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Telling the Bees: A Monthly Grief Ritual


September 27th, October 25th, November 22nd

10:00-11:00am PT/ 1:00-2:00pm ET

Via ZOOM

As part of bee folklore, there was a practice that involved telling bees about 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 and Amy will offer wisdom about the honeybees and 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. They will guide you through a meditation to connect with a honeybee hive, invite you to share what is in your heart with them, and listen to what the honeybee might have to offer in response to you and the sorrows you are present to at this time.

The sessions are drop-in; you can attend one or all three.

Sliding Scale (per session):

  • $15 Community Rate - Use code COMMUNITYBEES at checkout

  • $20 Sustainer Rate - Use code SUSTAINERBEES at checkout

  • $25 Supporter Rate

If you would like to attend and need a pay-what-you-can option, please email info@michellecjohnson.com

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