Being on the leading edge often means exploring territory that others may not yet understand. When we bring something new into the world, we make ourselves vulnerable to being misunderstood, doubted, underestimated, or alienated. The Wound of Being the First can develop when our visions and creations are met with resistance rather than recognition.

This theme explores how we continue to follow our vision and plant seeds, even when the collective may not be ready to receive what we are bringing forward. It invites us to examine the ways past experiences of criticism or rejection may influence our willingness to share our gifts, take creative risks, and put ourselves out into the world. How do we keep moving without becoming preoccupied with how others will respond?

We will also explore how to avoid becoming identified with the wound itself. When we have been misunderstood or dismissed, it can be easy to organize our identity around that experience, allowing it to shape how we see ourselves and relate to others. This work asks us to recognize the wound without letting it become our story. It also invites us to loosen our attachment to our creations, understanding that a vision can move through us without needing to be possessed, defended, or received in a particular way.

1.0 Class:

November 17 at 2 pm PST

2.0 Class:

November 24 at 2 pm PST

If you're not able to make the live, the playback will be uploaded to the portal within 48-72 hours.