North Star Studios invites you into “Compassionate Witnessing”, A trauma-informed, monthly circle for compassion & connection.

In our modern world of hustling, emotional disconnection, chronic busyness and stress it is almost too easy to find ourselves feeling utterly alone at the end of our productive days - Yearning for empathy, to be heard or held. To be able to really express what is going on inside and receive compassion and connection in return. As we walk this life, through our good days, our tough days, through the inevitable grief we feel as we grow and leave old patterns and relationships behind, it is essential to share our stories and experiences with others. Being seen and heard in our pain transforms grief from something we carry in silence, into something shared, honored and validated. We are all worthy of care and we can reclaim our right to mourn together. This circle is rooted in ancient knowing: that grief must be witnessed in community to be transformed.

Grief is probably one of the most present emotions in our daily lives, its the sister of love and lives in our hearts. We experience grief in many forms and sometimes we don’t even recognize that’s what were actually feeling. Wether we are feeling the weight of loss of a love one, heartbreak, state of the world or are grieving self abandonment or things we may not have received from a parent - we can relate to each other through listening and compassion, remembering that we are all connected on a deeper level and don’t have to do this alone.

North Star Studios has created a trauma-informed, monthly healing container for those of us who wish to come together within a conscious community rooted in unconditional love, to witness and be witnessed.

All benevolent beings welcome.

What to expect

• An energetically safe, non-judgmental community circle for sharing and connection

• Listening with presence and open hearts

• A trauma informed space where silence is welcome, tears are welcome and all forms of grief are honored.

• A ceremonial opening and closing of our healing container, led by Shamanic Reiki practitioner Alexandra Stark

• Tea, water and light snacks

Vulnerability and healing is to be treated with reverence. We ask each attendee to arrive sober. Alcohol and “drugs” are not permitted at this gathering.

What to bring

• An open heart

• A journal or notebook (optional)

• A small object for the communal altar(optional but encouraged)

• A snack for yourself (optional)

Energy Exchange

$15 contribution

Payable by Venmo, Zelle or credit card

Location & Schedule

Eden House, Located in Columbus circle, Manhattan. Full address given upon sign up.

This circle will be held once a month, on the first Thursday of each month, starting September 4th.

9/4, 10/2, 11/6, 12/4

Trauma-Informed Ground Rules

• Speak from your own experience - no advice or fixing

• Listen without comparing. Interruption and or cross-talking is strictly prohibited

• Confidentiality is sacred - what is shared here, stays here. We ask for no photos or video

• Silence is participation, sharing is optional

• Appropriate movement, stillness, tears or stepping outside are all welcome

• Use I statements; honor all forms of grief

• No unsolicited touching of any attendee, if you want to give someone a hug, you must ask for permission.

• Boundaries are your birthright, you are free to exercise them here

• We are all intuitively connected and we ask for No spiritual interpretation of someone else’s share

• Honor the time limit on your share, so each voice has space

• We ask for no political topics of discussion

Hosted by Infinite Life Academy

Sign up using the form below!

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