A talking circle is when a group of people sit in a circular form and pass around a sacred object (a tiny pebble, feather, or stick). As each person in the circle holds the sacred object, it is his or her turn to speak a truth about themselves or their lives. It is a symbol of spirituality to empower those individuals to speak from the heart as an offering to the group. The sacred object serves as a focus for each person as it rotates throughout the group, and it encourages the participants to share leadership and words with each other. In this way the energy is focused on an individual and the group. This method ensures that each voice is heard; contributions to a circle are what make the group whole. Remember: "speak from the heart, be brief, and listen attentively." The circle provides a tool for making better decisions, which strengthens a community by creating better understanding of yourself, others, and issues at hand. Talking circles can help in many ways by improving communicational skills, decision making, planning processes, and problem solving.

Protection, nourishment, growth, and wholeness are significant goals in developing unity.

One nurtures one's self through physical and spiritual environments. By gathering wisdom of the past and nourishing the present, we plan for the future.

When a person is conceived, the mother is the protector and nurturer. She promotes growth and development throughout life's journey.

We must have respect for our spiritual beliefs. The many changing seasons represent the way we grow as individuals and become our true selves.

The centering and symbolism of the Four Directions in a being's life represent wholeness.

* The North represents wisdom, elders, and the balance of life;
* The East represents purity, life, and guidance;
* The South represents peace, humility, and the love of people; and
* The West represents the love for the creator, and going within dreams and visions.

By balancing and understanding ourselves, we clear a safe path to recognize and protect our values as Nations. By so doing, we are in harmony with the universe.

The Medicine Wheel is the center of all people. It shows the four aspects of our lives: physical, spiritual, mental and emotional. There are symbolic colours that represent all of our brothers and sisters of the human race. They are white, red, yellow, and black.

The circle represents the fullness of living and experience, and carries a very meaningful message to people. The circle symbolizes never-ending life, which begins with birth, through childhood, adolescence, adulthood, old age, and then death.

Spirituality is the centre. Joining the Creator with the love and support of others helps to develop us, and unity begins this process. If there is no participation from one's self, your healing journey won't begin. The Creator made all people, adults and children, and all must be treated with respect no matter what race, gender, or culture. Life is a symbolic tool, a journey that connects you as a being with the rest of creation. It is a continuous cycle, and everything is inter-related with the universe. People are born, live, die and enter the spirit world. It's all a part of life. Make time for inner holistic balance, meditate, and pray to ask what your purpose is and why you were created.

The young people of today are the leaders of tomorrow. If we don't begin the path of healing, youth will suffer. As soon as people learn how to balance each other spiritually, emotionally, physically and mentally, the Nations will be united and strong!

When looking at spirituality in the workplace, people need to learn how to nurture and understand themselves in order to function 100% in their company/organization. Spirituality in the workplace can benefit both the employee and employer. The business can be more successful with contented, centered employees. A number of studies indicate that healthy employees are more productive.