MINISTER’S MESSAGE
Dancing with the Shadow

As the days become shorter with longer nights, we blend into a new season; a time that offers more reflection. This month, we will explore the shadows and their gifts of wisdom. As we enter the period of Halloween decorations appearing everywhere, we can acknowledge that there truly is nothing to be afraid of. We know ghosts and goblins are playful manifestations of a fun holiday. Where in our own lives can we see the shadow for what it is, an illusion that is dissolved with the light of who we really are? It can be part of our growth to embrace the contrasts revealed in our own experiences.

We begin our Stewardship Program this month with the theme “Planting Seeds of Prosperity.” We recognize that what we invest in life, comes back multiplied and continues the Law of Circulation. Join us in this powerful, spiritual practice. More details will come soon.

Every situation is an opportunity to gain experience and grow as we let go of past beliefs and fears. We can step into our harvest season with a recognition and renewal of some of our hidden qualities. If we can         metaphorically dance with our less delightful qualities, perhaps we can make peace and not judge ourselves so harshly.

This month’s journey is a celebration of our shadow through dance. We will begin by Clogging with Our Shadow, recognizing and honoring our personal shadow within. We will then begin The Shadow Tango,      exploring how our shadow shows up in a wide variety of our relationships. Next comes the Boot Scooting Shadow Boogie, where we begin to uncover and face our collective shadow. Finally, we close the month with a Shadow Dance-Battle, where we understand that our individual healing is part of a larger dance, one that entangles us spiritually and energetically with others and the planet itself.

By engaging in conscious, courageous shadow work, we recognize we are co-creating with the Divine. As we dance our unique dance, we invite others to embrace and accept their own style, and together our energetic movements radiate out to the world.

I look forward to connecting further with this magnificent community as we continue to inspire and empower all whom we encounter.

With love and light,

Rev. Lisa Carson