A nurse who has worked in circle for years strives to cultivate a culture of mindfulness and caring within nursing and healthcare through presence, research, and the use of circle.

The Circle Way

September 1, 2009

2009 Circle Tales

Who are the grandmothers? (Or what did I get myself into?)

The Circle Way

September 1, 2009

2009 Circle Tales

Mary Diamond heard the Native American saying: "When the grandmothers speak the world will heal." And she said: "I'll bet I can help make that happen." The first grandmother's circle included 16 people.

The Circle Way

March 1, 2009

2009 Circle Tales

Archive: The power of circle in unexpected moments

The Circle Way

March 1, 2009

2009 Circle Tales

A WomanQuest goes on, even though its leaders were injured in a car accident on the way there and could not lead the group as they had planned. The container of circle held and supported both the guide team and the questers.

The Circle Way

February 1, 2009

2009 Circle Tales

Archive: The value of hearing each voice

The Circle Way

February 1, 2009

2009 Circle Tales

Wheaton Franciscan Sisters learn that, “Circle incarnates the value of hearing each voice and strengthens a common sense of wholeness.” Meeting in circle regularly gave them great hope that they would hold together in uncertain times and could do what they needed to.

The Circle Way

January 1, 2009

2009 Circle Tales

Archive: Calling the spirit circle – creating a spiritual community

The Circle Way

January 1, 2009

2009 Circle Tales

Feeling disconnection from existing religious institutions and a desire for a deeper spiritual life, a group of friends creates a "spirit group" to reconnect.