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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."<BR>
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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.<BR>
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Wish I were there with you all!<BR>
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Joelle<BR>
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