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Holding the Fire Without Burning Down the Village Power, Projection & the Return to Inner Authority

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We are living in a time when misuse of power is being exposed across many spheres. For some, this brings shock. For others, it brings old wounds to the surface.

As someone who has experienced both profound mentorship and the shadow side of spiritual authority, I want to create a grounded space to explore how we hold fire without burning everything down.

This is not about gossip or outrage. It is about discernment, integrity, and reclaiming our own authority.

Check out my blog on this subject

Sunday, March 15, 2026 9:00am (PT)

On Zoom with Breakout Groups, and Shamanic Journey

What Makes This Circle Different

  • I have walked through disillusionment without abandoning my path.
  • I have learned to separate the teaching from the teacher.
  • I understand projection because I have lived it.
  • I am not interested in spectacle. I am interested in maturity.

This circle is about:

• Recognizing charisma vs integrity
• Understanding projection and pedestal-making
• Tracking where we give authority away
• Reclaiming clean power within ourselves
• Staying open without becoming naïve

Bonuses:

Renee Baribeau: Intention Setting for the New Year; Planting Resilient Seeds Journey

Erica Hernandez: Altar of the Four Winds: A Curanderismo Ritual for Renewal & Returning Home

Carey Selk: Tending the fire of your Lighthouse

Lisa Weikel Cultivating Your Resilience Through Deep Listening

Lori Lothian: 5 Rare Astrology events for 2026


A Note on How We’ll Work

This is not a lecture or debate. It’s an experiential circle where:

Presence matters more than persuasion

Reflection matters more than reaction

Listening comes before judgment

We’ll work together, gently and thoughtfully, inviting our nervous systems, wisdom, and awareness into conversation with technology — not against it.

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