SOFTEN:
A Journey Into the Arms of Earth
For those whose hearts ache in the heat of great change—
who are ready to surrender and feel
Free gathering
January 22nd, 3:30-5 pm Pacific time
You’re here because…
Whether by choice or by crisis, the old life has started to give way.
You cannot go back there anymore.
While the people around you offer comfort, encouragement,
You feel the depth of this loss.
Your heart breaks, your body trembles,
But aliveness rises up your spine.
The old way doesn’t fit you. You long for something more,
Though you can’t find your way there on your own.
There is no village to hold you.
Your loved ones don’t understand.
Perhaps they even fear how deep your aching goes.
Yet something within you longs to be felt fully,
If only there was a safe space to be held
The world that surrounds you—a vast, intricate Matrix—
She is who has held you all along.
She is ancient, fearless, wise, inteligent.
She holds a vision that is far beyond yours.
When held in her bosom, the body can soften
She can open your heart and quiet the mind.
The body softens, breath deepens;
And finally, your being lets go.
From here, you can open to guidance and inspiration:
You can heal what’s been hurting.
You can feel what’s been numb.
For a moment, you can release the tension,
You can soften and be held.
January 22nd
3:30pm-5pm Pacific Time
Register for Details
A free 90-minute gathering
To connect with community,
Surrender to Earth’s holding,
And feel the stirrings of soul.
Here, you will be held in the vastness of Earth’s embrace.
Not even I know what she will reveal to you.
In partnership with her intelligence, you will be deeply met.
A short council, Deep Imagination Journey, journaling, and harvest
Then invitations for you to carry and deepen on your way.
This is for you if…
Your life is undergoing a great change
You have faith in the wider intelligence of the Earth
You trust that grief and sensitivity are not weakness, but strength
Your heart breaks for the plight of the Earth
This is not for you if…
You are attached to a fixed identity
You are seeking a quick solution to your problems
You are unwilling to loosen control
You are not willing to feel
Imagine stepping outside into the light of the evening,
Finally hearing the songs of the birds.
Imagine the swaying trees
Felt as your own body.
Imagine feeling your body without numbness or collapse.
Imagine feeling held by something larger than your fear.
Trusting the unfolding—even when you don’t understand.
Imagine feeling that you are part of something larger.
Your problems haven’t vanished,
But for the moment, you can breathe.
FAQs
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A Deep Imagination Journey is like a guided meditation. You will close your eyes and allow my voice to guide you into the realm of your own imagination. While this sounds difficult for some, if you can envision a “pink elephant” right now, you have what it takes to journey. You can do this sitting, lying, or even while gently moving. Although there will be guidance, much of the imagery that arises will be specific and particular to you.
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Those of us arriving are all carrying something: a feeling, a seed, and intention. This short council is an opportunity to invite short sharing for anyone who desires. There is no obligation to share whatsoever. At the end, there will be a small space to share as well—though people often like to hold their experience close. This is welcome.
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You do not have to be on screen. Given that the Deep Imagination Journey is such a personal experience, people often turn off their cameras for this.
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If you cannot attend live, you will still have access to the Journey! While you will miss anyone’s council sharing and harvest shares, you will have full access to the recording of the journey that you can listen to any time.
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You absolutely do not need experience to benefit from this. If you can read a book and envision the scenes or recall a memory from the past—you can journey in the imaginal. Most find this process to be remarkable intuitive and accessible, even if it’s the first time.
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Yes! You will receive a recording of the Deep Imagination recording itself. You can listen to it and take the journey again as many times as you’d like.
Meet Daniel, your guide:
Daniel is a deep, tender, soulful revolutionary carved by desert canyons and softened by ferns and moss.
He is passionate about healing and accessing human aliveness, and has deep reverence for the Earth.
He works as a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and Rite of Passage Guide—utilizing somatic practices to help people heal from trauma and connect with the love of the Earth.