I wonder if, like me, you have dreams to make 2024 a ‘more’ year? More calm, more connected, or maybe more adventurous, more lively?
I certainly found the collective wisdom I gained from circle in 2023 so helpful in working through challenges and understanding myself that little bit better.
But mostly, knowing we aren’t alone in these things is a comfort; no matter how we may forget this in our busy lives, remembering we can come together for support is a blessing.
We keep so many secrets and stories locked away inside. We fear that others may think less of us, no longer love us. And you know what’s probably worse? We’re afraid that WE will think less of ourselves and decide we are unloveable.
Isn’t that just so painful?
In circle, we find we are not alone. Our stories are connected by threads of human-ness, and our shadows are familiar to us all.
In circle, there is no judgment. It is simply solidarity in our human experience of life, meaning and understanding.
Come along and be part of something wonderful 💛
The group will always remain no more than 12 of us, allowing a comfortable shared space for our stories and also for our silence.
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What is Circle?
Women gathered in circle for centuries, to talk, teach, share and listen. Over time, with the separation of community and family, many of us, particularly in the western world, have felt increasingly isolated and unsupported.
Circles are re-emerging in a new way, bringing back a space for women to come back together to heal these wounds and give us back what we have lost - to hear, support, speak our truth and just to be present with others and with ourselves.
Intention
It is my intention that our circle grows in trust, as we hold each other in a spirit and intention of trust and non-judgment; the safe sharing of sadness, and the freedom to express of joy, without fear of hurting another.
As our group grows, we will come to to understand and love each other in ways we cannot yet know
What Can I Expect When I Arrive?
Circle is not just a social space, it is more a space of ritual, being, and sharing in its purest form.
As we will be online, you will arrive and find quiet. This may well be something you have never experienced before. You may even find it uncomfortable. But do your best to relax, leave all expectation at the door and join me in a few moments of quiet in your busy life.
We will have a welcome when everyone is settled, followed by a grounding & guided meditation to bring us in the space. The meditation gently follows a theme that flows through the year, but any share topic is welcome. it is your space after all.
Then I will ask a question and then the space will be open.
What Do I Share? Do I Have To?
Anything! You can share the sorrow you feel that day, you can share your good news, you can share your annoyance that the cat has been sick on your favourite shoes! It is all the rich tapestry of life, and all is welcome.
And nothing, if this is how you feel today.
Circles have a way of finding their own feet, and every one is different. My own experiences have varied in topic and mood, but each one has left me feeling connected and whole. And always smiling!
What Are Our Agreements?
We agree to keep each other safe and held in the following ways;
*We share and receive each other and ourselves in the truth of who we are at the time of our meeting.
*As we would like our stories held safely, we do that for each other and with each other.
*We recognise each other for our individual human experiences, and show our caring and thanks.
*We offer support, acknowledge connection and resonance by placing hand on heart.
* We do not discuss, advise or offer our own personal view, but trust that we each have within us what we need to find the answer.
These agreements allow us to build our space together.
What Do I Need To Bring?
A blanket for your knee, water, anything to make you cosy for the 60-90 minutes we’ll be together.
Crossing a threshold when arriving is a wonderful feeling - a hot tea, a candle for us to light together.
Most importantly, an open heart.
We are here to hold space for each other.
Yolanda
