WHAT'S HAPPENING IN OUR NOVEMBER CIRCLE?

I would love you to join us for our November circle. This month we're going to focus on working with our own and the Earth's cycles. We'll share ideas, talk about our experience of being cyclical beings and consider ways that we can work with the moon, the seasons and our bodies to create a more harmonious life. This is an opportunity to slow right down and re-connect with what is best for your body, mind and spirit. You will leave feeling held, heard and deeply nourished. And of course, there will be chocolate, herbal teas, and presents!

WHAT IS A WOMENS CIRCLE?

Since the dawn of civilisation women have been gathering in circles. We sat around the fire with our mothers, our grandmothers, our sisters and our daughters. We shared stories, held space and passed down wisdom. Somehow, over thousands of years, women have lost this tradition and today we live more separately than ever before. I believe we are all starving for the nourishment of a deeper, soul connection with our sisters. Within each of us is the abiding, cellular memory of what it feels like to be held and supported by a group of women. The ritual of sitting together in circle is not to be underestimated. When women gather in circle, magic happens, and once we re-awaken to the power of the circle it's something we never forget.

The circle is a place where we are supported unconditionally. It's a place we can share and truly be heard without judgement. We can stop pretending to have it all together and be honest about how difficult life can get sometimes. When we sit in circle we can speak without someone trying to fix us or change us. We can simply be, and know that we are loved, accepted and honoured for who we really are.

YES BUT WHAT ACTUALLY HAPPENS?? I'M A BIT SCARED!

I was pretty nervous the first time I sat in circle. I thought there would be chanting and dancing and strange witchy rituals. It's true that Womens Circles can be all that and more, but I've deliberately created this event to be very relaxed and easy going. I'd like to slowly introduce elements of ritual, but this will be in line with what feels comfortable for everyone. We will drink yummy herbal teas, laze about and talk about our lives. We'll breathe and enjoy some moments of silence and a guided meditation. There will be chocolate and gifts. Gradually you'll begin to remember what it feels like to be held and supported by the sisterhood. I don't think we can overstate the impact it would have on our society if every woman was supported by a circle of sisters who had her back. Sitting in circle is like coming home. For most women it feels strangely familiar, like a comforting memory from childhood.

If this sounds intriguing or delicious or calls to you in any way, I invite you to dive in and join us. It would be an absolute honour for me to share the magic of circle with you. Please feel free to drop me a line at emily@slowchange.com.au and ask me anything you like - there are no silly questions. I am happy to defer paid bookings to a future circle if something comes up or you don't feel well on the day. Alternatively you're welcome to transfer your ticket to a friend.

I look forward to sitting in circle with you!

xox Emily

JOIN US IN THE FACEBOOK GROUP AND ONLINE

Monthly events are listed in the Northside Womens Circle Facebook group, and this is also where we can share follow up links, and carry on the conversation between circles. If you don't have Facebook, you'll still get email reminders after booking, and can check out my blog Slow Change for info about upcoming circles.