"It's nice to hear that others have been through similar things."
We often don't talk about the challenging situations we are dealing with. We keep them in our heads or brush them off as "no big deal" so as to maintain a cool exterior. We don't want to be a burden on others, or we don't know how to ask for help, so we keep it all inside.
This way of being is so common, but it is so bad for us. Simply sharing what you are going through can lessen any stressful effects, and hearing what others are going through can help build compassion to those around you, as well as to yourself.
You realise it's ok to acknowledge that this has been a hard time for you and that you deserve some support too.
This Sharing Circle provides you the space and support to speak, be heard, be listened to and be understood. Whatever it is you've been dealing with, don't suffer in silence.
There is no specific theme to this event, you may bring up grief, anger, sadness, stress or whatever else you are experiencing, about any topic. Whatever is effecting you.
Format (Video call)
We'll start with a short intro - names, locations and a check-in with how you're feeling in life right now.
Then we'll quickly cover the agreements of the circle - confidentiality, respect, attention.
Each man will then have a set time (5-10 mins) to share whatever is on his mind. This is your space to get off your chest any struggles, challenges, decisions, concerns. These may be things you haven't said out loud before, or perhaps you don't quite know yet how you feel about something and want to air it to gain some clarity. Whatever it is, we will listen.
At the end of each man's turn, we'll have a couple of minutes for questions to help dig deeper if that would be helpful.
For those that wish to take part, we'll finish with a short breathing exercise to release stress and tension.
"You begin saving the world by saving one man at a time."
Punctuality - You should aim to join the call at 7pm. Access to the call will close at 7:05pm to avoid disruption so please aim to be ready ahead of the start time!
This is a camera-on event. The call will not be recorded.
