'The Circle' is an online digital community for black womxn and womxn of color, curated by Black Girls in Om. The experience follows an ethos of open healing and wholeness, focusing on the intention of deconstructing and rewriting a narrative that suggests "Black girls do not take of [themselves]." The Circle gives access to a curated monthly curriculum that embraces the topic of wellness and various spiritual themes. It also encourages personal growth and growth as a community, as well as consistent practice for maintaining a mindful healing journey.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Black Girls in Om also launched a digital sister circle called Divine Disruption: The Circle 1.0. This initiative invited 250 Black women and women of color to engage "in daily journaling prompts, weekly thought exercises and guided meditation, newsletter recaps, and conversations with special guests."
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Members-only Digital Wellness Communities
- Digital wellness communities offer curated content and support for individuals seeking personal growth and healing.
- Open Healing and Wholeness
- Embracing open healing and wholeness allows individuals to deconstruct and rewrite narratives, promoting a mindful healing journey.
- Embracing Wellness and Spiritual Themes
- Curriculum focusing on wellness and spiritual themes encourages personal growth and fosters a sense of community.
Where This Applies
- Digital Community Platforms
- Digital community platforms can provide space for members to connect, share resources, and access tailored content for personal growth and healing.
- Wellness and Mindfulness
- The wellness and mindfulness industry can leverage digital platforms to offer curated content, practices, and resources that promote open healing and personal growth.
- Diversity and Inclusion
- The diversity and inclusion industry can explore initiatives that create safe spaces for underrepresented communities, fostering open healing, personal growth, and empowerment.
