I've been sitting with things for a while now, and I've discovered that what my soul really yearns for is community. Deep community. While talking circles are powerful, they're just one of many threads woven into the tapestry of deep community. And the truth is that circles are no longer enough for me. I want more.

Work stress nearly sent me to the ER, and the crazy thing is that I didn't even realize how stressed I'd become. I love the nonprofit organization I work for, I love how they really do a great job taking care of their employees (considering that they have to navigate capitalism like every other employer), and I have a good relationship with my manager. And yet…