Truth Telling: an act of diving into our sacred enoughness
Truth is tricky stuff. So often we mistake our opinions for truth, mistake fear for truth, mistake over-told slogans for truth, mistake old beliefs for truth. These mistakes can get
Truth is tricky stuff. So often we mistake our opinions for truth, mistake fear for truth, mistake over-told slogans for truth, mistake old beliefs for truth. These mistakes can get
Our blog has been quiet lately, silent. With Silence as a Weapon of Scarcity, I wonder what message that sends? Yet, we are quite active at Seven Stones these days,
If only sufficiency was a panacea. Some radical potion we could take that would annihilate all the weapons of scarcity we breed. But, alas, sufficiency exists in fleeting moments of
We have a practice at Seven Stones we call Creation Devotion Action. These domains serve as a way for us to understand and track our lives, our doings, beings and
It’s been a long time since I was advised to end my habit of gossiping, but such is being human. From eyeing People Magazine at the check out counter to rolling
If you paused in this moment and asked yourself what is enough? How would you answer that question? Where in your life do you have enough? Can you name one
A week ago we added our seven billionth passenger to what Buckminster Fuller called “Spaceship Earth.” According to the media tracking of this event, this baby was most likely born
The Caveat: In a world where building wealth is a holy act, and “the wealthy” are exalted, it would be unfair to say wealth provides nothing of value. Of course
We don’t have to do anything to experience our enoughness. I visit the ocean almost every day. Often I walk and talk on the phone, catching up with calls. I’ve had
When I was taught metta at an IMS retreat this summer (click here for part one and here for part two of this series) they encouraged us to go easy
For this learning path, you will participate in the 4 virtual learning sessions and be enrolled in one of three Racial Affinity Groups:
1) People who identify as People of Color (Black, Indigenous, Asian, Hispanic)
2) People who identify as Bi-Racial or Multi-Racial
3) People who identify as White
*More specific affinity groups may be formed upon the completion of course registration
We believe that it is important to do our own work with people with similar racial experiences to build capacity for cross-race dialogue that supports authentic relationships and deep belonging for everyone. We will ask you to self-select into the group that best aligns with your racial identity. We recognize that for some this is not a simple choice and we are available to have a conversation with you to support your selection.
Together we will:
Where: Online Zoom Sessions
Time: 11am-12:30pm ET/8am PT/4pm GMT*
When: 5-Sessions scheduled between Sept 28, 2023 – Jan 26, 2024 (see below)
*All sessions will run from 11am-12:30pm ET.
Racial Affinity Group Schedule | |
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Thurs, September 28, 2023 — 11am-12:30pm ET | Kick-off/ Authentic Communication |
Thurs, November 2, 2023 — 11am-12:30pm ET | Unpacking Our Racial Autobiographies |
Friday, November 17, 2023 — 11am-12:30pm ET | Self-Compassion |
Thurs, December 7, 2023 — 11am-12:30pm ET | What is Sustainable Abundance? |
Thurs, January 25, 2024 — 11am-12:30pm ET | Inclusive Leadership |
Upon registration, you will be directed to our online community space, where all aspects of your program will live, including: pre-work, event links, and a space to connect with fellow participants.
These four learning sessions will provide you with a new view and innovative framing of the problem as we see it. Below is a brief description of what will take place in each session:
Where: Online Zoom Learning Sessions
Time: 11am-1pm ET/8am PT/4pm GMT*
When: 4-sessions scheduled between Sept 21, 2023 – Jan 18, 2024 (see details below)
*All sessions will run from 11am-1pm ET.
Learning Session Schedule | |
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Thurs, September 21, 2023 — 11 - 1pm ET | Why Context Matters |
Thurs, October 26, 2023 — 11 - 1pm ET | Unpacking Trauma |
Thurs, November 16, 2023 — 11 - 1pm ET | Global Anti-Black Racism: A History Lesson |
Thurs, January 18, 2024 — 11 - 1pm ET | Understanding Power |
Upon registration, you will be directed to our online community space, where all aspects of your modular program will live, including: pre-work, event links, and a space to connect with fellow participants.