Sharing Circle AMA (Ask Me Anything)

@AnnaTess @CheeryMango, @Gozzil

Great idea!

How can I stop or wanting to OD?

So I remember when the circles were first introduced, I reacted a bit to what to me looked like a religious framework. I love the sharing circles a lot now, but I still don't love that part much. I think it would be much more inclusive to skip it all together.

"Let it be" sounds like "amen", plain and simple. I know it has further spiritual reaches, but maybe drop the spiritual aspect altogether? It does remind too much of AA, and it really doesn't have to be that way.

I know it might sound a bit critical, but I just feel it can feel a bit... unnatural, and not really helping the atmosphere. It's a bit exclusive, I feel. Well wishes on more an emotional level is more universal for the entire world, considering this is an international site.

I also think a copy-pasta about "heartfelt shares" sounds phony. It's better to encourage the host to wrap up in their own words. And if they don't have anyone, they can just say "thank you for this circle everyone!" or something else completely neutral.

I hope this doesn't sound too negative, but I just think those parts take away from a really good, grounded sharing circle. One that feels real and genuine and inclusive and not forced or distant or scripted. I know some people might like those parts I criticize here, but I'm sure there are a lot of people who agree with me too. Keeping it in a way everybody likes, I think that's a lot better!

@AnnaTess Is the schedule still accurate? If so, what's the mega sharing circle process now? It doesn't appear to have a queue, be turn based, etc.