Restorative Practices:

Circle Community Circles

 

Dedication Medicine wheel

Calling in the Four Directions

  • Welcome the energy of the East, the direction of the Lover. Welcome the energy of new
    beginnings, of connection with the beauty and the richness of the world.

  • Welcome the energy of the South, the direction of the Warrior. Welcome the energy
    of service, and of action in support of the world.

  • Welcome the energy of the West, the direction of the Magician. Welcome the energy
    of introspection; going within to find the gifts of healing.

  • Welcome the energy of the North, the direction of the Ruler. Welcome the energy of
    wisdom and blessing.

 

 

Circle Four Circle Guidelines

  • Speak from the heart.

  • Listen from the heart.

  • Be Spontaneous/No need to rehearse.

  • Lean Expression.

 

 

Talking piece The Talking Piece

  • Only the person holding the Talking Piece may speak.

  • Allow the person holding the talking piece to be silent while listening to their heart.

  • Give full attention to the one holding it

  • Speak to the center of the circle.

  • Hold it and pass it respectfully.