Women's Circle Gatherings
In the tradition of Abenakee & Lakota Native American practices, with inclusiveness of all sacred traditions
Our first gatherings will be an open talking circle for women. This is a safe space that we gather together in, bringing our trust and our open hearts. We understand that what each woman shares is confidential and kept sacred to this one moment in time. We will smudge ourselves (cleanse with sage or other healing and purifying herbs by burning them), lay an alter down in the center, and sit in a circle around the alter with each other. The atmosphere is ceremonial and also relaxed. Laughter and tears are welcome. Traditionally this is called a 'talking circle,' however it is much more a 'listening circle.' When it is our turn to speak, if we choose to speak, then everyone is listening to us, without responding. When it is the next person's turn to speak, we are simply deeply listening with our hearts, without responding. In this way, Great Spirit moves through each of us, cleansing our hearts, bringing clarity and inspiration.
We come together to share from our hearts, to create a sacred space together, to learn from being together, to listen, to empower ourselves, to connect with our deepest wisdom, to replenish, to vibrate our true essences, to feel the earth's song in our hochoka (the circle, the center, the void).
