Conversation – 17

The Whole Is Greater

Women’s circles perfectly illustrate the idea that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

Women’s circles are formal or informal gatherings in the interest of bonding, sharing energy, and creating ritual. The origins of women’s circles are ancient, but their applications are as modern as the women who participate in them. There are no hard and fast rules as to how to form a women’s circle or how to run one. Some circles invent their own agendas, rituals, goals, and ceremonies, while others borrow ideas from sources as far-ranging as Buddhist or indigenous cultures. Some circles are open to new members at all times, while others prefer to practice with a set number of members, closing the circle once that number is reached.

In a typical gathering, the women who are present sit in a circle. Generally, for the sake of cohesiveness, one woman is chosen to lead the circle each time. Allowing a different woman to lead each meeting allows for a multi-perspective approach to the process. One circle leader may choose to create and teach a ritual that involves using the voice to release negative energy, while at the next meeting, another leader may feel inspired to lead a silent meditation. On the other hand, a circle may choose to be more focused over the long term and gather around a particular intention, such as working together to determine a course for healing Mother Earth. When the healing feels complete, the women may choose to stay together with a new focus for their work or the circle may disband.

At their best, women’s circles perfectly illustrate the idea that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. The work that can be accomplished within the loving embrace of our sisters is far more powerful than what we could achieve on our own. If you are not already part of a circle, you may want to start one. Follow your intuition as to the women with whom you’d like to work, reach out to them, and set a date to begin. After that, you can simply allow the circle to create itself. AMEN! ✨✨

@kittengirl,

Good morning in California wishing you a blessed day. ✨🌹

@shoelady60,

Good afternoon in the ‘burgh. I loved your post from last night. 😘✨Make sure your
mom is dressed warm. Enjoy the day and treat yourself.

Thank you for your prayers for my mother. I have more to tell at a later date.
George is at Rainbow Bridge and yeah the family is devastated. WE all loved George.

Charlie is with me now and Poppy I don’t even want to think about losing them right now.

You enjoy your day with mom hey we are in the 50’s and raining Fall was right on time. 😜✨

Love ya. 😘✨

@taci,

Good morning in S. Cali and enjoy the view and the hike. Happy Trails. 🎶🎶🌹

@oodiebom,

Good morning on the Gulf of Florida. Dear lord do I ask how is your weather?

Oodie be careful going out and I hope your husband is doing alright today. I hope
you are too. ✨✨😘🌹

Oodie Oz is in the 50’s and we are raining as I type Charlie went to visit his owners and came
right back to me I have him he spent the night here too. Hubby left for work this morning
and let him out to go visit his owners that did not last long I think he stayed about an hour
and I can see from my house and he was right back at my front door. 💕😜

I hope you get everything done and see ya in Trivia later please take your time. 🌹

Thank you for your thoughts on George he is at Rainbow Bridge now. Very somber day.

Our family pet Doberman Dog was put down today. RIP George we will miss you. 😘💕✨

@xango,

Good afternoon in Florida. 😘🌹😎Xango I read your post from last night and I find you
to be very interesting. I don’t write a lot but I have a lot to say so much this thread would get
shut down if I dare write what I really feel about things in the world. 😜

I stay on the safe side and just stick to a feel good Thread it is what it is. 😎 I will always be
true to myself I like to cover all people and things in the world. I will leave it at that. ✨

I have no desire to be like other places in Twitter verse I am my own person and not too
bad at that. This I know. 😎😜Yeah that was a pat on my back I know who I am. 😘💕

I love hearing you talk of your mother and your family in Brazil also your garden and food
just sounds and taste amazing. Xango you have a talent and it’s all in the cooking.

I enjoy your company I don’t care if you talk about the weather that is fine with me. I am
glad you hubby will be back to normal I know you are glad this illness is over. 😘💕

Hey see ya in Trivia if you are up to it. 😜

One of my favorite books and movie. ✨🌹 Thank you for your prayers about my mother for an 80 year old woman she is
doing fine and George is at Rainbow Bridge my family is trying to keep it together I knew that dog well.💕😘

@defg,

I hope you are having a great time on you little getaway. Safe travels. 😎✨

My little bunny is the brown one I still take baby carrots and fresh water to him he lives
in my backyard. 💕✨

@ddshoppy,

Good morning in S. California I hope all is well in your family. See ya tonight in Trivia. ✨

Enjoy Summerland. 😎✨

@loaf,

Good morning in your neck of the woods and may this Fall be a good one for you
and your family. 😘😎I miss ya let me know how you are when the time is right. 🌹

Hey I miss hearing about your little grandson I especially loved hearing about his two
wives at the tender age of seven. I bet he learned his lesson real quick. 😜🤣

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Curtis Stone with wife Actress Lindsey Price and their two sons. ✨✨

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Chef Curtis Stone Recipe for the Perfect Pot Roast

If you want a one-pan-wonder that’s packed with flavour, you can’t go past a classic pot roast.

Perfect Pot Roast

Serves: 6 | Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 4 hours

Make-Ahead: Pot roast can be made up to two days ahead, cooled, covered, and refrigerated. Rewarm pot roast covered in a 150C oven for about 30 mins, or until warmed through.

Ingredients

1.5kg beef chuck
Plain flour, for dusting
2 tbs olive oil
1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/2 bunch thyme, tied with butcher’s twine
1 cup dry white wine
2 cups good-quality beef stock (or broth)
500g red-skinned potatoes, halved, or quartered if large
350g carrots (about 4 medium carrots), peeled, cut into ½ cm pieces

Method

Preheat oven to 150C.
Place a large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Season beef with salt and pepper. Dust beef with flour, shaking off any excess. Heat oil in pot and add beef. Sear beef on all sides for 10 to 12 mins in total, or until browned all over. Transfer beef to plate. Reduce heat to medium.
Add onions to same pot and cook, stirring, for about 3 mins, or until they begin to soften. Add garlic and thyme. Stir in wine and cook for 4 to 5 mins, or until completely reduced. Add broth. Return beef and any accumulated juices to pot. Bring mixture to a simmer, cover, and transfer to oven.
Cook for 3 hours. Uncover pot, scatter potatoes and carrots around beef, and cook uncovered, basting beef occasionally with pan juices, for about 40 mins, or until beef is fork-tender.
Transfer pot roast and vegetables to a serving platter. Slice beef and serve with vegetables and cooking liquid.