Date:
Wednesday, October 5, 2022, 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Repeats every week every Wednesday until Wed Nov 30 2022 except Wed Nov 23 2022
Location:
Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

Join the Harvard Ed Portal on Wednesdays for Bhākti Gathering Hour this fall! Visitors can connect with new people, journal, create art, or practice tarot as well as meet the artist and special guests. Conversations will be hosted by rotating local BIPOC guests and allow visitors to learn about the spiritual and personal aspects of each person’s practice.

Gathering hours occur in connection to Bhākti: A Practice Of The Heart, our newest interactive installation at the Crossings Gallery. Brighton artist Deborah Johnson curates the exhibit featuring mixed-media, portrait paintings, and visual affirmations in a lush living room space. As a queer South-Asian artist and mental health professional, Johnson connects her personal ancestry and spirituality to create a place of comfort and sanctuary for all.

Optional: Please bring something to leave on the community altar, such as pieces of nature, photos, plant clippings, or art.

Schedule for Gathering Hours (all dates occur on Wednesdays):
On October 12 and November 9, the healing practice will be focused on those in the BIPOC community.

* September 28

* October 5: Guest artist Neena Gulati will discuss the Bhakti path in classical Indian dance.

* October 12: BIPOC Focus: Honoring Our Boundaries

* October 19: Nurturing Our Flow State
Join us for a discussion on what helps us get into a flow state, how to experience it more in our lives, and an intuitive drawing practice.

* October 26: Creating Rituals
Join us for a conversation around what rituals are (big and small) and an activity to map out the rituals we want to integrate into our lives.

* November 2: Finding Connection in Solitude
Join us for a mini-podcast listen and community discussion around solitude, community, and the importance of alone time. Optional to listen to beforehand.

* November 9: BIPOC Focus with Guest Artist Julissa Emile centered around herbalism and poetry.

* November 16: On Transitions and Letting Go
Is there something that you are ready to release or are you in the midst of a big change? Come join us for a meditation and art activities centered around transitions.

* November 30: Special guest Michele Cubillo will discuss integrating astrology and art practices

Note: There is no gathering on November 24 due to the holiday.