Heart Circles Information

These people could be a group of your friends, family members, school mates or work colleagues. You meet regularly either weekly or bi-monthly for one to two hours. The Circle starts off being facilitated by someone who is experienced in how Heart Circle works, but it is designed to function as an all-member facilitated group without a specific, designated facilitator. What is the purpose of Heart Circle? Heart Circle provides a social environment that encourages our waking up out of the illusion that we are alone and disconnected from life and one another. It is designed to bring us into the safety and enjoyment of the 'present moment' together. As this occurs we relax more deeply and have greater access to the subtle longings of our heart rather than the conditioning of our minds. Knowing what we truly want provides us with moment-to-moment life direction. As we become more present with each other, mutual trust awakens, our strategic defenses melt and we open to love. Community emerges out of this. Having community gives us a way to live with personal integrity, joy and strength during these rapidly changing times. Central to Heart Circle is the idea that awakening is not a solitary endeavor. Awakening is always a relational process because we awaken with others, to others and with the support of others. It's about waking up with everyone around us! How does Heart Circle differ from other circle models? There are many excellent circles models. Some circles emphasize some form of sacred ritual or prayer. Some are designed for processing trauma or moving beyond addiction. Others form councils in which community consensus can be reached. Still others explore a specific set of teachings by a specific teacher. Heart Circle emphasizes 'personal presence' and using the group field to give participants greater access to their own inner guidance. Heart Circle is also 'neutral' in that the Circle process doesn't formally incorporate into it any specific set of teachings or beliefs. It is about coming into 'Now' ...