Dear Human Circles

Small, intimate gatherings for remembering our shared humanity.

In a world that constantly asks us to improve, perform, and prove our worth, Dear Human Circles offer something different… a simple space to slow down, be present, and remember who we were before all of that.

These are not workshops.
Not coaching.
Not therapy.

They are circles of listening, reflection, and shared humanity.

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What these circles are

Dear Human Circles are small online gatherings where we come together around a shared text from Dear Human and let it serve as a shared focus in the center of the circle.

We don't analyze the text.
We don't fix each other.
We don't rush toward insight or action.

We sit beside the words and notice what they stir.

These circles are about:

Remembering rather than developing
Listening rather than solving
Belonging without earning
Being human together, without roles or armor

They are intentionally slow, spacious, and small.

What happens in a circle

Each circle follows a simple, steady rhythm

A brief grounding and arrival
A shared reading from Dear Human
Silence and personal reflection
A gentle invitation for optional sharing, spoken from lived experience
Listening without interruption, advice, or fixing
A gentle closing

There is no pressure to speak.
Silence is welcome.
You are free to participate in the way that feels most honest.

One chapter is often enough for an entire gathering.

What these circles are not

Dear Human Circles are not…

Group coaching
Therapy or group processing
Leadership training
A book club
A space for advice, fixing, or feedback

Nothing is being optimized here.
Nothing is being measured.

This is a space for presence, not performance.

Who these circles are for

Dear Human Circles tend to resonate with people who…

Feel the quiet sense that something essential has been forgotten
Are tired of self-improvement and longing for self-remembrance
Want depth without diagnosis
Value listening as much as speaking
Are willing to slow down and sit with what is real

You do not need to be "ready."
You do not need the right words.

You only need a willingness to show up as you are.

Who is holding the circle

These circles are hosted by Phillip Cave, author of Dear Human.

Phillip holds the space not as a coach, therapist, or expert, but as a fellow human… attentive to the container, the boundaries, and the quality of presence in the room.

There is no teaching or interpretation.
Only care, listening, and stewardship of the space.

Practical Details

First Circle Is: Sunday, March 29, 1pm ET / 7pm CET
Group Size: Limited to 12 participants (to protect intimacy)
Format: Live (Zoom)
Location: Online (accessible from anywhere with internet)
Duration: 2 hours
Cadence: Single gatherings, Monthly cadence, For now, just March (details shared upon registration)

A copy of Dear Human is required.

You can purchase the book from Amazon, or add a discounted ePub ($6.99) or hardback ($14.99) when you enroll.

We'll share the specific chapter we're exploring together before the circle gathers.

After you register you’ll receive

A personal welcome message
Circle agreements to create safety and trust
The specific chapter we'll explore together
Zoom link and any needed preparation (spoiler: very little)

Dear Human Circles are offered for $95.

This reflects the time, preparation, and presence required to hold the circle with care and integrity.

Money here is not a measure of worth or belonging. It is simply part of the exchange that allows the circle to exist.

Cost & Exchange

An invitation, not a pitch

Dear Human Circles are offered quietly and intentionally.

If you feel drawn—not convinced, not persuaded, but gently pulled—you're welcome to join us.

If not, trust that, too.

JOIN THE MARCH CIRCLE

You were never meant to do being human alone.

This is simply a place to remember that—together.