Somatic Guide 4 Men

Bearing the weight of Shame

Shame is a powerful emotion that can feel overwhelming, almost like a bullet train rushing through the body. It often arrives suddenly, uninvited, and takes hold, spreading through every part of our being. Much like a skipping record on a turntable stuck on the same note, shame can replay the same painful thoughts and feelings repeatedly, trapping us in a loop of self-criticism and doubt. This intensity can make us feel incredibly heavy, weighed down by an invisible burden.

The origins of shame are complex; it can seem to come out of nowhere, yet it always has a source. Sometimes, shame is triggered by specific events where we believe we've failed to meet our or others' expectations. Other times, it emerges from deep-seated fears of being judged or perceived as dishonorable, immoral, or improper.

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Are you experiencing grief? Do you feel a part of you needs space to be held for your grief?

Join us for Motions of Tenderness, a residential offering led by my friend Collin Brown and JoJo Bear presented by the The Body Electric School

We navigate multiple layers of grief—individual, communal, and global. Over the course of this 4-day retreat, we will gently explore and unfurl these layers that bind us.

This program is specifically for GBT men who want to bring embodiment to their grief and develop a practice of holding space for themselves and others.

Date: October 31 - November 3
Location: Easton Mountain Retreat Center, a beautiful and serene setting.

Come and allow yourself to be held in a compassionate space, surrounded by nature and a supportive community.

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