In this video I cover things like: What the process of improving circling/relating skill is like and how we might think about practice in order to get better Why just practicing saying the right things isn’t enough (we need to get better at perceiving new things and thinking in new ways) How circling begins with […]
Why Connection is Transformational
Audio Only: In this video I talk about things like: How my experience is not just mine, but part of our collective experience How we need others to make meaning and decide who we are and what we’re experiencing How we are always co-creating our experiences together as a result What relational “power” is and […]
Why Circle? – Video
People often ask or have discussions about the purpose of circling. I don’t think there is any one purpose that the practice of circling has since many things can be learned, gained, or practiced through circling. Ultimately it’s up to you to decide why you want to practice. However, Circling does excel at several things, […]
Understanding the Container of Circling – Video
The Container of Circling is Made of 4 Agreements 1. Time – How long will we be practicing? 2. What are the Roles and What do they Mean? There are 3 common roles in Circles are the Facilitator, the Circlee, and the Participants. Each role has unique ways in which they are to participate in […]
What is Circling? – Video
What is Circling? Circling is a Meditation practice that is done in a group of 3 to 7 people. It is most similar to mindfulness meditation, or vipassana meditation. Basically any meditation that involves naming, labeling, noticing, or noting your experience as it arises. My teacher has referred to Circling as “Relational Vipassana”. How Should […]