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Heart and Soul Meeting 10 July 2007

Heart and Soul meeting 10 July 2007

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Facilitated by Sophy, 19 present At Sharpham HouseWe had a lovely picnic on the lawn with stunning river views and evening sunshine. Followed by a gentle meditation led by Mahesi (Thanissara had other business to attend to and joined us at the end). Many thanks to Thanissara and Mahesi, and for the invitation to come back. They are both keen to see the wonderful resources of Sharpham house being used more by the local community.

Business.. Events Coming Up!

TTT wide picnic – on 20 July 5 till late.

Between the weir and the cycle track. We also have permission to use KEVICCs playing field for games. (if you would like to be part of the Heart and Soul football or rounders team Sophy is hoping for a game..) See invite for more details.

If anyone is interested in creating some music as part of what is going on contact Michael.

Bring food and drink to share, also your own non-disposable plates, forks etc. If you can help on the day, or with clearing up after please contact Toni or Rosie. Offers from Simon and Ailsa. Marianne Williamson – Personal Transformation, Planetary Transformation - talk on July 18th, 8.0pm at St John’s Church BridgetownWe expect this to be busy, so don’t be late! Posters and publicity have been done by the new TTT coordinator / administrators Jill and Lou who you will be seeing at TTT events and in our new office, when it opens.

Widening the Holding Group for Heart and Soul

Sophy asked if anyone is interested in joining with her and Hilary to form a working group to hold and organise the Heart and Soul group. This would share responsibility for organising the meetings, and more immediately put together the autumn Heart and Soul programme.

Offers for the H&S holding group – Rosie, Lara, Ailsa, Kim. Sophy will be in touch…! TTT wide anniversary celebrationEmma has been v distracted by getting married to Rob.. Sophy will raise this at the group leaders meeting on Thursday.

Michael and Ailsa interested in helping with organising if more help is needed.

Michael also mentioned the sustainable makers group want to hold a stall at KEVICCs at the Totnes festival.

Report back on events

Climate Change ritual led by Sylvia, 6 JuneThere were 17 adults a child and a dog. The ritual went well – both in that it raised some real energy which was sent out to the G8 leaders, and an article by Sylvia was published in the Totnes Times – so it impacted local people as well.

The group who met for the ritual will continue – if anyone is interested in joining with eco – pagan ritual work contact Sylvia

Consciousness Café 5 July organised by Max

A talk by Jasper Solomon covered the history of western philosophical thought and went on to explore the experience of reality and the concept of enlightenment.. it sounded like a lively debate ensued. “It was interesting to have it in the barrelhouse with alcoholic drinks available”. Max is organising the next one for September.

Home Groups launch 19 June facilitated by Hilary

30 people came, including some of the group which formed from the second Skilling Up for Powerdown evening class, who spoke very positively about the group. The process of forming groups was haphazard, difficult for some, done as well as it could have been, chaotic (in the best sense of the word). Two new groups formed and some people joined the existing group.

· One group has met twice, 3rd meeting is next Friday and is going well, covering issues of connection, spirituality, intimacy, safety.
· Second new group will meet on August 7th – difficult to get a date when all 6 can make it.
· There is an existing group in Ivybridge meeting 3rd Saturday of the month. Contact Simon for more information.

It was suggested that for these early stages it is possible to go to other group meetings and try things out – so don’t take it personally if someone goes elsewhere from your group! Each group can decide when and if they want to be closed. Moira suggested an alternative process of forming groups through a process of attunement and then forming groups without trying to “work it out” – such as selecting an object from a bowl and joining all those who selected the same object, trusting that the groups formed would work as well as any other way. Mahesi mentioned a S American tradition of groups meeting at an open fire, with some ritual and structure. Anna leads it – Mahesi will send Sophy Anna’s email address to follow this up. Suggested that we use the TT wiki site to list people interested in a home group. This may feel a bit public for some..For now, if you want to join a group Hilary is keeping a record of those looking for one, and can put you in touch with other people. Sylvia suggested that the forming process should at least include what times you are available to help with making group dates work.

Closing the season..

To finish we did a walk in the grounds, using the journey outwards to think back over the past weeks and months to the start – of your involvement with Heart and Soul, or TTT, or whichever start felt meaningful. When you have reached the start (the furthest point of the walk), stop and notice what is around you, what nature reflects back to you. Walk back as if you are walking the journey forward in time again – from that start to the present, and notice how you feel, what is around you, bringing yourself up to date. We had a short sharing after.. will break during August and meet in September. Next meeting Tuesday 18 September, let me know if there’s any reason not to have it then. Venue to be confirmed. Happy rest of the summer!!

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