As part of bee folklore, there was a practice that involved bees being told of important life events—births, marriages, deaths, and other life transitions. It is believed that this practice of telling the bees is connected with bees being psychopomps, beings who could guide souls to the afterlife and other realms. This tradition uplifts the importance of ceremony, storytelling, and ritual as it relates to engaging with the bees and natural world to support us in our mourning and grief process. In this particular offering, Michelle will guide you through the process and practice of telling the bees about your heartache and the way you are acknowledging, honoring, digesting, and metabolizing the sorrows in the world. She will guide you through a meditation to connect with a honeybee hive, invite you to share what is in your heart with them and to listen to what the honeybee might have to offer in response to you and the sorrows you are present to at this time. This experience will include meditation, presencing ourselves to our individual and collective grief, humming, some movement, and small and large group discussions. The session will be recorded and available for two weeks in the event you cannot join us LIVE.
Sliding Scale:
$20 Community Rate (discounted)
$30 Sustainer Rate (pays for you)
$40 Supporter Rate (supports others as well as yourself)
If you would like to attend and need a pay-what-you-can option, please email info@michellecjohnson.com
The Zoom link will be sent out 48 hours in advance of the workshop.