Dear members of our circle today,

As we gather in the spirit of mindfulness and growth, let’s embrace the values of safety, kindness and compassion in our collective time together today.

Harassment in any form has no place in our gathering. Let our words and actions arise from a place of mindfulness, empathy, and care. If, at any point, you feel uncomfortable or witness behaviour that goes against the principles of compassion, we encourage you to speak up. Your voice is valued, and your concerns will be treated with the utmost care.

And let us commit to honouring each other’s confidentiality and privacy. What is shared within this space, including who is present, should not be discussed with anyone outside of our group. We ask that you also carry this respect for confidentiality into your interactions with each other beyond today’s meeting.

After the meeting we invite you to connect with each other in 1-1 discussions while respecting each other’s time. And in order to maintain healthy collective boundaries between us all, please refrain from giving advice if it was not clearly welcomed, as well as refraining from asking for help or advice, if it was not freely offered.

May our interactions be infused with kindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity.