Teachers

Since 2014, I have been traveling in Europe with Manitonquat Medicine Story and his wife, Ellika. Wherever we are invited to lead circles, going whenever possible.

When I was quite new to the circles, I often heard Story say, “Once you are a leader, train your replacement.” This has stayed with me since Story passed away. Circles are not a one- or two-person show. Circles are a primal state of being that reconnects us to nature, to our fellow human beings, and ultimately to ourselves. Therefore, here at the Circleway Network, we strive to make this connection within the circle as accessible as possible for everyone who wishes to participate. Since Ellika and my capacities are limited and we cannot always meet the requests, we have specifically tailored our camps to teach people who want this and have been in contact with us for some time how we run circles, workshops and camps. This doesn’t mean we’re better than others. We simply share our methods, approaches, and attitudes so that everyone can find their own style without straying too far from the traditional knowledge of Story Manitonquat.

“Circles belong to the people, and the knowledge about them resides within each of us.”

That’s why more and more people from our inner circle are joining us, teaching and learning in this process. These people have already spent a lot of time with us. Therefore, I know their hearts and know that they always support the good search and the energy within the circle in the best possible way. Just as Ellika and I can’t be perfect, everyone who participates in circles will encounter people and perhaps have experiences that inspire their personal growth (AFGO). However, it is important to us, also with the understanding that we should think seven generations into the future, that circles become increasingly and consciously anchored within the human collective. Therefore, I am very happy that the pillars on which Circleway stands are being strengthened in this way, through dedicated individuals. Thank you to you and our team for working towards a hopefully better world.