Week Two
More preparation for sitting in circle
BEFORE MEETING:
WHY GOLD MINING | WARRIOR OF LIGHT
As mentioned in the "week one" module, the Gold Mining Circle has a different focus from much of the work done in MKP or other men’s work. Why Gold Mining is intended for the reader to get perspective on how Gold Mining evolved. Warrior of Light, on the other hand, will offer an entryway into further preparing yourself for working with others in group. Please read these two pieces and be prepared to discuss your responses to them in the live session. Video links are also available at the top of each document page.
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IN-GROUP FOCUS:
HIERARCHY AND HOLARCHY
We work with a shared leadership model in Gold Mining. This may be different from hierarchical models that are common in MKP and other groups. In Gold Mining, everyone who leads any part of the Circle is also a participant. And all participants will also be asked to step into leadership and facilitation at some point. Thus, we are styled in a holarchical model.
WITHHOLDS
Checking in with yourself, is there something causing a withhold for you, keeping you from being present for these processes? If so, what can you do to put that withhold aside long enough to get the benefit of what is being offered?
SECOND MOUNTAIN (NINE STEP)
Consider the following video regarding where you might be on your life's journey: HERE. Where are you on your journey? Which of the nine steps do you feel you most identify with? Are there others in the circle that are on a different part of the mountain, the valley, or the second mountain?
Credit: Craig Filek. For more information regarding Craig's Purpose Mapping programs and coaching, please visit his site directly HERE.