Community Circle

Schedule

Sun Nov 10 2024 at 04:30 pm to 05:30 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

Bend Public Library | Bend, OR

Advertisement
Community Circle is a 1 hour weekly drop-in meeting to connect more than superficially with others in beautiful Bend, Or. It is a confidential space designed for authentic sharing about who we are and what is going on in our lives. Donations appreciated but far from required. Share with anyone who might be interested.
We will be in the Hutchinson Room, upstairs and to the far right most corner.
Space is limited at this point so let me know if you are interested in coming so I can find something bigger if we need it. Thanks.
The format will be:
-Culture setting - 5min
Hi, I’m Burl, welcome to CC. The following structure, topics etc. has just been born and will likely evolve over the next weeks to months. Comments, suggestions, whatever, are appreciated.
CC is a community for connection and fellowship to share experience, support and hope with each other to grow our common and unique struggles and help each other achieve presence and peace with life.
Things shared in CC are completely confidential in order to allow for authenticity.
There are no requirements for attendance or participation.
These meetings are offered on a donation basis. My primary desire is to create community and fellowship for myself! I need this in my life. Secondarily, I hope that it resonates with others and we can form a fulfilling community for anyone who needs it. I want people to be here even if donating does not feel good, for any reason. That said, it’s been no small feat getting here and creating this and I am also here to share my gifts and provide something valuable and appreciated as such.
CC is not affiliated with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution and will not engage in any controversy or endorse or oppose any causes.
My hope is this group helps us attain more presence through peace in our lives, connect with others and help each other to these ends.

How it works:
Humans need connection and fellowship. Alone most of us are unhappy and unwell.
Our shares are to disclose in a general way our histories, formative events, how we have grown and current struggles, joys, needs, etc. The container I hold is one based on the experience that there is hope for healing and happiness and there are things to help with suffering, that aren’t addictive or life taking. And that beyond that we all still need more community and connection than most of us are getting in the day to day..
When lost in suffering I did not trust healing would happen or that I would ever feel good about my life. I was hopeless and skeptical that anything would work for me. This perpetuated continuing ignorance, sadly. It is my hope that the sharing, normalizing and human commonalities found here will help others get unstuck more quickly and with less pain than I experienced. Likewise, for others who have experienced mental health healing, to be able to share the gifts of that experience and fortify that strength by supporting others.
We all have to deal with hardships, no one gets out unscathed. But when supported we all can grow and thrive.
False senses of security do exist. They are not wrong imo but only lead to more suffering in the end. There are no failures, only lessons and we’re all doing the best we can with the knowledge and resources we have at the moment.
Here is what I have found to be universal on the path and thus my lens on growth and the perspective I hold:
1. As life gets harder at some point we lose our ability to be able to cope.
2. If we are lucky, we are brought to our knees with suffering to the point we have no choice but to surrender.
3. From surrender we begin to see how we are in fact held and begin to develop a sense of trust in life, in the human process and a shedding of the ego.
4. From trust and humility we can begin to appreciate the amazing gifts and blessings we had and have.
5. From appreciation we can see with honesty and free from blame, the damage we have done.
6. From honesty and freedom from shame we are able to admit and accept the damage we have done and appreciate our and others' trying, humility.
7. From acceptance we can face, release and repair where possible.
8. From trust, release and humility we are able to eliminate harmful patterns more and more.
9. Now we can walk through the world harming less, repairing more readily when damage is done and repairing past harm as appropriate.
10. This newfound feeling of freedom, humility and trust feels so good we are internally motivated to continue this way and therefore can grow more so each moment.
11. Now when we feel lost we can trust the wisdom of how to tap back into a sense of connection and trust so as not to continue on a downward spiral.
12. This process is an awakening and motivates us to help others along this path, with the knowledge that we are all connected and matter in the wellbeing of the whole.
-Announcements
-2min intros/check-ins - 24min
-Discussion Prompt 2-5min
-2 min responses to prompt or more checking in or whatever - 24 min
-Closing Circle up / meditation

For more information:
https://www.naturespathcoach.com/community-circle
Advertisement

Where is it happening?

Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St, Bend, OR 97703-2617, United States,Bend, Oregon

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

It's more fun with friends. Share with friends

Discover More Events in Bend

Cascade Winds 2024 Fall Concert
Sun Nov 10 2024 at 02:00 pm Cascade Winds 2024 Fall Concert

Summit High School

CONCERTS MUSIC
Travel 12 and Under Grades 4th, 5th and 6th Tryouts
Sun Nov 10 2024 at 02:00 pm Travel 12 and Under Grades 4th, 5th and 6th Tryouts

High Desert Middle School

Dried Wreath Making Workshop
Sun Nov 10 2024 at 03:00 pm Dried Wreath Making Workshop

Bridge 99 Brewery

WORKSHOPS CHRISTMAS-WREATH-WORKSHOPS
13s and 14s Travel Teams Tryouts
Sun Nov 10 2024 at 03:00 pm 13s and 14s Travel Teams Tryouts

High Desert Middle School

Armchair Boogie
Sun Nov 10 2024 at 06:00 pm Armchair Boogie

24 NW Greenwood Ave, Bend, OR, United States, Oregon 97701

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
'Getting Lost' Documentary
Sun Nov 10 2024 at 06:00 pm 'Getting Lost' Documentary

Volcanic Theatre Pub

ENTERTAINMENT
Bend Fitness Professionals Networking Event
Sun Nov 10 2024 at 06:00 pm Bend Fitness Professionals Networking Event

lululemon

HEALTH-WELLNESS
Descartes a Kant at The Domino Room
Sun Nov 10 2024 at 07:30 pm Descartes a Kant at The Domino Room

The Domino Room

ENTERTAINMENT MUSIC
Crystal Bowl Didgeridoo Reiki SoundBath!
Sun Mar 12 2023 at 05:30 pm Crystal Bowl Didgeridoo Reiki SoundBath!

Unity Community of Central Oregon

HEALTH-WELLNESS TRIPS-ADVENTURES
Mommy and Me: Breastfeeding Support Group in Bend 2023
Thu Jan 04 2024 at 01:00 pm Mommy and Me: Breastfeeding Support Group in Bend 2023

St. Charles Heart and Lung Center Conference Room

HEALTH-WELLNESS NONPROFIT
A Midweek Mini Retreat to get Unstuck (Bend)
Tue Jan 09 2024 at 09:00 am A Midweek Mini Retreat to get Unstuck (Bend)

Bend

WORKSHOPS ART
Bariatric Support Group - Bend
Tue Feb 27 2024 at 05:00 pm Bariatric Support Group - Bend

St. Charles Bend

NONPROFIT HEALTH-WELLNESS
Pranayama Breathing Free Class \u2022 Bend
Wed Apr 03 2024 at 10:00 am Pranayama Breathing Free Class • Bend

Soul Dimension

HEALTH-WELLNESS WORKSHOPS
Breastfeeding Education
Tue Apr 09 2024 at 06:00 pm Breastfeeding Education

St. Charles Bend

HEALTH-WELLNESS WORKSHOPS
Anger Management 1 Day Workshop in Bend, OR
Mon Jul 29 2024 at 09:00 am Anger Management 1 Day Workshop in Bend, OR

For venue details, reach us at [email protected] or call us at +1 469 666 9332

WORKSHOPS HEALTH-WELLNESS
Business Finance Basics 1 Day Workshop in Bend, OR
Mon Aug 19 2024 at 09:00 am Business Finance Basics 1 Day Workshop in Bend, OR

For venue details, reach us at [email protected] or call us at +1 469 666 9332

WORKSHOPS BUSINESS
Wellness: A Comprehensive Guide 1 Day Workshop in Bend, OR
Thu Aug 22 2024 at 09:00 am Wellness: A Comprehensive Guide 1 Day Workshop in Bend, OR

For venue details, reach us at [email protected] or call us at +1 469 666 9332

HEALTH-WELLNESS WORKSHOPS
MS Project for Construction Project Managers Training in Bend, OR
Thu Aug 22 2024 at 09:00 am MS Project for Construction Project Managers Training in Bend, OR

For venue details reach us at [email protected], PH: +1 469 666 9332

WORKSHOPS BUSINESS
Join The Women Things Podcast! [Vendors Wanted & Welcome]
Thu Oct 03 2024 at 05:00 pm Join The Women Things Podcast! [Vendors Wanted & Welcome]

Bend

HEALTH-WELLNESS
Mon Oct 07 2024 at 06:00 pm The Chakras / ALIGN: Insight-Meditation-Sound

Hanai, Eagle Road, Bend, OR, USA

HEALTH-WELLNESS MEDITATION

What's Happening Next in Bend?

Discover Bend Events