Grief Circle - Spring Equinox

You’re invited to a small gathering of care and intention, where we can delve into the grief that we all hold. And maybe allow some of it to shift. It will be held just before the Spring Equinox - allowing us the time to release and make space for what is ready to sprout, blossom and spring forth.

As Francis Weller shares with us in The Wild Edge of Sorrow - I could feel this was the invitation that was nested inside this despair. I, or rather we are being asked to cultivate outrageous courage in the face of outrageous loss.

We all experience personal losses in life, and with the current changes in the world there are many shared losses and events that we collectively experience. Environmental degradation, extinction, injustice, war, ongoing atrocities on this land and elsewhere, loss of individuals, separation, work, identity... we hold so much loss. This time together will provide space to process some of our losses and to be together in the space of grieving. Opportunities such as this can help us to meet and move grief and regain energy.

The afternoon will consist of guided solo, small group and whole group practices. All offerings are trauma-informed and optional. 

If this is calling to you, we really hope you can make it, Saturday 21st September, from 2pm. Finishing around 6pm, with the option to hang around for a potluck meal. We hope to be outside, on land, with the sunshine and blossoms, surrounded our tree, cicada and funghi neighbours, on Ngambri, Ngunnawal, Ngarigu land - Wamboin, just off Macs Reef Road.

The ritual will be collaboratively led by Mandi Byrom of Ink and Insight - Art Therapy and Counselling as well as Sam Hawker of Garden Kitchen Witch*n. 

Any questions, please contact Sam on (0411) 528 931.

This is an inclusive, all genders event and safer place.

We recognise that financial situations can vary greatly, and we want this circle to be accessible to all who feel called to participate. That's why we are offering sliding-scale payment options. If you are truly struggling, please feel no hesitation or shame in selecting the lowest payment tier. Your presence is what's most important to us.

For those who have the means, we encourage you to choose a higher tier. These contributions help us sustain this critical work, making it possible for us to continue offering a compassionate, inclusive environment where we can all heal together. Your generosity ensures that others can also have access to this circle, regardless of their financial situation.

In this community, we practice non-judgment and vulnerability. We trust that each of you will choose the option that feels right and honest for you, honoring both your needs and the collective well-being of our group.

Sliding scale tickets, suggested pricing as follows :

Unwaged $10

Low income $25 

Medium income $45 

Income of over $100k, $60 +

Pricing is an honour system, and no questions will be asked about how much you paid or why.