The Art of Being Human
These times are not unprecedented—they're just uniquely hard and complex. New to us. The hitch is that we're meeting them with outdated or unconscious world views, while navigating stressful lives with frayed nerves. This program will help you discern how to reorient your view, calm your system, and source a grounded and sustainable clarity from which to take action. This program explores timeless wisdom, re-framed to accommodate the context and language of these times.
An Integrative Approach to Our Perennial Quest
Over five sessions, we'll explore the timeless questions at the heart of every wisdom tradition: Who am I? What is real? What's actually going on? How do I live well?
Our premise is that a lot of the troubles on the planet are rooted in a distorted view of what is actually true and what really matters. We're living habitually, unconsciously, guided by a story whose narrative is not reflective of what is real and generative for all living beings. But this isn't a philosophy course — it's a dive into living these questions and the insights that arise from a sincere inquiry, within the complexity of your actual life.
Together we'll practice what we are calling Slow Spirituality — the way of attending to the inquiry long enough and thoroughly enough to let life's deepest questions work on you, instead of rushing toward answers or quick transformations. The course will be a combination of learning and practice.
Dates: February 24–March 27, 2026
Tuesdays 4–5:30 pm Pacific/7–8:30 pm Eastern; Fridays 10–11 am Pacific/1–2 pm Eastern
Awaken Your True Spiritual Potential
Ground yourself in ancient wisdom. Meet the world with clarity and calm.
Session #1 February 24 and 27
Worldviews: The Stories That Shape Us
Uncover the hidden belief systems that influence our choices — usually implicit but ready to be made explicit. Consider the roles of religion, philosophy, and science, when it comes to our values and lifestyles. Discover what is possible when we get curious again and loosen our grip on certainty.
Worldviews
Religion, Philosophy, Science
Understanding vs Knowing vs Realization
Inherited or Experienced
Session #2 March 3 and 6
Meta-Cognition: Stepping Back
Learn how to identify and develop the capacity to witness your thoughts and reactions with clarity and compassion. Our human capacity for self-awareness is both our downfall and a superpower. Explore the difference between consciousness, awareness and mindfulness. Learn how to employ each one for sustainable well-being.
Meta-Cognition
Subject Object Flip/Developmetal Theories
Awareness
Curiosity or Certainty
Session #3 March 10 and 13
Polarities: Living with Multiple Perspectives
How do you hold life's tensions—joy and sorrow, progress and setbacks, life and death—without falling apart or forcing a false resolution? Maybe it's not a matter of conquering your preferred pole, or even balancing the two. What if there's a way to inhabit both poles within a greater wholeness that is not dependent upon preferences?
Paradox
Thesis, Antithesis, Synthesis
Right and Wrong
Inhabiting or Balancing
Session #4 March 17 and 20
The Self: The Nature of Identity
The dark side of self-improvement is self-importance and self-absorption. Genuine presence and connection are essentially self-less. How to challenge the self-help and self-potential movement and learn from the Buddhist notion of no-self, and what true self-mastery actually looks like?
Many Faces of the Ego
No-Self Doctrine
Internal Family Systems and other Self Growth Tools
Self Conscious or Self Aware
Self Typing Systems
Session #5 March 24 and 27
Integral: Artistry of Our Lives
What does it mean to integrate psyche, soma, heart, mind, family, community, ancestors, and all living beings into an embodied wholeness? What if the art of being human revolves around an orientation that includes it all, and we are presently being challenged to evolve ourselves into a greater capacity, as individuals and as a species?
Context Intelligence
Integral Theories
Evolution
AI
Death and Birth of Eras
Meet the Human Who Will Guide Your Exploration
Helping high-achieving humans trade burnout for wholeness through embodied presence, deep inquiry, and a dash of soulful disruption.
Sarah Marshank
Your Investment
Scholarships and Payment Plans are always available.
Contact Sarah: sarah@selfistry.com.
Tuition
$495
Five Learning Sessions
Five Q & A Sessions
Access to Recordings
BONUS: When you enroll by January 17th receive a 1:1 private session with Sarah
Occasionally Asked Questions
There are no wrong or stupid questions. If yours is not addressed here. Reach out to Sarah at sarah@selfistry.com
What is included in the course?
Five learning sessions. Five Q & A sessions. Access to recordings. Bonus session if registered before Feburay 1, 2026.
Can I get some one-on-one time with Sarah?
Yes. At any time, feel free to schedule a one-hour private mentoring session with Sarah. Sliding scale $175-$225
What if I have an issue while the course is running?
Reach out to Sarah via email: Sarah@selfistry.com She will respond within 24 hours.
Will I be learning Selfistry?
Selfistry is one framework for embodying a Slow Spirituality. In this course you will learn five components of what's included in Slow Spirituality — a comprehensive and integrative approach to the path. Selfistry will be shared and woven throug the program solely as an example of a map ... with the intention of it being a place for you to investigate and push back on as you identify or clarify your worldview.
What if I can't make a live session?
Not to worry. They will be recorded. You can watch at your own pace. However, it is highly recommended that you create the space in your schedule to be at the live sessions.
Will there be homework?
Yes. You will be asked to spend 15 minutes (minimum) each day with the material we explore together. We will discuss the specifics of how you spend that time. Of course, you are free to do as you will, but this minimum amount of solo reflection will bring you high rewards.
Still not sure if this course is right for you?
It's understandable that you might wonder if this is the right course for you. There are so many to choose from and making the discernment can be tricky. In fact, this kind of discernment is one of the things we will be addressing in the course.
Here are three further considerations that might help. If you have more, please reach out to: sarah@selfistry.com
You're Not a Beginner
This course is perfect if you have done some self-growth or spiritual-seeking but are not quite managing to put it all together and show up for your life in a meaningful and sustainable way.
You're Not Familiar with Selfistry
This will not impact your gaining benefit from this course. The journey is meant to help you identify the important elements of the path and the essential issues to address in order to choose a path and approach to your evolution that suits you and your uniqueness.
You are a Beginner
If you are new to spiritual seeking or personal growth, this is a great place to start. You will have a significant leg up on others who have been around the block but are still spinning. Identifying the components of a meaningful quest ... what we are calling slow spirituality ... will set you up for long-term success.
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USA
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