Kay Pranis: The Art of Holding Circle

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May 17, 2017 a project of ServiceSpace We are each made for goodness, love and compassion. Our lives are transformed as much as the world is when we live with these truths. - Desmond Tutu - Kay Pranis: The Art of Holding Circle Kay Pranis, a facilitator of peacemaking circles, believes that each of us is inherently good, wise, and powerful. This, along with the remaining six core assumptions, form the foundation for her practice and way of using circle processes. Based on an indigenous tradition, circle allows for individuals to unite around a common cause or conflict, and address it openly so each participant feels deeply heard and can together work toward a resolution. Kay's use of circle has been transformative in communities, prison systems, schools, and various social institutions. "We cannot necessarily undo harm that happened," says Kay, "but we can move toward healing and toward being more constructive with one another. We can be authentic in a space that's grounded in these values of whom we want to be when we are at our best." { read more } Be The Change Which of the seven core assumptions do you most identify with? For more inspiration join this Saturday's Awakin Call with generosity entrepreneur Joserra Gonzalez. RSVP and learn more here. { more } COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News The Disease of Being Busy The Dogs that Protect Little Penguins Dan Siegel: The Open Mind A Yuletide Gift of Kindness 5 Things Science Says Will Make You Happier 10 Ways to Have A Better Conversation How Nature Resets Our Minds and Bodies Music And The Developing Brain DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 243,720 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: KindSpring  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  Awakin  //  More