Lee, we believe spirituality to be both personal and social, challenging us to reclaim connections with ourselves, others, the sacred and our world. It is inclusive of the widest possible range of human experience, thus integrating body, mind and spiritand facilitating personal growth. Such growth comes from discovering our inner potential and growing into the fullness of who we are created to be, recognizing ourinterdependence with one another and the world we belong to.”for deeper understanding read full version of diagrams 7 – 19 SOCIAL outer life and ethic PERSONALInner life and ethicINNER ETHIC CONNECTED WITH OUTER ETHIC© C ReinhartSpirituality is not just individual but systemic and contextualisedIn Social and Global contextpeople “are” the organisation… living with right relationships SPIRITUALITY… giving voice and expression ART… ”with” disabled people being empoweredDISABILITYliving in a place 350 acreENVIRONMENTIn Organisational context

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190Creating an environment reformed by the power of love, others “experience” tangible nature of loveno gap between what “said” and “lived out”

Evelyn Underhill - 1929• It is not what we say or do, but what we are, which provides the medium through which God reaches others• We each have a personal choice• We can be live wires as links between God’s grace and the world that needs it• But first we have to offer ourselves, without conditions, as transmitters of God’s enabling love.• Love is the budding point from which the rest and fruit comes191

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Livability Holton LeeSeptember 8 · 2021A message of support from Clare Lees on Livability Millie College"As daughter in law to Tom Lees, I am excited about being involved in the latest developments at Livability Holton Lee. Chris and I have been intertwined in the heritage, use and purpose of Holton Lee since 1890 when the land was first bought. Tom and Faith Lees took their responsibilities seriously in offering hospitality to people in need both on the site and within the local community. Sir Tom, realising how precious the land at Holton was, turned down a multi-million pound offer from a property developer and designated it for charitable use as the East Holton Charity, renamed Holton Lee in 1992, with a charitable trust status to develop an environmental and arts centre for disabled people.The site has seen various changes and different focuses over the decades, starting with an environmental educational centre and art galleries, to new buildings and a respite centre, alongside an expanding garden and artist studios and the eco-therapy Flourish project. As a family, we are supportive of how the site transforms once more this September, into an educational site for young people with disabilities and we have been working in partnership with Livability to secure its success. Whatever changes have happened over the years at Holton Lee and will continue to happen in the future, we aim to continue to extend Tom and Faiths legacy and passion for providing opportunities, care and grow connections for people with disabilities. Millie College is the next exciting evolution in the history of Holton Lee, providing the educational support for young people that is so desperately needed locally."

The Post Green community – Livability Holton Lee –control click to look at film Livability Holton LeeOur heritage – Livability Holton LeeMy Viva Voce www.carolynreinhart.comLIVABILITY - Livability Millie Collegehttps://www.amazon.com/Fruit-Bearing-Spirituality-Prof-Carolyn-Reinhart/dp/1780994419https://simplebooklet.com/carolynMy book 2013My e-booklets

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FOUR CONDITIONS to FOUND A VISION1. enough people2. fully informed3. interacting freely and synergistically4. in an environment of high trust197© C Reinhart

198results were …• empowerment with reciprocity and mutuality • outcomes were by - products • both action “and" research outcomes• ensured informed action• co - create the future together

LEARNING AND CHANGE• collaborative inquiry challenged incongruities✓ between mission and practice• system had to unlearn before it could relearn, ✓ be motivated to change✓ then change✓make the change survive & work• facilitate right relations, justice and peace• not collude with Modern Paradigm preferring:• equity in name of profit but rather• facilitate inclusivity and fulfil vision & mission for• empowerment and care199© C Reinhart

• Spirituality is not just individual but systemic and contextualised• embodied in individuals and organisation• structure, attitudes, ethos, land, relationships, vision and mission• not just theory and ideology but• with “felt knowing” and experience• for a liberatory, emancipatory, empowering, enabling environment where justice and peace can be lived out• beyond linear thinking to actual relationship200PRAXIS© C Reinhart

• Spirituality has to do with “deep democracy”• socio-political awareness• embodied practice• integrating body, mind and spirit• within our practice and structures• people “are” the organisation• spiritual traditions are embodied in people and their contexts, not solely in ideas or doctrine• individuals, group and organisation embody the life structure, life style and values professed201© C Reinhart

• entails choices and decisions, which are integrated and commensurate with what is what we say we are “living out” together• therefore our inner and outer lives need to be connected and integrated• since the life and health of individuals, groups and the organisation is fundamental to healthy praxis• others can tell by the fruit202© C Reinhart

203Disabling factors are my disability✓lack useful education✓discrimination in work✓segregated services✓poverty✓belief in Medical Model✓inaccessible information✓inaccessible transport✓prejudice✓de-valuing✓inaccessible environmentSTRUCTURES in society ARE THE PROBLEM© C Reinhart

204If impairment can’t be “cured” then result is “blame culture”✓failure✓blame ✓low self-esteem ✓victim of services✓symptoms to present to other DoctorsDoctor – diagnosis eg broken arm - cured© C Reinhart

205ETHICAL LIFE CHANGES• Spirituality to be “lived” required change and transformationat personal, group and organisational levels.• “being in the world” translated to new organisational form• our current social witness and attempts to “live out” spirituality and develop an integrated practice is itself a form of spirituality• good ethics is good business • Tony: “for people not profit” but for marginalised and discriminated against people, deep democracy and equal opportunity.

RESEARCH JOURNEY1. Research journey was cyclical and non-linear 2. All engaged in deep learning3. Experienced transformation , change and growth4. Individually and as an organization5. Living out these cycles and approaches was empowering and liberating6. Which facilitated our change from dominant to inclusive paradigm7. Transformative because it was bottom up – deep learning process resulting in Praxis8. Paradigm shift to relational power and collaboration9. Moving from the “I” to the “we” ie Both Oppressors and Oppressed needed to change = inclusivity10.Understood through the Lens of praxis in Personal and Social contexts11.There were 19 GUIDELINES – expanded and printed out

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Why it was important for me to share this story My Professional Story1. Initially I wanted to share how I think – ie images, diagrams, photos, concepts2. It is the story of my life really – at least 30 years in the UK3. Doing the ‘REVIEW OF PREVIOUS LEARNING” was “exemplary – but no one has read it. – 10 pages4. I felt passionate about helping Holton Lee to have an authentic healthy and sound foundation in the new field of “SPIRITUALITY” – particularly since it had such a strong “theological” background of “LOVE”5. In some ways I never felt that I had much of a “VOICE” myself in life – I couldn’t always say what I thought since I didn’t know how to give “word” to what I felt or perceived or even what I thought at times.6. I often don’t feel understood or known in the way that I think so I thought that sharing this would allow me a forum to feel less isolated in what was a very arduous research journey and task – easier to do PhD7. The culmination of 30 years – my vocation and calling8. I always have felt very spiritual all my life since childhood – so now meaningful to share this spiritual meaning 209

2101. For me Actually doing the Doctorate changed and challenged me at every level, intellectually, emotionally, spiritually and physically2. Being committed to learning from the bottom up “with” others3. not from a prescribed book learning, theory or teacher but4. “with” all others in the organization as we lived it out5. No pronouncements, imposition, ego – no subtle “interpretation” of 2nd and 3rd voices 6. but to give each person their own voice and power to facilitate 7. and collate with my “hands off”8. while still having to work at Doctoral level with all the stake holders in a 9. genuine qualitative process 10. not aiming for one particular end result11. but rather experiential while in a discernment process