Francesca Boring > Quotes

“When it comes to someone in the circle, a client or a representative appearing to be overwhelmed, withdrawn, or emotional, I think it is better to err on the side of caution. “Everything matters”. Being aware of someone’s heartbeat, whether their voice sounds dry, noticing if they have the smell of anxious sweat or fear, if they have difficulty being present, or if they appear to be having a fear response in terms of the way their eyes track, (or don’t), all of these physical indicators may be helpful. Relaxation techniques to respond to this can include checking with the group, stopping to allow folks to catch their breath, encouraging someone to drink water or wash their hands to release what is bothering them, smudging the room, remembering that often more than one person is impacted if someone is deeply touched. There”
― Francesca Boring, Family Systems Constellations and Other Systems Constellation Adventures: A transformational journey

“Art is collaboration between God and the artist, and the less the artist does, the better. — Andre Gide, French critic, essayist and novelist (1869-1951)”
― Francesca Boring, Family Systems Constellations and Other Systems Constellation Adventures: A transformational journey

“There is time. Nothing is an interruption. The dignity of every person and every wound can be given a space and be respected. “Everything matters”.”
― Francesca Boring, Family Systems Constellations and Other Systems Constellation Adventures: A transformational journey

“As we stand here we honor those who were impacted by the heavy destiny of war. For those in our own families who have been wounded by war, in body, mind or soul, we honor those wounds and that destiny.        If we have not been in war we cannot fully understand it. We cannot judge, but we can bring those people into our hearts and give them a place, saying to them, “Welcome Home”. For those families of veterans who were injured by the pain of war, body, mind or soul, we honor those wounds and that destiny.”
― Francesca Boring, Family Systems Constellations and Other Systems Constellation Adventures: A transformational journey

“You can’t wake a person who is pretending to be asleep. — Navajo Proverb”
― Francesca Boring, Family Systems Constellations and Other Systems Constellation Adventures: A transformational journey

“to inform pet owners of possible systemic dynamics in relationship to pets-both within the pet community, the pets personal history, and the interface with pet and human families Experience insight regarding Nature’s perspective- may be used as a tool for youth and adults alike in exploring the consciousness and perspective of a tree, the water, the land Placing the land of origin and the land of immigration may be of help to immigrant populations To serve as a support or resource to individuals and family systems For exploration regarding questions and challenges we face in our environment and relationship to the earth To expand our connection to the environment and each other”
― Francesca Boring, Family Systems Constellations and Other Systems Constellation Adventures: A transformational journey

“To quiet the land. When there has been unspecific trauma on the land and residents feel the impact, it is possible to do a constellation to identify the trauma and ask blessing of the land To inform land use: reforestation, development of both the land and communities that interface with the land To inform architectural design: Identify locations for green spaces and test environmentally sound building materials To inform energy choices: passive solar, hydro, wind, alternative building practices To support real estate transactions- Why won’t a place sell, supporting potential buyers to be able to look at properties in a systemic way To support environmentally based community action agencies Work with pets- both for veterinary practice and to”
― Francesca Boring, Family Systems Constellations and Other Systems Constellation Adventures: A transformational journey