Love Notes on Financial Accessibility

I’m so glad that you are here.

I’m dreaming a relational, Post-Capitalist model, acknowledging that equitable exchange comes in many forms. I believe that authentic community is built by honoring our humanity, not just monetary resources, and that we are all inherently worthy of accessing spaces of wellness. Rest and connection are birthrights and there are so many circumstances driven by oppressive and supremacist structures that should not impact our access to care. I know this model still won’t make it possible for everyone to join these offerings, but I want to commit to doing what I can, when I can, to remind us of our dignity and our belonging. This model is open to anyone with a deep yes to receive or be present at an offering.

“Pay what you can” structures rely on honest reflection and trust. By contributing your share, we together make a whole - sustained, diverse, wildly possible. It requires considering your economic privilege, and a good reflection tool has been created by Alexis J. Cunningfolk: Sliding Scale as a tool for Economic Justice. Of course this doesn’t fully encompass all nuances, needs, or circumstances. My request is to get stretchy, but stay safe, and please consider the reminder that pay-what-you-can is not the same as pay-what-you-want. Making your share of an equitable contribution might mean that you are still financially prioritizing this experience over something else.

Payment plans are also available with all offerings and for bigger investments like trainings or retreats the earlier you book, the more wiggle room I have to stretch it out over longer periods of time. Consider payment plans as ways to balance the cost and know that though I can’t accept all offers, I’d also love to hear from you about helpful and supportive trades.

Please ask for what you need, whether or not it is listed as an option. Be willing to receive it if it is something I can and am willing to give. I celebrate each time you do. I rejoice in a system of our creation offering support to us both. And if any questions arise, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

With Care,

Gwendolyn

If you find yourself abundantly resourced at this time and want to support this model by making a contribution, you can send funds here.