“There is a deep longing among people in the West to connect with something bigger — with community and spirit.”
One of the foremost voices in African Spirituality
Oct 23 - Oct 25, 2015
Boulder
Grief is Medicine! When it is liquid, able to move, to cleanse us, becoming good compost to metabolize the sorrow, anger, self-consciousness, envy, numbness and every other kind of negativity that can block our capacity to authentically give and receive the gifts of Life. Grieving well can make us stronger, more joyful and more resilient. But, very often, we cannot do it alone, to reach those stuck places, we must do it together. This is natural.
For the Dagara people of Burkina Faso, West Africa, and most traditional peoples, community grief rituals are a regular part of life, incredibly necessary for health and intimacy, both personal and collective.
Join Sobonfu Somé for a powerful Ritual and renewal. Together, we will create a safe and powerful container to release and metabolize many forms of grief while supporting each other, so as to cultivate fresh ground for us and our children
http://www.intuitivecubed.com/sobonfu.com/articles/writings-by-sobonfu-2/embracing-grief/
Schedule
* Friday night Sobonfu will share how this ritual came to be. She will discuss grief as a collective emotion, meant to be shared by our community. She will also speak to the responsibility we each have to work with and move through our grief for the betterment of the world we live in. Friday will be open to the public from 7-9 at Nevei Kodesh Synagogue and a donation of $15-$20 is suggested.
Sat-Sun cost: (Fee includes catered lunch & dinner on Saturday):
Friday 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Sunday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Note: Schedule is subject to change
Cost: $385 per person, includes catered dinners. Please contact Carolyn Flyer @ Carolynflyer@hotmail.com or 303-928-9134 to register
For more information
http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=alqxmnmab&oeidk=a07eb5x4j825427799c
Email: CarolynFlyer@hotmail.com
Phone: Carolyn Flyer 303-928-9134
Carolyn will also provide information on lodging for those coming from out of town.