JANUARY: Focus on Each Other
Settle in with a quiet meditation, then spend 10 minutes writing what you have noticed about each woman’s growth this past year. Take turns scribing so each person can listen and receive when it is their turn to be the receiver.
The purpose of this “I See You” exercise is to increase awareness of the value of being seen and known by group members. The experience of being seen for our growth is deeply fortifying and satisfying. This process also increases our skills as observers. (Note: adjust timing based on the number of members in your group to ensure everyone has a turn as receiver.
Process. Each group member takes a turn as the receiver. Decide you will go first, second, and so on.
Each woman takes a turn sharing with the receiver the growth she has seen in the receiver in the past year. The receiver listens as the scribe takes notes.
After all the speakers have shared observations, the receiver can share a brief reflection on what the experience was like for them.
The scribe gives the receiver the notes when her turn is completed.
Follow the same process for the next receiver, and so on, until everyone has an opportunity to receive.
Takeaways.