Ashiyana Family welcomes in the 10th Season in Goa

As a 'family', we are able to nurture the most loving, supportive, symbiotic and almost psychic relationships; however we are aware that familiarity sometimes causes us to slip up. Being so comfortable and close with loved ones can manifest excessive emotional and sometimes insensitive reactions as we may drop our objectivity and increase expectations:

Have you ever spoken to a loved one in a way you would never dream of speaking to a colleague....?

Being aware and acceptant of our emotions, and continually looking to grow, we often hold sharing circles here at Ashiyana. A coming-together where we can share freely, openly and honestly. Taking influence from the Native Americans, we often leave space for people to share without response or retort; from the heart, without judgement.

In this first circle it was more of an open introduction to faces new and old in roles familiar yet evolved.

Following a beautiful and, as always, eloquent introduction from Chris to his ethos from which Ashiyana expands, we asked the members of the family to share one word that described their core values in life, and how they would want to work within the Ashiyana team.

These were the words we shared:
Fairness
Support
Integrity
Authenticity
Trust
Love
Empathy
Compassion
Vulnerability
Respect
Care
Inclusion

I had goose bumps as I heard these words and I have goose bumps now as I write them.

Beautiful words, made all the more beautiful by the honest, heart-felt resonance with which they were said.

It's going to be a good season..... :)

- Tobie T