Artist Jason deCaires Taylor
Dear All,
I hope this finds you in good spirits and you are enjoying the start of spring.
You are warmly invited to my next Family Constellation Days.
The two dates are
26th of October and 23rd of November. More information below.
Being a participant in quite a few groups I have become aware of an inner tension between the need to belong and the need to express myself freely.
I recognize, especially through my work, that this personal experience is part of a thread deeply woven into the fabric of humanity. We all share memories from the past and feeling the tension between belonging and conforming to a family, group, tribe or society and living out our unique self-expression. This tension is connected to a deep survival instinct obvious in our families as little children, but also deeply remembered in tribal communities where we had to rely on the group for survival.
When does a group become to stifling and restrictive for individuals to express themselves? When is a group becoming to chaotic or unstable when there are no agreed structures? When is it healthy and safe to challenge the rules to contribute to the growth of a group? When is it time to leave a group so we can live our lives more fully in line of who we are?
This has been a strong theme running through my life having left my family more than three decades ago to live on the other side of the world. It perhaps is the reason why I feel so strongly moved to facilitate Family Constellation Groups which focuses very much on integrating all parts of a system. The right to belong cannot be taken away. Anything excluded will remain and creates a sense of separation, on this planet and in our own minds.
This is the challenge we encounter on our journey to become whole. That does not mean we accept bad behaviors or abuse but it means that we fully accept someone’s fate as it is and embrace our right and responsibility to live ours.
It requires the courage of clear boundaries and the courage to acknowledge all the parts of humanity as a reflection of a whole which I am part of.
The often very challenging part in Family/Systems Constellations is that the perpetrators must be included in the system for healing to happen. This became particularly evident in Germany as many constellations were centered on healing holocaust survivors. I found this an incredibly profound experience to witness. It leads us to see and find compassion for the most horrible crimes. Not to accept such crimes, but to acknowledge the difficult fate and heavy consequences those people carry and to see the trans-generational link in their lineage.
I believe that such a deep understanding can change the world, stepping beyond separation and moving towards an honest, inclusive and more compassionate outlook.
If this resonates with you come and join me for the next Family Constellation days. (not a series, days can be booked separately)
When : Saturday 26th of October 2024
Saturday 23rd of November 2024
Where : Claudia’s Studio 5min outside Mullumbimby
Time : 10:00am- 3:30pm
Cost : per day $120/ Concession $90 (or by Donation)
You can book click : https://events.humanitix.com/systemic-constellation-workshop-oct-nov
Booking is essential as there are limited spaces available.
For testimonies and more information on Family Constellations click here.
If you have any further questions don’t hesitate to call 0421675474
With Warmth and Love Claudia :-)