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Hi . I’m sure you’re feeling it. The wild, bizarre, sometimes senseless essence of life these days. I call it “cracked”. This is because in Hermetic Qabalah, there is a saying…. “We are all cracked vessels. This is how the Divine Light gets out.” Leonard Cohen, who studied Qabalah, wrote about this ~ with a bit of a twist ~ in his song Anthem.
Life is like this today because the Light of the Divine is breaking out. It is in response to our longing for higher consciousness.
Thus, , I want to commend you for all you are doing during the calamity that is 2020. “What?” …you ask. “I haven’t done anything special. I’m barely making it through the day!” Well then, consider this.
An inspiring leader in the not for profit world, Laura Pierce, the Executive Director of Washington Nonprofits, said recently…. “The interlocking crises we are experiencing have made our previously unsustainable jobs even rougher. We are managing our own grief and worry, supporting our staff and volunteers (and family) as they fall apart and
pull together over and over, strategizing to keep our organizations (and families) afloat and—oh, yeah—working to achieve our missions.”
Get it now? YOU are an integral piece of moving through this global crisis with grace and resilience. YOU – right there in your home, your neighborhood, your community, and your life. YOU are out there doing all this, while also fulfilling your life’s purpose.
So, give yourself some credit. Even on those days when all you can do is get up and get dressed for the day, life still needs you to be YOU. Remember to look in the mirror and honor yourself. It’s great self-care!
~ FALL EQUINOX
GATHERING....WOW!! ~
Speaking of self-care, our free ToLS gathering last month to just connect and honor the opening of Fall 2020 went wonderfully! Attendees shared how they are REALLY doing and what’s keeping them resilient.
Resilience tools shared included humor and hiking and trusting that things will fall into place. Or getting bodywork for oneself. Some have become serious about meditating daily, including keeping strong boundaries for their priorities. I shared that I am working on being strong like Gumby…strong like rubber, not steel.
After this gathering, I really got in touch with how amplified the need for community support will be this Fall. To address this, ToLS is offering three more.
These three gatherings provide you the chance to connect informally with kindred spirits. Each person brings their unique pandemic life challenge and their ~ often unrecognized ~ brilliant solutions. We give and receive support, all shaped by who shows up and the wisdom that is revealed. Register for one or all three. They are no charge. However, if you are inspired, any donation will be appreciated. More details are below. I hope to see you there!
Scroll down more for reminders of a few things that are still current and important at the Tree of Life Sanctuary.
Until our next connection, keep taking excellent care of yourself, . The world and I need YOU in these cracked times!
Laura
Looking for encouragement to move through this Fall? Feeling alone in your efforts to rise to the challenges of our times?
If your answer is YES, join us in a relaxed and inspiring discussion around ideas you can use. How can you can find your BEST SELF during these difficult times? To support our Tree of Life Sanctuary community amid this pandemic, we are hosting three virtual gatherings this Fall on Zoom.
This is about our community. These kindred-spirit-gatherings are great self-care. Each one is shaped by who shows up and current events. Laura Abernathy generally facilitates, with ToLS team coaches and practitioners occasionally taking the lead.
The gatherings are our time to just hang out together a bit. Bring your preferred libation and/or snack and Laura Abernathy and the ToLS team will be there waiting for you. We’ll hold a “divine flow” conversation and see what magick arises. Who knows what kind of wisdom will surface?
There is no charge for this gathering. However, if you are inspired, any donation will be appreciated. If you want to join us, please register here in Eventbrite.
Mental Health Resources in Washington State
As a public service, the Tree of Life Sanctuary wants to let you know that if you are feeling stressed, worried or anxious due to the Covid-19 pandemic (who isn't?), there is a free support line you can call. It's called
Covid-19
Washington Listens
833-681-0211
It's free and anonymous.
Hours are M-F 9 am to 9 pm
and
Sat & Sun 9 am to 6 pm.
You'll be on hold for just a few minutes, and then a live person comes on the line. They'll need to know your zip code if you are looking for help finding local resources, but that's it.
They are there to just listen and talk if you want, or they will help you find the services you are needing.
Or maybe you know someone who does not have internet access. Give that person this phone number.
Or if you just don't know where to start your own internet searching, call them. They'll brainstorm with you.
We’re Looking for a Team Partner
to Share our
High Consciousness Space
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The Tree of Life Sanctuary, a 501(c)3 school of the soul, is looking for a new team partner to share our high consciousness space in downtown Bellingham. We are in the Fine Arts Building near the Co-op and YMCA. Our unit is on the first floor.
The available 95 square foot private office includes shared use of our bathroom (private - not public), small kitchen, an esoteric spiritual library and our small group meeting space.
We are following CDC guidelines of masking up, staying six feet apart and keeping everything cleaned properly.
This share agreement is month to month and includes delivered drinking water, general suite supplies, internet and monthly cleaning service. Clients have street parking only. It is possible we may acquire a parking lot permit for you. Cost is $333 per month, plus one-month’s deposit. The space is available 10/1/20.
To schedule an interview to discuss details and view the office space and full unit, please email Laura Abernathy with your phone number. Also
please attach to the email any historical or background documents about your business ~ and about yourself ~ that you would like to share with ToLS. Laura will contact you to arrange a meeting.
Laura Abernathy, CPC, ELI-MP
Writer, Certified Life Coach
Tree of Life Sanctuary
School of the Soul
Founder, President, Executive Director
Books: www.LauraAbernathy.com
Bellingham, WA
"Know Thyself" is the first step.
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