Meeting Flow

Introduction/Grounding

The Conveners welcome participants and give a sketch of the meeting flow. The Conveners lead a short grounding exercise to help the group focus on the upcoming meeting.

Check-In – What have you noticed about collapse this week?

This is a brief check-in, about 2 minutes per person. This helps us toward a common reality and gives us a context for our sharing.

Some specific questions to consider:

• Have you seen signs of collapse?

• Do you think about collapse, even when your life is normal?

• Do you see collapse differently than other people?

Circles – How are you living with collapse?

The meeting divides into breakout rooms of 6-8 people. Each room includes a Convener or an experienced participant to help guide the process.

Each participant has about five minutes to share their reflections about collapse. Whatever you wish to share is welcome, or consider 'The Three Questions:'

1. What are your feelings about collapse?

2. Are you making changes in how you live?

3. What are you discovering by living in a new way?

Each person speaks without interruption. The rest of the group listens and attends. This sharing is the heart of the meeting.

Glimmers – What brings you joy in the midst of collapse?

To end the meeting we share 'Glimmers,' which are the opposite of 'Triggers.' Glimmers are like tiny sparks of positivity that can appear even during difficult or challenging situations. They are those little moments that make you feel good, happy, or proud, even when things might seem tough.

Goodbye 

The Conveners thank the participants, provide information about future sessions, and wish everyone goodbye.

Please see the article 'Why Are Meetings Important?' by David B. for an explanation of how our meetings lead to connection and healing.