SEEDS OF THE NEW 🌏

A CIRCLE PRACTICE

 ~ of awareness, deepening heart, intuitive expression and relation
 
IN THE FOCUSED SPACE OF THE CIRCLE
bear witness and be witnessed 
we are invited to meet face to face
~ to listen, sense and be seen.
 
Everyone is given time and space to share. 
Everyone holds a position of attention towards the shared.
 
This space is our shared physical and subtle field ~ created by all that we bring, internally and through expression.
 
It moves us individually and in different ways.
At times we may build a field of spirit that can hold transformational / alchemical processes.
At other times we may open to a strong communion of human hearts.
Every circle is different. What arises in this particular time and constellation of people is unique.
 
 
EXTENDED GUIDELINES
build on 4+1 common basic principles:
- share from the heart
- listen from the heart 
- share what feels important
- be spontaneous
+ 1 rule:
- confidentiality
What is shared in the circle ~ stays in the circle.
 
They helps us integrate attentive awareness towards ourselves, each other and the wholeness.
The suggested guidelines below are extended to support moving from the busy mind towards a more sensed wholeness.
And they address issues such as relational awareness, inner processing, selfcare and authenticity.
Holding space for integrity, intense sensitivity,
expanded perception, deepening of heart.
Making space to allow each other and ourselves
to deeply, freely breathe and express oneself on all levels.
 
Note that they are set to inspire - not to impose or restrict.

  
SUGGESTED GUIDELINES AND INTENTIONS
 
 
CHOOSING AN INTENTION ~ is to focus our attention on what we wish for - and help it emerge
☆ personal intention setting may be something do before we meet or in the beginning of the circle. 
☆ shared intend - may be a first round for everyone to contribute to the field - or put out loud by a 'spokes person'
☆ without a set intent, we may trust to leave the field finding its best ways 
 
 
 
BEING A LISTENER ~ is witnessing with our presence and holding space for the one in focus. 
☆ connected listening
- is a training in listening with more than ears,
to more than is being said
- embracing - focusing on the light/potential
in the other and between us
☆ listen from the heart
- an intend of compassion and equality
- find meeting points / acknowledge
- respect differences.
☆ when judgement comes
- own your reactions, learn from its projection and let go
- maybe shift focus from mind/emotion to body and heart
☆ no feedback or comments
- unless asked for or given permission to 
 
 
 
SHARING ~ is our vibration being expressed ~ is an opportunity to connect to our deeper being ~ it's a gift to ourself and to others
☆ connected sharing
- any language of expression is welcomed, 
words / other than words.
Whatever connects us deeper to ourselves in the moment.
☆ share from the heart
- from your sence of realness
☆ share 'what is' in the moment 
- try being spontaneous, surprise yourself.
What comes may be silent, silly, bold.
It may be brilliant. 
☆ with focus ~ what feels important
 - no more ~ no less
☆ from the 'me' experience
- embodying our insights.
- downplay mental mission or eager to fit in
☆ stay on own ground
- do not comment on another's sharing (respecting integrity)
- you may share what it touches in you
☆ keep in mind the time and size of the circle
 - leaving time for everyone 
 
 
 
HOSTING/CO-HOSTING AND SELFCARE 
☆ keeping clear whether there's mainly one or more space and time holder(s) or we lean on shared efford
☆ hosting in tune with intend and true needs
- surrendered, intuitive leadership
- with human back up
☆ the 'time-out' and co-creator obtion 
- gives the opportunity for everyone to suggest a change in flow
- or if overwhelmed/provoked/excited,
we can pause the line of the circle to openly process
our energies, thoughts and emotions
- or maybe leave the circle a while for self-care
 
 
 
THE ONE RULE:
☆ WHAT HAPPENS IN THE CIRCLE ~ STAYS IN THE CIRCLE
- a promise of keeping confidentiality
  
 
INVITE FOR A CIRCLE ~ YOUR OWN WAY 
We can make our own agreements in line with a particular purpose
of the gathering and the composition of people.
 
Maybe take these guidelines as an inspiration
to be reflected upon, evolved, changed
whenever needed
 
more about the subtle field
 
 
SUGGESTED PREPARATIONS 
for a spaceholder or as a shared task
 
Tuning in - however you choose to do it.
It may go hand in hand with the practical preparation.
 
Setting the scene physically by preparing the tools we wish to use to strengthen the co-created subtle field.
 
Such as
☆ creating a symbolic setup in the middle
☆ or maybe we need an open space ~ an arena for expression to step into
☆ choose a 'sharing object'~ traditionally called a 'talking stick' - is a symbolic object to be passed around the circle or to reach out for, when ready. It gives focus to the person sharing and might feel as something to hold on to.