Press Release
July 6, 2014
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| Photo by Gurumustuk Singh |
Guru Amar Das Ji writes, "They are said to be husband and wife, not who merely sit together. They alone are called husband and wife, who have one light in two bodies," (Guru Granth Sahib, Ang 788.)
But what does that mean? How does a couple make that happen? What can a couple do to make a marriage last a lifetime? How does one get the best out of marriage? How can a couple grow their love over time?
These are a few of the questions couples will get to tackle this Labor Day weekend at Camp Ik Jot.
Hosted by the Sikh Dharamsal of San Antonio, is a Camp Ik Jot is a program for young and newly married Sikh couples to strengthen their relationship and think about next 40 to 50 years together.
The first five years of a marriage can be exciting as a couple experiences new things together. But at the same time, these years require drastic personal adjustments, which can be stressful. This camp is a way for couples to acquire tools on how to make the good times last and learn how to navigate through the rocky times, with love.
The Sikh Dharamsal invites all young Sikh couples to register for Camp Ik Jot. Space is limited to the first twenty couples, so don't hesitate! http://sikhdharamsal.org/camp-ik-jot/
Participants will have the change to hear new perspectives from other couples and understand the Guru's vision on marriage. Camp Ik Jot provides a reflective, collaborative environment that allows campers to develop their relationship with their spouse and the Guru through activities, workshops and discussions. Topics range from family relationship building, spiritual development, and practical marital advice.
Camp Ik Jot: One Light
Workshops include:
- What is your legacy in 50 years? By Larry Mills, on the board of directors of the San Antonio Spurs
- Living Your Dream Life: by Dr. G.P. Singh
- Harmonious Communication in a Marriage: by Dr. Carolyn Tubbs, Family and Marriage Counselor
- Keys to Marital Bliss: by Dr. G.P Singh, founder of Karta Technologies Inc.
Couples will also have the opportunity to explore questions such as:
- What do we do to make our love grow over time?
- How do we make our marriage last a lifetime?
- How do we balance work and life?
- How do we resolve conflicts and still love each other?
- What does it Sikhi say about all this? Are there things we can learn from our Gurus?
If this sounds interesting to you, sign up and share the information with your friends. The details are below.
Sessions
Details:
Camp Ik Jot: One Light
When: Labor Day Weekend: Saturday August 30th to Monday Sept 1, 2014
Where: Outside of San Antonio, TX (CTI Educational Center, Scenic Oaks, TX)
Cost: $350 per couple. This includes food, two nights lodging (a private room with a private, attached full bathroom), transportation to and from airport, and training materials. Please note that couples are more than welcome to come early and stay few days with local Sikh families.
Website: http://sikhdharamsal.org/camp-ik-jot/
Email: [email protected]
For more information: Contact G.P. Singh. [email protected]
Registration: Space is limited to 20 couples. So be the first ones to register! Register by July 23rd, 2014 by filling out this form (one per couple). Once you have filled out the form, you will get an email explaining the payment process. Please do not book flights until you have received this confirmation email.
Lakhpreet Kaur
Director of Special Projects for the Sikh Dharamsal
G.P. Singh