Category: nature ritual

The idea of living a care-free life…

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I’ve learned it’s not possible to live carefree as we are all bombarded with constant energy in the form of responsibilities, happenstances, negative outcomes, even castoff of other’s energies even though they might be well-intentioned.

But consistently working to attain it is a serendipitous journey in and of itself replete with rewards for all five senses. Partaking in the reverberations of rhythmic sounds, meditating on serene sights, immersion with thought-provoking textures, a reverie of delightful tastes, or basking in memory-laden scents offers some carefree moments into my life.  It’s necessary, especially with a negative mental health diagnosis that makes one fight for every bit of peace possible.

I’ve seen fellow sufferers in a cocoon of pain and fear that which they cannot escape. For many years, I’ve been told I’m fortunate to have been able to consume coursework, especially in spirituality and healing, to the extent that I have because it allows me a degree of foresight, and insight, not available to many with my diagnosis.  For that reason, I work happily towards carefree moments: glimpses into serenity if you will.  I make time for insouciant moments with my devil-may-care attitude.  Granted I’m not always so happy-go-lucky but losing myself on the journey is its own reward.

Getting back to nature

bridgeWalking at the Landscape Arboretum was always enjoyable for me but I quit with COVID and all. So today, I accompanied Robert on the drive to Lino Lakes to measure a client’s home. Afterward, a nice, peaceful walk cleared my mind a tad and I returned with renewed vigor and thought about starting up the blogs for my main author page and the pseudonym as well.

Fire Ritual for Healing

fire ritualThis class was a circle of healing using the fire element in the form of flame and ash as our focal point of intention. Our goal was to destroy that which no longer serves us, such as negative memories, and allow it to be transformed into new beginnings.It is a purification ceremony. Each person in the group was helped to form clear intent before we started. My goal was to burn the old in order to make way for the new. Others wanted to go inwards to use their DNA to connect with their ancestors, release negative energy, leave old habits behind, learning to forgive, or let go fears or limitations and grieve losses to free up space and resource of mind and body. Those connecting with their ancestors first grieved the loss of their loved one then called upon them for guiding spirit. It was to banish mental burdens in the flame and make way for balance and harmony to be created from the ashes.

We used stones, water, and nature as well to connect with our intrinsic purpose and to move ahead with purpose in being a creative participant in life as a whole. The last part of the session was in the back garden where we embraced all that grows and transforms such as plants, trees, and flowers. Our goal in the back garden was to face our fears, especially of the unknown, which for most of us involved chronic illness (mental or physical). It put us all on the same level as we shed our masking personas that we took in to the class. We ended at the water feature which symbolically cleansed us from toxicity and mental debris and restored and renewed our purified being.