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Would you like a regular ritual space in which to express your spirituality?
One that is down-to-earth, simple, avoids religious hierarchies and 'only truths'?
One that doesn't mean joining a particular religion or subscribing to a philosophy other than your own?
Then try the 'Circle of Twelve'!
Each of us is encouraged by the circle of 12 to express our own spirituality, our own direct relationship with the universe, through joy.
The mechanics of the circle of 12 are simple:
Follow some simple suggested guidlines:
At a weekend - try once a week or month
All have a chance to speak
Talk only about what has made you feel joyful and 'at-one' during the previous week/month/since you last met--this is important!
Don't worry if you can't think of anything, wait and listen
No one interrupts each speaker--all listen to each others' story
Each speaker has a maximum of about 3 minutes
No more than 1 hour in total for the whole meeting, so the kids/cats don't get bored
Start with silence, end with silence, use silence
No money changes hands--the venue is a gift of the host
If you have 13 people, when the next person joins, two are encouraged to start another circle
Try not to rely on one person to facilitate the group every time-- you might like to appoint a new person to do so for the next time
People may find it hard to speak joyfully without practice--be gentle on one another
At the end enjoy a cup of tea and even a slice of cake together!
Circle of 12 groups are already forming!
E-mail is to find out more about them
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