Rap 151/515 Alcohol

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It is a tradition at Rainbow family gatherings to strongly discourage alcohol use. Even the appearance of alcohol can be triggering, or create unwanted exposure or enticement. Please leave any alcoholic beverages outside the Gathering, and please do not bring alcohol past the parking area(s). 

We, especially our children, need a safe and peaceful environment in which to celebrate. We acknowledge a person’s right to drink in private, but the person must respect the rights of others to gather in an alcohol-free environment.

The gathering is a sanctuary for prayer, healing, and peaceable assembly, not a festival.  Please respect this sacred space by honoring this tradition and do not bring alcohol into the woods.  

If you need support with your sobriety, fellow gatherers can help you. Sober camps – historically including BrewHaha Tea House, SereniTea Ridge and others (ask at Info) – offer resources for support in recovery and healing. 

Be whole, be healthy, be your true self at Rainbow.

Peace sign with person

Rap 515

If you are uncomfortable with people consuming alcohol, it will not help to challenge the behavior.  

If an intoxicated person harasses you or violates your personal space, avoid responding with aggression. 

Try to de-escalate and relocate if possible. Only call out “shanti sena” if the situation is escalating beyond control or becomes dangerous. 

Panhandling isn’t necessary at a gathering. If you are harassed or panhandled when coming into the gathering, say no and keep moving -  if the person has a legitimate problem, help them if you want, or tell them to look to others for help. 

Many family have had issues with intoxicants in the past. Treat all with love and allow for the possibility of healing.

Comments

  1. TinaJune 5, 2025 at 2:43 PM

    Cigarette smoking can cause wildfires if not careful. These gatherings make many people nervous.

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    1. AnonymousJune 6, 2025 at 8:14 AM

      Check out the blog post on Fire. https://ozarhoma.blogspot.com/2025/06/rap-451-fire-safety.html

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