Why is opening and closing circle so important?
Both opening and closing circle is a sacred time for introduction and farewells, respectively. At opening circle we come together to meet one another, state our reasons for coming or our intentions for the weekend, and practice a time honored ritual of soul bonding – shaking each man’s hand while looking into each other’s very essence. Closing circle is a time to regroup after the weekend, make last announcements and reminders, and for each man to reflect on his time at GMG. We close the weekend in a circle, as we started the weekend, to remind ourselves that the circle of life continues, and that we are all bound to it together.
