The Work That Reconnects, Bath, Wednesday 1st May 2024

Workshop description

An experiential participatory workshop for anyone concerned about the state of the world, including the ecological crisis, climate breakdown, social and political unraveling and injustice. The methodology was developed by eco-philosopher Joanna Macy to help people move from helplessness, despair or numbness, into resourcefulness, empowerment and commitment to action. 

Weaving influences from deep ecology, indigenous wisdom, systems theory, Buddhism, and other wisdom traditions, the workshops offer practices to enable deep exploration of our relationship to ourselves, others, and the more-than-human world. it  can allow us to harness our feelings as a motivating force. 

Each workshop is different, and includes deep time and self-as-nature practices.  We explore ideas of radical uncertainty, emergence, and active hope that can help us engage with the complexity of the world's predicament. We create space to reflect on how we each want to contribute to a better world.

This workshop is facilitated by Rosie Jones and Sarah Poppy Jackson, trained and experienced facilitators in The Work That Reconnects. 

What previous participants have said about our WTR workshops:

"a deep and transformative experience which will stay with me for a long while"

"really profound work and faciltated with such heartfelt warmth and empathy ... I recommend anyone who's engaged in any kind of work for a more sustainable future to come on this workshop"

Venue

This workshop will be at Rosie’s home in Combe Down, Bath - a house with a spacious living room for groupwork and space for outside practices.

Booking

There are limited spaces in the workshop so you are advised to book early.  Please contact Rosie as soon as possible if you book a place but find you are unable to attend.

Gift Economy

We take some time here to talk about money as it is a fundamental and complex issue, intertwinned with the difficulties our society faces.

This workshop is offered in the Gift Economy, which is a way to encourage deeper connection through gratitude and give-and-take. By giving and receiving according to level of privilege or need, there can also be a small opportunity to rebalance some of the inequality in our society.

Both Sarah Poppy and Rosie  would like to be able to offer our time to ecological and community resilience work, Earth regeneration, and activism. Donations  allow us to do this.

Many people choose to express gratitude and appreciation through donation, however please only give with a ‘full yes’ from your heart, as we wish to avoid any transactional sense with donations. 

Some people would not be able to access courses like this if there is any financial expectation, and we  encourage you to feel extremely welcome to attend  and to ask for financial help if needed for example for travel costs.

Ideally donating can come from our own personal heart-based enquiry. However, some people understandably ask for a donation guidance amount and so here is one suggested calculation:

• Discount the first £10k of your income for basic needs.
• Consider donating around £1 -2 per £1000 of annual income above £10k e.g. someone with an annual income of £25k might give £15-£30
• Scale this up or down depending on factors such as children or other dependents you support, whether you share your costs with a partner, assets such as owning your home, or if you will receive an inheritance.

You can make a donation at booking or there will be a donation bowl at the event. We declare all donations for income tax purposes. 

If you have any questions, get in touch at rosienjones@yahoo.co.uk for any further information or call or text 07913617822.