Visual scribing created by Petra during our October Open Movalogue Call (OMC)
Dear Movalogue friends,
For those who couldn't join us, here's a glimpse into our recent Movalogue gathering focused on exploring the social field through body awareness and creative expression. Participants from around the world connected virtually to experience the connections between themselves, the Earth Body, and the collective Social Body.
The Session's Flow
Welcoming and Grounding: We began by warmly acknowledging our global audience, spanning from Japan, Taiwan, and the Philippines in the late evening, through the Middle East and Europe at midday, and Latin America in the early hours, before reaching the West coast of the US and Canada at sunrise. We briefly checked in with the question, "What has brought us together today?" Jennifer then guided us all into a mindful grounding, inviting us to feel all parts of our body and its connection to other parts and the outside.
Adapted "Village" Exercise: From being grounded and tuned into our individual bodies, Dirk invited us to get into a standing position, imagining ourselves as trees with roots intertwining deep within the Earth and connecting us to one another. We further explored these connections through along a reduced movement vocabulary of only "turning" while sensing into the different qualities of direction. We ended in facing towards the screen in the creation of a collective body sculpture expressing our current connection to the social field
and letting phrases from the I-voice emerge.
no limits
roots are my identity
expansion
openness
I'm home I was holding the social body like a baby - parenting
sparkling
the seed, the soil and a fully grown tree in the wind I am an abundant tree we have our roots outside letting go of control
e-motion I am safe in my connections I sensed a contradiction between what I heard and what I sensed, was putting to the ground, to the earth. my roots reached everywhere on the earth
Visual reflection and Breakout Room Sharing: From there Petra invited us into further stay in our felt connection and start a visual reflection about what we notice. We then split into breakout duets to share our drawings, notes, and reflections. This provided a safe space for intimate exchange and deeper processing of the experience.
Plenary Sharing and Closing: Finally, we reconvened to share highlights from our breakout room discussions with the larger group. The session ended with an invitation to continue the conversation and share our artwork in the signal group "movalogue@home".
"There are no two
No limits
Standing like a tree
Reaching down to earth
Reaching up to the sky
Where does sky end and tree start
Where does tree end and earth start
There is no separation
There is one moving awareness
And stillness untouched"
emerged through Max, Germany
"open heart - open to love and therefore pain - sometimes unbearable alone red flame and burnt black bodies - maybe mine - yet love fills me - fuels me - feels me - I am grateful for the capacity. Social body - circle alive together" emerged through David, Canada
"Sparks
Flowing from
Gentle friction
Among and between
the Elements
in motion
Flame arising
illuminating
Presence
From within
Through
Out
the Beacon
Gathered
a Glow"
emerged through Dave, USA
Key Themes and Insights
Throughout the session, themes of connection, embodiment, and creativity emerged. Participants expressed a deep appreciation for the sense of community and belonging fostered through the exercises. Curiosity played a significant role, motivating participation and driving the exploration of the social field. The group embraced the opportunity to explore new experiences, connect with their bodies, and express themselves creatively.
Visual scribing created by Geisa during our October Open Movalogue Call (OMC)
Moving Forward
This gathering offered a unique opportunity to deepen our understanding of the social field through embodied experience, creative expression, and shared reflection . If you resonate with our curiosity of exploring these field of joint presence we encourage you to join us for future events.
Our next gathering is on Tuesday, November 19th, at 10am EST / 4pm CEST / 11pm Singapore.
We warmly welcome everyone to be a part of Movalogue's Social Body. Feel free to share this invitation widely!
With open hearts and boundless gratitude,
Movalogue Firekeepers
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