Hello Mitlé! Thank you for such a thoughtful and carefully nuanced piece about the economic/financial aspects. I like where you landed.
It took me years to feel comfortable charging for circle/workshop gatherings. The cost to me of me time/energy and sometimes venue fees is real. What helped me over the hurdle most is wanting to support a sustainable model-- because it’s better for me and for other practitioners/creatives. Charging fees is one way I can encourage and normalize that there is value received and effort expended. I’m a big fan of sliding scale or pay-what-you-can. I also offer self-selected scholarships for my retreats. Finding balance in all of it is an ongoing dance, right! 💛
I really appreciate your thoughts and suggestions regarding economic justice Mitlé.
Hello Mitlé! Thank you for such a thoughtful and carefully nuanced piece about the economic/financial aspects. I like where you landed.
It took me years to feel comfortable charging for circle/workshop gatherings. The cost to me of me time/energy and sometimes venue fees is real. What helped me over the hurdle most is wanting to support a sustainable model-- because it’s better for me and for other practitioners/creatives. Charging fees is one way I can encourage and normalize that there is value received and effort expended. I’m a big fan of sliding scale or pay-what-you-can. I also offer self-selected scholarships for my retreats. Finding balance in all of it is an ongoing dance, right! 💛