Catalyze - Sustainability from the Inside Out

It might seem far off, but ConnectionLab is hosting another "Art of Connection" (Circling) weekend in Amsterdam in early June. As always, it's going to be amazing! Event link in comments.

Lang niet gezien! Ik geef op 4 februari een mini-workshop Art of Connection/Circling tijdens dit mooie online event voor de kick-off van de prachtig verbouwde De Meditatietuin. Hopelijk kunnen we daar binnenkort weer live workshops geven

I'm going to be featured in this amazing yet FREE web series on Conscious Ageing by the Wisdom Factory's Adelheid Hörnlein and Mark Davenport. The call will be about "Ageism at any age" and how to become more informed and free around the meaning of different phases of life.

I feel honoredand a bit shy to be invited to bring in a 'young' perspective between the distinguised featured speakers. Series starts November 18th; I'm on on January 27th (new date). There is a button to get reminders for the calls.

Conscious Ageing - info page

Every time someone asks me what Circling is, words seem such an unfulfilling medium to explain it and I end up fumbling and feeling a bit incompetent ;-). Reading these words I light up with a glimmer of possibility:

"Through inviting a deep sense of presence in relationship, individuals begin to show up more fully in their essence. Circling is a practice where the attention of a small group is skillfully focused on an individual. This person gets to feel the impact of being supportively seen by others while also experiencing their honest in-the-moment feelings. The process revolves around connection, understanding and a deep authenticity between people. It involves bringing a greater awareness and appreciation into our connections with others and can be considered a type of relational meditation because of this. It is a paradigm shifting practice that is supported by wide ranging research in how adults learn and develop. (...) Part of what makes it special is that although it is based on complex ideas, taking part in it is simple and empowering."

This description is from Jordan Myska Allen and Alanja Forsberg in a blog for the second Integral European Conference last May in Hungary (yes, I have a bit of an email backlog because of the burnout I'm recovering from). The rest of the post is a bit heavy on the Integral 'lingo' (being as the post was geared towards people interested in the conference), but have a go if you're curious.

I'm starting to get excited about facilitating more of these spaces again. I hope to meet you at one of the events put on by Circling Holland, Circling Europe or Catalyze (coming soon), so you can feel how rich and empowering it is to experience and express more of you...

Focus on you: pounding heart, being seen – it’s circling! Circling with the transformative power of intersubjectivity Through inviting a deep sense of presence in relationship, Individuals begin to show up more fully in their essence. Circling is a practi…

My first blog was just published on the Lightworks page! I hope you enjoy it and maybe even recognise a bit of yourself... Much love, Miriam

Fear of Missing Out… or In? - LightWorks by Miriam van Groen ”You ain’t missing out on nothing when you’re getting your s**t together.” – French Montana. That’s what it said on my Facebook Wall. It was such a relief to read those words. It felt as if they were reaching through the screen to acknowledge and support Lees verder

Nieuwe kaartjes besteld om op het Eigenwijs Festival uit te delen in onze 'Authenticitent' :-). We hebben een mooi workshopprogramma, in samenwerking met Hamsa Massage. Kom je ook heerlijk kamperen en samen meer van jou ontdekken?

Wat heb jij vandaag te vieren?

Vandaag (woensdag 22 april) vieren wij dat Berbel gecertificeerd is als Circling facilitator: een ontpopte vlinder erbij ;-)! We zijn supertrots op haar...

We laten jou graag delen in onze blijdschap in de vorm van een korting van €25,- op het weekend van 2 & 3 mei in Utrecht (www.facebook.com/events/866220590101208). Maak je vandaag over (zie eventbeschrijving voor details), kost het dus maar €175,-.

How-to for actually being spiritual.
Hint: it's not not positive-thinking, anger-burying and ego-bypassing your way to what you think being spiritual looks like ;-)...

5 Common New Age Misconceptions You Need To Understand The new-age movement, along with many of the ideologies that New Ageism encourages, has been popularized in the past few years, especially with rise of social media. I am all for self-empowerment, spiritual exploration and personal development, but some ideologies New Ageism preaches are mislead

Ever had the sneaking suspicion that some feelings are more 'trustworthy' than others? I know I have...

This awesome piece -by a man I have had the honor to Circle with and be Circled by- helps us distinguish and therefor own and be guided by our feelings more. Something to build on. Thanks Ewan!

6 Different Kinds Of Feeling Human beings feel. And these day's were feeling a lot. There's a lot to feel. We're desiring connection with one another. We're feeling scared at the prospect of actually doing what our inner-guidance asks of…

Met veel plezier droeg ik afgelopen vrijdag bij aan de Open CRKL-dag in Amersfoort. Wat een mooie dag vol inspirerende en geïnspireerde mensen. Elementen van Circling, Talking Stick, Theory U (diep luisteren) en dat alles zorgde voor onverwachte connecties en inzichten... Heerlijk!

Toevallig zat ik met 'mijn' workshop in de ontvangstruimte waar de fotografen ook stonden, dus sta ik onevenredig vaak op de foto :-).