from the mud

Dear Friends,
When in doubt, chocolate.
When in fear, chocolate.
When in sorrow, chocolate.
When in debt, chocolate.
When in hot water, chocolate.
When (fill in the blank….), chocolate.

And inspiring teachings and music, of course.

This evening, Thursday, March 10th – In an Eastern Rose Garden, Sufi teachings, music, and, of course, a doughnut – 7 PM Mountain (2 AM Friday UTC) – in cyberspace: Zoom Here!  

Tomorrow evening, Friday, March 11th – Chant and Pray – interfaith efforts to lift the spirit, soothe the heart, and bring more harmony to this complex humanness – 7 PM Mountain (2 AM Saturday UTC) – RSVP if you want to come to my house…or join the circle of squares: Zoom Here!  

Sunday, re-assess your relationship with time. Move your clock forward, move it back, leave it as it is…but definitely double check the timing of every meeting with anyone who isn’t currently in the same building with you. 

Monday, March 14th – Sufi Meditation – 9:30 AM Mountain DAYLIGHT SAVING Time (3:30 PM UTC) – I won’t be home, so don’t come over…and I’m not sure if I’ll be leading this or Rahima will…but one of us will. Zoom Here!   

Thursday, March 17th – In an Eastern Rose Garden – 7 PM Mountain Daylight Time (1 AM Friday UTC) – Zoom Here!   

Saturday, March 19th – Zikr in Denver – 7 PM Mountain Daylight (1 AM Sunday UTC) – Rocky Mountain Miracle Center – dinner beforehand? Not sure where yet…- in person zikr, suggested donation $15 to $30 as you wish – or Zoom Here! 
I’m thinking about revamping Zikr to do a DUP evening with some dose of Zikr in the mix…what do you think? 

Sunday, March 20th – Universal Worship Service with Cherag Rahima Jodie Rain – 1 PM Mountain (7 PM UTC) – online: Zoom Here!  – Rahima is asking participants to have some soil, seeds and starter pots in hand! It’s SPRING!! 

Monday, March 21st – Sufi Meditation – 9:30 AM Mountain (3:30 PM UTC) – RSVP if you want to join me in person, or Zoom Here! 

Thursday, March 24th – In an Eastern Rose Garden – 7 PM Mountain (1 AM Friday UTC) – Zoom Here! 

Friday, March 25th – Chant and Pray – 7 PM Mountain (1 AM Saturday UTC) – RSVP to come to my house, or Zoom Here! 

Monday, March 28th – Sufi Meditation – 9:30 AM Mountain (3:30 PM UTC) – RSVP for in person…or Zoom Here! 

NO EASTERN ROSE GARDEN CLASS THURSDAY, MARCH 31st…sorry, I’ll be out of town…we’ll pick it back up next week. 

Monday, April 4th – Sufi Meditation – 9:30 AM Mountain (3:30 PM UTC) – RSVP for in person…or Zoom Here! 

Thursday, April 7th – In an Eastern Rose Garden Sufi class – 7 PM Mountain (1 AM Friday UTC) – Zoom Here! 

Friday, April 8th – Chant and Pray – 7 PM Mountain (1 AM Saturday UTC) – RSVP to come over…or Zoom Here! 

Sunday, April 10th – Dance Leader Training Zoom – this monthly zoom is for anyone on the path to lead dances, and/or any of you who just want to learn more of the music, background, elements of mastery, attunement to this interfaith practice, etc. Drop in if you wish, or get in touch with me if you need more info or more specific guidance – 10 AM Mountain Daylight Time (4 PM UTC) – Zoom Here!  – financial gratitude is welcome here: paypal.me/sararain

Friday, April 15th – Unveiling the Beloved with Sára and Khabir – 10 AM Mountain, 6 PM Germany, 4 PM UTC – Two sweet hours of stories, practices, music and love…followed immediately by our daily prayer zoom…15 bonus minutes! – Zoom Here! 

Daily prayer zooms are still happening. I expect they’ll stop eventually, but not yet… 12 PM MST and then MDT (7 PM and then 6 PM UTC) – 15 minutes of conscious breaths, prayers, music and community delight – Zoom Here! 

Chant Retreat! – May 5th to 9th (Thursday to Monday) – at the Sunshine Mountain Lodge near Estes Park, CO – endless interfaith singing, singing, singing…yay, yay, yay! – Registration is open here: https://trigoddess.org/special-events/

Rose Petals Touching Ground retreat in Germany – June 3rd to 7th – https://www.facebook.com/events/hof-ruckhardtshausen/intern-touching-ground-retreat-with-s%C3%A1ra-rain-usa/580027416620508/
or 
https://www.touchingground-retreat.com/?fbclid=IwAR04wf1VQCdyNnWw_l3b5ldBBToxe0dZ0iKB0ZKvyw6dD_jgshcBc5EqyJ0

Youtube channel for Chant and Pray shenanigans: Sára’s YouTube
OneDrive link for the daily zikr/song from our noon prayer zooms: Zikr Downloads

Sometimes music is just so damn beautiful, breaks the heart with its power and heals the soul with its majesty. Here’s a gem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5DqAls6No8

May All Beings be Well and Happy,
Sára

970-227-5275
rain@trigoddess.org