[vc_row el_class=”contener-main”][vc_column][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”1346″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text el_class=”history-section-1-left”]Copyright © 2018 by The Voice Inc.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law. For permission requests, write to the publisher, addressed “Attention: Permissions” at the email here: thevoicefingerprint@gmail.com[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”contener-main” css=”.vc_custom_1532434577105{padding-top: 20px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Course Overview: ” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_column_text el_class=”history-section-1-left”]Modeled after the school IEP (Individualized Educational Plan) curriculum and Inspired by the poem “They Are Singing Your Song,” Rev. Moses Sowale crafted the IESSP curriculum based on the experiences gained in working with his two boys, Ephraim and Enoch. The IESSP (Identity, Educational, Spiritual and Social Plan) is designed to help individuals claim their unique identity, discover their educational learning styles, find their unique connection with God and be reconnected to their unique person or community of belonging. Rev. Moses is the founder of The Voice Inc., the Brigade Youth Program Brockton – https://bgbrigadebrockton.org/, the Abigail’s Women’s project – https://voiceofabigail.org/, and the pioneer priest of Grace Chapel Episcopal/ Anglican Ministry in Brockton Massachusetts. This curriculum is a direct product of his over twenty-five years experience in working with young people, women, men and their families. The curriculum will be used in the context of one-on-one life coaching and pastoral care and counseling. The overall goal of curriculum is to help users to remember and claim who they are in all of their beauty and blemishes, and will encourage them to maximize all of their potentials through strategic planning and accountability.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”contener-main” css=”.vc_custom_1532434577105{padding-top: 20px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”The Poem: They Are Singing Your Song” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:center” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20italic%3A700%3Aitalic”][vc_column_text el_class=”history-section-1-left”]When a woman in a certain African tribe knows she is pregnant, she goes out into the wilderness with a few friends and together they pray and meditate until they hear the song of the child. They 4 recognize that every soul has its own vibration that expresses its unique flavor and purpose. When the women attune to the song, they sing it out loud. Then they return to the tribe and teach it to everyone
else.
When the child is born, the community gathers and sings the child’s song to them. When the child enters school, the village gathers and chants the child’s song. When the child passes through the initiation to adulthood, the people again come together and sing. At the altar of marriage, the person hears their song. Finally, when it’s time for the soul to pass from this world, the family and friends gather at the person’s bed, just as they did at their birth, and they sing the person to the next life.
There is one other occasion upon which the villagers sing to the child. If, at any time during the person’s life, they commit a crime or socially aberrant act, they are called to the center of the village. There the people in the community form a circle around the person and sing their song to them.
This African tribe recognizes that the correction for antisocial behavior is not punishment; it is love and the remembrance of identity. When you recognize your own song, you have no desire or need to do anything that would hurt another.
A friend is someone who knows your song and sings it to you when you have forgotten it yourself.
Those who love you are not fooled by mistakes you have made or dark images you hold about yourself. They remember your beauty when you feel ugly; your wholeness when you are broken; your innocence when you feel guilty; and your purpose when you are confused.
Your soul has its own song. Your unique energy and purpose are expressed through your talents, passions, and visions. When you’re in touch with your joy and act upon it, your heart feels full and your life is rewarding. When you’re disconnected from your passion, you feel empty, your life is frustrating, and you wonder what you’re doing here.
Yet even when you’re distracted by the fears and troubles of the world, your song still lives inside you. Its tune is etched upon your soul more deeply than any experience could be. As you move through difficulties, detours, or setbacks, your spirit guides you from within, urging you to carry on and emerge shining. In the face of a greater challenge, your inner knowing comes forth in unprecedented power. All of your life lessons help you get back in touch with the music of your soul.
Others may try to influence you to sing their song rather than yours. If you do, you will become resentful and lose your voice. To regain it, get back in touch with your truth and act on it. Never deny your expression for another’s. You can harmonize and support someone else, but don’t do it at the expense of your own happiness.
You best serve others by reminding them of their song. Judgement, punishment, and power plays don’t correct; they only drive human beings further from their joy and aggravate pain and selfdefeating behavior. When someone is in distress or conflict, help them remember who they really are, and the will have no need to hurt others.
Authentic self-expression brings healing, release, and relief. Remember your song, and you will become magnetic and compelling … you will also find peace within yourself
Written by Alan Cohen[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”contener-main” css=”.vc_custom_1532434577105{padding-top: 20px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”IDENTITY” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”DURATION—30-45 DAYS” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”LESSON DESCRIPTION:” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_column_text el_class=”history-section-1-left”]Throughout this lesson learners will explore topics surrounding their identity—from before they were born to the present. Questions that learners will explore include: What happened before you were born?; How would you define yourself?; How can knowing who you are and your story move you closer to the place of belonging? Connecting yourself back to the place of belonging will bring about healing and reconnect you to the source of life – God. (inspiration – The umbilical cord story from the book Holy Longing)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”contener-main” css=”.vc_custom_1532434577105{padding-top: 20px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”LEARNER’S OUTCOME: ” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_column_text el_class=”history-section-1-left”]At the end of this lesson learners will be able to:
List factors that influence identity.
Discuss the sacredness of stories—both good and bad.
Connect his/herself to their place of origin and belonging.
Reconnect to the source of life.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”contener-main” css=”.vc_custom_1532434577105{padding-top: 20px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING:
” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_column_text el_class=”history-section-1-left”]Learners will understand that:
Identity influences one’s life (the things they do, the choices they make, how they view the world,
etc.)
There are many factors that shape our identity (i.e., social background, nationality, race, ethnic
group, physical appearance, culture, talent, interests, language and religion).
Stories are sacred; all stories both good and bad.
Knowing who you are and your story will move you closer to a place of belonging.
Connecting yourself back to the place of belonging will bring about healing.
Connecting yourself back to the place of belonging will reconnect you to the source of life (God).[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”contener-main” css=”.vc_custom_1532434577105{padding-top: 20px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”GUIDING QUESTIONS: ” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_column_text el_class=”history-section-1-left”]What factors influence my identity?
What are the things that form us?
How do we decide who we are?
Why is it important to know your origin story?
What happened before I was born?
How can knowing who I am and how can my stories move me closer to the place of belonging?
How can a person reconnect to the source of life?
What is the meaning of my name?
Who gave me my name? And Why?
If you have the opportunity to choose a name for yourself what will that name be? And why
What is your favorite color and why?[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”contener-main” css=”.vc_custom_1532434577105{padding-top: 20px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”CONTENT FOCUS: ” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_column_text el_class=”history-section-1-left”]Identity: How a person defines his/herself; those aspects of oneself that make
us unique.
Your shape from the book, The Purpose Driving Life by Rick Warren.
Understanding how your experiences, stories, events and challenges make uniques and shapes who
you are.
Unveiling and unmasking the real person inside. The real you that is not known to the world.
Examining scars, hurts, wounds, bitterness, betrayers, regret, wrong choices, foolishness, shame, and
all painful experience and claiming them with the intention of turning them to stories of healing and
wholeness.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”contener-main” css=”.vc_custom_1532434577105{padding-top: 20px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”LIFE SKILLS:” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_column_text el_class=”history-section-1-left”]Learners will be able to:
Connect his/herself to their place of origin and belonging.
Reconnect to the source of life.
Gain skills in uncovering old wounds without causing more hurts but be transformed into healing
Learn how not to hide bitterness and shame but become skillful in claim shortcomings and become
authentic. Gain mastery over past experiences and learn the pattern of their behavior.
Understand the power of vulnerability and know how and when to be vulnerable
Self-confidence, increase self-esteem[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”contener-main” css=”.vc_custom_1532434577105{padding-top: 20px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”ASSESMENT PRODUCTS: ” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_column_text el_class=”history-section-1-left”]At the end of this lesson, learners will do their “plan” that will include a compilation of artifacts and evidence from lesson experience.
Individuals will follow a personal plan as described in the procedures below according to their age, gender and ability.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
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