“We shall not cease from exploration
And the end of all our exploring
Will be to arrive where we started
And know the place for the first time.”
— T. S. Eliot
Little Giddings
Part 5
I believe we have all experienced Full Circle Moments. They deepen our lives and, once shared, enrich the lives of others. They are at once personal and universal.
Full Circle Moments happen when we revisit a situation or circumstance
in our present life that occurred in our past. The event of the second
experience creates a circle in which we view both perspectives — past
and present — simultaneously. Viewing the “there and then” and
the “here and now,” seeing their relationship and connection
completes the circle and creates a richer, fuller life experience.
The process of selling the house I grew up in and of helping my mother
downsize to an apartment after the death of my father, stirred up memories
and emotion. One of the most remarkable memories was what I call a Full
Circle Moment. (Go to WRITINGS to
read “A Full Circle
Moment”)
After that vivid experience, I began to recall other Full Circle Moments in my past. I began to write these memories in the form of stories. This enabled me to process their meaning. My life began to take on a more integrated reality after getting in touch with these moments.
I have begun this web site to invite you to look at your lives to discover and share your own Full Circle Moments. Your stories will remain safe and confidential. However, please indicate if you would like your story considered for possible publication in a book of full circle moments.