Wisdom Circle – The Evolved Nest
Topic: The Evolved Nest
Material to Preview for our Dialogue: Online Presentation by Darcia Narvaez: Returning to the Core of Societal Health and Human Potential: Mothering and Nested Care. Bio on Darcia Narvaez and video available for viewing at: https://www.maternalgifteconomymovement.org/speakers/ (Presentation begins at video timestamp 31:10 and ends at 54:00).
Introduction: Narvaez’ work gives scientific and practical context to principles recognizable in indigenous matriarchal social systems; specifically regarding the importance of creating safe space for mothers and children to nurture and be nurtured, and for all members of a community to give and receive care as a function of “evolved nesting.” In her talk, we discover the principles of effective nesting for the human animal, and why it is absolutely necessary for healthy human development and for building cooperative, resilient communities.
About the Wisdom and Scholarship Circle:
Gatherings will be minimally facilitated, and our dialogue format will be fluid. Each session begins with a short ritual to arrive and open sacred space. Generally speaking, each woman is allowed several minutes to share her perspectives. We may later proceed into more open and free-wheeling conversation, allowing ideas, stories, and feelings to flow. There will be a “talking stick” in the room in case it is needed or desired by the group. As we grow in our knowledge and respect for one another, we will ever-more- skillfully co-conceive and co-create productive structure for our time together.
In preparation, please be thoughtful about how you would like to see us navigate potentially controversial topics and passionate varying opinions. What will you bring to the group? What would you like to receive and take away from this experience? What do we need to know about you so that we can hold you in a way that allows you to feel relaxed, open-hearted, seen, heard, and cherished?
The Sacred Agreement: In this forum, we will share the responsibility of holding space for respectful, curious, and productive conversation. We will maintain a commitment to confidentiality for each woman’s sharing, as well as a deep knowing that each woman is developing her own perspective and gifts through this experience. Each woman is asked to share from her heart, while tenderly holding attentive and heartfelt space for everyone in the group to do the same. Our shared vision is that each woman feels welcome to learn and imagine openly and in her own way. We arrive in this space with deep respect for diversity of experience, opinion, communication style, and perspective.
Please email us to let us know your coming: councilformatriarchalarts@gmail.com