Minneapolis-St. Paul in Mourning: A Community Practice of Care

Holding Grief with Care: A Community Practice
In moments of collective grief, fear, and uncertainty, it can be hard to know how to be together in ways that are truly supportive. This gathering is an offering to slow down, to remember our shared humanity, and to practice being with one another in ways that foster steadiness, dignity, and care.

**This one-hour community gathering will take place immediately after our regularly scheduled Tribe of One Love Saturday morning community gathering.**

Because this is a moment of collective vulnerability, this gathering will be guided, not an open forum. We will be speaking from personal experience only, and orienting toward how care, support, and humanity have shown up within families, neighborhoods, and communities.

This is not a space to analyze events, debate causes, or express outrage. It is a guided community practice focused on presence, care, and witnessing how people come together in moments of grief and threat.

What to Expect
We will begin with a guided meditation and a moment of silence to honor those who have been impacted and all who are grieving.
From there, we will engage in a simple reflective activity designed to help gently process grief, witness one another, and settle the nervous system.

The gathering will focus on shared reflection, including:

• How your family or community came together during this time
• What you noticed about people showing up for one another
• Small acts of care, solidarity, or humanity that stood out

This is not a therapy session, or a place to unload or process unresolved emotions. Instead, it is a space for shared humanity, where we listen with care, speak with intention, and support one another through presence rather than fixing.

You are welcome to participate in whatever way feels right for you, including listening quietly. Passing is always allowed.

Community Agreements for This Gathering
To protect this space and one another, we ask that all participants honor the following:

• Speak from personal experience only
• No political commentary, speculation, blame, or debate
• No advice giving, fixing, or problem solving
• Be mindful of time and allow space for others
• This is a space for presence and support, not emotional dumping

If a share moves outside these boundaries, the facilitator may gently redirect the conversation to maintain safety and care for the group.

Why This Gathering
Grief does not need to be solved to be held. In times like these, simply being together in a grounded and humane way can be deeply supportive.

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ABOUT TRIBE OF ONE LOVE

Mission of Tribe of One Love
We are a community devoted to expanding our capacity to practice love for all—cherishing the sacredness of every human, nurturing meaningful connection, and living the wisdom of love in action. In doing so, we cultivate joy and awaken a higher consciousness that inspires more connected lives for ourselves, our families, and the world around us.

Purpose of Weekly Discussions
Transformation. Our weekly gatherings are spaces for authentic connection and shared growth, with transformation at the heart of why we come together. Every voice is valued, every story honored, and our diversity embraced. We come together not to debate or persuade, but to listen, reflect, and expand in love and curiosity. At the end of each discussion, we invite each participant to share a takeaway—what they’ve learned, how their views have shifted, or what they might do differently because of the conversation.

Tribe of One Love Invitation & Community Guidelines

• We are rooted in love, curiosity, and growth.
  We’re here to reflect, share, and expand our awareness together—not to debate, persuade, or convert.
• We are a nonpartisan, non-denominational space.
  People from all walks of life are welcome. Personal experiences may include politics or religion, but no ideology—political, religious, or otherwise—should be promoted or belittled.
• We show up as both teachers and students.
  Please review any shared resources before the session. We look forward to hearing your reflections, reactions, and perspectives. While we explore different perspectives, you are encouraged to take in what speaks to you and release what doesn’t.
• Speak from personal experience.
  Use “I” language. Share what’s true for you without trying to fix, assume, advise, or preach—unless invited. Avoid stating opinions as facts. When you frame your truth as your experience, it leaves room for others to share theirs.
• Avoid assumptions.
  Don’t assume others share your background, values, or beliefs. Our diversity is a strength. Speaking as if we all think alike can make others feel excluded or unsafe.
• Honor the complexity of healing.
  Healing is nuanced, layered, and deeply personal. With a trauma-informed lens, we recognize that it unfolds across mental, emotional, relational, and biological dimensions. Because of this, we avoid promoting formulaic or one-size-fits-all paths.
• You are welcome to bring your real experiences—with purpose.
  If you’ve ever felt unseen, misunderstood, or worn down by life and the state of the world, you are not alone. Bring what’s real in the spirit of healing and learning. We name pain, not to vent or complain without direction, but to seek clarity, understanding, and transformation.
• Practice equity of voice.
  Be mindful of how much space you’re holding. If you speak often, consider stepping back. If you’re usually quiet, know your voice matters—we’d love to hear from you.
• Welcome disagreements as part of growth.
  When conflict arises, pause. Acknowledge what others are sharing, and respond with curiosity, not certainty. Aim for connection, not correction.
• Let this space ripple outward.
  What’s learned here, we hope transforms not only ourselves, but our families, communities, and beyond. This space is sacred—not because it is perfect, but because we hold it together.

Thank you for visiting!

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