Forest of Affirmation Part of Deeper Joy Forest of Affirmation Video Transcript_0 (RTF) Intro to the Forest of Affirmation In This Section Car Wash From Deeper Joy Parameters: two or more people, in person. Have people sit in a circle and put their name on the top of a piece paper then pass it to the right. People write messages of affirmation, recognition or blessing to the person whose name is at the top of the page. Circulate until paper makes it back. Mail Bags Love Letters From Faith Curriculum Library Parameters: 2 to infinity! Can be done at an in person gathering or asynchronously. People hang brown paper "mailbags" they decorated on the wall and others write love notes to them. There's a snail mail option too! Pronoun Practice From Deeper Joy Parameters: at least 3 people. Can be done in person or online. This exercise helps participants become fluent in using non-binary pronouns. Have people figure out complete sentences with pronouns silently and/or in writing. Turn to a partner and practice. The Interconnected Web From Deeper Joy Parameters: In person. At least 5 people. If doing this in a larger group, consider breaking into smaller groups for time or to alleviate social pressure. The person holding the ball of yarn chooses someone across the circle to affirm and rolls or tosses it to them. PREVIOUS: Two Truths and A Lie UP: Deeper Joy NEXT: Car Wash Get a print-friendly version of Deeper Joy, including all sub-pages.
