Translations:Celebration and Mourning Circle/29/en

At the end of the Mourning and Celebration Circle, bring the energy to a close in some way which honors the belonging, community, and connection that has been created. At OWS, we took a moment to speak to the level of connection we were seeing in the room, and to reaffirm the value of celebration and mourning as a revolutionary act in this society. We also invited everyone to take home a need card from the middle of the room - a need which they would want to be reminded of after they had left this space. Finally we expressed our gratitude for being a part of the circle, offered hugs and information about how to keep this level of connection alive in their community. In other contexts, when we have had more time, we have also taken time to hear from the other participants how that was to celebrate and mourn, and how it was to hear their community membersʼ celebration and mourning.