A Comfort Zone of the HEART

Where "Comfort" Also Means "Presence with Strength"

Eight Wednesdays on Zoom, Second Series
June 11-July 30, 4-5:15 pm PT
with both of us, Saniel and Linda

In these extremely challenging times, we're happy to announce two things:

> The first series of these "Comfort Zone of the HEART" gatherings, from March 11-April 29, was deeply enjoyed by our 11 participants, and by us. 

> So much so that there was strong interest in another series of eight Comfort Zone gatherings, which is now scheduled to begin on June 11 and end on July 30.

Sentinels for the sacred 

Our wonderfully wise, heart-full first cohort of what we call "sentinels for the sacred" did indeed create an authentic comfort zone with one another in two really positive ways:

Yes, it was a virtual place for healing, holding, and nurturing communion, for self-care and caring for one another, for seeing and being seen. 

It was also a kind of communal Heart-dojo, where we helped one another cultivate and fortify our bold, resilient "presence with strength." That definition of "comfort" comes from its Latin roots: "con" or "com," meaning "with"; and "forte," meaning "strength."

Participation in both those ways strengthened us all as "sacred sentinels," both watchful and pro-active guardians for the sacred in human and all life. 

A stewardship protecting and nurturing the deep Heart of humankind became quite apparent among us and continued through all the meetings.

And it will likely become increasingly prominent over our coming second eight weeks together in this event. 

Some practical details

> Though many of the original eleven participants are continuing in this next cohort, for various personal reasons some aren't.

> So we're open to having others join us. We'll keep the total number of participants to no more than twelve. 

> Each meeting will include brief gazing and meditation, a short talk by one or both of us (Saniel and Linda) and conversations, guided practices, and/or creative sharings.

> The original Early Bird fee for the first cohort is now the standard price, $148. Ways you can pay:

* Zelle to +1 415.847.5514

* PayPal to [email protected]

* Use the one-time donation button at https://www.sanielandlinda.com/donate

> We're not currently sure how many spaces are available. The several first-series participants who are still deciding will have priority. Otherwise we'll accept new registrations on a first-come, first served basis. 

> So if you want to be part of this event, register soon. If we already have a dozen paid participants, we'll let you know and of course refund your payment in full right away.

> All are welcome! Though it would be helpful, no previous exposure to our teachings is required.

Possible themes in the 8 sessions

For the first series of meetings, as facilitators we, Linda and Saniel, suggested in advance a list of possible topics, one per session, for our brief intro talks and then the personal sharing and/or group conversations.

That turned out to be very helpful. We made it clear that the topics were truly just suggestions, and everyone was welcome to bring in other things they wanted to share about or discuss. And, sometimes they did.  

Here on this page, we'll add a fresh list soon of possible themes for consideration in the second series of Comfort Zone sessions. These will be subject to change — also, we invite your suggestions.

Authentic sharing and being together, even virtually in these relatively brief meetings, infuses a strong antidote to the shocks and threats we're all undergoing in our personal and collective living. Especially when our strengths come alive as pro-active sentinels for the sacred!

 

We found together that, sure enough, our simple being there contributed to everyone's real comfort, in all positive senses of the word.

We look forward to more — playing with an old movie line, we want more of what all of us were having!

The bigger picture 

And all of us being in these meetings and, between sessions, in the connections we establish or refresh together, is a way of standing watchful, deep-feeling guard for the fierce, tender values and blessings of the Heart in everyone everywhere.

We so very much hope you'll be able to join us!