We all carry grief—whether from personal loss, ancestral wounds, or the sorrows of the world. When grief remains unexpressed, it can weigh heavily on our bodies, hearts, and spirits. In community, we create a safe and sacred space where grief can move, allowing us to soften into the tenderness of our souls and the openness of our hearts.

Grieving together dissolves isolation, nurtures belonging, and reminds us that we do not carry our sorrow alone.

Our culture often teaches us to suppress grief, urging us to “move on” or “stay strong.” Yet grief, when honored, can be a profound teacher—deepening our capacity for love, connection, and renewal. By acknowledging and honoring our pain, we can open to it, experience it, and move through it.

This ritual is not about fixing or analyzing grief. It is about witnessing, honoring, and releasing—held in the steady presence of drums, song, movement, and community. Based on the teachings from Sobonfu Somé, Malidoma Patrice Somé, Francis Weller, Joanna Macy, Laurence Cole and many other influences.

What to Expect:

• Journaling & Reflection – To explore and give voice to what longs to be expressed.
• Small Group Sharing – A space to be seen and heard in the presence of compassionate witnesses.
• Practices from The Work That Reconnects – Inspired by the teachings of Joanna Macy, we will engage in guided exercises that help transform grief into connection, courage, and renewed purpose.
• Collective Grief Ceremony – With drumming, singing, and movement, we create a sacred container where grief can be held, honored, and released.