Event Details

4th annual A Eugene Community Grief Ritual with Sobonfu Some

Nov 01 - Nov 03, 2013
Eugene

Location:  Kindred Spirits Retreat Center, 8 miles outside Eugene, OR

Contact:  Rob Miller (541) 746-9493 or Talicia Brown (541) 232-6298 taliciabrown@yahoo.com

Cost:  $280 if paid by Oct. 18th/ $325 thereafter

 

Program:

We all experience pain and loss in life – conflict, illness, disappointed dreams, broken relationships, loved ones who die or suffer, even inherited or ancestral pain…It is important to have healthful ways to release that pain and to regularly cleanse ourselves.  Otherwise, old pain begins to smother our creativity, our joy, and our ability to connect with others.  It impacts our health, and can even kill us.

This is a transformational and soul-invigorating ceremony designed to break through our cultural barriers of grief.  There is a need to periodically feel and express grief in order to purge the soul from hurts and pains.  The suppression and denial of emotion in general, and grief in particular, has been linked to spiritual drought, emotional confusion and certain illnesses we experience in our lives.  To begin to regain a serious and lasting sense of connectedness with ourselves and with spirit, we need to find a proper place to release our grief.

In the traditional world of the Dagara of Burkina Faso, West Africa, the ritual of grief, conducted regularly in different parts of the tribe, is the Dagara people’s way of releasing the tensions caused by loss, and to restore continuity in their relationships.  The Grief Ritual follows the traditional model of the Dagara.  It is our hope that it brings a deep sense of release, peace and joy to your life, and greater connectedness to family and community.

Past Participants Say:

“The Grief Ritual with Sobonfu was soul healing medicine for me.  Through her compassion, she inspires participants to let go of their pain, anger, fear and to understand the blessings behind their grief.”  Robert A., East P.A.

“Many workshops I’ve been to are like putting my emotional issues in the recycling bin.  They come back in other forms.  My experience with the Grief Ritual is akin to putting them in the trash.  They are taken away and are gone.”  Rob Miller, Pleasant Hill, OR

“The Grief Ritual is about transforming our Ancestral Woundings into Ancestral Giftings.”  Talicia Brown, Eugene, OR

“My blood pressure was normal for the first time in years after the Grief Ritual.”  Bennie Brown, San Jose, CA

 

Who attends or should attend the Grief Ritual?

People feeling grief for the earth, anyone who has lost a loved one, a job, a dream or pet; people who are stuck in unhealthy relationships or emotionally unhealthy situations; therapists, educators, business people, retired people, veterans, Holocaust survivors, gardeners, lawyers, scientists, musicians, doctors, nurses, artists…people exploring their feelings or experiencing loss…people like you and me.

About Sobonfu

Sobonfu Some, whose name means “keeper of rituals”, is a daughter of the Dagara Tribe of Burkina Faso.  Mentored by her Dagara elders, she brings ancient indigenous African wisdom to our Western culture in a compassionate, loving and joyful way.  She teaches and leads rituals throughout North America, Asia and Europe and has published three books:  The Spirit of Intimacy, Welcoming Spirit Home, and Falling Out of Grace and the CD set:  Women’s Wisdom from the Heart of Africa.  Sobonfu is involved in ongoing projects in the Dagara Villages of West Africa.

Workshop Registration

Please make checks or money order payable to:  Robert Miller, PO Box 50821, Eugene, OR  97405

If you wish to pay by credit card, call Talicia Brown at (541) 232-6298

Fill out one form per person.  Sign up soon!  Space is limited to 40 participants.

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For more information, call Talicia Brown at (541) 232-6298 or e-mail taliciabrown@yahoo.com or call Rob Miller at (541) 746-9493 or www.sobonfu.com

A registration package will be mailed to you upon signing up.   At that time directions, carpooling, items to bring, food, and lodging will be discussed.  Early registration is highly recommended.  Your non-refundable tuition payment or deposit will confirm your spot.

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The Grief Ritual is not your average workshop.  The Grief Ritual requires a minimum number of participants.  We need 20 early bird registrants by October 18th.  Thank you for signing up early and helping us to make this powerful event happen!!!

Sleeping Arrangements:  Price includes outdoor camping or indoor floor space.  9 dorm-style beds are available on a first come, first served basis for $50 for the weekend.  Please call regarding availability.  Local residents may also travel home each evening, returning in the morning.