In other societies, women come together in the name of caring for the children and elderly of their communities.
Women create systems that help one another build financial security for themselves so that they can leave oppressive situations.
Women gathering has even laid the foundation for grass roots movements like Black Lives Matter here in the states and the Gulubi Gang, a group of women fighting against child marriage and the oppression of women’s rights in India.
That’s right sisters, together we are a force to be reckoned with and “circle” takes on many different forms.
Some basic women’s circle guidelines
While the women’s circle curriculum is one that can be re-written many times over, here are some basic guidelines one can follow when facilitating a women’s circle to ensure that they are holding a powerful container.
Choose a comfortable and accessible space where the circle will be held, whether online or in person.
Set a topic or theme for discussion or exploration.
Create an outline or structure to guide the flow of the group.
Choose an activity that allows women to go deep within to access their innate knowing, such as ritual or mediation.
Set a time frame for when circle will begin and end.
Promote space holding and deep listening over “fixing” and non-consensual advice.
Some other potent aspects of modern day women’s circles you should include would be to allow consent to be the basis of facilitation. Promote BIPOC leadership and create an inclusive atmosphere that embraces all forms of the feminine, from non-binary to trans.
We are all the leaders
The most powerful thing about a circle is that while there is a lead facilitator or space holder, we are ALL the leaders.
Currently when we talk about leadership, the idea is that there is one person who is in charge of a group of people. That person is the “head of command” and sends orders down the line to those who follow.
This linear system and way of thinking is not only outdated, it immobilizes our ability to create a new structures and ways of creating together.
In circle, we are able to join together on a level playing field. To embrace the views of one another and to support each other as we all work toward a common goal.
It is this idea of “power-with” vs. “power over” that will allow us to one again embrace the energy of the feminine and birth a new world.
Women’s circle rituals
Circle is not just a place to be witnessed and heard. It’s a space where we can come together to participate in powerful ritual.
While this may sound intimidating to some, a ritual can be as simple as lighting a candle or as intricate as giving moon blood to the earth.
The level of depth and intensity is up to you and the circle you are holding.
Here are some examples of ritual you might want to try:
Collective journal and share.
Lighting a Candle and passing on the flame.
Writing what you are ready to release from your life on paper, and burning it in a fire.
Writing and then speaking your intentions into the circle to be witnessed and held in collective power.
Global sisterhood’s Circle Collective extends monthly a new unique ritual, exercise, and discussion topic to lead a transformational circle that will leave women feeling deeply touched and empowered.
The beauty of a circle that shares vulnerability and power is that we combine creative energy to create a ritual that is most fitting for the occasion and the space.
Other women’s circle ideas
We invite you to share. What are some ways that you have envisioned holding circle in your own community of women?
Have you been feeling the call to step into leadership? If so, maybe it’s time.
Our Circle Initiation Course is opening up for registration, and we invite you to explore the possibility of carrying on the sacred tradition of women’s circle’s in a way that resonates for you.
Love, the Global Sisterhood Team
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