events
Events that can cultivate connection, reflection, support and a sense of community.
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Make Sacred Space: Enchanting Time for Meditation • Intuition • Creativity
Starts May 5 at 7:00 PM EDT (fours Sundays)
As written from Sebene Selassie’s site:
“There should be no denying the truth that we live within an inherently ensouled, numinous universe. But, we often do deny it — because the culture denies it. And (as Krishnamurti said): We think we're thinking our thoughts — we're not, we're thinking the culture's thoughts.
See, you likely already inherently understand that everything around us is alive and conscious. But you may not know how to awaken (or practice) this understanding. Again, that's not your fault. Modernity does not encourage you to remember the truth that everything is sacred.
Why do you want to remember? Because living a more ensouled life helps you nurture belonging, ignite creativity, encourage awe, and generally feel more fully the presence, wonder, and connection that's always knowable.
We're all taught to erect rational defenses and dismiss intuitive ways of knowing. Many of us are embarrassed to admit that we are curious to explore the sacred. You may even think that you have to be special to begin this exploration... ”
Location: Virtual
Cost: $60 or 2 payments of $30
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Grieving While Queer
3 Thursday sessions: May 16th, 23rd, and 30th, 2024
5:15 – 6:45 PM Pacific Time (PST)
As written from East Bay Meditation Center:
“In this three part series we will hold space for change, loss and the unknown. Grief is a powerful emotion that can lead us towards meaning, connection and freedom if we tend to what it’s asking for. Working through the queer body we will ask ourselves this simple question: what is needed now? And allow what’s here to be felt and known within a container of support and belonging.”
Location: Virtual/Zoom
Cost: $0-$100
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Black Healing Remixed: 2024 Summit
Saturday, May 18 · 11am - 3pm PDT
“BEAM Black Healing Remixed: A Healing & Mental Health Summit With A Little More Bass
In Black music, a remix is a new or different version of a recorded song that is made by changing or adding to the original song. Black Healing Remixed (BHR) takes this same idea and applies it to conversations on Black mental health. Just like a remix switches the treble and bass, BHR switches shame to celebration, stigma to social justice, and creates a new chorus of connection rooted in humor, practical skills, and liberation.
Centering Black Wellness - All Genders and Children Welcome!
Black Healing Remixed 2024 is all about the wellness of Black people. Through interactive art, coloring activities, wellness experiences, and dynamic conversations with Black mental health leaders, this day creates space for joy, love, and healing centering Black folks.
Join us, for the remix.”
Location: 1125 Crenshaw Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90019
Cost: $0-$50
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Creating Joy in Community Through the Practice of Gratitude and Equanimity With Fresh "Lev" White, JD Doyle, René Rivera and Danielle Elizabeth Stevens
Wednesday, June 12th – Sunday, June 16th
Registration closes June 4th at 11:59pm Pacific Time
As written from retreat’s Site:
“A Silent Meditation Retreat for Trans, Gender Nonconforming, Genderqueer, Non-binary and all gender expansive communities
This 4-day retreat will be a space grounded in self-care and compassion supporting our healing and resilience at this time in this world.
We will offer meditation, mindful movement, and heart-centered practices based on Buddhist principles. Silence will be gently balanced with small and large group discussions. We will cultivate and deepen connections that support our resilience and joy.
This retreat, grounded in the Dharma, is open to all practitioners, and is available for all levels of meditation experience. It is a wonderful opportunity to practice in a space led and held by Trans and gender expansive individuals.
This retreat will be creating an intentionally multiracial community with the aim of at least 50% BIPOC. We will be prioritizing registration from BIPOC folks. With this intention, the retreat will have an application process to prioritize registration from BIPOC folks. We also encourage other under-represented groups, such as trans femme, rural folks, and people with disabilities, to apply to create a diverse group reflective of our vibrant community. You will receive an email after you register with more information and confirmation when you are offered a space.”
Location : Big Bear Retreat Center
Cost: ($200-$1008)
Contact me!
Have an event you feel would promote community, healing, connection, and care? Please feel free to contact me. I would love to share with others! I may not be able to include all and get back to you, so thank you in advance for your kindness.
*Will be updated monthly on Sundays.