SACRED CIRCLE
“We are now reclaiming the Sacred Knowledge of how we evolve. Our Ancestors understood that it cannot develop unless it is rooted in the power of the heart to give birth to a feeling world.”
Betty Kovacs - Merchants Of Light
“Together we weave a sacred circle of trust, compassion and renewal.”
A hive is more than a structure, it is a living, breathing organism. Each bee is both held by the hive and helps to hold the hive together. This is the spirit in which The Hive was created: a sacred space where you can come as you are, rest, and reconnect with your own soul.
Here we gather in circle, an ancient way of being together; to share, listen, and witness. In this circle you are invited to slow down, breathe, and feel nourished. You are both held by the presence of the group and simply by showing up, you also help to hold others. This reciprocal exchange creates a field of trust, compassion and quiet strength; a place where insight can arise, hearts can soften, and the soul can speak.
Whether you arrive seeking clarity, renewal, or simply the balm of being truly seen, Sacred Circle offers a gentle, supportive environment to explore and deepen your inner life while feeling part of something larger.
What should I expect?
A safe and comfortable space - The room which is used will be uninterrupted for the time we are together. There will be soft music playing as your group facilitator welcomes you in. You may bring cushions, mats and blankets if you prefer to be seated on the floor but chairs will be provided. The facilitator will outline the group agreement then invite you into a grounding practise so we may all ‘land’ in the room from our busy days. She will also close the space with reflections on Circle time and self-care, leaving time to acclimatise to going back to the every-day and saying your goodbyes.
A space which sees and holds each woman - Your facilitator will focus the session and present a question to the group which you are invited to reflect upon and share if you wish to or listen. In Sacred Circle we do not give advice or question we simply witness and hold space for the woman talking. All of you is welcome in this space, your joy, your pain, your strengths and your fragility, whether spoken or silently felt. There may be periods of silence we welcome this too. To share and to listen are equally powerful
A brave and nurturing space - Whilst this may be a very different and new experience for you, it is a powerful one! It takes courage to turn up, to be fully present in the room and to share or witness in the space. People often find their sense of aloneness is alleviated simply by knowing others are experiencing similar circumstances and feelings. Others find ‘their voice’ when they understand there is no judgement nor unsolicited advice, to be heard and felt fully is deeply empowering. Women from all walks of life and backgrounds collect together to be who they truly are and we seek to honour each other in our similarities and differences. The space offers a place to slow down, experience togetherness, truth telling and community with a deep sense of belonging. It is soul honey a place to be nourished, find healing and to satisfy an urge that we often feel but cannot name. It is a space where we begin to understand what it is to be fully ourselves.
Group Agreement
Our group agreement is important so we have clear boundaries which create safe and confidential space which honours each of us.
Confidentiality - what is shared in the room stays in the room. The Hive will neither record online Circle nor keep records of individual sharing.
Honouring time - please arrive on time late arrivals disrupt the space. Whilst we do not put a time limit on a persons sharing time hold awareness that others will want to share. We invite and honour the silence. Facilitators will keep time for the Circle and contribute in order to keep the flow and boundaries.
Honouring others - at Circle we do not give advice on what has been shared neither do we enter others personal space unless asked. The Hive endeavours to be inclusive and respects difference we seek to learn and grow from sharing and hearing uniquely personal perspectives.
Trusting the process - At times it is difficult to stay focused on holding space for others whilst hearing our own needs to share, or being distracted with our own thoughts and feelings. Be patient and tender to yourself and others, being fully present takes time as we remember ourselves and will become easier with time.
Being responsible - The content of your own and others sharing may trigger unexpected responses within you and whilst facilitators are trauma aware, the Circle is not a therapy group. Take responsibility for what you share in these 90 minutes giving thought to what may be too traumatic for you to share. Facilitators can sign-post you to services if needed.