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Active Hope: An Introduction to the Work That Reconnects

Beacon Hill Friends House
Boston, MA

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We live in an extraordinary moment on Earth. As we witness unprecedented destruction of ecological, biological, and social systems, we can feel overwhelmed by anger, fear and despair. How can we remain resilient, creative, and empowered to act for the healing of our irreplaceable world?

The Work That Reconnects, developed by teacher/activist Joanna Macy and others, draws on deep ecology, systems theory, and engaged Buddhism. Practices include group meditations, ritual, conversation in pairs, dance, and song. We will explore spiritual, emotional and intellectual aspects of envisioning and creating a life-sustaining society.

This workshop is facilitated by members of the Boston-area Community of Practice.

WHAT to expect from the workshop?
- practices in love and gratitude
- acknowledgement of our pain for the world
- sources of hope and insight
- commitment to change, healing and action
- tools to take into your life

WHEN: Saturday November 9, 2019; 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

WHERE: Beacon Hill Friends House, 6 Chestnut Street, Boston

WORKSHOP FEE, payable in advance: $20 ($10 for students/low-income; no one turned away for lack of funds. For scholarships, email john_macdougall@uml.edu).

FOOD: Please bring your own lunch. Snacks and beverages will be provided.

ACCESSIBILITY: Childcare is available by advance request. Please email info@bhfh.org by October 28 and include childcare in the subject line. We will attempt to accommodate requests made after October 28, but it can be hard to find providers on short notice.
The workshop will be held in a wheelchair-accessible room with a microphone system.
For detailed information about directions, accessibility, and parking, please visit https://bhfh.org/about/directions/ .

FOR WORKSHOP INFORMATION: john_macdougall@uml.edu
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON WORK THAT RECONNECTS:
www.workthatreconnects.org
www.interhelpnetwork.org