We are looking forward to the upcoming COW meeting to discuss all things 2021!
Join us on Instagram Live (@FremontArtsCouncil) or on Zoom
Agenda of Topics:
– Announcements and round table
– Planning the future of the FAC
– Community burning bowl (safety, supplies, and location information below!)
– Show and Tell of your art projects!
What’s a burning bowl?
A burning bowl ceremony, traditionally, is a physical act that is performed by burning old things that do not align with you anymore. Spiritually, It’s a symbolic release; letting go of anything that no longer serves you, placing closure and thanking it for its lessons and moving forward with grace. This is usually performed outdoors by many cultures in various ways during spiritual services, ceremonies or family gatherings.
Lymarie, a current board member, will be sharing this longtime tradition that stemmed from her connections with her Caribbean spiritual Taino roots. This is a personal practice that has been passed on to her from many generations of her Puerto Rican family and friends.
2020 has been a hard year for this world and it’s time to kick it to the curb! Bye bye 2020 , Hello 2021!
Supplies/ Location / Safety
This service is usually performed outdoors. We have modified it for at home service.
Age requirement : Must be 18 years or older
Set Aside: Fire extinguisher, Water Spray Bottle or Bowl of Water
Space Prep: Clear space of any materials or things that can catch in fire.
Space Cleansing: Sage, palo santo wood stick or favorite incense (optional)
Burning Supplies:
Where to conduct the ceremony:
Outdoors | Inside |
Yard fire pit | Fire place |
Over an outdoor grill | Bathroom tub / shower |
Over a bucket of sand | Kitchen sink |
Where to rinse ashes:
Outdoors | Inside |
Body of water | Flush down the toilet |
Beach | Wash down the sink |
Waterfall |
Important tips: