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Gender & Beyond 2019 Program<\/h1>\n

Imagine a community of loving people who care about each other and the Earth.
\nDiscover relationships that are both heartfull and free.
\nStep into your own power to build a life that works<\/p>\n

At this 5-day community journey, we will open these explorations in a field of love, curiosity, and compassion.<\/p>\n

Morning Circle \u2013 Daily<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Every morning we\u2019ll gather for appreciations, announcements, and connection.<\/p>\n

ZEGG Forum \u2013 the Forum Team, Daily<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Forum (http:\/\/www.zegg-forum.org\/index_en.phtml<\/a>)\u00a0 was created at ZEGG, an intentional community in\u00a0Germany, and its sister communities as a way of promoting transparency and mutual understanding among community members.\u00a0 ZEGG members found that decision-making meetings often got derailed because of emotional conflicts and undercurrents that were not known to or understood by all.\u00a0 In Forum, each individual\u2019s experience could be seen and understood, leading to greater empathy and creativity in the community.\u00a0 Now, many residential and non-residential intentional communities have adopted Forum as a way to maintain ongoing connection, intimacy and understanding.<\/p>\n

The goal of Forum is to reveal what is alive but not known to all.\u00a0 The community sits in a circle, forming a stage for one person at a time to stand and show what is true for them.\u00a0 Facilitators may assist the person (or \u201cpresenter\u201d) to reveal themselves more deeply.\u00a0 Afterward, community members may offer reflections, or \u201cmirrors,\u201d on what they saw.<\/p>\n

One of the gifts of ZEGG Forum is that it allows us a space to appreciate every perspective without taking it on as \u201ctruth.\u201d Every voice has its own poignancy, its own wisdom, its own truth, that does not negate the wisdom and truth of other perspectives. Allowing all voices to surface and be known can lead to a profound and unexpected integration within a community. We tend to think that events leading to painful experiences and conflicts are bad, because they feel bad in the moment. However, when we open ourselves and compassionately witness what is happening for everyone, these experiences can be gateways to greater closeness, understanding, and love. When conflict emerges, whether or not we are in a formal Forum space, we can choose to listen in this way.\u00a0 This deep listening sustains and nurtures community life and relationships.<\/p>\n

Orientation & Icebreakers – Friday Evening<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Dawson Robert<\/p>\n

After a hard day of traveling we’d like to welcome you into the space and the community. We will create a space for everyone to introduce themselves; as well as play some light and fun games to get us settled in. Then we will close so that we can all rest and be ready to set our intentions in the morning.<\/p>\n

Intention Setting, connection, and pod creation\u00a0 – Saturday Morning<\/h4>\n

Dawson Robert, Richael Faithful, & Indigo Dawn<\/p>\n

Let’s find out who’s here and what we have to offer each other!<\/p>\n

We will spend some time meeting each other and deepening connection. We will talk about why we are here, what we will do, and who is with us for the coming journey. We will set our intentions, go over the schedule and camp logisitics, and introduce key people and support structures. Participants can engage with the group and get quick, direct feedback on issues they care about. We’ll also have time to go deeper in one-on-one connections.<\/p>\n

This morning will be about getting to know each other, the staff and organizers, and the land and structure of camp; as well as just to have fun and settle into our time together.<\/p>\n

We will finish the morning with creation of pods; a way to build a small daily check-in group.<\/p>\n

Boundaries – Saturday Afternoon<\/h4>\n

Dawson Robert<\/p>\n

Song Circle – Saturday Evening<\/h4>\n

Sarah Taub<\/p>\n

Sensual Space Orientation – Saturday Evening<\/h4>\n

Dawson Driver<\/p>\n

The Sensual Space is a warm and inviting space to explore Connection & Intimacy by engaging all of the senses. This is a space to lounge together after spending the day learning communication and intimacy tools \u2013 the perfect place to practice communication and share affection in a relaxed and sex positive atmosphere. We will give an introduction to the space and we will practice the \u201cSafe Sex Elevator Speech.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ecstatic Dance – Sunday Afternoon<\/h4>\n

Indigo Dawn<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you have a body, you are a dancer.\u201d- Gabrielle Roth. Ecstatic Dance is a movement practice that leads us to open places in ourselves. It is a collective journey that sheds the layers of stress, judgment, and restriction to make space for inner clarity. Stillness. Motion. Intensity. Release. We invite all modes of expression and being in the space– from yoga, to meditation, to shaking, to rest.\u00a0 All bodies, movements, and sounds are welcome… as we find Ecstasy through Dance.<\/p>\n

Authentic Relating Games – Sunday Evening<\/h4>\n

Dawson Driver & Indigo Dawn<\/p>\n

Who are you? Who am I? Who are we? In this high-energy, interactive workshop, we\u2019ll explore the deep connection that comes from feeling truly seen. \u00a0We will play a number of games aimed at fostering a better understanding of ourselves and others.\u00a0 We will practicing honesty and authenticity with others, so that we can learn to be honest and authentic with ourselves.\u00a0 Our time together will develop our empathy, strengthen our community\u00a0and relationships, and help us gain a better understanding of our true selves.<\/p>\n

Being Human Together: Intimacy In Community – Monday Evening<\/h4>\n

As human beings, we are social organisms with needs that extend far past our needs for food, sleep, and shelter; many of us share a need for Closeness.\u00a0 For intimacy.\u00a0 With discussion and experiential exercises, we will explore the facets of being human– from understanding emotions to navigating deep, satisfying connections.\u00a0 And together, we will\u00a0 open up a space of loving connection with ourselves and each other.<\/p>\n

Closing Circle – Thursday Afternoon<\/strong><\/p>\n

As our time together comes to a close, we will connect, reflect, say goodbye, and prepare to re-enter the mainstream world.\u00a0 What gifts will we bring with us from Gender & Beyond?\u00a0 What will we create in our lives and communities?<\/p>\n

More program details coming soon!<\/b><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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