At the heart of the Work That Reconnects is a spiral, itself an invitation into deeper connection.
In this four-part offering, we invite you to join us in an exploration of this spiral, coming back into relationship - with ourselves, with each other, and with the web of life.
We will dedicate one session to each of the four pillars of the spiral, spending a generous two hours together each week to feel, share, imagine and connect. There will be optional reflective practices to experiment with between each week as well. Throughout, we will weave the history of the work into the sessions, honouring the root teacher, Joanna Macy, and those that have developed the work over the last 40 years.
Session 1 - Coming from Gratitude
- 17:30-19:30 BST - Wednesday 18th June
- Begin by grounding ourselves in appreciation, recognising the gifts and strengths we possess.
Session 2 - Honouring Our Pain for the World
- 17:30-19:30 BST - Wednesday 25th June
- Create a compassionate space to acknowledge and share the sorrow and anger we feel for the world’s suffering.
Session 3 - Seeing with New/Ancient Eyes
- 17:30-19:30 BST - Wednesday 2nd July
- Explore fresh perspectives and ancient wisdom that reveal our deep interdependence with all.
Session 4 - Going Forth
- 17:30-19:30 BST - Wednesday 9th July
- Develop actionable insights and commitments to contribute positively to the healing of our world.
In these four experiential sessions we will co-create a shared space to meet each other in our full humanness, and journey together through the work. We will use a mix of small group discussion, creative activities and reflective practices to:
- Welcome the complex emotions that are alive for you, staying curious as to what these emotions are telling you about who you are and the role you have to play
- Support you to feel less alone with the anxieties and stresses of present-day life, taking time to recognise the radical interconnectedness of all life on Earth
- Resource you to emerge with greater capacity, clarity and courage to take your next steps, whatever they are
We welcome you into this collective exploration - to reconnect with our deepest selves, each other, and the Earth, fostering resilience and clarity for the path ahead.
YOUR INVESTMENT IN THIS JOURNEY
In a world of constant distraction, offering your wholehearted presence is a radical act. We will be gathering for two hours every week at the same time, so please check that you will be able to show up for the group at these times.
We encourage you to come as you are to the sessions. We understand that life happens and appreciate whatever you are able to bring each week.
To run this workshop we offer a tiered donation guide, so you can decide what is appropriate for your personal situation, acknowledging that we want to keep this work running. We are committed to making the Work accessible to all, so if the below tiers are still prohibitive, please get in touch.
- Subsidised: £75 - £100 - for those on low income and in need of financial assistance
- Sustainable: £150 - £175 - the regular price to sustain this course
- Generous: £225 - £250 - to financially support those without the means to participate
Choice of payment amount is made on trust by self-selecting the amount that feels right to you through Eventbrite.
WHAT PREVIOUS PARTICIPANTS HAVE SAID ABOUT 'LEARNING TO RECONNECT'
"Words are not adequate for how much thankfulness I have for Samantha and Scott and all that they poured into all of us! And our group of Souls - whoa - beyond amazing!"
"Real appreciation for you both making this a very accessible introduction to the Work that Reconnects.”
"The participative exercises, especially those in breakout rooms, the inclusion of poetry, and the encouragement to remain embodied all worked really well."
QUESTIONS
For any further questions or concerns, please get in touch with Samantha and Scott at wearelearningtoreconnect@gmail.com. You can read more about our own exploration into Work That Reconnects on our substack.
