Ideas please for a different closing

[Joelle Lyons Everett]

Doug--

When an Open space has been long, or very emotional, or time is short for 
other reasons (as one I facilitated in the Columbia Gorge, when mudslides caused 
by rainstorms were closing nearby roads, and we wanted to get everyone safely 
home by dark), I let everyone who wishes speak in the talking circle, then 
close very simply, perhaps by looking slowly around the circle, saying "Thank 
you," and "When it's over, it's over--go in peace."

I try to let my decision be governed by the circumstances and the feeling in 
the room.   Often, comments by the participants are so moving that any further 
activity would be superfluous.

Wish I were there with you all!

Joelle



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