Mentor presentation

Who's Your Daddy Now?

Sunday Meeting of June 23, 2024
with Pam Rodolph, H.W., M.

Pam Rodolph, H.W., M.

Pam Rodolph’s presentation offers a stimulating exploration of the “father/masculine” principle/archetype.

Pam, H.W., M., is a long-time student who hosts the Weekly Open Discussion Group on Fridays at 5:30 PM Pacific..

This presentation is about 37 minutes long; the introduction is by Janet Cornwell H.W., m.


HughJohn Malanaphy: Getting to Know Your Dream Shadow

Sunday Meeting of april 14, 2024
with HughJohn Malanaphy, H.W., M.

Our Dream Shadow will show up from time to time in our dreams. It can be scary but brings some opportunities for growth and to understand some of our unknown strengths.

HughJohn also runs a dream interpretation workshop with the Prosperos.

HughJohn Malanaphy, H.W., M., is a long-time student who serves as President of The Prosperos. HughJohn's given many classes, workshops, Sunday Meetings, Assembly talks, and Class Instruction. He is a facilitator for the dream workshop for many years, and honored to be a student of Thane of Hawaii, an amazing teacher and founder of The Prosperos. He is also an Information Technology professional, a certified graphologist, and a board member on various non-profit's. HughJohn continues his personal study in lucid dreaming, dream interpretation, and many other areas of interest.

This presentation is about 36 minutes long; Janet Cornwell does the introduction.


Good vs. Evil

Sunday Meeting of /february 5, 2023
with Pam Rodolph, H.W., M.

Pam Rodolph, H.W., M.

In this presentation, Pam continues her discussion about the kind of significant changes that can come about through the study of Ontology.

The one thing you hear about repeatedly in our classes and meetings is “change.” But what does change mean? In this presentation Pam Rodolph discusses one path of change, one look at what is beyond our self-defined limits.

Pam Rodolph, H.W., M., is a long-time student who currently serves as Secretary of the High Watch of The Prosperos.

This presentation is about 39 minutes long; the introduction is by Ben Gilberti, H.W., M.


The Courage to Lead

Sunday Meeting of October 16, 2022
with Suzanne Deakins, H.W., M.

Suzanne Deakins, H.W., M. is a long time student and Mentor of the Prosperos, as well as a publisher of books (Spirit Press). She is a believer in the courage found within consciousness, and revels in considering and examining new territory. In other words, expressing a maverick nature.

Enjoy this talk where she develops out these themes.

This presentation took place on October 16, 2022. Ben Gilberti, H.W., M. did the introduction.

Mature Innocence

Sunday Meeting of /September 18, 2022
with Pam Rodolph, H.W., M.

Pam Rodolph, H.W., M.

Do you remember the joy and well-being of childhood? Remember how effortless it was, how time seemed to just stand still? Remember how you viewed all human beings without judgement or intolerance? Do you know that such a state of innocence is attainable again? That when achieved through your own efforts, can never be stolen from you?

Pam Rodolph, H.W., M., is a long-time student who currently serves as Secretary of the High Watch of The Prosperos.

This presentation is about 44 minutes long; the introduction is by Ben Gilberti, H.W., M.


Our Most Valuable Asset is Our Attention!

Sunday Meeting of August 14, 2022
with Heather C. Williams, H.W., M.

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Heather C. Williams is a Prosperos High Watch Mentor, an ontological artist and a retired public middle school ART and Special Ed teacher.

Whoever and wherever you are - you have the power to take charge of your attention. If you don’t take charge of your attention - know that Artificial Intelligence and the tech industries - will be happy to take charge and guide your attention for you.

This presentation took place on August 14, 2022. Richard Hartnett, H.W., M. did the introduction.

Thinking as a Sacred Activity

Sunday Meeting of June 5, 2022
with Heather C. Williams, H.W., M.

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Heather C. Williams is a Prosperos High Watch Mentor, an ontological artist and a retired public middle school ART and Special Ed teacher.

What is an ONTOLOGICAL ARTIST? An ontological artist is anyone who draws out into expression their Inner Being through some form of creativity (paint, draw, write, sing, dance, weave, etc). The Inner Being connects us with our purpose and higher capacities.

Our highest work of art is our SELF!

This presentation took place on June 5, 2022. Ben Gilberti did the introduction.

Cultivating your Intuition

Sunday Meeting of June 5, 2022
with Anne Bollman, H.W., M.

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Anne Bollman is a Prosperos Mentor and long time student who currently serves on The Prosperos Board of Trustees.

In this presentation Anne articulates how intuition differs from impulse or other factors of mind and of the importance of developing a listening attitude that quiets the habitual chatter or flashing-lights distraction of life.

This presentation took place on May 15, 2022 and runs about 36 minutes. Richard Hartnett did the introduction.

Purpose and Meaning

Sunday Meeting of January 16, 2022
with Richard Hartnett, H.W., M.

Richard Hartnett

In this 40-minute talk, Richard shares some family history and illustrates a kind of spectrum stretching between experiences that are meaningful and those that are purposeful.

Richard Hartnett is a long-time member of The Prosperos and serves on the Board of Trustees. His spiritual journey has taken him on many paths which have enriched his understanding of The Prosperos Ontological message.

This presentation is about 42 minutes long; the introduction is by Ben Gilberti, H.W., M. The final music, “The Gift of You” is taken from Volume 2 of the John Denver Collection, via YouTube.


Holiest Day

Sunday Meeting of December 19, 2021
with Alfred Haferkamp, H.W., M.

The season of winter celebration is upon us. This year it is marked by challenges that continue to ask us to bring our attention to bear on the sacred, the good or, simply, the turning.

Alfred Haferkamp, H.W., M., is a long-time student of The Prosperos and teacher of certain Tai Chi forms. He has served as Dean of The Prosperos since 2009.

This presentation is about 42 minutes long; the introduction is by Ben Gilberti, H.W., M.


Grateful Change

Sunday Meeting of November 21, 2021
with Pam Rodolph, H.W., M.

Pam Rodolph, H.W., M.

The one thing you hear about repeatedly in our classes and meetings is “change.” But what does change mean? In this presentation Pam Rodolph discusses one path of change, one look at what is beyond our self-defined limits.

Pam Rodolph, H.W., M., is a long-time student who currently serves as Secretary of the High Watch of The Prosperos.

This presentation is about 31 minutes long; the introduction is by Ben Gilberti, H.W., M.


HughJohn Malanaphy: Secrets of Critical Thinking

Sunday Meeting of October 17, 2021
with HughJohn Malanaphy, H.W., M.

Critical thinking is an essential tool for navigating the times we are in and the changes being wrought in the world around us.

This is the second in HughJohn’s explorations of our changing world and the opportunities and challenges facing humanity at large.

HughJohn Malanaphy, H.W., M., is a long-time student who serves as Vice President of The Prosperos.


Show notes

Take-aways and links

William Fennie: Getting to 'Right'

Sunday Meeting of June 20, 2021

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Navigating tumultuous times

Regressive trends for the remainder of 2021 suggest retrenchments and continued turmoil, particularly in the United States. Finding trustworthy sources of information appears to be a challenge. In this presentation, William makes the case for navigating troublesome waters by relying on the excellent tools of Translation and Releasing the Hidden Splendour as taught by The Prosperos. The real evolution / revolution is happening in consciousness, William says, and tools of consciousness are key to finding a sane and compassionate path.

William Fennie, H.W., M. is a long-time student who serves on The Prosperos Board of Trustees.

Richard Hartnett: The Hidden Power in Mythology

Sunday Meeting of May 16, 2021

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What is Mythology and why is it important for me?

Richard has been a student of myth his whole life and has written two books on the relevance of Greek mythology for modern society. Now, to introduce his next book, Return to Paradise, Richard will begin a series of talks about developing new perspectives on our Christian myths.

Richard Hartnett, H.W., M. is a long-time student who serves on The Prosperos Board of Trustees.

A Prosperos Christmas

Sunday Meeting of December 20, 2020

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The panel shares their views, including memories and other stories, shining new light into this ancient and modern tradition.

We are going through a challenging holiday season, and we hope this coming together gives us hopeful energy to enjoy and share with friends and loved ones, no matter the distance between us.

The music near the end of the discussion comes from the thrilling Tia Carrera and Daniel Ho, performing Po La‘ie (Silent Night), available on YouTube.