There is often a sense that we have to heal alone, that our problems are ours that others can’t get, or that we wouldn’t want to sit around listening to other people’s issues.
Maybe we even think it might drag us down even more than we are. I know I had these thoughts even up until recent years when I’ve begun to dive into the power of collective healing and the impact of acknowledging and diving into the collective that we are undeniably anyway in.
There are a few ways that I’ve been exploring this in my work. A few years ago I started to deepen my knowledge of circling and how to create a circle which is also sometimes called council or many other names. I’ve since incorporated it into all my retreats and trainings. The collective knowledge that comes to the surface is so powerful Folks see themselves in each other, often recognizing parts they couldn’t previously put words to. They also feel the group hold and support them.
The power of the collective energy created in groups is undeniable. It’s why in the Jewish traditions there are prayers that must be done with others. We just can’t get the energy right otherwise. It’s also fair to say that we can’t heal alone. Healing is always in relationship. We learn in our interactions who and how we are. Without that, our idea of self is theoretical.
Sabrina Vedete Elmaliah knows this well. In her work she leads circles of women in womb healing using yoga, chanting, crystals, and nature immersion. We met in sauna at our friends at Steady Slope an AirBnB I highly recommend! My conversation with her is the latest offering on the Beyond Trauma Podcast. We explore group healing, energy work, womb healing and more!
If you are interested in circling and deep healing, join me for my Reemergence Retreat this March.
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