Reflection | Cosmic Conversations

There are moments when the veil between worlds grows thin-during an eclipse, at the meeting of sea and sky, in the quiet of deep contemplation. These liminal spaces invite transformation.

Join transformative retreats and eclipse expeditions designed to align you with Earth, self, and sky during nature's most profound moments.

🌑 Eclipse Travel

Stephan has participated in six total solar eclipse trips and expeditions around the world-Aruba 1998, Romania 1999, Zambia 2001, Ceduna Australia 2002, Bryson City North Carolina 2017, and Mazatlán 2024-and each one has been magnificent and a transformational experience.

"I encourage you to experience one and put yourself in the shadow of the moon at least once in your life if at all possible."

🌍 2026 Eclipse Expedition - Spain

Stephan will be participating as a guest presenter on the Enlivened Cooperative August 2026 trip to Spain to experience the 2026 total solar eclipse. Details on the itinerary coming soon.

What Makes Eclipses Special:

Planetary Alignment During totality, planets become visible in the daytime sky-Jupiter, Venus, Mercury, and Saturn have all appeared during recent eclipses.
Stars at Noon The stars of the opposite season become visible-see autumn stars in spring, winter constellations in summer.
Transformational Experience Witness the cosmic dance of Sun, Moon, and Earth in perfect alignment-a profound moment of cosmic awareness.

View upcoming total solar eclipses worldwide →

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🏔️ Cosmology Retreats

Multi-day immersive retreats that combine scientific insight, contemplative practice, and the transformative power of nature. These gatherings create space for deep reflection on our place in the cosmic story.

Upcoming Retreat:

Jan 2026

Cosmology Retreat

📍 Baja, Mexico

A multi-day journey exploring our place in the cosmic story, combining stargazing, contemplation, and the transformative landscape of Baja.

What to Expect:

Night Sky Sessions Evening stargazing experiences with astronomical and contemplative guidance
Cosmic Walks Embodied experiences walking through the 13.8 billion-year history of the universe
Reflective Practice Guided contemplation connecting personal experience with cosmic awareness
Community Deep connection with fellow seekers on the cosmic journey

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✨ Transformational Cosmology

Transformative cosmology is the integration of the insights of modern scientific cosmology into personal experience. Modern cosmology suggests that each of us is interwoven with the whole cosmic evolutionary process-we are each a place where the universe is coming to know itself in a new way.

"We need nothing less than to 'reinvent the human' based on what we've discovered about our cosmic nature and our place in the evolutionary unfoldment."

- Brian Swimme, Cosmologist

Questions We Explore:

What is the cosmic nature of being human?
What is the role of the individual in the unfolding cosmos?
What is right relationship to other beings and our environment?
Is there a vision of the universe that can embrace both science and spirituality?
Can science be a transformative process?

Available Workshops:

Good News from the Universe for Bad Times How a cosmological perspective can help us navigate and thrive during times of crisis and transformation.
The Gifts of the Universe Cosmic history seen through the eyes of creativity, abundance, and gratitude.
Waking Up in an Evolving Universe Science and spirituality as complementary perspectives on spiritual awakening.
Cosmic Creativity Embodying everyday creativity and connecting personal creativity to a cosmic perspective.
10 Revelations About the Universe to Change Your Life Insights that have the power to transform ourselves, our lives, and our spirituality.

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Transform Your Perspective

Join a retreat, experience an eclipse, or explore transformational cosmology. These liminal moments await.

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