~Dreaming in the Dark~

"Somewhere, there are people
to whom we can speak with passion without having the words catch in our throats.

Somewhere a circle of hands 
will open to receive us
eyes will light up as we enter, 
Voices will celebrate with us
whenever we come into our own power.

"Community means strength 
that joins our strength
to do the work that needs 
to be done. Arms to hold us when we falter.
A circle of Healing.
 A circle of Friends."

Someplace where we can
be free."

~ Starhawk

~The Circle~

The circle sees what is hidden
With eyes, ears, hand, and heart:

Where there is brokenness, the circle shows us wholeness.

Where there is deep pain, the circle shows us strength.

Where there is self-doubt, the circle shows our gifts.

Where there is anger, the circle shows us love.

Where there is frustration, the circle shows us passion.

Where there is despair, the circle shows us hope.

Where there is loss, the circle shows us gratitude.

Where there is darkness, the circle shows us light.

Where there is exhaustion, the circle holds us up.

I am the circle, you are the circle, we are the circle.
Our circle has shown us we are among great women.

We are with she who is:
Loved and loving
Kind and forgiving
Helpful and grateful
Intelligent and wise
Growing and understanding
Generous and spiritual
Patient and forgiven
Talented and reflective
We are with she who is a light,
sometimes without knowing

The circle is continuous, it holds us 
No matter where we are, our circle is present.

Composed for the Soul Circle 
By Laura Jackson BCF