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Susanne Marie ~ Maturing the Teacher–Student Relationship: Beyond Projection and Dependency
Susanne will explore the evolving dynamics of teacher–student relationships in spiritual spaces, with particular attention to projection, idealization, and the subtle ways personal authority can be surrendered. Drawing on the insight “don’t mistake the finger for the moon,” the conversation will examine how genuine realization is often confused with external figures, and how both students and teachers are invited into a more mature and balanced relationship with guidance. The meeting will also reflect on a broader collective shift toward self-responsibility and inner authority. Susanne Marie offers integrated teachings in support of freedom, and the celebration of our common essence of love and unity with all life. As a natural empath, her teaching style is heart-centered and practical, with a focus on supporting your unique awakening journey.
Sunday, March 29, 2026 @ 10:00am-12:00pm (Pacific Time) at Online Video Meeting (phone access also available)Ajaya Sommers ~ Being Here: From Emotional Reactivity to Embodied Intimacy
We are living in an extraordinary moment. The pace and intensity of modern life often exceed our nervous system’s capacity to metabolize experience. When the nervous system perceives overwhelm, it naturally organizes around protection. Attention narrows. Reactivity increases. Even the most sincere spiritual insight can become difficult to embody, because the organism itself is working simply to maintain stability. When we learn how to support the body’s natural capacity for safety and coherence, emotional activation no longer needs to overwhelm us. Instead, it can become workable material — living energy that deepens presence, vitality, and our capacity for authentic relationship. Ajaya Sommers is a somatic practitioner, teacher, and speaker, whose work lives at the intersection of somatic embodiment, relational intimacy, and non-dual inquiry, helping people reclaim presence, coherence, and deeper connection to themselves and others.
Saturday, April 4, 2026 @ 10:00am-12:00pm (Pacific Time) at Online Video Meeting (phone access also available)
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