Good Goddess Reads

As I prepared and researched for Goddess Initiation 101, I re-read a few books and discovered some new texts that were of interest.

I resurrected Sierra Bender’s acclaimed Goddess to the Core and found all my flags and highlights still worthy of re-reading, plus. This book was invaluable to me back in 2010 when I was writing the script and sequence for my final. Not only did we hand in a lesson plan with full details but also had to give the lesson to our peers in the class. It was harrowing but exciting too! I added an essential oil blend and picked some Cure music to give it a bit of oomph. I remember practicing and practicing in front of whoever would watch me so I could feel less intimidated and memorize the sequencing and pose instructions.

Of course without The Body is not an Apology by Sonja Renee Taylor, I wouldn’t have found my rage and insulted self nor the deep, radical self love we all deserve and I needed to even think of creating this course online. Invariably, she prompted me to read plenty of books that delve into colonization and ingrained systems that degrade others. This book is even on my audible and we have a small group of women that study it, paragraph by paragraph.

These two books were vital in my structuring and the why of the course; Holding Space by Amanda Dobra Hope – a guide to supporting others while remembering to take care of yourself first and The Book of Ceremony by Sandra Ingerman – Shamanic wisdom for invoking the sacred in everyday life.

If you are interested in knowing more about these great goddess reads, leave a comment below.

Goddess Initiation 101

My course is almost complete. Tomorrow, is week 6 and it has been going well. Via this journey of co-creating with goddess, I have found myself connected to the spiritual side of things quite frequently without deliberately striving. The practice of reaching for higher ground and yet deeper into the heart/love has made me much more intuitive and clearer.

Ironically, spending time in meditation, reading about/creating spiritual circles, creating guided meditations and studying sacred, ancient and divine feminine information has made me more grounded. I feel balanced, loved unconditionally and divine.

I hope my attendees have felt growth and widened their eyes to look beyond and through the invisible, coming home to their senses, authentic selves and the present moment.

Goddess Course Offering

Goddess Initiation 101

Are you feeling guided to connect more deeply with the Divine Feminine within and around you? 

If you’re seeking to awaken your inner goddess wisdom and gathering with women on a similar path, join us for Goddess Initiation 101. 

This six-week Zoom course offers a sacred circle for women of all ages and backgrounds to gather, connect, and explore their spiritual selves in a welcoming and inclusive space. 

Together, we will invoke and deepen our relationship to the divine, becoming a unified Modern Mandala of contemporary women living in the here and now.

In Goddess Initiation 101, we will co-create a sisterhood that nourishes and grows you. Each week, we will engage in ancient rites to consecrate our precious time together, discovering our many purposes, defining our life missions, and giving meaning to our lives in the context of the present culture.

Benefits from participating:

  • Align with and affirm your divinity, restoring and invigorating your self-appreciation and acceptance.
  • Find joy and laughter among a safe and supportive fellowship of women on a kindred spiritual journey.
  • Develop a greater sense of self-trust, and learn to make choices from a place of soul guidance and inner wisdom.
  • Replenish your spirit in a welcoming sanctuary, and experience a profound sense of inner peace.
  • Empower your intuition, learn to trust your inner voice, and build confidence and self-worth in all areas of your life.
  • Delve into ancient feminine archetypes and affirmations, and learn how to apply their wisdom to your everyday life, relationships, and career.

Here’s a glimpse of what you can expect and topics we may explore in our six-week journey:

Contemplations * Guided Meditations * The Four Directions and The Four Elements * Ceremony * Altar * Oracle Card Readings * Unconditional Love * The Goddess * Transformation * The Body Temple * Chakras * Archetypes * Crystal Allies * Mandalas *       And More

Join us for Goddess Initiation 101 and experience the incredible power of sisterhood, the miracles found in the Divine Feminine we have yet to unearth and own and together, we will embody our Sacred selves and follow our authentic destinies.

Forgiveness Homework

I forgive myself for judging myself as an inconvenience. 

I forgive myself for judging myself as unworthy. 

I forgive myself for judging myself as unworthy of everyone’s love and attention. 

I forgive myself for judging myself as taking up too much space. 

I forgive myself for judging myself as unworthy unless I can take care of others, gift to others or do for others. 

I forgive myself for judging myself as needing to care for others in order to be worthy of love and support.

From Laurel and angels to me back on November 9, 2022

Goddess Initiation 101

On Wednesday, June 7th, 2023 I intend to launch a zoom community for women and those who identify as such to come together in a circle of love filled with the feminine divine. Those who enter will have the opportunity to delve deep into their feminine power and resources. We will fill each other up with elevated vibrations from the sacred goddesses and archetypes we especially need and must return to at this time. This course will run for 6 weeks and will be recorded.

True Peace

True peace lies in the spring budding leaves of the dogwood. Or, a blue jay busy squawking, a chickadee drinking rain water, a red hat wearing woodpecker pecking at a branch for insects, or tiny worms in the bark.

Nature is true peace. Order in my home is beauty and peace. The sitar music with soft beats is true peace. Listening to 963Hz sound vibes is true peace.

The allure of out door vignettes and views are true peace. A plate of food well distributed and colorful is true peace.

The anticipation of bedtime and reading a treasured or new book is true peace. Wonder, enthusiasm and gratitude is true peace.

True peace is not fighting anything or with anyone not even inside myself. True peace is the scent of sweet candles burning bright, sage and incense, perfumed rooms cleansed by essential oils.

True peace is holding a baby, petting a furry family member or hugging, comforting, embracing with intention, releasing tears or sharing the joy of being alive in the same time continuum.

True peace is raindrops tapping onto the roof, cleansing dust off trees, bushes and washing away debris – leaving foliage, buds and flowers scattered below green canopies.

True peace is noticing and being awestruck by life and natural beauty, changes and moments of transformation.

The sky darkens, the sky clears, the sky opens and the sky releases tears.

And I am overjoyed!