Intention — Although this course is an introduction to the material, it is also an experiential training of sorts. It is meant to deepen our soulfulness, presence, wisdom, compassion, and eccentricity as well as our sense of belonging in community. It is my hope that this seed will grow and nurture a robust community of practice, study and communion that meets with regularity to engage the curriculum. I also intend to offer virtual opportunities to engage this material starting in the spring. I also intend to invite guest teachers and collaborators from various related and interconnected fields and to host in person, on land, retreats.

Form & flow — Attunement & embodiment practice, dyad check in, 45 minutes of interactive teaching, 30 minutes of small group work (explicit instructions and guidelines will be given, including writing prompts) and a 20-minute discussion section to go over ideas, questions, concerns as a larger community.

Participation — The in person live villaging community component of the course is essential. Being together exploring themes that make us human.  We practice the communal art of villaging as an antidote to the dis-ease, fragmentation and individualism of the modern world.