Just a joined up line

The geometry of nature

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The Circle

Just a joined up line

No sharp corners to harm

Not really knowing

Where it starts or where it ends

Just a joined up line

That can roll itself off the page

Not understanding its significance

And power to bring change

But you can circle around the world

Discover land and seas and skies

Watch ripples in a pond

Splaying outwards, stillness into lines

Your circle of friends

Held close to your heart

And the power of the sisterhood circle

Helps you reach for the stars

When the circle of life draws to a close

Reflect on what has been

See that you’ve come full circle

You wish your life complete

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Look closely at the circle, what do you see?

I have always been fascinated by the geometry of nature and the mathematics of its construction. I particularly love the way circles and spheres show up. I marvel at flora like thistles, whose circular form shows equality of the parts to make the whole in such a way it needs praise not vilification.

Then, there are the creature made circles. It is not surprising that the nest with its sharp twigs interwoven with soft moss and feathers forms a perfect circle to nurture and cocoon the young.

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I have been part of many circles in my lifetime. In a previous career path I have conducted many a “Circle Time” with children in my class where patience, tolerance for other voices and ideas generated is a wonderous thing to witness from such youthful minds. I am part of many writing circles whose magic makes my writing flow in ways that do not seem possible as a solitary writer. I have facilitated drum circles and have witnessed the palpable atmosphere that is created when we intertwine our beat.

Circle gatherers

Gathering in a circle is not a new phenomenon, it is millennia old, it is embedded in our genetic material. Long ago we sat around fire pits and made ourselves familiar through expression. Now we sit in rows, on the edges, not making eye contact and wonder why society finds it difficult to relate to one another. There needs to be a shift.

Circle of Solace

I will be holding a free, online gathering circle called Circle of Solace for my Substack community on:

Friday 28th March at 7-8pm GMT.

That beautiful hour together will bring peace, compassion, connection and acceptance. It will be part of a global movement of circles being held on this weekend (One Sacred Circle with Sister Stories) and the ripples of the circle energy will be connected far and wide.

Please direct message me if you have any questions or would like to book a place. There are a few spaces left and I would love you to join us. There will be no charge for this offering but if you feel you would like to donate to a charity of your choice in recognition of our gathering, I’m sure they would be most grateful. Dx