A Circle of Darkness and Light

The Dark Moon is nearly upon us once again.
 
What’s stirring in you? 
 
     What’s inspiring you? 
 
          What do you need and desire for yourself?  For our world?
 
Our body is our temple, the Earth is our Mother, and the world is ours to steward, celebrate and nurture back to wholeness.  Join us in a virtual Red Tent gathering to relish and honor our cyclical journey through darkness; into the realms of mystery, transformative possibility, and conception.  Traveling this sacred path together in the spirit of Shakti – the feminine way – is an honor and divine responsibility.  Coming together in community – especially in this deeply troubled time of engineered “distancing” – is more essential to our health, well-being, and feminine power than ever. 

Each woman will have the opportunity to share what’s on our minds and in our hearts.  As is our ongoing mission, we will practice deep listening, compassion, and Sisterhood.   Each woman’s unique journey to Herself will be held with reverence, in a warm embrace of loving support and compassion. 

Please bring a little piece of your personal inspiration to share with us – a poem, song, meditation, piece of art, story, personal lesson or inspired reading.  It can be something you wrote; or from a favorite author; or a personal experience you want to tell us about. 

What is helping you successfully navigate this unprecedented, universally challenging time? 
 
No fussing - Let it come to you naturally.
Our format will be fluid and easy.
We’ll start with a meditation or movement sequence to fully “arrive.”  
Our first share will be a free-flowing “how are you?” share…
Then we’ll go around the circle inviting each woman to share her inspiration.

Wear something beautiful and/or comfortable and cozy.  Light a candle, and create an altar.  Prepare a cup of tea and nourishing snack for yourself.  Let the preparation be a joyous part of the ritual, and a celebration of feminine beauty.

We will be most grateful and honored for you to join us and support our community by contributing your heart’s song and your brilliance. 

This circle will be held online on Zoom.  Number of participants will be limited to ensure ample time and space for a juicy conversation.  We usually meet in Eindhoven, Netherlands, but current circumstances allow us to include anyone in our worldwide community who would like to take part.  Additional gatherings will be added as needed/desired. 

Please email to register:  redtent@heartwombandsoul.com

Date:  Friday, April 24, 2020

Eindhoven time:  20.00 – 22.30

Pacific time:  11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

The Red Tent is always free.  Donations and/or community contributions are welcome.  Contact the host to donate or discuss ways you can contribute to help our community continue to thrive. 

New Moon Practice

This New Moon urged me to play and create…. And reminded me how to be in the dark without succumbing.  I didn’t have time to organize a gathering this month, but felt the nudge to reach out and share.  How is this new moon moving through you?  This is the meditation that came through me:  

With the energy of this dark moon I allow myself to slow down, to be at ease, and to glide into the darkness with courage, curiosity, and compassion.   I enter my meditation prepared to see, willing to let go, and armed with unconditional loving acceptance.  I will allow that which is old and decrepit to slough, and I will quietly listen for the wisdom of my inner voice, prepared to navigate precarious mind scapes, or simply reside in the blessed stillness of the dark with my tenderness and my faith.  

For me, with the dark moon there can also be a surge of dark thoughts, dark feelings, and muddy, confusing or troublesome imaginings.  As I allow space for these phenomena to flow, however uncomfortable, I recognize that they all have merit.  Each is worthy and essential, and offers some nugget of truth, perspective or insight – even if by forcing me to discern reality from unreality.  My skill in this blessed moment is in the ability to turn the soil, rather than feel stuck in it.  The process of composting aspects that are no longer relevant or vital fertilizes my living soil and catalyzes my creativity and confidence, invigorating my stretch toward light, integration and clarity.