Mind/Body/Spirit pioneers Joan Borysenko and Gordon Dveirin present...

Your Soul's Compass:

Trust the Wisdom Within

Mar 10 - Mar 15, 2025 in Santa Fe, USA

Led by: Joan Borysenko, Ph.D, Gordon Dveirin, Ed.D. , Mary Hofstedt, Daniel 'DL' Landes

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Tune into your inner guidance system and move forward with confidence, clarity, and purpose

Are you searching for meaning and direction in an ever-changing world?

In the midst of life’s uncertainties, it’s natural to ask: Why am I here? What truly matters? How do I find my way through the noise and distractions of modern life?

These are not new questions – but today, they feel more urgent than ever.

The answers lie not outside of you, but within.

By exploring the wisdom found in humanity’s most sacred texts – from the Torah and the New Testament to the Tao Te Ching, Buddhist scriptures, the Vedantas, and the Koran—you’ll uncover profound insights that illuminate your own inner guidance.

In this transformative workshop co-facilitated by Joan Borysenko, PhD – a Harvard-trained cell biologist and renowned mind-body connection expert – and Gordon Dveirin, EdD, a strategic thinker and co-author on spiritual guidance, you’ll learn how to tune into your own inner compass, unlocking the clarity, purpose, and direction you’ve been seeking.

What you’ll gain

Through experiential exercises, deep reflection, and meaningful connection, you will:

Tap into a greater loving intelligence – whether you call it Source, the Universe, God, the Tao, or your inner teacher – and cultivate a deeper sense of spiritual alignment
Strengthen your inner discernment – learning to distinguish between the true guidance of your soul’s compass and the distractions of fear, doubt, or ego.
Decode the messages of your intuition – unraveling the wisdom hidden in dreams, hunches, synchronicities, emotions, and other subtle signals.
Reflect on your past choices – examining moments when you followed (or ignored) your inner guidance and uncovering the valuable lessons they hold for your path ahead.
Act in alignment with your highest values – so you can express your most authentic, purposeful self and share your unique gifts with the world.
Trust the unknown with confidence – developing the courage to embrace life’s uncertainties and navigate unexpected challenges with resilience and grace.

You'll leave inspired and energized, with a new trust in yourself and the motivation to make a meaningful impact in the world.

Meet your faculty

Joan Borysenko, Ph.D

NY Times bestselling author of Minding the Body, Mending the Mind and our Soul's Compass: What Is Spiritual Guidance?

Joan Borysenko, Ph.D. is an internationally known speaker in the field of integrative medicine and one of the pioneering voices in the mind/body/spirit movement. She is also the author of seventeen books, including, It’s Not the End of the World: Developing Resilience in Times of Change and Pocketful of Miracles: Prayer, Meditations, and Affirmations to Nurture Your Spirit Every Day of the Year.

Joan has a doctorate in cell biology from Harvard Medical School and is a licensed clinical psychologist, as well as a journalist and radio personality. She also completed a postdoctoral fellowship in behavioral medicine at the Harvard Medical School and is a co-founder of the Claritas Interspiritual Mentor Training Program, which fosters understanding of different spiritual practices and encourages spiritual growth within an inter-spiritual context.

Gordon Dveirin, Ed.D.

President of Dveirin and Associates | Mentor | Strategic Thinker

Gordon Dveirin, Ed.D. is President of Dveirin and Associates, a human development consulting firm. His clients have ranged from the United States Air Force to hospitals, investment firms, and the Smithsonian Institution.

Gordon is also a spiritual educator and co-author of two books: Saying Yes to Change: Essential Wisdom for Your Journey (Hay House, 2006) and Your Soul’s Compass: What is Spiritual Guidance (Hay House, 2007).

Co-founder of The Claritas Institute for Interspiritual Inquiry, he is also a founding board member of the Passageworks Institute dedicated to the social, emotional, and spiritual learning of children and youth in our schools. Gordon’s passion is for the possible, helping individuals and organizations align with the most skillful vector of the emergent future.

This workshop is for you if...

You feel a deep spiritual curiosity and seek a profound connection to something greater than yourself.

You’re navigating a major life transition and yearn for insight, clarity, and guidance to make wise, soul-aligned choices that help you thrive.

You want to trust your inner wisdom – learning to distinguish between the quiet truth of your soul and the noise of ego, fear, and external influences.

You’re ready to overcome isolation and experience a deep sense of interconnectedness with the Source of all being and the world around you.

You long to access the “flow state” – where inspiration, creativity, and wisdom arise effortlessly, guiding you toward a more fulfilling life.

You crave spiritual depth and community—a space to explore profound insights without the need to subscribe to any specific religion or belief system

Do this powerful work on our beautiful regenerative ranch in Santa Fe

Santa Fe, USA

Rising Circle Ranch

An upscale regenerative ranch featuring traditional Pueblo architecture and spanning nearly 2,600 acres of wildlife, hiking trails in the arroyo, with ancient petroglyphs, and awe-inspiring beauty. Close to historic Santa Fe, an artisan’s mecca.

Big-sky desert country
Breathtaking nature
Interaction with horses and donkeys
Evenings around the campfire
Star-gazing

Meet your MEA facilitators

In addition to the powerful sessions conducted by Joan and Gordon, you will be guided through the core MEA Cultivating Purpose curriculum by our faculty members:

Mary Hofstedt is an experienced non profit leader and educator who strives to advance a more hopeful, caring, and connected world. Her passion for youth and community development led her to work with Challenge Success, spearhead a coalition of youth and adult partners to develop a community arts center, and serve for over a decade within Stanford University’s John W. Gardner Center. She recently wrapped up a mid-career break to reflect on purpose, study Spanish, travel, and volunteer with whale shark research and conservation. She serves as a Senior Associate with Heartwise Learning and is thrilled to be based back in Santa Fe after a 22 year stint in the Bay Area!

Before joining MEA, Daniel “DL” Landes spent decades as a restauranteur, author, and publisher. As the owner of multiple restaurants in Denver, CO – and then a hostel in Mexico – he dedicated himself to creating environments where people could work out their humanity while eating and drinking (which is why he fits in so well at MEA).

Now relocated to Santa Fe, DL says that “living in the Galisteo Basin impresses a unique and humbling perspective. Under the expansive, enchanted New Mexican sky I can feel so small and so big. I made a career of kicking up dust; living in the storm until the storm lived in me. When the dust settled two guideposts appeared: Spend more nights under the stars; provide a service.”

You will appreciate his dedication to creating memorable experiences during your time in Santa Fe.

You’re just four steps away from unlocking a life of deeper spiritual meaning, purpose, and fulfillment.

The path to greater spiritual connection is both simple and profound:

→ Align yourself with the greater intelligence of the Universe

→ Discern your soul's voice from the noise of fear, doubt, and ego.

→ Take inspired action, trusting the wisdom that is within you.

→ Reflect, learn, and grow, so you can evolve on your journey.

Your soul already knows the way—are you ready to follow it? Join us and take the first step toward a life of clarity, connection, and purpose.

People come for the workshops,
but they stay for the community

This is truly MEA’s “secret sauce” and something you can only experience in person: the powerful connections you will make, not only with your fellow participants and the incredible MEA faculty, but also the deeper sense of connection you will feel to your own inner self and the natural world around you.

Research into aging shows that your relationships play a HUGE role in your health and wellbeing later in life. At MEA, you will make deep and lasting connections and become part of a larger community that will make your life richer and more meaningful.

Many of our alumni cohorts have stayed in close touch for years after their workshop and we have a growing number of local alumni chapters all over the world. It’s a joy for us to see them continuing to offer each other community, friendship, and support as they create thriving midlives for themselves. So if you have been feeling at all disconnected or isolated on your journey, we would love to have you join us!

Have we mentioned the food?

The MEA experience is designed in part by Chip Conley, a world-renowned boutique hotelier, which means the food is amazing.

All of the ingredients are locally sourced, organic, and made from scratch in our kitchens by hand-picked chefs. The delicious breakfasts, lunches and dinners will leave you feeling nourished inside and out – not to mention the blended drinks made with fresh fruit and other top-shelf ingredients.

Each retreat center has multiple kitchens that always have snacks and beverages available. At MEA, we believe that thriving is delicious!

Your Workshop Includes

5 days and nights of lodging at our boutique luxury retreat center in Baja or Santa Fe with all of your meals, snacks, drinks and other amenities included
Daily sessions and experiential activities to help you connect with your inner self, envision your desired experience, and release what no longer serves you
Meditation covering a range of practices to soothe your nervous system and help you cultivate greater mindfulness and presence in the moment.

Movement to get the energy flowing and build your strength and agility as you chart your course forward to the life you want to live.
Incredible bonding experiences with the most amazing humans you’ll ever meet.
Three delicious, chef-prepared meals plus snacks throughout the day prepared from scratch with the freshest local ingredients.
Festive gatherings to cultivate connection and celebrate the joy and beauty of life.

Tuition starts at $4,000

Ready to start your journey?