In January of 2024 we decided to establish “The Assembly on Washington” as a sanctuary for personal growth. The name reflects the building’s location on Washington Street and our vision of it as a neutral gathering space, outside the confines of organized religion, spirituality, or any ideology. It’s meant to be a safe space where people can find serenity, a sense of community, and the freedom to learn, teach, and simply BE.
Now, here I am, in a different space I’m also renting– nearby (on an island) — that I love, laughing at the irony of it all, waiting for insurance quotes for “the church” while reflecting on the bigger picture. The universe seems to be pointing me toward something grander—a societal shift that’s happening whether we like it or not. Whether you’re into astrology and know about Pluto moving into Aquarius or whether you see the signs in other ways.
Change is upon us. And it’s uncomfortable for everyone, regardless of your beliefs.
This goes back to we’re all hypocrites and how easy it is for us to just look at things in black or white. It’s interesting to consider how many of us talk about change, believe that change is happening or necessary, and yet rarely stop to think about what the crumbling and rebuilding actually look like. Whether you believe that the old ways were better or that they were horrible and want to experience something new, change requires discomfort. And we’re all part of that process, whether we like it or not.
This brings me to another reflection: