Way of Council

Objectives:

To create a space of deep sharing, in which the participants develop their openness and communication skills.

To connect the participants with each other, by listening and witnessing personal stories.

To create a space of self-discovery and introspection.

Description:

The practice of the Council is a deep sharing practice, rooted in indigenous people’s sharing culture, that is based on the following principles:

Speaking from the heart

Listening from the heart

Speaking the essential

Being spontaneous Confidentiality

There is a talking object that is passed around the circle. The person holding the object is the only one speaking, all the others are listening. The Council can have a certain question to be explored by the participants (a question could be “Who are you?”).