I sit quietly. The typical white noise in my head – thoughts of what I have to do, where I have to be, who posted what on facebook –  is absent.

All weekend, I have been sitting in council, hearing others’ stories and challenges, looking into eyes, seeing tears, experiencing joys.

Away from technology, we wake up together. Share dreams and meals. Do morning rituals – chi kung, music, solo time.

A deep in-breath is taken like a quiet nourishing meal. A collective sigh is exhaled.

We open to story and consciousness of the other. The simple seeing and hearing of other, of being seen and being heard by other.

A trust emerges between souls. Smiles. Laughter. Tears. We rest, knowing we have each others’ backs.

In the palm of the larger group, we are stronger in the dream of belonging to one another and a consequent expanded self. We are at home in tribe. And the noise is no more.

A community of thirty plus individuals. Stories have cross pollinated, been challenged and expanded.

• Is it absolutely true that you don’t know what you want?
• Are you really not enough?
• What if you were to show up in a new way?

The deeper inquiry ignites confidence, confronts fear, and catalyzes awakeness. Monkey mind is gone.

A day later, it’s the same.  Except I am alone. I feel none of my typical aloneness. Presence with self is deep. Solitude is rich and lush. No affirmation from a device needed.

You are enough, more than enough, a voice says. You are blessed.

I still see the eyes, hear the stories, feel the trust with others.

Gather in soulful spaces with others. It’s a powerful way to stop monkey mind.

Google men’s groups, women’s groups, improv groups, authentic relating, soul retreats, adventure getaways, whatever you’re into.

Relationship with other while in relationship with self. Your true power.

Please help me build a tribe of 10,000 passionate relationship warriors.

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