The frenetic pace of modern life separates us from Nature. We lose our sense of connectedness, and our lives become unbalanced. Earth-Centered Spirituality re-connects us with the sacredness of Nature, bringing us back into balance. We continue our series on Earth-Centered Spirituality by focusing on the practice itself. In our next two workshops, you will learn about personal and communal ceremonies, the purpose and structure of ritual, important seasonal ceremonies, and how to incorporate Earth-Centered practices into the rhythm of your life. We will deepen our learning by singing, dancing, and participating in a ritual honoring Nature. This workshop will take place around the Fall Equinox, the season when trees release their leaves and the Earth's energies move downward. We will align with this energy and honor this time of the year by focusing on grounding: Grounding in Spirit, Grounding in the Earth. We will offer another workshop around the Spring Equinox of '06. Workshop Leader: Lesley Irene Shore, Ph.D., founder of Harmony Center. Her background includes being a counseling psychologist (with over 35 years of clinical experience), herbalist, organic grower, and earth steward of Harmony Farm. The author of two books, Lesley has held faculty appointments at Harvard Medical School and the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology. She integrates Earth-Centered practices from various spiritual traditions. Date and Time: Saturday, September 24, 2005 from 10:00am - 4:00pm. Place: The Herb Studio of Harmony Farm, located at 315 North Street, in Medfield, MA. Fee: $80.00 payable to Harmony Center. Please contact us if finances are an issue. Pre-registration is needed. As space is limited, we recommend that you sign up early by sending your check to: Harmony Center, 315 North St., Medfield, MA 02052. For futher information, or questions, please contact Harmony Center