Who are we?

We are a group of men committed to becoming better, more authentic men.

What is a Council Circle?

Illuman understands the Way of Council as a communal contemplative practice. It affirms the importance of listening and speaking from the heart within a circle of men. But it also recognizes the circle as being more than the sum of its parts. Illuman wants to be open to the mystery of the Spirit that arises within the wisdom and discernment of the Council. It recognizes that we run out of words in the presence of something larger than ourselves. This necessarily widens the circumference of the circle, extending our vision to a wider community to which we also have to listen.

We practice four intentions of council:

• Listen from the heart
• Speak from the heart
• Be spontaneous and authentic
• Be lean of expression

We are men transforming men through a power greater than our own

We implement this inner work through:

• Nature
• Ritual
• Image
• Story
• Council

There is no experience or belief system necessary to participate.  If you are interested in becoming a more authentic man please join us and see.

For location and details please reach out to Rich Gierak