Allan Vonkeman
City: Comox
State: British Columbia
Languages: English
Personalized Affiliation: Interspiritual
Spiritual Spheres: Christianity, Eco/Nature-based, Interfaith, Interspiritual, Judaism, Native/Indigenous, Spiritual but Not Religious
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Email: [email protected]
Phone: 604-345-9813
Website: http://www.thecoachingcircle.ca
Focus Area: Corporate/Workplace, Ecospirituality/Nature-based, Elderly/Mature, Enneagram, European Cultures, Grief and Loss, Incarceration/Justice/Legal, Men's Issues, Mental Health/Depression, Native/Indigenous Cultures, Psychic Phenomena, Young Adults
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Profile: I always felt like a spiritual seeker, yearning for connection with the cosmos and with other people. This tendency to connect didn’t stop me from falling asleep to my true nature, damming up my emotions or losing myself while attempting to become part of something ‘bigger’. In doing this, I lost the ability to inhabit myself, failing to develop a strong sense of my own identity. At a very young age, I became ‘one with religion’, becoming the ‘good Christian boy’ but essentially living in a state of false spiritual attainment. As an adult, I merged with the police force believing that the ideals it held high were my own. Essentially, I ignored the more disturbing aspects of life, trying to seek some degree of peace, comfort and belonging. In pursuing this level of connection while ignoring reality, I became disillusioned and resentful. I said yes to things I really wanted to say no to. Then questions began to arise: “Is there only one way to God?”; “Is justice really fair and available to all?” I went through life trying to be of service, create peace while wearing a suit of armour to protect myself against the world. Not wanting to confront the paradoxes and tensions in my life, I avoided what I perceived as conflict – in myself and in life. Then I learned: saying no and setting boundaries has less consequence than saying yes; avoidance does not lead to relaxation and; losing connection to my true nature left me without a sense of my own identity. Truth is, my presence, opinions and involvement matter. I have to value myself and believe this first, in order to be of service to myself and others. My big AHA was I can be in service to the Greater Good more powerfully if I ground, connect to and develop my own sense of self. In Spiritual Companionship or coaching, my intention is to co-create sacred space where honest, authentic conversation sparks re-membering and transformation. My goal is to create safe spaces for profound and transformational conversations, using the tools of deep listening, creativity, ceremony and intention where clients can holistically explore their emotions, obstacles, challenges, discover their passions and action their dreams. Joseph Campbell once said, “The treasure you seek is in the cave you fear to enter.” I believe that through a coaching partnership, a torch can be lit, illuminating that entrance to the cave of treasure. That treasure is YOU. In the Celtic tradition this person is Anam Cara, Soul Friend. Have you ever felt disconnected? Lost? Resentful because you’ve said yes instead of no? Really yearning for connection – with yourself, people, the universe/God, something? If so, you not alone! Seriously, the reason I was drawn to this work was the ability to connect with the people where they are right now and support them in illuminating their own path forward – a path forged with their values, purpose, and passion. Want to explore the possibilities that lie within you? Contact me to connect for a free consult and see if you feel I can be of service in your journey. Are you: • Looking to discover your own passion and wisdom, • Willing to step into the circle to discover your own magic, • A spiritual traveler curious to explore the questions of life, • A seeker committed to exploring and developing y own sense of Self • Wanting a mentor to explore the questions you are wrestling with, • Looking for an Elder to walk along side, sharing life’s experiences, “One of the tasks of true friendship is to listen compassionately and creatively to the hidden silences. Often secrets are not revealed in words, they lie concealed in the silence between the words or in the depth of what is unsayable between two people.” ― John O'Donohue, Anam Cara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom
