Sorrows of the World: From Personal to Collective Loss
Grief is not only personal—it is collective, woven through the fabric of our shared existence. In this 1.5-hour workshop, we will explore the sorrows carried by the world, from environmental loss to systemic injustice and communal losses. This an immersive space to witness, honor, and tend to the deep grief of our time.
We live in an era of profound change. The world we once knew is shifting before our eyes. How do we hold this grief? How do we process the pain of a world in crisis?
Sorrows of the World is a space to:
- Acknowledge and name the collective grief we feel.
- Practice holding sorrow with compassion rather than bypassing or suppressing it.
- Recommit to healing and renewal—for ourselves, our communities, and the planet.
What to Expect:
- A guided opening practice to center ourselves.
- Reflections on the six gates of grief and collective loss.
- Deep dive into the "Sorrows of the World"
- Writing prompts & contemplative exercises to explore our personal and shared grief.
- Community witnessing & deep listening in a judgment-free space.
- A closing ritual to ground and integrate the experience.
Who's This For:
🌿 Those feeling the weight of environmental and polycrises.
🕊️ Individuals navigating personal grief in an interconnected world.
💛 Caregivers, activists, educators, and space-holders tending to collective loss.
Your Facilitator:
Rebecca Churt | Founder of The Grievery
End-of-Life Doula | Grief Guide & Educator
Rebecca believes in tending to grief in community—where sorrow can be held, honored, and transformed.
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