Circle of Trust

Today’s Practise

Breath Work

3 x deep inhalations/ exhalations

Connect to the Inner Channel

One hand to heart, one hand on lower abdomen: What do you notice?

4 x 4 Box Breathing

In Your Journal

Add a timestamp to your page - time & date

Today we explore our Support Network, or “Microculture”. I am reading a great book I recommend for anyone who finds themselves in service to others, or the world around them. It’s called Trauma Stewardship by Connie Burk and Laura van Dernoot Lipsky. I took a screenshot of the dialogue I have read out to you in today session. Together we explore the importance of consciously creating healthy relationships - lover/partner, friends, family and community.

To take a snapshot of your life today and those who influence your life and time, ask yourself:

1. Who are the five people you enjoy and spend time with each day or week?

2. What qualities do you love about them?

3. How would you describe your best (or closest) friend?

4. For an outsider observing your life, what would they say about the five people you communicate the most with?

5. What do you think this outsider would say about you?

Part 2. Creating Your Bullseye
Creating a "bullseye" to visually represent your relationships and support network is a powerful tool for self-reflection and understanding. By categorising the people in your life based on their closeness and influence on you, you gain insights into your emotional connections and the dynamics of your relationships.

The questions you asked yourself in determining where individuals belong in your bullseye are insightful and can help you identify patterns in your relationships:

1. "Who do I like to be around?" - This question helps you recognise the people who bring you joy, positivity, and fulfilment when you spend time with them.

2. "Who do I like myself around?" - This question delves into how certain individuals make you feel about yourself. Those who contribute to your self-confidence, self-acceptance, and authenticity are likely to be placed closer to the center of your bullseye.

3. "How do I feel after I have been around this person?" - Reflecting on your emotional state after interacting with someone provides valuable feedback on the impact they have on your wellbeing and mental health.

4. "Who allows me to feel relaxed, confident, open, and safe?" - This question highlights the importance of feeling comfortable and secure in your relationships, where you can be vulnerable and authentic without fear of judgment.

Once you have visualised your friendship groups and assessed the placement of individuals in your bullseye, you can consider whether adjustments are needed in your relationships. This might involve distancing yourself from those who have a negative impact on your wellbeing or inviting closer connections with individuals who bring positivity and support into your life.

Ultimately, creating and reflecting on your bullseye can guide you toward fostering healthier, more fulfilling relationships and strengthening your support network.

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