Learning to Reconnect - Online Playshop

This isn't a workshop to try and fix the world. It is a space to play with the serious and find some clarity of what you can do amidst the heartbreak of the world.

We are living in crazy, uncertain times.

Everywhere we turn, we see evidence of crises in our societies and across the world: armed conflicts, climate change, poverty, systemic racism, mass species extinctions, and the collapse of familiar institutions and support structures. It can be hard to know what to do, or where to start, when faced with this immense suffering.

To remain conscious and engaged as these actions unfold can be heartbreaking, and the fear, grief, anger, and helplessness you feel may seem unbearable. This workshop will provide a space to express these emotions, to play in the discomfort and discover a path forward.

Together we will explore 'The Spiral' of The Work That Reconnects, a body of work created by deep ecologist, activist and beloved elder, Joanna Macy.

Meditation and mindfulness is weaved throughout this experiential workshop we invite you through a process that will use small group discussion, creative activities and reflection 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 build resilience, to take your next steps with clarity and courage.

DISCLAIMER: This isn't a workshop to try and fix the world. But it is a space to connect back to your purpose and to find some clarity of what you can do amidst the heartbreak of the world.

WHAT PREVIOUS PARTICIPANTS HAVE SAID:

"I’m feeling more grounded, hopeful and recommitted to my path, trusting its place in the great turning <3."

"I just want to express how connected you can feel to people in such a short space of time. I feel more connected to this group than I do to some of the communities that I’ve been in for months.”

"The participative exercises, especially those in breakout rooms, the inclusion of poetry, and the encouragement to remain embodied all worked really well."

PREPARATION: To ensure you can enjoy the workshop, please wear comfortable clothing and set yourself up in a comfortable space where you won’t be disturbed. Make sure you have any drinks or snacks handy, to keep you fuelled for the session. For those that are inclined, you may want some tissues nearby. We will give space for a 20 min break part way through.

PAYMENT: We are offering this workshop free, as part of the gift economy. If you are in a position to donate in exchange, this is welcomed, but not essential for your participation in the session.

ORDER CONFIRMATION: Your Eventbrite email confirmation might go into your spam folder. Please check. We will send more details a week ahead of the event!

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.