Forest of Affirmation Part of Deeper Joy Forest Of Affirmation Video Transcript 0 (RTF) Intro to the Forest of Affirmation Purchase a 16”x20” poster of the map 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 Curricula 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. Carousel From Deeper Joy Parameters: 6+, in person or online. Receive appreciation, share kindness, and strengthen connections as participants rotate around concentric circles sharing meaningful compliments with one another. Foot Washing From Deeper Joy Parameters: Any number, in person. You’ll need warm water and individual containers; option to include soap and lotion. Participants practice self-care, expressing tenderness, and experiencing humility by washing their own or another’s feet. From Many to One and Back Again From Deeper Joy Parameters: Any number, in person. Participants contribute to shared purpose, express gratitude, and honor community bonds by contributing a meaningful medium, such as sand, to a shared container at the beginning of the event then taking some from the shared container at the end of the event. Polishing the Silver From Deeper Joy Parameters: any number, in person or online. Participants build confidence by receiving affirmation and widening self-understanding as others share what they notice about them or offering a blessing for them. Right On! From Deeper Joy Parameters: 4+, in person or online. If group is large, divide into smaller groups. Participants celebrate each other after coming up with a cheer together. Sending Love From Deeper Joy Parameters: Any number, in person or online. You’ll need materials for making care packages and artwork, envelope and stamp money. Choose someone outside the gathering who could use extra love and send them a care package. PREVIOUS: Desert Island UP: Deeper Joy NEXT: Car Wash Get a print-friendly version of Deeper Joy, including all sub-pages.
