Join us in September 2024 for a series on Unravelling Shame
Unravelling Shame
Join Siân Williams, Michael Ryan and Saoró in September for a series of explorations on the topic of unravelling shame.
In this period between Lughnasadh and Samhain as we move from the light towards the darker half of the year, we invite you to join us to shine the light together into the darkness of the shame that we each carry.
Unravelling Shame Series on our Blog
Read posts from Siân Williams, Michael Ryan and more Saoró contributors during September on a series of explorations on the topic of unravelling shame
She Found Her Voice
For though the past may hold its claim, /
The soul can rise beyond the flame. /
In time, the chains may start to fall, /
And love and strength can conquer all.
The Unloved Lover
his book has to remain unwritten, unread, unnoticed, /
Because his name could not be on the cover. /
Author Unknown ~ /
The name of the book? /
Is it not clear? /
Can’t you see? /
It’s all about love & all things queer /
And not being seen for fear /
Of Shame.
Shaking off Shame
Navigating shame can be a challenge as we unravel the many layers of it buried within us, but it can be done. Like all of our emotions, it carries a signal and message and points us towards the places within that may be lacking our compassion, acceptance and empathy. It calls us into deeper wholeness, inviting us to meet the parts of ourselves that need us most.
Unravelling Shame – Resources
Additional resources as you navigate the topics in the Unravelling Shame series - one-to-one & group support, book, podcast & other online recommendations
Our Lady of Love
For we have the power /
To feel it all /
For those who just couldn’t /
Buried deep in the soil /
The hunger, the hurt /
An gorta mór /
The famine is over /
Let’s feast for them all
Let Go of Shame
In fields where ancient whispers flow /
Where wild Atlantic winds do blow /
There lies a tale of hidden pain /
Of women bound by unseen chain
Her in hero
It had been years! Years spent dreaming of meeting a white knight who would somehow magically appear and gallantly swoop in and save me. The revelation that unveiled on my healing journey was that the “saving” was never going to come from someone else.
Tender Around The Eyes
I grew tall /
too quickly /
Almost as quick as my inferiority /
No amount of sloping and flat shoes /
Could hide /
my head above the parapet
My Body
now every cell feels the shame /
The programmes passed down from generation to generation /
Can I break the cycle? /
Can I be the one to say no more? /
Can I be the one to break free of addictions allure?
Unravelling Shame
In this period between Lughnasadh and Samhain as we move from the light towards the darker half of the year, we invite you to join us to shine the light together into the darkness of the shame that we each carry.
Unravelling Shame Series on Instagram
Unravelling shame bring it into the light from the darkness and begin to love your amazing wonderful self.
Thank you so much @successcoachheather & @satnamtherapy. #unravellingshame
Unravelling shame bring it into the light from the darkness and begin to love your amazing wonderful self.
Thank you so much @successcoachheather & @satnamtherapy. #unravellingshame
🔴 Instagram Live Friday 13th @ 7pm
Tune into @saoroexperience this Friday with Vivienne to explore the Origins of Shame from the perspective of Aldo Jordan - Founder of The Irish School of Shamanic Studies @theirishshamanschool21
#wearesaoro #shamanism #Unravellingshame
🔴 Instagram Live Friday 13th @ 7pm
Tune into @saoroexperience this Friday with Vivienne to explore the Origins of Shame from the perspective of Aldo Jordan - Founder of The Irish School of Shamanic Studies @theirishshamanschool21
#wearesaoro #shamanism #Unravellingshame
**new blog on Saoró**
Read the powerful new piece “Shaking off Shame: 5 Ways to Shed Shame” by Yvonne Doherty @daretolivecoaching as part of our Unravelling Shame series
Yvonne talks about her personal experience of shame and also shares how 5 ways can help us unravel the shame that we carry
“Shame stifled my expression, perpetuated the anxiety I was feeling and made sure that I would not gain any confidence in myself. But as someone who highly values expression, as well as authenticity, growth, and freedom, I eventually realised I couldn’t allow shame’s hold to continue keeping me stuck. On my healing journey, I started questioning the shame, learning about its roots and committed to do what I could to melt it away…
Here’s what helped me most:
1. Name it to Tame it
2. Embrace Vulnerability
3. Practice Self-compassion
4. Practice Self-Forgiveness
5. Practice Empathy
…Navigating shame can be a challenge as we unravel the many layers of it buried within us, but it can be done. Like all of our emotions, it carries a signal and message and points us towards the places within that may be lacking our compassion, acceptance and empathy. It calls us into deeper wholeness, inviting us to meet the parts of ourselves that need us most.“
Read the full blog on our website: https://saoro.org/2024/09/08/shaking-off-shame/
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Join @saoroexperience, @satnamtherapy & @michaelryan_thewayhome during the month of September for a series on Unravelling Shame.
DM us if you’d like to get involved
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#shame #unravellingshame #healing #community #wearesaoro #letyourspiritsoar #wearesaoro #consciousness #shamanism #cacao #cacaoireland #saoro #saoroexperience #togetherwethrive #rainforestcacao
**new blog on Saoró**
Read the powerful new piece “Shaking off Shame: 5 Ways to Shed Shame” by Yvonne Doherty @daretolivecoaching as part of our Unravelling Shame series
Yvonne talks about her personal experience of shame and also shares how 5 ways can help us unravel the shame that we carry
“Shame stifled my expression, perpetuated the anxiety I was feeling and made sure that I would not gain any confidence in myself. But as someone who highly values expression, as well as authenticity, growth, and freedom, I eventually realised I couldn’t allow shame’s hold to continue keeping me stuck. On my healing journey, I started questioning the shame, learning about its roots and committed to do what I could to melt it away…
Here’s what helped me most:
1. Name it to Tame it
2. Embrace Vulnerability
3. Practice Self-compassion
4. Practice Self-Forgiveness
5. Practice Empathy
…Navigating shame can be a challenge as we unravel the many layers of it buried within us, but it can be done. Like all of our emotions, it carries a signal and message and points us towards the places within that may be lacking our compassion, acceptance and empathy. It calls us into deeper wholeness, inviting us to meet the parts of ourselves that need us most.“
Read the full blog on our website: https://saoro.org/2024/09/08/shaking-off-shame/
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Join @saoroexperience, @satnamtherapy & @michaelryan_thewayhome during the month of September for a series on Unravelling Shame.
DM us if you’d like to get involved
—
#shame #unravellingshame #healing #community #wearesaoro #letyourspiritsoar #wearesaoro #consciousness #shamanism #cacao #cacaoireland #saoro #saoroexperience #togetherwethrive #rainforestcacao
You’ve got a Hold on Me
By Megan Collins
Original art by Megan Collins @megan.collins88
Art 2018, from original sketch 2016. Oils & gold leaf on canvas
90 x 60 cm
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We’ll be featuring more of Megan’s courageous and powerful art as part of Unravelling Shame this September
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Artists, poets & writers…
We’d like to invite you to share your existing or new work during the month of September on the topic of shame or unravelling shame.
During September, we’ll publish your art, poetry, writing on our website (written or visual pieces, audio/video) & showcase it on social media for a month-long series on Unravelling Shame.
Join @saoroexperience, @satnamtherapy & @michaelryan_thewayhome during the month of September for a series on Unravelling Shame.
DM us if you’d like to get involved
—
#shame #unravellingshame #healing #community #wearesaoro #letyourspiritsoar #wearesaoro #consciousness #shamanism #cacao #cacaoireland #saoro #saoroexperience #togetherwethrive #rainforestcacao
You’ve got a Hold on Me
By Megan Collins
Original art by Megan Collins @megan.collins88
Art 2018, from original sketch 2016. Oils & gold leaf on canvas
90 x 60 cm
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We’ll be featuring more of Megan’s courageous and powerful art as part of Unravelling Shame this September
—
Artists, poets & writers…
We’d like to invite you to share your existing or new work during the month of September on the topic of shame or unravelling shame.
During September, we’ll publish your art, poetry, writing on our website (written or visual pieces, audio/video) & showcase it on social media for a month-long series on Unravelling Shame.
Join @saoroexperience, @satnamtherapy & @michaelryan_thewayhome during the month of September for a series on Unravelling Shame.
DM us if you’d like to get involved
—
#shame #unravellingshame #healing #community #wearesaoro #letyourspiritsoar #wearesaoro #consciousness #shamanism #cacao #cacaoireland #saoro #saoroexperience #togetherwethrive #rainforestcacao
**new poem on Saoró**
Read a new poem “Tender Around the Eyes” by Kieran Coogan @kieran.coogan as part of our Unravelling Shame series…
I was born with tender eyes
That strained to see the blackboard
and a voice box that never ran smooth
‘Take your time’ teacher said
But I was always out of breath
When it was my turn to recite
I grew tall
too quickly
Almost as quick as my inferiority.
No amount of sloping and flat shoes
Could hide
my head above the parapet
Until
one day
I called the naked Emperor out
I caught the flash of the kingfisher
Fish in mouth
My eyes -clear and focused
On the next breath
I began my recitation
I looked down
At my slack jawed tormentors
My own words pouring forth and
Standing in front of them
I could see for miles and miles.
Read the full poem on our website: https://saoro.org/2024/09/01/tender-around-the-eyes/
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Join @saoroexperience, @satnamtherapy & @michaelryan_thewayhome during the month of September for a series on Unravelling Shame.
DM us if you’d like to get involved
—
#shame #unravellingshame #healing #community #wearesaoro #letyourspiritsoar #wearesaoro #consciousness #shamanism #cacao #cacaoireland #saoro #saoroexperience #togetherwethrive #rainforestcacao
**new poem on Saoró**
Read a new poem “Tender Around the Eyes” by Kieran Coogan @kieran.coogan as part of our Unravelling Shame series…
I was born with tender eyes
That strained to see the blackboard
and a voice box that never ran smooth
‘Take your time’ teacher said
But I was always out of breath
When it was my turn to recite
I grew tall
too quickly
Almost as quick as my inferiority.
No amount of sloping and flat shoes
Could hide
my head above the parapet
Until
one day
I called the naked Emperor out
I caught the flash of the kingfisher
Fish in mouth
My eyes -clear and focused
On the next breath
I began my recitation
I looked down
At my slack jawed tormentors
My own words pouring forth and
Standing in front of them
I could see for miles and miles.
Read the full poem on our website: https://saoro.org/2024/09/01/tender-around-the-eyes/
—-
Join @saoroexperience, @satnamtherapy & @michaelryan_thewayhome during the month of September for a series on Unravelling Shame.
DM us if you’d like to get involved
—
#shame #unravellingshame #healing #community #wearesaoro #letyourspiritsoar #wearesaoro #consciousness #shamanism #cacao #cacaoireland #saoro #saoroexperience #togetherwethrive #rainforestcacao
Unravelling Shame Line-up 🌀
We are beyond excited for this week`s lineup of `Conversations & Circles` related to Unravelling Shame.
There will be some very interesting and impactful conversations happening on Instagram live with our Hosts @michaelryan_thewayhome @satnamtherapy and Vivienne of Saoró speaking with special and experienced guests:
Aldo Jordan @theirishshamanschool21
Alan @marino_counselling
Dave Egan @totalwellnessdublin
Heather Thompson @successcoachheather
And a beautiful FREE gathering with Gary @anam_beo
We also have some absolutely stunning submissions of Art, Poetry and Blogs all centered around the theme of Unravelling Shame from @megan.collins88 @realtarathompson @maylalambert.
Check out the beautiful submissions so far and keep your eye on our socials for the next release of the creative side of this movement we are focusing on. You can find all of these pieces at Saoro.org
If you have art, poetry or blogs you wish to share around the theme of shame, we want to see them! Send yours to info@saoro.org
#wearesaoro #Unravellingshame #shamanisim #shame #community #sexuality #art #poetry #blog
Unravelling Shame Line-up 🌀
We are beyond excited for this week`s lineup of `Conversations & Circles` related to Unravelling Shame.
There will be some very interesting and impactful conversations happening on Instagram live with our Hosts @michaelryan_thewayhome @satnamtherapy and Vivienne of Saoró speaking with special and experienced guests:
Aldo Jordan @theirishshamanschool21
Alan @marino_counselling
Dave Egan @totalwellnessdublin
Heather Thompson @successcoachheather
And a beautiful FREE gathering with Gary @anam_beo
We also have some absolutely stunning submissions of Art, Poetry and Blogs all centered around the theme of Unravelling Shame from @megan.collins88 @realtarathompson @maylalambert.
Check out the beautiful submissions so far and keep your eye on our socials for the next release of the creative side of this movement we are focusing on. You can find all of these pieces at Saoro.org
If you have art, poetry or blogs you wish to share around the theme of shame, we want to see them! Send yours to info@saoro.org
#wearesaoro #Unravellingshame #shamanisim #shame #community #sexuality #art #poetry #blog
**Connection Circle on Unravelling Shame**
Join Gary from @anam_beo for a free zoom connection circle on Unravelling Shame - Thursday 12th September, 7pm GMT.
Drop into a container with likeminded souls, to connect to yourself and your own relationship with shame. It is only when we look at our darkness, both individually and collectively that real expansion can occur. We will ground together with a short meditation, followed by some guided journalling to tap into how we feel about shame. We will have an opportunity to share how we are feeling and finish with an open space for discussion.
Zoom details here, or DM @anam_beo // @saoroexperience for link
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85290171596?pwd=CYYnPW6SBzDsZTV0m2bKX30Jb4OFBI.1
Meeting ID: 852 9017 1596
Passcode: 417286
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Join @saoroexperience, @satnamtherapy & @michaelryan_thewayhome during the month of September for a series on Unravelling Shame.
We’d love if you’d join us on this journey together to unravel shame
#shame #unravellingshame #anambeo #healing #community #wearesaoro #letyourspiritsoar #wearesaoro #consciousness #shamanism #cacao #cacaoireland #saoro #saoroexperience #togetherwethrive #rainforestcacao
**Connection Circle on Unravelling Shame**
Join Gary from @anam_beo for a free zoom connection circle on Unravelling Shame - Thursday 12th September, 7pm GMT.
Drop into a container with likeminded souls, to connect to yourself and your own relationship with shame. It is only when we look at our darkness, both individually and collectively that real expansion can occur. We will ground together with a short meditation, followed by some guided journalling to tap into how we feel about shame. We will have an opportunity to share how we are feeling and finish with an open space for discussion.
Zoom details here, or DM @anam_beo // @saoroexperience for link
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85290171596?pwd=CYYnPW6SBzDsZTV0m2bKX30Jb4OFBI.1
Meeting ID: 852 9017 1596
Passcode: 417286
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Join @saoroexperience, @satnamtherapy & @michaelryan_thewayhome during the month of September for a series on Unravelling Shame.
We’d love if you’d join us on this journey together to unravel shame
#shame #unravellingshame #anambeo #healing #community #wearesaoro #letyourspiritsoar #wearesaoro #consciousness #shamanism #cacao #cacaoireland #saoro #saoroexperience #togetherwethrive #rainforestcacao
**new poem on Saoró**
Read an excerpt from a new poem by Mayla Lambert @maylalambert as part of our Unravelling Shame series…
Read the full poem on our website: https://saoro.org/2024/09/01/my-body/
**My Body**
Left alone
I locked the door and threw away the key.
No contact with my heart.
No contact with my body.
Only the dull monotonous tone of numbing…
Which substance?
Any substance that alleviates actually having to feel
because I don’t know what’s real.
Under the mask and the nice girl image
was a master saboteur, a wild one, a savage.
I know the low after the high will be tough.
I’ve woken up too many times feeling rough
but in this moment I don’t care.
I want to feel that euphoric bliss.
I don’t care that I’m poisoning you
with toxins that seep deep into my tissue.
The relationship that will see me until my final days.
The ultimate relationship in so many ways.
With me since birth.
The witness to my low self worth
That led me to abuse, trauma, neglect, pain
And now every cell feels the shame.
The programmes passed down from generation to generation.
Can I break the cycle?
Can I be the one to say no more?
Can I be the one to break free of addictions allure?
Open up the healing process as I acknowledge you
as the only home I’ll ever own
and even at that our fate is known.
That one day I’m destined to leave you behind.
Did I treat you to the best of my ability?
Was I kind?…
…Oh my sweet body,
I’m sorry.
Thank you for all you do.
Slowly I’m learning and remembering
how to love you
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Join @saoroexperience, @satnamtherapy & @michaelryan_thewayhome during the month of September for a series on Unravelling Shame.
DM us if you’d like to get involved
—
#shame #unravellingshame #healing #community #wearesaoro #letyourspiritsoar #wearesaoro #consciousness #shamanism #cacao #cacaoireland #saoro #saoroexperience #togetherwethrive #rainforestcacao
**new poem on Saoró**
Read an excerpt from a new poem by Mayla Lambert @maylalambert as part of our Unravelling Shame series…
Read the full poem on our website: https://saoro.org/2024/09/01/my-body/
**My Body**
Left alone
I locked the door and threw away the key.
No contact with my heart.
No contact with my body.
Only the dull monotonous tone of numbing…
Which substance?
Any substance that alleviates actually having to feel
because I don’t know what’s real.
Under the mask and the nice girl image
was a master saboteur, a wild one, a savage.
I know the low after the high will be tough.
I’ve woken up too many times feeling rough
but in this moment I don’t care.
I want to feel that euphoric bliss.
I don’t care that I’m poisoning you
with toxins that seep deep into my tissue.
The relationship that will see me until my final days.
The ultimate relationship in so many ways.
With me since birth.
The witness to my low self worth
That led me to abuse, trauma, neglect, pain
And now every cell feels the shame.
The programmes passed down from generation to generation.
Can I break the cycle?
Can I be the one to say no more?
Can I be the one to break free of addictions allure?
Open up the healing process as I acknowledge you
as the only home I’ll ever own
and even at that our fate is known.
That one day I’m destined to leave you behind.
Did I treat you to the best of my ability?
Was I kind?…
…Oh my sweet body,
I’m sorry.
Thank you for all you do.
Slowly I’m learning and remembering
how to love you
—-
Join @saoroexperience, @satnamtherapy & @michaelryan_thewayhome during the month of September for a series on Unravelling Shame.
DM us if you’d like to get involved
—
#shame #unravellingshame #healing #community #wearesaoro #letyourspiritsoar #wearesaoro #consciousness #shamanism #cacao #cacaoireland #saoro #saoroexperience #togetherwethrive #rainforestcacao
