The Work That Reconnects occurs in a spiral, mapping a journey through four successive stages: Coming from Gratitude, Honoring our Pain for the World, Seeing with New Eyes, and Going Forth. These four stages support one another, and work best when experienced in sequence.

In this workshop we go through the full spiral. In doing so we explore our deep belonging and care for the world.

We start with gratitude and feel the nourishment of this ancient practice of giving thanks. We will be with the land and explore the wonder of being alive.

Together we create a safe space so we can be really present for all the feelings that live inside us and open for our pain for the world. Witnessing and supporting each other in this often lonely place is liberating, empowering.

In the third step of the spiral we move to seeing with new eyes. We tap into the wisdom of our ancient heritage and strengthen our awareness beyond our species and broaden our experience of time. Here we breathe deep time and deep ecology.

In the fourth step of the spiral we harvest our gifts and let our deep longing speak to fuel us, to be present for the changes we want to see in our daily lives, the world, in honor of all beings.

In our workshop there is room for inner exploration. At the same time it offers the value of groupwork, which offers support, is synergistic and generates community. We will use rituals, meditations, bodywork, open dialogue, storytelling and nature connection practices. Our interconnectedness with all beings is central in this working method.

Joanna Macy is the root teacher of the Work That Reconnects. She is a scholar of Buddhism, general systems theory, deep ecology and a respected voice in the movements for peace, justice, and ecology. More information:
www.joannamacy.net

www.workthatreconnects.org

Practical

Arrival day (June 1st): Orientation talk at 8 pm. You’re invited to come from 4 pm in order to register and settle in your room. Dinner is served at 6.45 pm.

End of program (June 5th): Closing circle and Banquet in the evening.

Departure day (June 6th): You may leave anytime (no programme). You’re welcome to stay for lunch.

This programme is taught in English.