The Morning Altars Graduate Program 2023-24

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*Enrollment closes May 28, 2023

Let’s continue this community of practice.

Let’s keep learning and supporting each other as we bring nature, creativity, and ritual deeper into our lives and the world.

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What if you could keep being inspired by nature, art, and impermanence?

What if you could keep learning once a month from Day?

What if you could stay connected to the community throughout the year?

What if you could keep participating in deep listening,

and honest dialogue,

and radical collaboration

with other tender-hearted, earth-loving, creative, and wild souls from all over the world?

Imagine what’s possible if we sustained our “we!”

What’s Included?

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Monthly Practicum Lessons with Day

We will gather together once a month on Zoom.

Day will teach part of the time. These teachings will be modeled off our Practicum Lessons as we go deeper into topics such as creative expression, navigating change/impermanence, deepening nature-connection, and practicing ritual and meaning-making — all inspired by the wisdom of leaders, poets, artists, visionaries, writers, and teachers from the nature, art, and ritual movement.

We will also have opportunities for graduates to offer their own teachings, as so many in our community have such amazing skills and wisdom to share.

The rest of the time we will have breakout groups for networking and relationship building so we can strengthen our cords of connection and inspire new collaborations!

Private Monthly Newsletter

Every month you will receive a Graduate Program newsletter filled with stories and techniques to support you as a Certified Teacher, as well as a space for you to promote upcoming events, ask for support, and share about your practice.

Graduate MN Space (meet other alumni)

Our Mighty Network will have a space exclusively for graduates to continue engagement, share creations, stories, and networking opportunities.

Discounts on Morning Altars Sponsored Workshops

Every member of the Morning Altars Graduate Program will have deep discounts on all Morning Altars workshops, rituals, and teachings offered by Day. (Restrictions may apply.)

Practicum Lesson Outline

On the 3rd Thursday of each month from 5-6:30pm PT, Day will teach a class inspired by the wisdom of leaders, poets, artists, visionaries, writers, and teachers from the nature, art, and ritual movement to create a unique and enriching learning experience. These lessons will not only offer in-depth exploration of Day's own creative process, but also weave together the teachings and philosophies of prominent contributors in the field. Below is a sample of topics (subject to change):

THU, JUN 15th - Inspired by the art of Andy Goldsworthy: Nature's Canvas: Exploring Ephemeral Art and Environmental Connection
THU, JUL 20th - Inspired by the writings of Sophie Strand: Narratives of Nature: Exploring the Intersection of Mythology, Ecology, and Feminism
THU, AUG 17th - Inspired by the writings of Robin Wall Kimmerer: Listening to the Land: Unearthing Deep Ecology and Indigenous Knowledge
THU, SEP 21st - Inspired by the poetry of Mary Oliver: The Poetry of Presence: Exploring Mindfulness and Nature's Wisdom
THU, OCT 19th - Inspired by the writings of Andreas Weber: Living Interconnections:: Erotic Ecology and Ecological Philosophy
THU, NOV 16th - Inspired by the writings of Elizabeth Gilbert: Creative Living Beyond Fear: Embracing Curiosity and Inspiration
THU, DEC 21st - Inspired by the teachings of Stephen Jenkinson: Threshold Lessons: Exploring Death, Wisdom, and Elderhood
THU, JAN 18th - Inspired by the writings of Rebecca Solnit: Wanderlust and Wonder: Exploring Landscapes of the Mind and World
THU, FEB 15th - Inspired by the writings of Robert MacFarlane: Landmarks and Lost Words: Uncovering Nature's Language and Lore
THU, MAR 21st - Inspired by the teachings of David Abram: Sensuous Magic: Rekindling Human-Nature Connection
THU, APR 18th - Inspired by the teachings of Michael Meade: Myths and Mosaics: Exploring Self, Soul, and the Power of Story
THU, MAY 16th - Inspired by the teachings of Martin Prechtel: Secrets of the Unseen: Delving into Indigenous Wisdom and Reverence for Life

When we stay connected and practicing, we can remember our connection with ourselves, with each other, and the Great Mystery.

Some of us graduated a year ago. Others of us are graduating right now.

All of us know how special this community is.

How life-affirming Day’s teachings are.

And, the healing, joy, and inspiration that this practice embodies.

Just because the program has ended, doesn’t mean our time together has to.

Our Morning Altars community has always been a safe place to bring our creative wounds, vulnerable parts, grieving hearts, and disconnected selves as well as our buoyant playfulness, wild imaginations, and deep care for one another and our living world.

By continuing to gather as graduates, you can keep returning to a place that calls the best parts of you forward; that reminds you of your innate connection to the Earth; that inspires you to not just be creative but live creatively; and that encourages you to keep learning and growing with other creative, caring, and wild-hearted ones from all over the world.

Let’s keep gathering.