What we’re about
Welcome to Open Circle's Sebastopol Non-duality Meetup Group. Events in this group are organised by Open Circle, a not-for-profit with a grand vision of a world grounded in truth and love. Our mission is to connect a growing worldwide awakening community with a diversity of spiritual teachers to explore non-dual truth and love. To this end, we host a variety of teachers online and in person. The events hosted in this Meetup group are all in-person events taking place in Sebastopol, California. To join us online, please check out our website.
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Open Circle Sebastopol - Satsang (सत्सङ्ग) Susanne Marie: The Impact of Awakening on Relationships
Sunday November 17, 2-4 pm, with refreshments until 5. Location: 8476 Sonoma Ave, Sebastopol, CA. Address sign says 8474/8476. Park on street, walk down short driveway to house with carport. $10-20 donation requested, no one turned away, no reservation needed. Please dress mindfully, doors & windows will be open! If you have any Covid like symptons, please stay home.
The Impact of Awakening on Relationships: Undivided truth, when sincerely opened to, reorganizes our entire life, revealing what is not in alignment, including how we connect with others. During the awakening journey, the way we relate to ourselves, as well as others, will be honestly examined. This arises organically whereby what is not in inner harmony will reorganize both during the emptying out phase (seeing through the separate self sense), and during the unity phase (when the heart opens). As allegiance to inner integrity grows, the changes which take place on the inside are naturally reflected in the way we communicate. Vulnerability of the heart wishes to be exercised as it is increasingly seen that there is strength in transparency. Self compassion leads to learning how to maintain healthy boundaries. These inner transformations often change the landscape to even the closest of relationships.
Once you are reharmonized internally, a more true and natural relating will emerge with others, but this takes practice out in the 'marketplace' of life. As we all know, maintaining healthy relationships is an art, and not always easy to navigate. Having Truth as one's guide, the aim is to live more authentic and heart centered connections, as this enriches all of our lives.
A new short video about the false self drying up and its impact on relationship: "Disconnection During Awakening" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lISDiqrhPA4&t
Susanne Marie: Featured in conversation with Adyashanti on Buddha at the Gas Pump as well as on Conscious TV, Susanne Marie offers teachings in support of freedom and the celebration of our common essence of love and unity with all life. Susanne, who lives in Northern California, is the parent of two young adults. She offers spiritual mentoring, online and in-person group facilitation, as well as retreats.
Susanne'e website: www.susannemarie.org
