In The Absence Of The Ordinary: Soul Work for Times of Uncertainty
In The Absence Of The Ordinary: Soul Work for Times of Uncertainty by Francis Weller
For six weeks this fall, we’ll journey together through Francis Weller’s compelling collection of essays on change and sacred transitions–a book described as “precise medicine for this time.”
A psychotherapist and self-described soul activist, Weller invites us to face the anxieties, uncertainties, and thresholds of 21st-century life with courage, compassion, and community. Drawing on ancient practices of ritual, initiation, and Indigenous wisdom, he bridges timeless traditions with the realities of modern life, offering grounded and accessible practices for navigating change.
More than a guide for surviving difficult seasons, this book reminds us of the possibility that emerges when we gather to reflect, learn, grieve, and grow together. In a culture that often urges us to move faster or go it alone, Weller offers a different invitation: to slow down, tend to what is unfolding within us, and discover what it means to become more fully alive.
How It Works
Duration: 6 weeks - Tuesday evenings at 6:30 pm Central Time
Format: Weekly live, interactive gatherings on Zoom including:
In-depth exploration of weekly themes and prompts from the book
Guided processes and discussion for internalizing the material
Breakout sessions for small-group connection and reflection
What You’ll Need
A copy of In The Absence Of The Ordinary: Soul Work for Times of Uncertainty by Frances Weller
A journal or notebook
A computer with a camera and microphone
A quiet, private space for class
The class is limited to 14 participants.
Dates & Time of the Program:
Tuesday evenings at 6:30 pm (Central Time) beginning September 8th and ending October 13th
Led by:
Allison Dearing
Fee:
The cost of this series is TBD
You will need to purchase a copy of the book on your own.
Meeting Information:
Each session will be offered via Zoom
Allison Dearing, Facilitator
Allison is a spiritual director and group facilitator who finds meaning and purpose in seeing others access their own inner wisdom as they listen more deeply to themselves and to the sacred.
A former attorney and nonprofit executive director with a background in trauma-informed care, Allison carries a deep respect for the mystery of each person’s journey. She is passionate about creating containers where it feels safe to be still, to wonder out loud, and to speak truths that may not have had room to breathe before.
Allison currently splits her time between Mentone, Alabama and France.
