What is the Way of Council?The Way of Council is based on ancient principles of talking; we sit in a circle, pass a talking piece and create a sacred space for what needs to be witnessed. It is a practice that can spread into other parts of our lives.
By being fully present in this way, we can hear others - and ourselves - more fully. What this can lead to, in our experience, is a space to be with the wholeness of life, as the dark and light parts are equally welcomed. Sometimes the edges are the most fertile areas to bring, as they are often not allowed to be heard in everyday conversations. Most often people are surprised at what it is like to be fully heard, and to fully hear others, with no need to fix or placate or make better. You are welcome to join if you are ready to listen from the heart, speak from the heart and to be present to whatever thread develops in the group that session. They are co-led by Jane Embleton and Jenny Archard, both of whom have been taught and practising this way by a variety of teachers for a number of years. We honour the teachers who have so profoundly shared this way with us. Pip Bondy from Ancient Healing Ways, Meredith Little from the School of Lost Borders (and others) and Jeremy Thres from Regenco - and many more. These evening and overnight sessions are an introduction and an ongoing group, so places may be booked up quickly. "If we never find ourselves in spaces of unconstrained openness, we might not even know what we really think, hiding truths even from ourselves." Samuel Alexander 
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Dates & BookingsEvenings in Ashbrittle, near Wellington, Somerset dates coming soon for Autumn/Winter 2019-2020 6.30pm-9pm Tea and cake/biscuits provided Campfire Councils in the Woods 2020 Young Wood, near Taunton £40 Tea and biscuits provided. Please bring something to share for supper and your own breakfast; we finish before lunch. Bring your own tent / hammock / camper van / bivi so you can sleep outside in the woods. These sessions are a great first step into council. To book a place please email to check if there are spaces and for more details. 
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