Hi Marije, my heart goes out to you...

I feel less inclined to post here, as it might uncover me as being a ‘fraud’, because surely someone who can't intuit or feel what others can and still has so many issues to work through herself can’t be a good facilitator

I'd say the first, and foremost essential, about both being on the path AND facilitating, is profound self honesty. Because honesty always brings light to the situation, and it is only awareness that really changes anything. The processes we use in facilitation, when you think about it, are all designed to bring increased awareness.

And as facilitators, we'll all work in unique ways: some will intuit more, others, like you, will have the profound capacity to shift energy - which I'm sure you're realising now with each session and gathering; how you 'hoover up' energy!

I'd say the essential thing is to take reflections from each other, yes. Develop facilitation from the inspiration of those you work with in the group - but, always work to remember your gifts are unique to you, and you'll experience them in a different way.

Profound self honesty - that you have in bundles - is a profound gift!

Open