The Art of True Meeting - a 6- week online exploration

In a world where connection often feels rushed or transactional, The Art of True Meeting invites you to explore the profound practice of being present with others with what is, without agendas to fix, heal, or solve.

It’s about witnessing life as it unfolds, embracing its complexity, and cultivating meaningful relationships built on loving presence.

Life is not about having all the answers or prescribing solutions. I believe it’s about meeting life as intimately (or closely) as we can and respond in the moment, authentically. And it becomes so much better, when we can do that together.

Whether with clients, friends, family, or even strangers, this practice helps break down barriers of loneliness and soften the walls of separation. Plus, we amplify our presence and expand our consciousness when we share it.

So here's my invitation to you, to step into a container to truly meet.

At its heart, this course explores how to show up fully for others without overstepping into their journey. We’ll discover how to be present with someone in their experience and not to take anything away, but to walk alongside them with authenticity and care. It’s about honoring the unique path each person walks while offering connection, presence, and shared humanity.

What you’ll learn in this course:

* Listening Beyond Words: Discover the art of listening not just to what’s said, but also the silences, the music beneath the words, and the emotions resonating in the space between.
* Holding Space for someone with Authenticity: Practice being fully present with openness, acceptance and without the need to "fix," while allowing your experience to enrich the connection.
* Meeting Through Embodiment: Learn to listen with your whole body, to feel the impact of being with someone, and to navigate the subtleties of connection with curiosity and intuition.
* Navigating the Unknown Together: Cultivate trust in your impulses, desires, and intuition, using them skillfully—not to control outcomes, but to co-explore what emerges in the moment.

This course isn’t about formulas or quick fixes. It’s an invitation to trust yourself, to tune into the context and energy of each interaction, and to allow the connection itself to guide you.

Let’s meet, deeply and meaningfully, and discover the art of true meeting.

HOW IT WORKS

• For the January cohort: We will meet for 6 live calls on Thursday evenings.
• The dates are January 9, 16, 23, 30, and February 6 and 13.
• The sessions are online, we’ll use ZOOM as a platform.
• In each session we’ll hone in on a certain relating skill and practice.
• There will be individual attention for each participant in these 6 sessions.
• The course will be supported with reading materials, meditations and practices for at home, to be found in an online course environment.
• The price for this group is: 295,- EURO (inc. VAT)

Reserve your seat int he circle now: https://ellenwaenink.com/events-new/2024/3/7/c0b7igfoc9nxtyzg259be38gsylqec
And receive the ZOOM link in your inbox.

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