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This gentle workshop invites participants to explore the healing resonance of color and magnetism through intentional coloring rituals. Using colored pencils as tactile tools, we’ll learn to magnetize emotion, conduct clarity, and align inner polarity with outer form. Through guided sequences, participants will: – Discover how color frequencies interact with emotional states and magnetic fields – Create chromatic maps using intuitive shapes, hues, and gestures – Pair crystals and pigments to amplify intention and energetic flow – Practice slow, poetic coloring as a form of emotional regulation and vibrational alignment Whether online or face to face, this workshop offers a safe, inclusive space to reconnect with the body’s wisdom, the soul’s rhythm, and the quiet architecture of healing. No artistic experience required—just a willingness to color with presence and magnetize with care. Online (live, interactive): €45 per participant - In-person (materials included): €65 per participant (includes colored pencils, printed ritual sheets, and optional crystal pairing)

Embark on a journey towards true happiness with the guidance and wisdom of Koöko Fleurs Therapy. Our mindfulness blog delves deep into the infinite and therapeutic nature of happiness, offering insights and advice to help you find your own path to inner joy and contentment. Explore the possibilities and discover the happiness you deserve.

In the quiet heart of Paris 15e, where creativity blooms between breath and clay, Koöko Fleurs invite you to a gentle initiation into the art of ceramics. Whether you’re a curious beginner or a seasoned maker seeking new textures, this course is a sanctuary for your hands, your emotions, and your inner rhythm. What to Expect - A 2-hour guided session in a serene ceramic atelier - Introduction to hand-building techniques and sensory clay rituals - Emotional anchoring through tactile creation, curated by Koöko Fleurs Therapy - All materials provided, including clay, tools, and aprons - A poetic closing ritual and tea moment to honor your creation Each participant will leave with a small ceramic piece—formed by hand, infused with intention. Each piece will be fired and finished with care. Creations will be ready for pickup approximately one month after the session—a time of quiet transformation. Who It’s For This atelier is open to all levels. No prior experience needed—just a willingness to explore, feel, and create. Whether you’re seeking a mindful pause, a new creative outlet, or a moment of poetic connection, this course welcomes you. “In the quiet shaping of clay, we remember that softness holds strength, and creation begins with touch.”

For the soul who has departed, and the hearts that remain: May peace cradle the one who has crossed the veil. May their spirit be received with gentleness, and their burdens lifted by grace. May the echoes of their love remain as balm for those who mourn, and may their memory become a lantern guiding the living toward compassion. For the family, may grief be softened by remembrance, and sorrow transmuted into sacred continuity. May they feel the presence of guardians— seen and unseen—who walk beside them. May humility open the heart to healing, and observance restore the rhythm of life. We ask for deliverance from inherited pain, and the wisdom to carry only what nourishes. May each prayer be a thread of peace in the tapestry of eternity. What We Carry, What We Leave 1. The Truth of Departure Every soul must one day return to the source. This is not abandonment—it is transformation. Death is not the end, but a passage. The body rests, the spirit continues. What we leave behind is not only memory, but energetic imprint: the choices we made, the love we gave, the wounds we healed—or didn’t. 2. The Afterlife: What We Carry We carry: - The essence of our intentions. - The weight or lightness of our deeds. - The prayers spoken for us. - The blessings we gave freely. - The unresolved lessons, which may seek resolution through lineage. These become part of our soul’s resonance in the next realm. In many traditions, the afterlife is shaped not by punishment, but by reflection—what we see in the mirror of our life. 3. What We Leave Behind We leave: - Emotional legacies: love, trauma, silence, wisdom. - Rituals and stories that shape how our family grieves and grows. - Baggage or blessings that may echo through generations. This is why observance matters. To honor the dead is to cleanse the path for the living. To name the pain is to prevent its repetition. To ritualize remembrance is to offer peace. 4. The Role of Guardians and Angels As you’ve beautifully explored in your previous article, guardians and angels are not distant—they are companions. Some are ancestral, some divine. They help us transition, protect our lineage, and whisper truth when we are ready to hear. In death, they guide the soul. In life, they guide the heart. 5. Prayers for Deliverance and Peace These prayers are not formulas—they are invitations: - Deliverance: “May what no longer serves be released. May the soul be unbound.” - Peace: “May stillness return. May the waters of grief be calmed.” - Humility: “May we accept what we cannot change, and change what we must.” - Observance: “May we remember with reverence. May we act with intention.” Now let’s create a “Legacy Altar”—a sacred space where memory, healing, and generational truth converge. Legacy Altar: A Ritual of Memory and Renewal Tier I: What We Carry These are the sacred inheritances—the blessings, lessons, and truths that nourish us. Objects to place: - A candle for ancestral wisdom. - A journal or letter representing emotional truths passed down. - A small heirloom (photo, fabric, jewelry) symbolizing love and resilience. - A flower or herb (lavender, rosemary) for remembrance and peace. Spiritual invocation: I carry what was given in love, and what was earned through pain. I name it, I honor it, I choose what stays. Tier II: What We Release These are the burdens, silences, and patterns that no longer serve. Releasing is not rejection—it is liberation. Objects to place: - A stone or feather to represent weight or flight. - A written note of what you choose to release (burn or bury after ritual). - A bowl of water for cleansing and renewal. Spiritual invocation: I release what was hidden, what was feared, what was repeated. I return it to the earth, and ask for peace in its place. Tier III: What We Transform These are the seeds of new legacy—what we choose to pass forward with intention. Objects to place: - A handmade item or symbol of your own creation. - An affirmation card or poem for future generations. - A mirror or crystal to reflect truth and clarity. Spiritual invocation: I transform memory into meaning, pain into poetry, silence into song. I offer this legacy with love, and bless those who will carry it. Optional Additions - Guardian symbols: feathers, bells, or angelic tokens to honor spiritual guides. - Generational chain: ribbons or threads linking each tier, showing continuity and choice. - Seasonal altar refresh: update objects with each solstice, equinox, or family ritual. Here’s how different roles might shape the altar: Who Can Create the Altar? - Children or grandchildren may bring innocence and renewal, honoring the legacy with fresh eyes. - Siblings may focus on shared memories and healing old wounds. - Spouses or partners often carry the deepest emotional resonance, creating altars of intimacy and devotion. - Chosen family or friends may offer clarity and spiritual guardianship, especially when blood ties are complex. - Community members can create collective altars for shared grief or cultural remembrance. What Matters Most - Intention: The altar is a ritual of love, not perfection. - Permission: If there are tensions or sensitivities, it’s wise to communicate gently with others. - Continuity: The altar can evolve—refreshed seasonally, shared during family gatherings, or passed down. You might even include a small card or poem at the altar that says: “This altar is tended with love. May all who approach it feel peace, and may the legacy it holds be carried with grace.”

Lanterns Festival 2025 in Belleville, Paris 75011 Each year, as the full moon rises in early autumn, communities across Asia and beyond gather in celebration—not merely of harvest or festivity, but of something far older and deeper: the human longing for wholeness, reunion, and illumination. These full moon festivals, often held on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, are among the most enduring cultural rituals in the world. Though they vary in name and expression—Chuseok in Korea, Mid-Autumn Festival in China, Tsukimi in Japan, Tết Trung Thu in Vietnam—they share a common pulse: the moon as a mirror of emotional clarity, ancestral connection, and cyclical renewal. Origins Rooted in Myth and Agriculture The tradition of honoring the full moon dates back thousands of years. In ancient China, moon worship began during the Zhou dynasty (circa 1046–256 BCE), when emperors offered sacrifices to the moon goddess Chang’e to ensure a bountiful harvest. Over time, this ritual evolved into the Mid-Autumn Festival, blending Taoist cosmology, agricultural gratitude, and romantic legend. In Korea, Chuseok emerged from early harvest celebrations and ancestral rites. Some trace its origin to gabae, a weaving contest during the Silla dynasty (57 BCE–935 CE), while others link it to shamanic rituals that honored the earth’s fertility and the spirits of the departed. Japan’s Tsukimi, or “moon viewing,” was popularized during the Heian period (794–1185), when aristocrats gathered to compose poetry under the moonlight, reflecting on the beauty and impermanence of life. Vietnam’s Tết Trung Thu, though now centered around children, began as a harvest festival and lunar tribute, with roots in both Chinese influence and indigenous traditions. Across these cultures, the full moon was not just a celestial event—it was a spiritual threshold. It marked the moment when the veil between worlds thinned, when ancestors could be honored, intentions set, and gratitude expressed. Shared Symbolism Across Borders Despite regional differences, full moon festivals share profound symbolic themes: - Wholeness and Unity: The roundness of the moon represents completeness, family reunion, and emotional integration. - Illumination and Insight: The moon’s brightness is seen as a time for clarity, reflection, and spiritual awakening. - Cycles and Renewal: These festivals honor the rhythm of nature, the turning of seasons, and the continuity of life. - Ancestral Connection: Many rituals involve offerings to ancestors, reinforcing lineage, memory, and belonging. - Embodied Storytelling: Through dance, attire, food, and lanterns, communities express identity, resilience, and collective memory. Rituals That Continue to Evolve Today, these festivals are celebrated with lantern parades, mooncakes, rice cakes, traditional dress, and dance performances. Yet beneath the surface of festivity lies a quiet continuity: the honoring of ancient rhythms in modern form. Lanterns are no longer just symbols of light—they are emotional vessels, carrying wishes, memories, and prayers. Mooncakes are not just desserts—they are edible tokens of reunion and generosity. Dance and attire become living archives of cultural heritage, passed from generation to generation. Even in urban settings, where skyscrapers obscure the moon and traditions adapt to modern life, the essence remains. Families gather. Stories are told. The moon rises—and with it, a shared breath of remembrance. A Universal Invitation Full moon festivals remind us that celebration can be sacred. That light, when ritualized, becomes healing. That across cultures, languages, and histories, we are united by the same lunar pull—the desire to feel whole, to honor our roots, and to illuminate our path forward. Whether one gazes at the moon in Seoul, Hanoi, Kyoto, or Belleville, the gesture is the same: a pause, a reflection, a quiet offering to something greater. These rituals endure not because they are preserved, but because they are felt. And as long as the moon continues to rise, so too will the lanterns, the stories, and the memory. Beneath the full moon, stories rise in silk and light. Lanterns glow with memory, dance speaks of ancestry, and every face reflects a different path to peace. A ritual of unity, carried across generations. What does the full moon illuminate in you? A memory, a longing, a truth you’re ready to honor? Let its light guide you inward—toward wholeness, clarity, and quiet renewal.

The Pop & Psy Festival is a free, inclusive, and non-profit cultural and scientific event dedicated to mental health awareness and innovation. The 2025 edition takes place from October 10 to 12 at Communale Saint-Ouen (10 bis rue de l’Hippodrome, Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine), transforming the venue into a vibrant hub of emotional resonance and creative exchange. Coinciding with World Mental Health Day, the festival deepens its commitment to emotional truth and public healing. It features roundtables, interactive talks, live concerts, DJ sets, graphic art exhibitions, and hands-on workshops—all designed to destigmatize mental health and foster dialogue between experts, artists, survivors, and the public. Notable participants include Muriel Robin, Isabelle Carré, Mathias Malzieu, Camille Chamoux, Mahaut Drama, Noam Sinseau, and many others. A highlight of the event is the “Village des Solutions,” showcasing innovative approaches to mobility, energy, digital inclusion, circular economy, food, biodiversity, water, climate, health, and education. The atmosphere is both festive and reflective, offering a rare space where personal testimony and public engagement coexist in healing harmony. World Mental Health Day 2025: A Poetic Reflection in Times of Crisis Observed today, October 10, World Mental Health Day 2025 carries the theme: “Access to Services – Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies.” This global initiative calls attention to the emotional toll of crises and the urgent need for compassionate, accessible care. Each year, World Mental Health Day invites us to pause—not just to raise awareness, but to feel the weight and wonder of emotional well-being. In 2025, the theme resonates with piercing clarity: mental health in catastrophes and emergencies. From climate disasters to displacement, from war zones to personal upheaval, the call is clear—mental health support must not be a luxury, but a lifeline. This year’s observance is especially poignant in spaces like the Pop & Psy Festival, where survivors, artists, and advocates gather to speak truth into silence. Their lived experiences transform the room into a sanctuary of shared vulnerability and strength. These voices are not statistics—they are testimonies of survival and reclamation. The World Federation for Mental Health reminds us that 1 in 8 people globally live with a mental health condition, and in times of crisis, that number surges. Yet access to care remains fractured. This year’s campaign urges governments, communities, and individuals to build networks of support that reach into the margins—where trauma often hides. How You Can Ritualize This Day! A poetic guide to honoring emotional truth in times of crisis This day is not just a date—it’s a threshold. A moment to pause, feel, and respond. Whether you are a survivor, a caregiver, an artist, or simply a witness to the world’s ache, here are rituals you can enact to transform awareness into presence: - Light a Candle for the Unspoken     Choose a scent that evokes safety—lavender, sandalwood, or unscented if silence feels sacred.     As the flame flickers, name aloud (or in your heart) one truth you’ve carried quietly.     Let the light hold it for you. - Write a Letter to Your Past or Future Self   Begin with “I see you.”   Whether you write to the child you were or the elder you’re becoming, let tenderness guide your pen.   Seal it in an envelope, or fold it into your journal as a private offering. - Create a Visual Moodboard of Emotional Safety   Use photos, textures, colors, or found objects.  Include symbols of resilience: a tree, a bridge, a hand, a mirror.   Let it be messy, intuitive, and yours. - Curate a Mental Health First Aid Basket: include a satin pillow, affirmation cards, herbal tea, a grounding stone, and a journal.   Place it somewhere visible. Let it remind you that care is always within reach. - Share a Survivor-Centered Story   If you have lived through crisis, consider sharing a fragment of your truth—online, in a circle, or through art.   If you are a witness, amplify voices that speak from lived experience.   Honor the storyteller, not just the story. - Host a Micro-Gathering or Listening Ritual   Invite one or more people to sit in circle.   Pose a gentle question: “What does safety feel like in your body?”   Listen without fixing. Witness without interruption. - Create a Sound Ritual   Build a playlist that moves through grief, courage, and renewal.   Begin with silence. End with a song that feels like breath returning. - Practice a Grounding Sequence   Touch something cold.   Name five things you see.   Breathe in for four counts, out for six.   Repeat until your body feels like home again. - Post a Poetic Reflection   Whether it’s one line or a full poem, share your emotional truth in a space that welcomes it.   Use hashtags like #WorldMentalHealthDay #RitualsOfCare #EmotionalSafety to join the global conversation. I left with impressions.   Not facts alone, but frequencies.   A palette of emotional hues:  Lavender for courage, blooming in the voices that dared to speak.   Charcoal for grief, soft and smudged, marking the spaces between stories.   Gold for resilience, radiant and quiet, threaded through every testimony.   To remind us that healing is not a destination, but a rhythm—one we can choose to join, one breath at a time.