Hi Sisters,
Oh my! This brain of mine is whirring in a good, creative, visioning, curious, exploring kind of way. Here are some thoughts emerging:
Because heart and mind dance and weave together in so many ways, I wanted to share some thoughts I¡¯ve had about the proposal of Katie C coming in to facilitate 4 weekends for us (2 years).
First, I¡¯m feeling drawn to offering to be the logistical coordinator/So-Fo from our end for the next year. I¡¯m still sitting with the idea¡ and the yes is starting to hum. This role would include keeping the SSR wheel turning smoothly including:
- Booking lodging
- Emails to group about the upcoming weekend, etc.
- Organizing food and leadership roles
- Facilitating opening and closing circle and flow on the weekends
- Organizing a zoom check-in between weekends
- Communication with Katie C
(If someone else is interested in this role, let me/us know!)
I also find it helpful to look at what the numbers of the cost per weekend might potentially be. This is what I¡¯m seeing:
$1300 for lodging
$1000 for Katie C
$25 for membership fee
$2325 per weekend total
If 10 women:?? $233 per person per weekend
If 8 women:???? $291 per person per weekend
If 6 women:???? $388 per person per weekend
Note #1: We could experiment with sliding scale and see how much women are willing to contribute to offset costs for sisters who need support.
Note #2: Not sure if there will be material costs? We also have a materials fund we could use for this¡
Note #3: The idea was mentioned to have the local women pay for a rental car for the airport women. This would be in addition to the above weekend fees listed.
Note #4: Where would Katie C sleep? And would that impact our finances at all?
Note #5: I think it would lovely to have the option available to stay as members and pay the $25 per weekend and not participate in the Katie C program. These women would still be on the email list and still be welcome on zoom check-ins (the ones not pertaining to the Katie C stuff anyway).
I personally would want people to sign up with the commitment of attending an official 2 year program. In order to have a clear budget, I imagine women would agree to pay for each weekend even if they couldn¡¯t come for some reason.
And, while I¡¯m sharing my personal musings, I¡¯m going to just keep on flowing with it. Honestly, I¡¯m not drawn to the work of Clarissa Pinkole Estes. I¡¯d love to do breathwork. I also know Katie C calls herself ¡°an emotional baggage handler¡± and would be very interested in seeing if she could design ritual for exploring sacred rage as well as a grief ceremony. I¡¯d also be curious to hear if she has any energy clearing or healing tools or brain/body integration techniques that she could teach.
Last, I can feel myself growing into a new way of being with SSR. I want you all to stay! So much so! And, I know we are in transition and feel really sad that perhaps some may find it time to go. Rather than chase or convince or grasp tightly, I¡¯m in a place of gently and solidly holding space with a big heart for each sister to choose what is right for her. I respect that we each have our life journey with different chapters and that you know what is best for you at this time. We¡¯re stepping into our more crone-y years and that may have a different flavor and look. I believe we can do this in a good way with so much deep love for one another as we emerge and evolve into whatever adventure is next.
Phew! That a glimpse into this mind of mine. :)
Safe travels and I'm happy to get you see many of you so soon!
Love you all,
Meggie
