11 am PT:Â Empathy Circle - (90 min)
Host: Jonathan Gordon Â
A 90 min participatory dialogue using the Empathy Circle process.
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Host: Edwin Rutsch
Empathy Circle (1:00 hr)Â
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The Summit Empathy Circle facilitated by Edwin Rutsch explored participants' experiences and feelings in empathy circles. Speakers shared feelings of belonging, joy, and calm, contrasted with anxiety and distraction from technical responsibilities. One participant expressed a desire for deeper connections and vulnerability, while another highlighted the value of empathy in understanding and reducing conflict. The discussion emphasized the importance of empathy in personal growth, human connection, and overcoming societal issues like oppression and victimization. The session concluded with reflections on the power of empathy and the need for continued practice and support.
[ ] Look up information on Rupert Spira
[ ] Try the focusing technique of saying "Something in me feels constricted" when experiencing tightness or discomfort
[ ] Cassell to share the book "The Radical Acceptance of Everything" by Ann Weiser Cornell
[ ] Mel to continue working on a song list of empowering songs like "We Shall Overcome" to strengthen her resolve
Edwin Rutsch facilitates the meeting and asks for the first speaker.
Speaker 1 expresses a sense of belonging and sanctification in the empathy circle, emphasizing the joy of life.
Edwin Rutsch reflects on the shared joy and the sense of being heard.
Speaker 2 shares feelings of anxiety and distraction due to technical responsibilities but feels calm and relaxed during the empathy circle.
Speaker 2 appreciates the reassurance of being able to speak freely without judgment in the empathy circle.
Speaker 3 summarizes Speaker 2's feelings and references Sylvia's presentation on nonviolent communication.
Speaker 2 discusses the importance of pure empathy and reflection without collusion, especially with their "jackal" side.
Speaker 3 reflects on the insight and appreciation for pure empathy and reflection.
Speaker 3 shares feelings of happiness, frustration, and a desire to go deeper in the empathy circle.
Speaker 4 reflects on the richness of the process and the value of understanding each other in conversations.
Speaker 3 emphasizes the importance of accurate understanding in conversations to prevent them from going off the rails.
Speaker 4 acknowledges the value of empathy circles in helping people understand each other better.
Speaker 4 shares feelings of fear and excitement, and the challenge of not knowing what to talk about in empathy circles.
Speaker 1 reflects on the importance of being heard and the value of empathy circles in personal growth and kindness.
Speaker 3 discusses the cycle of oppression, victimization, and exploitation and the importance of introspection and self-acceptance.
Speaker 1 appreciates the empathy circle as a powerful vehicle for human growth and maturity.
Speaker 3 reflects on the complexity of authentic relating and the simplicity of empathy circles.
Speaker 3 shares feelings of inward focus and the desire to practice listening and compassion.
Speaker 4 expresses curiosity about the empathy circle experience and the joy of hearing people's stories.
Edwin Rutsch enjoys hearing people's experiences and the richness of the empathy circle landscape.
Speaker 4 shares feelings of tightness in the chest and stomach and the desire for comfort.
Speaker 2 suggests getting more empathy and deep levels of empathy through empathy circles or NVC.
Speaker 2 expresses deep pain and the feeling of taking on the world's pain, emphasizing the need for personal change.
Speaker 1 reflects on the importance of personal change and the contrast between the world's processes and personal growth.
Speaker 4 shares feelings of tightness and the desire for more time for empathy in the empathy circle.
Speaker 3 suggests focusing on the feeling of tightness and the importance of naming it.
Speaker 1 reflects on the power of acceptance in the empathy circle and the importance of radical acceptance.
Speaker 3 emphasizes the value of empathy circles in creating a zone of acceptance for whatever comes up.
Speaker 1 expresses gratitude for the healing and connection in the empathy circle.
Speaker 2 shares feelings of gratitude for the opportunity to share openly and honestly.
Speaker 1 reflects on the importance of compassion and loving kindness in the face of news reports.
Speaker 2 mentions working on a song list to strengthen resolve and stay connected to compassion and hope.
Speaker 2 shares feelings of aloneness and the desire for deeper emotional connections.
Speaker 2 expresses curiosity about why others don't share their deeper feelings and the desire for companionship.
Speaker 2 reflects on the importance of vulnerability and understanding in building deeper connections.
Speaker 2 appreciates the opportunity to share and the importance of empathy in personal growth.
Speaker 1 shares experiences of weeping and sobbing in therapy and the importance of a small group for healing.
Speaker 3 mentions a song by Joan Baez and the importance of empathy and gratitude.
Edwin Rutsch appreciates the connection and the importance of empathy circles in personal growth.
Speaker 4 suggests Larry's website for empathy circles and the importance of building comfort with people.