The Clearing

🌿 A tender space for women in heavy times

The Clearing is a women’s circle for those who are feeling the weight of the times we are living in.

Many of us are carrying anger, grief, uncertainty, or a deep sense of care for what is happening in the world, and it can feel lonely to hold these things on your own. This online circle offers a place to bring what you are carrying and be alongside other women who feel it too, on shared and steady ground. The space is carefully held, so that whatever is present, even the more difficult or intense feelings, can be brought without overwhelm.

Like a clearing in in the deepest wood, it is somewhere to step out into the light for a while, breathe more freely, and gather yourself in thoughtful company. You are welcome to speak, or simply to listen. There is no pressure to share, and no expectation to explain or resolve anything. This is a space for your feelings and thoughts, for honesty, and shared humanity, where whatever you are feeling in response to the world around you can be brought and held. In heavy times there is something quietly powerful in standing on shared ground together.

🌿 What to expect

 Each circle is gently guided and held by me, drawing on many years of experience in facilitation, coaching, and women’s circle work. We begin by taking a little time to slow down and settle in, with some gentle guidance from me. I’ll then offer a simple starting point for reflection, and from there each woman is invited to share if she wishes. There is no interruption, advice, or fixing: just the experience of being heard, and of listening to others. Moments of silence are welcome, and you are free to simply be in the space. The circle is gently guided throughout and will be thoughtfully brought to a close at the end.

🌿 You might feel drawn to this if you
~ feel the emotional weight of what is happening in the world
~ are holding anger, grief, uncertainty, or deep care about anything
~ want a space where you can speak honestly about what you’re feeling, and be part of a circle where all are listened to with care
~ are longing for connection with other women in a real and grounded way

🌿 Practical details

• This is a live, online women’s circle held on Zoom held by Deborah Moran
• Please join from a quiet, private space where you won’t be overheard
• Cameras are kept on to support a sense of shared presence

🌿 A timeless way of. gathering, for lives lived now