Welcome to this sacred space we are creating together —
a space of presence, of deep listening, of open hearts.
It is our deep intention to build communities of resilience, knowing that each of us supports the whole and the whole is the individual.
Let us be together, just as we are —
with everything we carry, everything we long for,
and everything we are ready to lay down.
In this circle, we honor well-being.
We give ourselves full permission to tend to our needs —
to rest, to stretch, to step away and return —
knowing that caring for ourselves is a gift to the whole.
We listen with the ears of our hearts.
We listen not to fix or to judge,
but to understand what has meaning —
to truly witness one another.
We choose love over fear,
curiosity over assumption,
compassion over judgment.
We welcome one another’s differences and hold space for truth.
We trust the quiet wisdom that lives within us —
the soft voice of intuition,
the clarity of our hearts,
the knowing that needs no proof.
Here, we are invited to show up fully,
to speak authentically,
and to honor the promises we make —
to ourselves, to one another, and to this sacred gathering.
If something doesn’t feel aligned,
we commit to naming it with kindness and courage.
And when we cannot do that alone,
we know there are trusted hands we can place it in.
Together, we co-create this space —
woven with trust, care, and shared intention.
Let this be a place of return,
a place of healing,
a place of soul-deep connection.
And so, we come together —
with open hearts, rooted presence,
and the power of women walking side by side
in the spirit of love and sacred becoming.
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These shared agreements are intended to create a safe, nourishing, and inclusive space for all participants. Let these guidelines serve as an invitation to bring our most present, authentic, and compassionate selves to this gathering.
1. I tend to my well-being.
I listen to my body, heart, and mind. I take care of what I need — rest, nourishment, movement, space — when I need it, trusting that doing so supports the well-being of the whole.
2. I listen with heart and presence.
I practice deep, attentive listening. I listen not to respond, but to understand — paying attention to what has heart and meaning for myself and others.
3. I come from love and curiosity.
I soften judgment and release the need to evaluate. I meet myself and others with compassion and curiosity, even (and especially) when perspectives differ.
4. I trust the wisdom within.
I allow the quiet knowing of my heart to guide me. I honor intuition, stillness, and insight as valid and sacred sources of wisdom.
5. I show up authentically.
I speak truthfully and with care. I honor my commitments to myself and others, and I make room for vulnerability and courage.
6. I engage in brave, loving dialogue.
If something arises that does not feel aligned, I will speak with the person involved with honesty and kindness.
If I do not feel comfortable doing that, I will take my concern or suggestion to __[a designated support person, such as “the Compassion Circle,” “the Listening Team,” or a named individual/role like “the conference care coordinator”].
7. I honor the circle.
I recognize that we each contribute to the container we are co-creating. I take responsibility for the energy I bring, and I honor confidentiality, consent, and boundaries.