Elements of Surprise

This is the third evening in the series "Stories of the Healing Wisdom of Africa." The workshop is centred around one of the old fantastic tales saved by the Grimm Brothers. Told by Randy Jones, author of "Medicine Without an Expiry Date: Indigenous Remedy for Modern Trouble," accompanied by the African Djembe, it is sure to be a dynamic evening.

Jones will get the crowd sharing, speaking up and speaking out, laughing and listening, and maybe we will see a little bit of foot tapping or dancing as well.

In the view of tribal peoples, meeting the challenges and passions of life in community require more than human knowledge and skill. The extra ingenuity which helped keep things in a good dynamic equilibrium was often understood as being a gift from the "unseen realms"—myth, story, the magic of nature that can't be "3d printed." Myth describes situations that all people in all times experience. And in this tradition, there is not a "moral to the story," rather each listener finds a unique reflection for what they bring to the evening as an intention or a question. The process will be explained, and we will have some break out groups.

This way of working with story in community is not only personal, and unique for each listener, but the time-tested way of training those who would tell stories as well. If that is your interest, these evenings provide valuable experience. The myth doesn't tell you what to do—it helps you understand what the situation already really is anyway.

YOUR INTENTION

What is your trouble at the moment? What question is your soul's consideration currently? Bring a willingness to see if the story might have any comment on that issue. You will be guided through the process and there is no wrong answers!

PRACTICAL MATTERS

Full Tuition $60.00 | Scholarship Rate $45.00

Any of the three evenings in this series are a good (but not required) preparation for the full day intensive "Maintaining Community Through Ritual" Saturday March 15 at the Ascot Kayak Club workshop room with a stunning view over the Swan River.

Arrive before opening time to get settled any time after 6:30. We will begin at 7:00.

Please turn your cell phone off (or on vibrate for emergencies) for the duration of the workshop. All are welcome in this space. If by any chance you know how to do hand drumming, please contact Randy prior to the event.

FACILITATION

Randy Jones is the author of "Medicine Without an Expiry Date: Indigenous Remedy for Modern Times." In the words of Malidoma Somé, Randy is "a person dedicated to teaching others by encouraging them to expand their horizons, explore their inner emotional depths and transform their way of being in the world.”

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