This November, the country will be engaged in a pivotal midterm election that could radically change our political landscape. November is also that stressful time before the holidays that can be a real challenge for some of us. Let’s come together in these trying times to take a pause. To reconnect with community. To nourish our solidarity with all life, our loving kindness practice and our resilience to make a difference in our world.

You are invited to bring your authentic self into this workshop, with whatever feels trying and troubling and with what feels alive and energizing. The Work That Reconnects is a life-changing and life-affirming group process that is made for these times. The Work That Reconnects is infused with teachings and practices from engaged Buddhism, deep ecology, systems theory, deep time and spiritual traditions. Joanna Macy, the root teacher of the Work, was a Buddhist scholar, eco-philosopher and activist. She brought the teachings of the Shambhala Warrior and the Bodhisattva into WTR offerings.

In this 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 one-day 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 trying times.

Schedule for the day: Doors will be open at 8:30am. Please arrive in time to get settled and ready for a 9:00am start. We will have breaks throughout the day and one hour for lunch. You are encouraged to bring a lunch and a water bottle. A refrigerator and microwave are available for use. We will end at 5:00pm.

Exchange: $140; $100 for Ancient Dragon Zen Gate sangha participants. If this payment presents a hardship to you and you feel strongly called to join this offering, please email Kathleen at kathleen@gaiawisdom.org.

Facilitated by Kathleen Rude, a senior Work That Reconnects facilitator who was mentored by Joanna Macy. She is also a shamanic practitioner, ceremonial leader, teacher and author.