New! Deep Breath Circle
3 Session Book Study on The Gift of Years by Joan Chittister
Every Other Tuesday Morning 9:30 – 11:30
Dates: April 2, 16, & 30
Location: We will meet at my home, and will take the opportunity to gather at other locations, if possible.
Cost: $100 for the 3 facilitated sessions and all printed workbook materials.
Purchase the book at your favorite bookseller.
I will also be incorporating some wisdom from Clarissa Pinkola Estes, and her new book The Dangerous Old Woman.
I hope you are interested in joining this circle, as we explore what we hate about getting old, and discern how to challenge our beliefs about aging. This will be an opportunity to meet, share and grow in a safe and affirming environment with other “Dangerous Old Women.”
In every group, we always maintain confidentiality. Each week we will take time to share celebrations, practice deep listening, and reflect on what we learn from each other.
I invite you to join me and a few like-minded women in this next adventure. Consider inviting a friend, too. Class size is limited to 6-8.
Contact me via email to register. beatarydeen@comcast.net
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Use the Contact Me tab on my Website
Beáta
“But music and singing have been my refuge.
And music and singing shall be my light.” Frank Ticheli
My Deep Breath Circles are offered to women 50+ who are seeking new ways to claim and celebrate their wisdom, in the company of other wise women.
In all circles we will read poetry, listen to music practice mindfulness through guided meditation, written exercises and a bit of homework. We will practice deep listening. each session will begin with Celebration and conclude with Discovery & Intention.
Future Circle Topics
New circle ideas are always percolating in my brain; here are a few for your consideration. Let me know if something here sparks an interest for you.
Feminine Archetypes
Maiden, Mother, Matriarch and Crone are four major Feminine Archetypes that we will explore in this 4-week journey. We will use Jean Shinoda-Bolen’s book “Goddesses in Older Women; how to be a juicy crone” as a guide. We will explore the many aspects of the Crone, like Wrath, Laughter, Compassion and Wisdom; we will also have the opportunity to discover and share our unique and personal Goddess Archetypes.
The Feminine Face of God
What do you see and feel if I say “God?” Now, what do you see and feel when I say “The Feminine Face of God?” What if God is a woman and you could more easily identify with her? In this 4-week class, we will explore the feminine aspects of God, and of Jesus, and in ourselves. Holy Wisdom, or Hagia (aye-ya) Sophia, is one aspect of the divine feminine that we will discuss.
Life by Design
Don’t let your “shoulds” get your down!
Here are some of my favorite wise woman resources
Crones Don’t Whine by Jean Shinoda Bolen
Goddesses in Older Women; Becoming a juicy crone, by Jean Shinoda Bolen
The Gift of Years by Joan Chittister
The Crone; woman of age, wisdom and power, by Barbara Walker
The Second Half of Life; opening the 8 gates of wisdom, by Angeles Arrien
The Women’s Wheel of Life by Elizabeth Davis and Carol Leonard
It’s Never Too Late to Begin Again by Julia Cameron
The Feminine Face of God* by Sherry Anderson and Patricia Hopkins
The Power of Myth with Bill Moyers and Joseph Campbell
The Living Goddesses by Maria Gimbutas
The Once and Future Goddess by Elinor Gadon
She Who Is by Elizabeth Johnson
Contact me to schedule a complimentary half-hour Discovery Session
E-mail: beatarydeen@comcast.net
Phone/Cell: 612-840-9263
BeátaRydeen.com 