Open Circle

Lisa Schumacher ~ Yes to Life – Resting in the Heart of Being
A series of 4 Bay Area in-person events.

In the midst of an overloaded mind and constant striving, it’s easy to lose touch with the quiet wisdom of the heart.

“Yes to Life” offers a sacred space to pause — to rest, reflect, and rediscover the peace that’s already within you. Guided by Lisa’s compassionate presence, you’ll gently release the need to be more or do more—and begin to see beyond the fears and self-doubt that cloud the mind, awakening to the truth of who we really are.

This retreat is an opening — a return to love, stillness, and the simple joy of saying yes to life as it is.

We will begin each meeting with silence, followed by sharing our realizations and questions. There may be exercises in pairs that will help give you deeper insight for your awakening.

Join us for any or all in this series of in-person events
in Berkeley:

Thursday Feb. 19 (7:00pm – 8:45pm)
Friday Feb. 20 (7:00pm – 8:45pm)
Saturday Feb. 21 Daylong (10:30am – 4:30pm)

and in Sebastopol:
Sunday Feb. 22 – (2:00pm – 4:00pm)

https://opencirclecenter.org/event/lisa-schumacher-feb-19-2026/

Find direct link to upcoming events in the bio.

The Light Inside the Dark ~ In Honor of Solstice with Susanne Marie

Date: Saturday, December 21, 2024
Time: 9:00am–11:00am (Pacific Time)
Location: Online Video Meeting

Join Susanne Marie for a special Solstice gathering, honoring the stillness and wisdom of the season. Together, we’ll explore resting in equanimity, embracing the darkness within with kindness and allowance, and preparing for the light of the longer days ahead.

What to Expect:
~Rest in the stillness of being, inspired by Solstice's wisdom.
~Open to inner reconciliation by meeting discomfort with acceptance.
~Nurture and heal through surrender and allowance.

Let’s gather in this potent moment to honor our journey and the evolving light within.

Learn more and register: https://buff.ly/3ZV5hho