Women's Circle Training
I will be offering trainings in September for women wanting to go deeper with the support group/council circle process. We will do some processes in alignment with Woman Within and New Warrior, as well as learning how to "hold the container" of support and safety for the group. Sliding scale fee. Registration necessary. Please rsvp with your "vote" of dates in September to Joyce at marvelbenoist@yahoo.com.
Friday, May 14, 2010
www.HERweekend.net Scholarships available
Scholarships available for HER training.
As time approaches for the training, H.E.R. Weekend still has room and scholarships as well as payment plans for the June 4-6 weekend in California. This is a training somewhat related to the New Warrior men's training.
As time approaches for the training, H.E.R. Weekend still has room and scholarships as well as payment plans for the June 4-6 weekend in California. This is a training somewhat related to the New Warrior men's training.
Contact info For Big Island Regional Support Groups
Here are updated contacts for open Big Island groups:
Pahoa: Sabrina purushafly@yahoo.com Phone: 965-1054 NEW group
Hilo: DeeDee/Diane hoomana48@hotmail.com
Honoka'a: Diane di@evansdiamondtree.com 775-9512 EVENING group
Honoka'a: Susan susanbwood@hotmail.com 775-9991 DAYTIME group
Hawi/Kohala: Marsha maleka27@gmail.com
Waimea: Anjalisa anjalisa7@yahoo.com 885-6040
Kona: Tina tkit@hawaii.rr.com
(she is also the contact for Kona Women's Circle, a class series for which
I'll be leading Laughter Yoga next Thursday, May 20 at 5:30 at Hale Halewai)
South Kona (Miloli'i/Ocean View): Nikki 328-0181
Pahoa: Sabrina purushafly@yahoo.com Phone: 965-1054 NEW group
Hilo: DeeDee/Diane hoomana48@hotmail.com
Honoka'a: Diane di@evansdiamondtree.com 775-9512 EVENING group
Honoka'a: Susan susanbwood@hotmail.com 775-9991 DAYTIME group
Hawi/Kohala: Marsha maleka27@gmail.com
Waimea: Anjalisa anjalisa7@yahoo.com 885-6040
Kona: Tina tkit@hawaii.rr.com
(she is also the contact for Kona Women's Circle, a class series for which
I'll be leading Laughter Yoga next Thursday, May 20 at 5:30 at Hale Halewai)
South Kona (Miloli'i/Ocean View): Nikki 328-0181
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Community Celebration Time Correction! 3pm May 2
The Community Celebration of the New Warrior Men's Groups (ManKind Project; www.mkp.org) is Sunday, May 2 at 3:00 for the potluck and 4:15 for the ceremony (men share who just attended this men's experience for the first time.)
Green Church, church row, Waimea. Everyone welcome (including children)
This is one of my favorite things to attend---so inspiring! You'll leave there having great hope for the world!!!
Green Church, church row, Waimea. Everyone welcome (including children)
This is one of my favorite things to attend---so inspiring! You'll leave there having great hope for the world!!!
Friday, April 23, 2010
May Theme for Women's Circles
Embracing Challenge and Change!
Let's explore ways to can become more authentic and empowered in the face of whatever shows up in our lives!
Let's explore ways to can become more authentic and empowered in the face of whatever shows up in our lives!
All Island Gathering Today at Spencer!!!!
Please join us today at Ohi Ula/Spencer Beach in Kawaihae for a potluck. Women feel free to bring the kids!
Arrive between 3-4 or whenever you can; we'll stay til sunset! (small blessing circle at 5pm) Look for the big white banner!
Joyce 756-2703
Arrive between 3-4 or whenever you can; we'll stay til sunset! (small blessing circle at 5pm) Look for the big white banner!
Joyce 756-2703
Sunday, March 7, 2010
New Warrior Men's Graduation Celebration Sunday, May 2
I am thrilled to announce that the Men of New Warrior/Mankind Project are making it possible for more men and their families to be involved in the graduation celebration following their April 23-35 training, by holding it on a Sunday instead of a week night! It will be held, as always, in Waimea but at a large venue, yet to be announced.
Please mark your calendar for May 2 afternoon. Everyone who cares about this amazing men's empowerment work is welcome to attend.
If men want more information about the training, they can contact Francois 775-1636.
Please mark your calendar for May 2 afternoon. Everyone who cares about this amazing men's empowerment work is welcome to attend.
If men want more information about the training, they can contact Francois 775-1636.
Please Mark Your Calendar for April 23 Blessing Gathering
Aloha Big Island Women
For those of you connected to and supportive of the New Warrior Men's Training/ManKind Project weekends that happen here and their continuing support groups, we will be having a women's blessing gathering on April 23 in either Honoka'a or Waimea area. This is the first evening of their initiation weekend and an opportunity to welcome their women and children, as well as to sing together and send them our blessings.
The spirit of this evening is joyful and inclusive of children.
Please RSVP to Joyce (our location will depend on how many women and children we expect to attend) at marvelbenoist@yahoo.com
For those of you connected to and supportive of the New Warrior Men's Training/ManKind Project weekends that happen here and their continuing support groups, we will be having a women's blessing gathering on April 23 in either Honoka'a or Waimea area. This is the first evening of their initiation weekend and an opportunity to welcome their women and children, as well as to sing together and send them our blessings.
The spirit of this evening is joyful and inclusive of children.
Please RSVP to Joyce (our location will depend on how many women and children we expect to attend) at marvelbenoist@yahoo.com
Announcement of HER Training from Shakti
From: info@herweekend.net
> Subject: H.E.R. Weekend Training Announcement
> To:
> Date: Saturday, March 6, 2010, 3:32 PM
> H.E.R.
> Weekend Training
>
> We are excited
> to announce our next training!
>
> June 4-6, 2010
> Yucaipa, CA.
>
>
> If you know of
> a woman who can benefit from our
> training, please provide them with the
> attached Enrollment Form.
>
> For more
> information, please check out our website at www.herweekend.net
>
>
> Subject: H.E.R. Weekend Training Announcement
> To:
> Date: Saturday, March 6, 2010, 3:32 PM
> H.E.R.
> Weekend Training
>
> We are excited
> to announce our next training!
>
> June 4-6, 2010
> Yucaipa, CA.
>
>
> If you know of
> a woman who can benefit from our
> training, please provide them with the
> attached Enrollment Form.
>
> For more
> information, please check out our website at www.herweekend.net
>
>
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
March Theme for Island Wide Women's Gatherings
Aloha Sisters!
Our theme for March is Healing and Wholeness. What is healing for me personally---where am I on my journey of healing and forgiving and releasing old wounds? What does it mean to me to embrace my own innate wholeness and the wholeness of others?
This is not about healed vs unhealed but about really embracing what healing and wholeness means for each one of us deeply, personally, profoundly....in our own intimate, inner experience. It is about tending our own garden and about our connection to the greater whole. Let's explore together.
With Love and Great Devotion,
Joyce
Our theme for March is Healing and Wholeness. What is healing for me personally---where am I on my journey of healing and forgiving and releasing old wounds? What does it mean to me to embrace my own innate wholeness and the wholeness of others?
This is not about healed vs unhealed but about really embracing what healing and wholeness means for each one of us deeply, personally, profoundly....in our own intimate, inner experience. It is about tending our own garden and about our connection to the greater whole. Let's explore together.
With Love and Great Devotion,
Joyce
Next Honoka'a Daytime Gathering March 25
Aloha from Honoka'a!
The daytime women's circle meets at Woodrose Fitness on Mamane Street (the main street) just once a month but a wonderful once-a-month experience! Next meeting, facilitated by Jacqueline McCandless is Thursday, March 25 --- gather at 1:00, circle begins at 1:30. Ending time by 3:30
This particular circle follows the basic foundational guidelines for the Women's Circles and focuses on sharing on Council Circle rounds. All are welcome.
For more information, feel free to email me at marvelbenoist@yahoo.com
Blessings and Great Joy!
Joyce
The daytime women's circle meets at Woodrose Fitness on Mamane Street (the main street) just once a month but a wonderful once-a-month experience! Next meeting, facilitated by Jacqueline McCandless is Thursday, March 25 --- gather at 1:00, circle begins at 1:30. Ending time by 3:30
This particular circle follows the basic foundational guidelines for the Women's Circles and focuses on sharing on Council Circle rounds. All are welcome.
For more information, feel free to email me at marvelbenoist@yahoo.com
Blessings and Great Joy!
Joyce
Saturday, January 30, 2010
The Guidelines For Women's Circles Revisited
In our circles, as we open with a song or reading initiated by the facilitator of the week, we then begin to pass an object, a talking stick or flower or stone, honoring whomever is holding the object to be the the sole speaker in the group.
Hold confidentiality with great care
Listen solely and deeply to the woman currently speaking
Be spontaneous and unrehearsed at your time of sharing (take time to breathe and check in before you begin to speak)
Speak from the PRESENT moment. See if you can drop the stories, the drama, the issues and focus on where you are in your bones, in this room, in this circle, right now. If you had a big intense experience, focus on what about you is growing or searching---not the story about all the players and who did what. BE with yourself and your circle in your present moment.
Be aware of the amount of time you speak---feel it---allowing yourself "lean" sharing and allowing time for others
Speak from "I" in a deeply personal way that reveals what is happening for you--allow yourself to deeply hear yourself and to trust the circle to hold you in their care (note: they will hold you in the way each understands. You must also hold yourself.)
Take responsibility for your own experience---your own thoughts, feelings, reactions, responses, attitudes.
Save information, announcements and input for later. Keep the sacred "container," the circle you have opened and where you pass the talking stone, as sacred. It is for hearing the heart and soul and journey. Matters of logistics and daytimers are more mental---busier thoughts. Share them after the closing of the circle or by written material or email.
This applies to planning as well. Save the "who is facilitating next week" and relative questions for after closing the circle.
If you feel strongly to give advise or input, please give it one-on-one after the circle, and only after asking the woman if she wants it. Honor her own journey as hers.
Notice if you feel more deeply connected to yourself and your circle afterwards. This is a reflection of yourself and what energy you moved inside of yourself---how deeply you connected. Ask yourself how you can go more deeply into the heart of your life and of this circle. Listen to yourself and growing awareness.
What a blessing is this opportunity to be together as women in community.
Hold confidentiality with great care
Listen solely and deeply to the woman currently speaking
Be spontaneous and unrehearsed at your time of sharing (take time to breathe and check in before you begin to speak)
Speak from the PRESENT moment. See if you can drop the stories, the drama, the issues and focus on where you are in your bones, in this room, in this circle, right now. If you had a big intense experience, focus on what about you is growing or searching---not the story about all the players and who did what. BE with yourself and your circle in your present moment.
Be aware of the amount of time you speak---feel it---allowing yourself "lean" sharing and allowing time for others
Speak from "I" in a deeply personal way that reveals what is happening for you--allow yourself to deeply hear yourself and to trust the circle to hold you in their care (note: they will hold you in the way each understands. You must also hold yourself.)
Take responsibility for your own experience---your own thoughts, feelings, reactions, responses, attitudes.
Save information, announcements and input for later. Keep the sacred "container," the circle you have opened and where you pass the talking stone, as sacred. It is for hearing the heart and soul and journey. Matters of logistics and daytimers are more mental---busier thoughts. Share them after the closing of the circle or by written material or email.
This applies to planning as well. Save the "who is facilitating next week" and relative questions for after closing the circle.
If you feel strongly to give advise or input, please give it one-on-one after the circle, and only after asking the woman if she wants it. Honor her own journey as hers.
Notice if you feel more deeply connected to yourself and your circle afterwards. This is a reflection of yourself and what energy you moved inside of yourself---how deeply you connected. Ask yourself how you can go more deeply into the heart of your life and of this circle. Listen to yourself and growing awareness.
What a blessing is this opportunity to be together as women in community.
New Dates for New Warrior Training Adventure for Men
April 23-25, 2010 is the next ManKind Project (mkp.org) New Warrior training on the Big Island.
There's discussion of having the celebration for the newly initiated men on the following Sunday and at a larger venue to better include families. Good job, guys!
Are there women interested in creating a women's gathering with children at the beach on the same weekend?
There's discussion of having the celebration for the newly initiated men on the following Sunday and at a larger venue to better include families. Good job, guys!
Are there women interested in creating a women's gathering with children at the beach on the same weekend?
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Update from Kona Group and Women's Workshop
Happy New Year to all,
Just a quick reminder after the holidays that tomorrow night we have an open Kona Women's Circle meeting at Hale Halawai at 5:00-7:00pm.
This will be led by co-leader Claire Bajos. The focus will be intentions for the new year.
http://www.konawomensworkshop.com/Kona_Women_s_Circle.html
And there are two great Kona Women's Workshops over the next two Thursday nights.
http://www.konawomensworkshop.com/Featured_Speakers.html
Aloha,
Tina
Just a quick reminder after the holidays that tomorrow night we have an open Kona Women's Circle meeting at Hale Halawai at 5:00-7:00pm.
This will be led by co-leader Claire Bajos. The focus will be intentions for the new year.
http://www.konawomensworkshop.com/Kona_Women_s_Circle.html
And there are two great Kona Women's Workshops over the next two Thursday nights.
http://www.konawomensworkshop.com/Featured_Speakers.html
Aloha,
Tina
Suggested article and invitation from Hilo Group!
Happy New Year from the Hilo Women's Circle!
We had our second meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 5. We started with an article from the DailyOM, http://www.dailyom.com/articles/2010/21573.html.This article helped us think about how we feel when we are authentic, and how our culture, families and situations have enhanced and blocked our Authentic Selves. We talked about our mothers. We marveled at how we hardly know our parents in some ways, and how different our partners' families seem to be. This sharing was a continuation of our first meeting...we decided to address the topic of Intentions at a future meeting.
Our circle includes women in theirs late-20s, 40s, 50s and 60s, which gives us a multi-generational look at our topics. We are open to new members.
Our next meeting will be Tuesday, Jan. 19, at the home of DeeDee Grace, 6-8 p.m.
We had our second meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 5. We started with an article from the DailyOM, http://www.dailyom.com/articles/2010/21573.html.This article helped us think about how we feel when we are authentic, and how our culture, families and situations have enhanced and blocked our Authentic Selves. We talked about our mothers. We marveled at how we hardly know our parents in some ways, and how different our partners' families seem to be. This sharing was a continuation of our first meeting...we decided to address the topic of Intentions at a future meeting.
Our circle includes women in theirs late-20s, 40s, 50s and 60s, which gives us a multi-generational look at our topics. We are open to new members.
Our next meeting will be Tuesday, Jan. 19, at the home of DeeDee Grace, 6-8 p.m.
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Hilo Group Update
Aloha Ladies,
Just a reminder that our next meeting will be on Tuesday Jan. 5, 2010 at 6:00-8:00 pm at my house. 135 Hokupaa Street. Let me know if you have any other women who are interested in attending. I look forward to seeing you all.
DeeDee
hoomana48@hotmail.com
Just a reminder that our next meeting will be on Tuesday Jan. 5, 2010 at 6:00-8:00 pm at my house. 135 Hokupaa Street. Let me know if you have any other women who are interested in attending. I look forward to seeing you all.
DeeDee
hoomana48@hotmail.com
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