Circling is to get in a deep relationship with what is.
Guy Sengstock, Co-Founder of Circling
Circling has been one of the most impactful and gentle transformational work I have done in my life . Not only that but it is a very powerful tool for building community and authentic relationships.
Come and practice deep listening, genuine curiosity while experiencing being witness and held in ways that you may not have been before.
What is Circling?
A Circle always starts with a group of at least 4 people or a single facilitator putting their curious & open attention on you (or the person getting “Circled”).
We don’t give advice or try to fix anyone. Rather, the intention is simply to connect with you, to welcome and stay with “what is”, so we can relax into the truth of our experience, feel supported and know we are not alone.
We notice what it’s like being with you moment by moment, share impact and observations, and co-explore what your experience and world is like, essentially getting into deep relationship with what is most true and alive for you.
As the Circle progresses, you may see things about yourself that you’ve never seen. You may feel emotions that have been stuck, buried or numbed. You may find yourself sharing things you were hiding and dissolving feelings of unworthiness and shame. You may find yourself expressing your desires and gaining the courage and freedom that comes from speaking your truth.
By relating in the present moment – beyond stories, expectations and predetermined ideas about who you are – Circling develops the capacity to reveal your true essence and cultivate deep connections. As everyone engages with genuine curiosity and shares their personal experience of being with you, you discover that who you ARE is more magnificent than any limited idea about who you “should” be. Because of this, Circling is often deeply nourishing and can lead to spiritual insights and awakenings.
The experience of “being seen” for who we authentically are is one of the most rewarding experiences we can have as human beings. Circling teaches us exactly that, how to see and celebrate each person for the unique flavor they bring to the world."
