Soulcraft Book Club
In my role as a vision quest guide, I’m often asked for resources and guidance on deepening understanding of nature-based initiation, myth, ritual, and soulful living. A handful of books and authors have profoundly shaped my perspective and practice, and this is an invitation to gather around one of them and harvest some of the gems they offer.
My Approach
This is a relaxed way for people who share an interest in deep nature connection to explore its various facets - through some really great books.
I have not yet decided which book we’ll dive into come Spring… I have a few in the mix but just can’t decide.
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Facilitated discussion and reflection
Occasional Embodiment practices
Space for sharing and time for questions
Space for wisdom and insights will emerge
Optional practices and exercises to do at home
Plenty of laughter and maybe a few tears
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Each week we cover a chapter in our own time, and come to the group to integrate and embody the learning. Whilst the book is our anchor there will be plenty of time for questions and suggestions of exercises linked to the material.
If, like me, you are dyslexic there is an audio version of this book available. Please don't worry if you can’t keep up with the reading (or listening) - just come along anyway and learn from others insights and experiences.
This will be an informal and relaxed process.
Whether you simply love a great book, really want to develop your understanding of deep nature connection or are looking for a supportive warm community gathering, this book club is for you.
Guided by rites of passage guide, trauma-informed therapist and coach, Natasha Lythgoe, this space will be rich with learnings and facilitated with care.
There is a proverb from Africa that says,
“When death finds you, make sure it finds you alive.”
I love this adage, a wise reminder that death is always present and that when it comes, it is best to meet it fully alive…
Too many of us suffer from premature death, never fully embracing our lives and being open to the beauty and terror of existence.
This is a result, in great part, of our refusal to accept life on life’s terms. Instead, we try to avoid pain and suffering. We don’t turn our face into the world, into the full experience of life, but instead we slowly back into the grave, stubbornly trying to avoid our losses, ignoring the truth that these sorrows can be our greatest teachers, our greatest gifts.
This half-life is not what we came here to experience. To change this story, we must be able to bring death close to us. We must be willing to live with the ways that death keeps us––paradoxically––aware of whether or not we are fully embracing our lives.
Francis Weller