The Work That Reconnects: Nurturing Community and Purpose in Troubling Times
Date/Time
Saturday, February 8 AND Sunday, February 9
9:00am - 5:00pm each day
Location
Shambhala Chicago Meditation Center
37 N. Carpenter
Chicago, IL 60607
It’s heartbreaking to remain conscious and engaged in these troubling times. Everywhere we turn, we experience the unraveling of our societies and our world: systemic racism and oppression, armed conflicts, global climate change, poverty, mass extinctions, rise of authoritarianism, etc. The fear, grief, anger, and helplessness we feel can be unbearable because it’s not just our personal pain; it’s the collective pain of all life on Earth. How can we face this reality and not fall apart? How do we turn overwhelm into inspired action? The Work That Reconnects offers us a way forward together.
The Work That Reconnects is a life-changing and life-affirming group process that is made for these times. In this weekend workshop, we come together to create a supportive community for our truth speaking and imagination. We will ground ourselves in gratitude, honor our pain for the world, expand our sense of self, power and connection, strengthen our resilience and find clarity around how we can play a part in the healing of our communities and our planet.
This weekend workshop includes transformative rituals, deep sharing, quiet reflection, inspirational readings, song, movement and celebration. It’s engaging, invigorating and gives us tools for dealing with the challenges of living in troubling times.
Facilitated by Kathleen Rude.