My observation from the AAD course: that in my work on the course, I became aware of how little attention I pay to the process, and the shift in quality that comes when I do pay in.

A personal note: perhaps it's time to try something more public, in addition to bringing the circle into performance. An open circle, in the style of the Seattle circle? Would they mind? I'm sure the gcne would support this. . . . I think there's potential to tap, here in Boston.