I co-host a seasonal online gathering for women anticipating, experiencing or past menopause with the Wildwoman Birthkeepers.
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A summer series of monthly
Fire Circles to facilitate wellbeing and community for women of all ages and walks of life. ᯽
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THE FIRE
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The Fire is a multigenerational
event for women, a sacred gathering centered around an outdoor fire, where we listen to and integrate a diversity of women's voices, with lightness and mutual support. Instead of showering women with consumer products, the Fire is a women's gathering intended to bring the gifts of empowerment, release and transformation. |
We will burn away what is not needed,
digest what needs to be integrated, and let go of what has been holding us back. ᯽ The Fire will happen on the last Sunday of the Month 6-8pm
June 30 July 28 August 25 September 29 in West Chesterfield, MA** PLEASE PRE-REGISTER: SPACE IS LIMITED ᯽ Imagine being outside, by a fire, with other women, at the golden hour, as the light gets lower and the darkness of night sets in... ᯽ Imagine witnessing and tending a big fire, gathering together in the twilight, creating a sense of connection and sisterhood... ᯽ Imagine cultivating a container of deep listening and respectful discussion, deepening awareness about shared issues, thoughts, needs and dreams... ᯽ Imagine experiencing the unique feeling of sitting around a fire, together with women of all ages. |
᯽There will be a monthly subject related to women - i.e. aging, sex, birth, menstruation, menopause - offered in advance, and cultivated together through our presence - and with the help of the Fire, who is our main facilitator and guide.
᯽There will be collective singing, too - blending our voices together in song and harmony, to honor both each other and the Fire. ᯽The experience will include lots of listening to each other, sharing our thoughts and stories - when/if we feel ready - and supporting each other with compassion and a gentle, silent, affirming, witnessing presence. ᯽We'll follow mutually agreed upon rules of good communication and good conduct with each other, knowing that other voices, other ways of trying to communicate, are sometimes challenging, awkward, or even difficult. ᯽We'll learn to let go of being judgemental, and drop in to being curious. |
Silence will happen, too.
We'll learn to let go of the need to fill the silence,
so the Fire can speak to us and teach us its wisdom.
We'll learn to let go of the need to fill the silence,
so the Fire can speak to us and teach us its wisdom.
As this is an intentional, sacred event, there will be NO intoxicants.
Water, herbal tea and/or cooling "mocktails" will be available,
and folks can bring their own non-intoxicating beverages.
Light refreshments brought to share are always welcome!
Bring a headlamp or flashlight to find your way from car to the Fire,
along with bug spray - and wear appropriate clothing/layers.
Because it does get dark and cool/cold at night. And bugs are a given!
Camp chairs will be available.
But, bringing your own chair will help, and make setup and breakdown easier.
Space is limited at the Fire.
So you must pre-register!
The Fire is FREE!
Nevertheless, it does require time, effort, and some costs (firewood, maintenance of faciliities, insurance).
While not necessary, if you feel inclined to donate a small amount to allay these costs,
cash or Venmo @Michelle-Ryan-57 are welcome.
Water, herbal tea and/or cooling "mocktails" will be available,
and folks can bring their own non-intoxicating beverages.
Light refreshments brought to share are always welcome!
Bring a headlamp or flashlight to find your way from car to the Fire,
along with bug spray - and wear appropriate clothing/layers.
Because it does get dark and cool/cold at night. And bugs are a given!
Camp chairs will be available.
But, bringing your own chair will help, and make setup and breakdown easier.
Space is limited at the Fire.
So you must pre-register!
The Fire is FREE!
Nevertheless, it does require time, effort, and some costs (firewood, maintenance of faciliities, insurance).
While not necessary, if you feel inclined to donate a small amount to allay these costs,
cash or Venmo @Michelle-Ryan-57 are welcome.
*RAIN DATES will be held on an evening of the scheduled weekend without RAIN - either BEFORE (Saturday night) or AFTER (Monday night). The Rain Date will be announced/emailed to registrants via email on the Friday night before the Fire.
**Location, directions, announcements and logistics will be provided ONLY to registered attendees.
If you would like to bring a friend, please have them register as well. Everyone attending must register!
**Location, directions, announcements and logistics will be provided ONLY to registered attendees.
If you would like to bring a friend, please have them register as well. Everyone attending must register!
This FIRE is multigenerational,
for women the Spring, Summer, Autumn or Winter of their Lives!
Modern multigenerational women's events are often wedding and baby showers,
a word which implies the power of water:
nourishing, gifting, cooling, soothing, pacifying.
Instead, this event is being initiated through the FIRE:
Empowering, energizing, releasing, transforming.
Join the Fire!