WTI is a 501(c)3 non-profit community service organization, incorporated in 1971 for the express purposes of "saving the Planet and saving our soul." WTI engages in research and education in all aspects of survival. For more details, click the link below.
WTI SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 2012
Dedicated to saving the Soul, and saving the Planet
All Events, unless otherwise indicated, are held at 5835 Burwood Ave, Highland Park, CA 90042.
Cost: We ask a minimum of $8.50 donation per event, per person, to the events of this non-profit corporation.
RSVP: Let us know if you plan to come by calling us at 323 620-4720. You can also reserve via the mail, by sending a check for the event, to WTI, Event chair, 5835 Burwood Ave., Highland Park, CA 90042
SUNDAY MORNINGS:
Every Sunday at 9:30 a.m., we conduct Spiritual Studies outdoor under the banyan tree. Topics vary from week to week. We recommend you call in advance, especially if it is a holiday weekend when we might have another event that supercedes this.
We ask a small $8.50 donation to cover our costs and support our activities. However, for those of you who cannot afford this, we conduct a simple work activity after the session so that your remuneration / donation can be achieved by these simple projects.
The listed topics are subject to change. If a higher priority arises for a timely topic to share, we will re-schedule the intended topic for a later date. It is best to call ahead if you wish to verify the topic.
Blank spaces after the date means that the topic for that Sunday has not been determined at the time of this posting.
Jan. 1: Realistic planning: Real goals vs. passing wants
Jan. 8: A look at the Mayan calendar, and whether or not it “predicted” anything
Jan. 15: Who was Martin Luther King, and what was his message?
Jan. 22: The Lunar New Year, and its meaning
Jan. 29: The Reflection Formula – Communication on a higher level
Feb. 5: Islamic topic: Patience and Perseverance across Cultures
Feb. 12: The Heart, esoterically and exoterically.
Feb. 19: A procedure for Moving Meditation
Feb. 26: Introduction to Animal Symbolism
March 4: Islamic topic: Forgiveness
March 11: What is “organic gardening”?
March 18: Who was Saint Patrick?
March 25: The Science of Ablutions
April 1: Palm Sunday, see Special Events Calendar
April 8: Easter -- see our Special Events Calendar
April 15: Taxes and Tithing
April 22: We will share an overview of the many simple and economical ways all humans should strive to "live light upon the earth" in honor of Earth Day.
April 29: Basics of Nutrition
May 6: Islamic topic: Health Benefits of Ritual
May 13: Mother’s Day – see Special Events Calendar
May 20: Is the Medical SYSTEM a Cult?
May 27: Karma vs. Dharma
June 3: Islamic topic
June 10: The Seven Deadly Sins – what are they and is there any truth to Catholic dogma about them?
June 17: Father’s Day – see Special Events Calendar
June 24: Who/what is the Anti-Christ?
July 1: Independence and freedom, and the many counterfeits
July 8: Sex misuse/misunderstanding
July 15: Ramadan, and what it means
July 22: Hold-fasting vs. fasting
July 29: What are the causes of depression?
Sept. 16: Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur
Oct. 7: Columbus: What were some of the many ramifications of the European conquest of the Americas?
Oct. 14:
Oct. 21:
Oct. 28: What are the roots of Halloween? Is there anything to fear?
Nov. 4: Political Awareness and the importance of voting.
Nov. 11: Veterans Day, see our Special Events Calendar
Dec. 9: Hannukkah
SPECIAL EVENTS for Holidays and Holy Days
We ask for a donation of $8.50 to assist in covering our costs and support our activities. We will also have books, survival tools, and greeting cards available for sale.
Sunday, January 1, 9:30 a.m. New Year’s Day
Monday, February 20, Noon. President’s Day. We will evaluate the characters of past and recent presidents and examine what, in fact, are “presidential” traits. We will then compare /contrast those traits with the traits of the current candidates “running for president” in 2012. Featured will be a movie/documentary focusing on a biography of one of the past presidents.
Sunday, April 1: Palm Sunday starts at 9:30 a.m, and continues with the movie viewing, We will view segments of Jesus of Nazareth and discuss the practical meaning of “the Easter Message.”
Friday, April 6, Noon. Good Friday. Our traditional method of commemorating Good Friday began in 1969 with a unique aspect of our Survival Training School, where all students (and families-invited) carried heavy "crosses" on the "Rugged Way" dirt driveway of our headquarters, whilst Handel’s "Messiah" is loudly played. Participants focus upon attempting to empathize with "crucifixion pain," prana-breathing, and deep-felt true repentance. A waiver is required to participate.
Sunday, April 8, Easter. Part One. At "sunrise", join us at dawn’s first light, where we’ll share what Helio-Ra-Sol is, and serve coffee-elixir.
Part Two: 11 a.m. We will explore universal Easter themes (including "Easter Bunny"), share appropriate sustenance (hot cross buns, deviled eggs, et al.), and view one of 4 (or other appropriate) movies: "Star Man," or "Powder," or "Jesus Christ Superstar," or Gibson’s provocative "Passion of the Christ."
Sunday, May 13, starts at 9:30 a.m, and continues with the movie viewing, Mother’s Day. Our focus is upon the universal principle of "Mother-ness" that we should all be exemplifying in our daily life. Join us as we discuss this and related topics, and view one of 4 (or other appropriate) movies: "I Remember Mama," "Brooklyn Bridge," "The WWII Mother hero movie," or "The Civil War mother hero movie."
Monday, May 28, noon, Memorial Day. On this legal holiday, we explore the insanity (and hypocrisy) of war. Join us for an insightful presentation and a viewing of one of the following 4 movies: "Saving Private Ryan," "Icestation Zebra," "Silent Night," or "Burmese Harp."
Sunday, June 17, starts at 9:30 a.m, and continues with the movie viewing, Father’s Day. Our focus is upon the principle called "Father-ness" that we should all be exemplifying in our daily life. Join us for this presentation and one of the following films: "The Greatest Gift," or one of the James Stewart films where he models "fatherness."
Wednesday, July 4, 11 a.m., Independence Day. Our focus is upon the U.S.A.’s UNIQUE Second Amendment document. In keeping therewith, we teach firearms safety and competence at one of 3 nearby shooting ranges. Call us for directions. Let us know if you do not have your own firearm and ammo. We will then return to corporate headquarters to view one of four movies: "Friendly Persuasion," "Seven Samurai," "Magnificent Seven," "High Noon," or "Shane."
Monday, Sept. 3, noon, Labor Day. On this legal holiday we UNIQUELY explore the meanings 1) "Good (uplifting) labor," and 2) "by their works ye shall know them," and 3) Peripatetic teachers (aka "hobos"). We’ll have a presentation and view one of four films: "Razor’s Edge," "Siddhartha," "Gandhi," or "Wycleth" (a film about the man who published the Bible for the first time).
Wednesday, October 31, noon, Halloween. What is this "All Hallows Eve" all about? We’ll look at the Celtic SAMHAIN roots of this day (and the Nov. 1 All Soul’s "Day of the Dead" commemoration practiced in Mexico, and the Nov. 1 All Souls Day). We’ll then view one of four appropriate films: "Invasion of the Bodysnatchers," "Fallen," "Exorcist," and one or two of the best "Ghost Whisperer" series.
Sunday, Nov. 11, starts at 9:30 a.m, and continues with the movie viewing, Veterans Day. On this sobering legal holiday we explore a SHOCKING ("kept hidden" by most governments) ENORMOUS ramifications that are included in the topic of "The CASUALTIES of War." A stimulating presentation, and a viewing of one of the following: “Burmese Harp,” “All’s Quiet on the Western Front,” (CN - I’ll get more).
Thursday, Nov. 22, noon, Thanksgiving. Though most Americans annually gather to "give thanks to God" for the Puritan invasion of Massachusetts in 1620, most NATIVE "original Americans" deem it to be a commemoration of the first step of what expanded decade by decade into a 300 year "genocide." We annually "look at both sides" with focus upon REMEMBERING what actually occurred when the Europeans decided to invade and forcefully take this continent (including Canada) from the native inhabitants. We usually do a few "primitive practices" on that day (making and shooting bows and arrows, candledipping, gathering "wild foods" here on our acre "wilderness"), and gain new perspective on what "Giving Thanks" REALLY means.
Monday, Dec. 24, 3 p.m. During our UNIQUE Christmas Eve gathering, we focus upon the Real Meanings of such Christian traditions as "gift giving," "Spirit of Christmas," "birth of Jesus," "the manger," "Bethlehem star," "Magi," et al. We do some unique La Posada caroling, and feelread two extraordinarily-lovely Poesic-Artworks, together. We then, if time, feel-view one of four movies: "Miracle on 34th St.," "It’s a Wonderful Life," Alistair Sims’ version of "Scrooge," and "Silent Night."
Tuesday, Dec. 25, noon. Christmas. We focusedly-explore the "pre-Christian" symbols. Where did they come from? What did they originally mean? We learn about the Solstice, the Sun/Son, Christ-Consciousness, and what this all means to our spiritual evolution. We also honor the tenets of Chanukah, and Kwanzaa, which begins Monday, Dec. 26.
Monday, Dec. 31, 11:15 p.m. As way of reviewing what we "accomplished" over the previous 365 days, we gather on our "Heroism Arena" for our traditional New Year’s Eve "limit breaking" and midnight "Toast to The New."
Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013. New Years.