Wylde Wisdom

"In Indigenous societies, coming together in a circle has been as natural as sitting around a fire and reflecting on shared concerns. It inspires a different quality of conversation. People tell stories and share experiences. We are more likely to speak from our hearts and listen from our hearts as well. We want to experience each other not as adversaries but as fellow human beings. We find a place where we can share what is going on with us, whatever that may be.

The Circle process brings these qualities into modern experience. Circles offer a different way of dealing with the challenges of every day life as well as of responding to the larger challenges we face. Circles help us learn how to “be in a good way” with each other, and they give us a place and time to practice this positive way of being." Kay Pranis a leader in restorative justice and peacemaking circles. Kay is one of the mentors of my mentor Jennifer Ball.

“We recognize that for human life to thrive…it is best lived in a community that is supportive and compassionate, ...a community that is able to listen to and understand and tolerate many points of view, ....a community that is creative and imaginative and even smart. …a community where masculine and feminine energies are valued equally even though they offer different gifts…and finally a community where an underlying spirituality recognizes the the life sustaining flow of spirit within all creation. These are elements that I know are central to SoulCollage® and that I think are essential to the dawning paradigm.” Seena Frost founder of SoulCollage® Seena's philosophy and the strong community around this work inspired me to become a SoulCollage® Facilitator.

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