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Conference Theme
Dear Friends,
As we approached creating this conference, I thought about how the theme of fearlessness has recently become prominent in my own life. One week after being given the opportunity to be executive director of Omega, I was diagnosed with kidney cancer. On the heels of one of the greatest opportunities of my life came one of its greatest challenges.
Obviously, facing adversity and extreme conditions gives rise to our fears, and we are forced to face them. Less obvious, however, is how much fear informs our everyday world. Although my cancer has been cured, I am newly aware of how much we all struggle with the reality of being a vulnerable human being, living with the unknown and prey to all the varieties of loss—from the personal to the global. How does one stay present, balanced, and fearless? How do we remain positive and joyful while so much is in question?
The answer can only be found in our collective wisdom and experience: our
community. Omega has brought together an exceptional group of faculty to
speak on the theme of fearlessness. Each, through their own wisdom and
experience, shares an understanding of what it means to be fearless and offers
tools for us to live fearlessly.
We gather as a community of like-minded individuals committed to learn, love,
and live with an open and fearless heart. I look forward to seeing you this April
in New York City.
Warmly,
Skip Backus
Executive Director
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