The reason for these Guidelines were to create a safe environment. And they had to be in place for one special student. I had a student that knew how to get around every rule I could suggest.
I had been in other classes with her in the past and she was usually asked to leave by the fifth gathering. It was sabotaging the learning process that any teacher desired to be possible.
I felt if I was a good teacher, I would find positive alternatives to create an environment that would include her and anyone like her.
When I started the Power Circle Workshops, I made sure to invite her to my very first one.
I was determined not to allow myself to ask her to leave.
I had to look at her as though she where a gift, and the truth was, she was my biggest gift.
There will always be someone pushing the line, so I had to create guidelines that would benefit all of us, without anyone having to be the sergeant at arms.
First thing I noticed, she was always ready to give advice when anyone wanted to share. This had to stop.
I desired to have an environment that I could recognized that no one was broken. This meant advice was not needed. This is where the bells came in. (more about them later)
Onion Bulb Flower
I wanted a group with an environment that allowed me to be open enough to accept my own truth without being judged.
I had to feel safe enough to speak up and share my thoughts, thoughts that I may not have fully owned yet.
There is something about voicing your words aloud, that allows you to hear them clearly.
I did not want to hear others version of my story, or how they handled the same situation.
I did not want to be in an environment that became a debate.
At this time, I was not ready to be on the defensive, at the same time, I knew I was ready to be part of an awareness group.
I also needed to find the feeling that came with saying something that felt good.
I had to create a place to learn to express my inner thoughts with out judgment.
What I discovered was that outside this environment, as soon as I said something out-loud, I could feel the energy change and I knew it was being rejected. I did not want that in a Power Circle.
If I felt that they were confused, what was the message I was expressing within myself?, yes, confusion.
So in this environment, I desired it to be for sharing and listening only. This way I could use my intuitive side for learning.
In fact, I learned it was more than sharing.
It was learning how to express myself.
OK, how was I going to find out if the others understood where I was coming from?
Here is where the "Mirror" comes into action.
I created a cardboard, pretend Mirror to hold in our hand. After I shared "three minutes of positive thoughts" as I held on to a talking stick. (this was a wand of Lavender) And why a Lavender talking stick?
Because, I noticed we were always, (me included) interrupting the speaker.
I created a talking stick with a bound up bunch of lavender, giving us a visual to see.
Holding the lavender gave us the floor all to ourselves.
My Lavendar Wand
Primarily, Power Circles create an opportunity to practice staying in the positive for a while each day. It becomes a place where you strengthen your ability to bring into your life, what is most important. I believe what you think about, you create bit by bit. With a guided tour on your path, to allow you to see the goodness in your life, this window of your vision will grow in clarity. In a Power Circle group, you will share your awareness with others, without judgments. You will discover different ideas and new visions, generating a new outlook in your thinking. This is a straightforward method to enable you to realize where you have stored your happiness. You are in control of the outcome in your life. For part of each day, give yourself permission to experience, and own moments of happiness. come here to recognize it within the forms I have throughout this site. Share with me your answers. Then continue to share your Miracles as they start to come more often. With this opportunity, I desire a few guidelines to continue its momentum to create good for everyone. Just share your own thoughts. Let go (LetGo)of giving advice. (This one is used when giving a class with your friends) This is your own soul awakening. Free from the need of advice. (I give no advice, I may mirror back what I heard you say) This is a safe place to share without advice. Instead of giving advice, you may share what you heard me say, of course, in the most positive way. I am giving each of you a bell, yes a virtual "delete" bell. You will hear it when a negative is felt or heard. Ringing the bell cancels out that negative thought, and allows you to rephrase it, to create a better outcome. I believe that, "You think it, U create it". Well, since I started practicing it, I found it, I changed my life. So, while in this website, give it a go. I am letting go of spelling at the moment, forgive me, and as I like to say "Spelling is not on my application to heaven".
