STORIES OF NATURE

Many people feel a deep love for nature, and a deep passion for creating a better world. But how do we talk with Nature about what it wants - and needs? How can it support and inspire us? At this time of huge environmental challenge, we must listen to both human stories and the voices of nature. What do stones, plants, trees, rivers, sky, birds, insects, animals and the elements have to tell us? What do they want us to hear? 

In the animistic worldview, stories are alive and have their own spirit. They are a magical and ancient way of learning from a deeper source. They are containers of sacred knowledge that can bring us hope and help us to find our way. Stories can talk about difficult issues in a way that encourages us to connect to the true meaning behind the words. They can help us to hear what matters and remember how to be human. 

If we learn to listen to nature, we can share its stories with other humans, and make nature’s own needs part of the equation. Factual information is not enough. Through the act of telling stories, we reach each other’s hearts and minds in an immediate and intimate way. Story creates a personal connection and helps to enable strong long-lasting bonds between humans, the living world and creation.

During this online workshop we will introduce different ways to open to Nature and hear what it has to tell us. We will get to know the nature of stories and find out how to work with them in everyday life. We will explore the power of Good Words, and their role in healing - for humans, communities and nature. We will find out how to let go of old stories and create new ones to bring inspiration to life.

To take part in the course, you do not need any previous training in working with stories, soul or nature. This is work that is open and accessible to all. It is, however, helpful to bring a heartfelt interest in stories and a curiousity of getting to know nature.

After each 2 hour workshop, we offer an optional Story Circle. Those who wish can meet in small groups to share with each other about the work and practice telling and listening to Stories of Nature. 

After the course is finished, we offer a free Story Ceremony Circe for those who wish to tell a Story from Nature and experience listening to them together. 

** Please be aware that this is not a course teaching storytelling techniques or writing skills. It is a course about the role of Story in our lives; about coming into connection, listening and sharing, and how to receive stories from the living world in simple, powerful and sometimes surprising ways. It will be a time to find stories that move us and daring to share them with others.

If you prefer you can take part in your own time by listening to the audio recordings available the day after the live sessions. There will also be a variety of work offered for you to do at home in between sessions, to help you experience this way of listening and communicating with Nature. 

** You are very welcome to join the course even if you can’t come to all meetings.

We offer this course at a sliding scale: please choose the price that is right for you at this time : 3000 SEK, 2000 SEK, 1200 SEK