Guidelines for Sacred Circles

The Sacred Circle is a symbol there is no beginning nor end; everyone is equal; everyone belongs; everyone is welcome; and everyone brings gifts and value to the circle.

 

The intention of our Sacred Circle is to provide a loving, supportive and protective container in which we feel safer to speak from the heart sharing our vulnerabilities and gratitudes and to bear witness to others. In doing so, we honour the sacredness of the Sacred Circle, practice compassionate listening and respect confidentiality. We provide a safer space to gather, be healed, and inspired through a sense of community of like-minded souls. We recognize that the power of the Sacred Circle is amplified when we gather.

 

1. There will be a facilitator guiding the steps of the Sacred Circle including sharing these guidelines. The facilitator will open the Sacred Circle with a smudge, prayer.

 

2. Once the Sacred Circle is open a feather will be passed around to each person to give a chance to speak. Only the person holding the feather speaks.

 

3. Everything that’s shared in Sacred Circle remains within the circle ensuring confidentiality for all. What can you share? It is up to your Heart and Spirit what you share. You may want to share what has happened over the past week, any challenges you are experiencing, any intentions/prayers that you have and perhaps something that inspires you.

 

4. We are all to be treated respectfully in the Sacred Circle. Whatever you are offering up within the Sacred Circle is between you and the Creator, not the people in it. There is no commenting on what others have shared. There is no cross talk or talking back and forth during circle. We are not here to offer our advice, opinions or to provide direction.

 

5. After each share a collective (sacred) pause is observed to hold space for that person.

 

6. Once everyone has had an opportunity to speak the facilitator will close the circle with a prayer.

 

7. At this point we can then unmute ourselves and enter a more casual space. Socializing is an important aspect of the Sacred Circle.

 

8. If you find yourself in a situation within the Sacred Circle that makes you feel uncomfortable, we suggest you debrief with someone that you feel safe with. Please feel free to reach out to any of the facilitators to support you.

 

For more information or if you have any questions, feel free to contact Cindy Crowe at crowe@tbaytel.net or on WhatsApp at 807-627-5768.