Circling Intro & Potluck

We'll gather to break bread and share an introduction to Circling – a group “relational meditation” practice in which we bring non-judgmental awareness to what's unfolding within us and between us in every moment – while honing our self awareness and our tools for more authentic, emotionally intimate relationships.

WHEN: Thursday, May 21st from 5-7:30pm.

Doors open at 4:45pm; potluck starts at 5pm.

Please arrive by 5:45pm for the Circling Intro.

WHERE: 92 Peabody Ln, Greenfield, MA 01301

Facilitators: Indigo Dawn (they/them) & Fuzzy Shostak (they/them) - more info down below.

WHAT WE'LL DO:

We'll practice “Focus Circling": as a group we'll place our curious attention on the Focus Person, with the intention to "get their world." The others in the circle are encouraged to use “I statements,” sharing observations (e.g. "I'm noticing..."), reflections (e.g. “I really felt you when...”), and curious questions (e.g. "What's that like?") about the Focus Person, and treat them as complete and lovable just as they are.

The role of the facilitator in circling is to compassionately receive *whatever* any participant brings, and weave it into the container we're building. So whether it's your first or umpteenth time, this will be a safe container to learn and practice exactly as you are.

*Important Info:*

COVID Protocols: Please take a COVID-19 antigen test the day of the event before you arrive, or be ready to take one at the door and wear a mask until it’s complete.Parking: Is free and plentiful. If you’re able to walk, please park on the street or cul de sac, and save the driveway spots for those with mobility issues.

Potluck: Please bring a potluck dish if you're able. We prefer humane or organic animal products if any, but we won't turn anything away. Please label all ingredients!
Scents: Please don't use or wear any strongly scented products (especially nothing with Fragrance in it) – we have folks with scent sensitivities.

Accessibility: There is one ~6 inch step up onto our porch and one more into the front door. There is a spacious half bathroom and a kitchen on the first floor. Let us know if you have any accessibility concerns, mobility or otherwise.

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ABOUT INDIGO:

Mx. Indigo Dawn (they/them/elle en español) is a Somatic Therapeutic Coach, Cuddle Therapist, and Psychedelic Guide who lives and works for a world of safety and joy for All.They have facilitated hundreds of retreats and workshops for between 5 to 2200 people.

They spent 5 years as the Program Director for Center for a New Culture championing gender freedom, anti-racism, and racial integration. During that time they spent 3 years facilitating Circling and Authentic Relating Games as a Lead Trainer with the Relational Leadership Academy (RLA). They also have 9 years of experience facilitating ZEGG Forum – an alternative community process similar to group therapy; and a certification in Participatory Group Coaching facilitation from RLA.

They are a Certified Mindlight Mental Wellness Coach, with expertise in Trauma Integration, Relational Work, and Human Potential. As a Therapeutic Coach and Medicine Guide, Indigo empowers clients to embrace the full spectrum of human experience – to trust their embodied wisdom, fiercely love themselves and others, and bring their deepest desires to life.

Learn more about Indigo at

ABOUT FUZZY:

Fuzzy Shostak (they/any) is an educator, organizer, consultant, coach, and author of consent, conflict resolution, co-ops, and alternative economic systems. Chronically ill, disabled, polyamorous, and queer, they are a founder of six co-ops, including Consent Beyond Yes, a worker co-op for sex-positive consent education; Collective Seeds Consulting Co-op; Common Good Washtenaw, a democratic community currency; and New Culture Co-op, their current homebase.

They are passionate about fuzzy lines, personal growth, and meditation.

*Our Host:*

This event is hosted by New Culture Co-op, a 7-person intentional housing cooperative committed to inner work, joy and play, emotional intimacy, consent culture, sex normativity, generative conflict, and collective liberation. We are currently open for new members—learn more about us here: https://tiny.cc/newculturecoop

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