GARDEN OF NEURO INSTITITE NEWSLETTER
Growth is Change
Gratitude
Spring is the season of change.
In the Garden, we welcome change because if things are changing it means we are growing. Like any gardener, we planned for this. We’ve put up the trellises and we measure the growth of the vine every day, taking notes and making adjustments along the way, preparing for what’s next, and celebrating the progress, no matter how large or small.
I think it’s the quality of our conversations and the ideas, perspectives, and experiences we share that make change a welcomed part of our work here. Change is what we are all here for ~ something different.
You’ll find in this week's newsletter, there are a lot of ways to change up your schedule by joining a live event. From poetry to art, and even breathing, the Garden is giving you a chance to meet new people and try new things.
For A Change ☘️
The search for a new Poet Laureate continues!
The position of the Garden of Neuro Poet Laureate was created to honor the woman who steps into this space, bringing her passion for poetry to the Garden. With the support of the Garden, the Poet Laureate has the unique opportunity to share her wisdom, and continue growing a thriving community around the love and beauty of this timeless art form.
Submit your Statement of Intention here.
Events in the Garden
On Wednesday, March 15th at 2 pm Lisa Tomey-Zonneveld will host a poetry writing session in the Poetry Circle — a Cinquain Poetry Workshop. These are always fun and you don’t have to know a thing about poetry to attend. Click here for a super cool video about Cinquains and RSVP for here this event.
Looking ahead — Ronnie Hanson hosts Happy Talkin’ on March 18th. RSVP here for these wonderful events!
Jennifer Gehl hosts Astrosonics astrology affirmations and sound bath session on March 19th. RSVP for Astrosonics here, and for every third Sunday of each month:
One Mind Book Club
Join the One Mind Book Club for our final discussion on the book for 1Q2023, “Homo Deus” by Yuval Noah Harari on Monday at 9 am Eastern on March 20th. The next book we will be reading for 2Q2023 is Julia Cameron’s “Never Too Late to Begin Again.” These discussions always bring a new perspective to each book we read together. RSVP here.
Also on March 20th, at 11 AM Eastern, Angelica Chapman will lead an “Introduction to Breathwork” and share how lifestyle breathing can bring changes to our bodies, our environments, and our lives. Click here to RSVP
On March 22nd at 9:30 AM Eastern, join Garden Founder Susan Brearley at the second Kitchen Table Talk of the year, “More Curious, Less Furious.” The last time we hosted this topic we had a fabulous turnout and felt it was a subject we should discuss again. We hope you’ll be able to join us. The conversation guide can be found in the KTT space, in the Garden Hosted Circles collection. RSVP here
On Wednesday, March 29th at 7 pm Eastern join us for a live online Open Mic event to celebrate Women’s History Month. Share your poetry, prose, or story, or come to support those who step up to the Mic! Please RSVP at Event Brite here.
The Poetry Book Club for April 5th will feature author Zan Johns as she shares her latest collaborative project, Voices of the 21st Century. Zan joined us at the beginning of March to share Poetic Forecast, her latest collection of poetry in a lively discussion about work, life, poems, and the most important ingredient there is, love. The Garden Book Club Circle hosts a poet and discusses their books and features their poetry, readings, and discussions on the first Wednesday of the month at 10:30 am Eastern, RSVP here.
The Talk, Vital Expression and Conversations in Families of Color is now available on Lulu. Lisa Tommey-Zonneveld calls this one of her favorite projects she has worked on, bringing the words and wisdom of people together to share with the world.
The Talk Launch Party is happening on April 12th at 7 pm Eastern. We hope to have a full house to support the contributors of the project and to encourage others to continue sharing their poetry, stories, and essays in this open call for submissions and future volumes of The Talk. Tickets are available on Event Brite here.
COURSES
Explore all the courses in the Garden — both free and paid. All paid courses support the Garden of Neuro, as well as the course creators themselves. From Astrosonics, Creative Journaling, Time and Energy Awareness, to Treading Through the Muddle, Indigenous Studies to Human Systems Dynamics, and the Happiness Course — there is something for everyone. And many more are in development by Garden members! Join a course today and expand your horizons.
Circle news
The Garden has created a new space called “Networking Cafe.” You can find it in the “I Am New to the Garden” collection. It has a contribution request of $5.00 per month. This is a donation to the Garden that you can consider as support for all the work we do here. While no one is paid today to run the Garden — yes, we are all volunteers! — this space serves many purposes. It serves to help us pay for technology. It also serves as a space where members can go and instantly connect on any level, with anything they choose. We maintain Garden ethical rules in the space. We will hold it as a place for shame-free promotion of any sort. You can go there to lead, host, or promote, and how you use the space is entirely up to the space’s membership.
ALL GARDEN WOMEN are invited to share their writings, stories, and poems in the Garden’s publication on Medium.com. You can find current versions of book reviews, announcements, and Garden newsletters there to catch up on anything you may have missed, or if you are just looking for your next muse.
A Breath of Love by Rebecca A. Barrett on Medium
What will you create in the Garden? Stroll through the free Garden Vision Course and you will be inspired to find out what lies inside you, just waiting to grow! We can’t wait to hear your voice and see you in the Garden.
Thank you for being a part of this vital space for women’s learning and growth.
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