Story Sharing Circles invite participants into a gentle, supportive space where life experiences are honored through listening and telling. Rather than offering advice, fixing, or analyzing, these circles focus on presence — witnessing one another with compassion and respect.

Each gathering centers around a theme and includes simple reflection prompts, quiet moments of listening inward, and optional sharing. Participants are free to speak, sit in silence, or simply listen.

Over six weeks, the circle naturally builds trust, connection, and a deep sense of belonging.

Week One — Our Beginnings: Where we come from

Participants reflect on early memories, family stories, or moments that shaped who they are. Stories may be lighthearted, tender, or meaningful. The focus is on noticing roots, influences, and the threads that carry through life.

Week Two — Turning Points: Moments of change

This session explores moments that shifted the course of life — big or small. Participants may share stories of transitions, challenges, realizations, new beginnings. These stories often reveal resilience and growth.

Week Three — Love & Connection: The relationships that shaped us

Stories of friendship, partnership, family, and community are invited. Participants may reflect on people who changed them, moments of deep connection, love in its many forms. This week often brings warmth, laughter, and tenderness.

Week Four — Loss & Resilience: Honoring what has been carried

This session gently holds stories of grief, hardship, and survival. Participants share only what feels right for them, with no pressure. The emphasis is on honoring experiences and the strength it took to live through them.

Week Five — Joy & Meaning: What brings light

This week focuses on moments of joy, purpose, humor, and gratitude. Stories may include accomplishments, simple pleasures, and unexpected happiness. It balances the depth of previous weeks with celebration.

Week Six — The Story We Carry Forward: Reflecting on becoming

Participants reflect on who they are now and what they want to carry into the future. This final gathering invites integration, gratitude, and honoring the journey together.

Presenter: This workshop is a collaboration between Soaring Eagles Ministry and the House of Breath Sanctuary in Naples and will be led by Maya Manseau. This in-person workshop will be held in her office space.