“The journey of returning to the heart is to remember the moment when the world was a place of discovery and you knew nothing”

Rev. Zenju Earthlyn Manuel

Life is a panorama of events, an interactive tapestry of cycles, rhythms and seasons. Within each season and cycle lies the potential to grow dreams into reality.  We are and always have been the pathfinders, navigators, and tellers of the way forward.  From infancy to old age we journey through the labyrinth of time and experiences, each step a preparation for the next.  Rarely do we recognize the order in chaos or the gift of change.  As women we are socialized to feel insecure and afraid of the inevitable process of aging.  However we are, indeed, the ones we’ve been waiting for.  Our greatest dreams have yet to unfold.

Join us in this Celebratory Women’s Day of Inspiration, Spiritual Upliftment and Healing.

Cycles is a spontaneous collaboration between women sharing stories, experiences and moments when they’ve stood at the crossroads of change. This day is an offering for the gift of life. A celebration of the places we have been and the bridges we have crossed in order to be at this magnificent moment in time.

“Indeed, we Are the ones we’ve been waiting for.”

To purchase tickets or make a donation please go to www.writingsonthewater.com

Speakers:

Ann-Marie Sayers

Ohlone elder, storyteller & keeper of Indian Canyon

Rev. Zenju Earthlyn Manuel

Zen Priest in the Soto Zen Buddhist Tradition

Wanji’ Nagi’ (Ruth Kelly)

Member of Lakota and Dine’ Tribes

Workshop Facilitators:

High Priestess Harriet Tubman Wright

Ritual Artist

Pam D. Jones

Spiritual facilitator and keeper of the Woman of the 14th Moon Ceremony

Zemaya

Curandera and Bruja on the Ancestor Road and Sacred Alchemy Path

Danza Mexika

raffle and much more….

Place:  Humanist Hall: 390 27th Street (between Telegraph Ave and Broadway); Oakland, CA 94612

Date:   Saturday January  23^rd, 2010

Time:   9:30am – 6:00pm

Wheelchair accessible

Suggested Donation: $50.00 – $100.00 (Sliding scale, lunch included)

Contact information: seasonsrcycles@yahoo.com

blog: www.akiba-ocha.blogspot.com