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season links:
intro
calendar
circle members
opening
creative inventory
workshop
revisiting exercise
reflective conversation
closing season

To see printable pdf of the seasons guide go here.




explore and reflect — a creative sojourn

This season the circle gathers for six insightful and inspiring meetings that focus on the life experiences of a woman's creative journey. You will begin by stating your creative intentions for the season. During the creative inventory the circle will dig deep and observe one another's past life stages and transitions. Then, in the workshop, it's time for some fun making winter twinklers — sun catchers and inspiration for the long dark months of winter! You will highlight a member's creative pursuit in the revisiting exercise and visit the lives and stories of women we admire in the reflective conversation. To close, say good-bye to winter with a celebration that honors your dedication to living your creativity!



Your winter jewel boxes™:

 opening winter — get ready
creative inventory — reflections
workshop — winter twinklers
revisiting exercise — sharing creative pursuits
reflective conversation — life stories of female creatives
closing winter — celebrate!


start a sister i or mother i circle in your community:

circle format — each meeting looks like this:
1. Gather like-minded women. (Use the circle search to help you connect with other women in your community.)

2. Find places and times to meet. Designate lead sisters/moms for season.

3. Meet — use the sister i format and seasons guide to guide your meeting.
 1. opening: read mission statement

2. silent time word: use word provided to help center quietly

3. intro sentence: take turns finishing the sentence exercise

4. stepping stones/synchronicities: share creative journeys and guiding influences

5. business: schedules, materials and matters to be discussed

6. jewel box: the project, activity or discussion for the meeting!

7. closing: state goals until next meeting — end with brief silent time

(Refer to the circle elements and starter guides for further information on facilitating a sister i/mother i circle in your community — freely available here at www.sisteri.com)


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