The Mysteries of Caves

Join Jim Brulé and Peter Blum for a special spiritual spelunking on July 23rd: “The Mysteries of Caves.” What treasures lie hidden beneath the surface of our day-to-day world? Explore with companions as we navigate the twists and turns of the paths of our less-visited spiritual worlds.

OARS in the Water is a facilitated Zoom gathering that meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 7 pm Eastern Time. The Healing Story Alliance’s OARS in the Water offers a community listening space in which to share the experiences and stories that have emerged in turbulent times. OARS co-hosts facilitate the evening and provide participants with a warm welcome and a meaningful theme which we hope will be healing, supportive and inspiring.

Format: A typical 90-minute meeting consists of a 20-minute, theme-based opening, followed by 20 minutes in breakout rooms, and then we reassemble for a whole group conversation. Admission is free, although donations are deeply appreciated and help support our programming. Your tax-deductible donation can be made here: https://square.link/u/d9xbGN2I

About our Hosts

Jim Brulé is a transformational storyteller, death doula, teacher, and mentor. He teaches spiritual storytelling for healing and growth. His workshops address multicultural wisdom and end-of-life themes. Co-authored with Rebecca Lemaire, his book ‘Stories of the Heart’ presents 18 global tales for navigating life and death. He is one of the co-producers, along with lead producer Peter Blum, of the Woodstock Story Festival in October, 2025.

Peter Blum has had a practice in neo-Ericksonian hypnosis and shamanic sound healing for decades. He has gathered many honors and awards in the field, including being inducted into the Hypnosis Hall of Fame in 2021. Peter specializes in narrative trance work, and is on the Board of Directors of The Coyote Institute. He has co-led trainings and retreats for years with psychiatrist and indigenous storyteller Dr. Lewis Mehl-Madrona.