We love sharing songs together!

Theme: Solstice and Embracing Our Wholeness

Winter is a time for tending - of the depths and all parts of ourselves, of each other, of our world. As we near the longest night of the year, we honor the Darkness. When seen through a positive and loving lens, the metaphor of Darkness is a source of richness and nourishment. Shadow work is a key ingredient in the magic of being human. Singing in community can help us relate to the Darkness in new ways and meet our needs for balance, connection, and nervous system regulation.

This event offered a chance for live participants to share and teach songs to sing together.

Facilitated by Osprey and Grisha Stewart.

Recorded December 18th, 2024.

  • Experienced or new to song leading, you are invited to join. You don’t have to be a professional to reap the benefits!

  • All voices welcome! Many folks carry shame around their voices, and this is a space to be brave. Reclaim singing in a culture of kindness and learning.

  • Listening is also welcome - although we do enjoy hearing folks sing along, witnessing or humming is also part of the joy. For folks who carry songs who want to share but feel afraid, there will be a gentle nudge for your courageous selves to come through and lead songs, but there is no pressure to share.

FAQ

  • Is this a live event?

    No; this is a recording of an event that took place in December 2024.

  • How long is the session?

    1.5 hours.

  • Can my friends join me or do we all need to sign up?

    Online: You're welcome to create your own Solstice song circle with us, wherever you are by inviting your friends to sing along with you in person while you Zoom.

    If you are in different places, you'll each need your own account.

  • What if I don't think of myself as a singer?

    Singers of all levels welcome! If you don't sing professionally or believe you don't sing "well" we especially invite your curiosity! All voices are good voices.

  • What do you have for accessibility?

    Virtual song circles are an accessible option already, great for parents of young children, folks with limited mobility.

    The content player for this recording includes an automated session transcript and English captions. You also get a document with the words to the songs.

  • How do I access the material online?

    You just need to be logged in and then click on "Start" or "Resume" at the top of the page.

    If you don't have access yet you can just scroll down to sign up.

Facilitators / Songleaders

Osprey & Grisha Stewart

Osprey ❤️

Singer-Songwriter, Songleader, Butterfly Council Member

I am a nonbinary singer-songwriter and song leader (using they/them pronouns) descended from Scotch-Irish and German settler colonists. I write quirky, authentic lyrics about love, healing, community, justice, and our relationship with the planet.

My songs (such as Grief and Praise) have taken flight all over the U.S. through the community singing circuit. My catchy tunes go deep and stay in your head for days, but it’s all good because they hint at answers that are relevant to now.
A blend of queer-folk-pop (with a hint of 90’s R&B), the songs I write are genuine, heartfelt, and easy to sing along to. See ospreyfliesthenest.com for more info.

Grisha Stewart

Certified Dog Trainer, Author, Singer-Songwriter, Stellar Village Co-Owner

I'm a collaborative dog trainer, author, international presenter, singer-songwriter, and keynote speaker of European ancestry (best guess based on DNA and some genealogy is Scotland, "England & Northwestern Europe," Wales, "Germanic Europe," Ireland, and Norway). I've been helping people and dogs professionally since 2003. My passion projects are community weaving, grief tending, community singing, and woodturning.

I'm fascinated by animal behavior (including humans), somatic awareness, spirituality, psychology. My work is directed at wholehearted living for all beings, including dogs with a history of aggression, frustration, or fear as well as empowerment and trauma prevention inpuppies and my other favorite species: humans.

My Behavior Adjustment Training (BAT 2.0 book and BAT 3.0) is used worldwide to help dogs gain confidence and social skills. Well over 200,000 people have learned about BAT so far.

As an outgoing introvert, I refresh my batteries by singing, expressing grief in community, and savoring life with my husband (Tom), Labrador (Joey), cat (Garbanzo aka "Adventure Kitty" and "Baby Panther"), and Little Brown Dog (Zuki). I identify as a queer (pansexual), neurodiverse, middle age, white, raised in poverty and now of middle class, and US citizen, spiritual non-Christian leaning toward neo-Druid (but raised in Christian culture). My pronouns are she/her. I am working to live in reciprocity on the stolen river watershed of the Siuslaw people, who are part of the CTCLUSI.

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