The role I feel most challenged by at Village is the grounding guide. It's the role I've taken the least, but I feel is very important. I'd will challenge myself to lead more groundings in future gatherings.
I think I want to try an acknowledgement. I saw a new member do it and she talked about how the new election has effected her being able to stay in the US so I've thought about it a couple times since... I think that's the purpose of it. To bring other's situations to the surface. Just because we are not experiencing it, doesn't mean it's not real for others.
Also, I've done grounding and zoom tech before. I'd try different groundings as well.
Village gatherings are like a breath of fresh air! I always look forward to finding out what interesting topics will be generated by the folks who show up.
Recently, I took on the role of the Acknowledgement, and I chose to share some very personal things with the group. Being that authentic and vulnerable in front of a group isn't something I do every day, so it took some courage. Yet it also felt pretty natural to do that at the Village, because being authentic is what we're all about.
I'm grateful to be part of a gathering where we can really be ourselves!
I've regularly joined Village DTN, a monthly gathering of some of the members of Deep Transformation Network, an online community. I've had multiple deep conversations through joining the Village DTN gatherings. I've taken each of the roles of host and the person offering grounding and acknowledgement at least once, in part as a way to give back for the offering of these gatherings.
Village gatherings provide an immensely accessible process for stepping into community. I have loved being part of village Seattle. Even though I am somewhat nomadic these days, I can still zoom in whenever I am able and find the joy of connection!
I’ve so enjoyed attending several gatherings of the Boise Village! I’ve made meaningful connections with thoughtful new friends. My cup feels a little more full after a gathering. I’d describe it as a support group for being a human in our modern world :)
In thinking about a “village,” I was reminded that in many South African countries, people go to the village to be seen - not seen in terms of what they are wearing or how they look, but seen in terms of "I see you, you are important to me and I value you." They use the greeting, Sawubona. To me, this represents the feeling in the village space Jason creates. People feel seen, heard, and appreciated. What more could you want?
Being in Village Seattle for the last 3 years, I've done every single role, even ones adjunct to the gathering program itself (ex. Engagement Lead, Admin, Announcer/Reporter). Each role provides a growth opportunity and a chance to experiment in a supportive environment. Villages are less about 'perfection' and 'ideal' and more about just being with what is.
The role I feel most challenged by at Village is the grounding guide. It's the role I've taken the least, but I feel is very important. I'd will challenge myself to lead more groundings in future gatherings.
I think I want to try an acknowledgement. I saw a new member do it and she talked about how the new election has effected her being able to stay in the US so I've thought about it a couple times since... I think that's the purpose of it. To bring other's situations to the surface. Just because we are not experiencing it, doesn't mean it's not real for others.
Also, I've done grounding and zoom tech before. I'd try different groundings as well.
Village gatherings are like a breath of fresh air! I always look forward to finding out what interesting topics will be generated by the folks who show up.
Recently, I took on the role of the Acknowledgement, and I chose to share some very personal things with the group. Being that authentic and vulnerable in front of a group isn't something I do every day, so it took some courage. Yet it also felt pretty natural to do that at the Village, because being authentic is what we're all about.
I'm grateful to be part of a gathering where we can really be ourselves!
I've regularly joined Village DTN, a monthly gathering of some of the members of Deep Transformation Network, an online community. I've had multiple deep conversations through joining the Village DTN gatherings. I've taken each of the roles of host and the person offering grounding and acknowledgement at least once, in part as a way to give back for the offering of these gatherings.
Village gatherings provide an immensely accessible process for stepping into community. I have loved being part of village Seattle. Even though I am somewhat nomadic these days, I can still zoom in whenever I am able and find the joy of connection!
I’ve so enjoyed attending several gatherings of the Boise Village! I’ve made meaningful connections with thoughtful new friends. My cup feels a little more full after a gathering. I’d describe it as a support group for being a human in our modern world :)
In thinking about a “village,” I was reminded that in many South African countries, people go to the village to be seen - not seen in terms of what they are wearing or how they look, but seen in terms of "I see you, you are important to me and I value you." They use the greeting, Sawubona. To me, this represents the feeling in the village space Jason creates. People feel seen, heard, and appreciated. What more could you want?
Being in Village Seattle for the last 3 years, I've done every single role, even ones adjunct to the gathering program itself (ex. Engagement Lead, Admin, Announcer/Reporter). Each role provides a growth opportunity and a chance to experiment in a supportive environment. Villages are less about 'perfection' and 'ideal' and more about just being with what is.