Sacred Medicine Ceremony
How I Hold Ceremony and Ritual…
As humans, we love ritual and ceremony - from weddings to holidays. It is a chance to come together to honor something sacred. It is a space to step outside of our day-to-day lives and into something a little (or a lot) different. There may even be a sense of mystery or deep tradition. We might wear special clothing, go to a specific location, or say a prayer. It may be a solemn occasion, or one filled with joy and laughter.
When you enter a ceremonial space with me, I welcome you into that sense of “something different.” It is a chance to leave your ordinary life behind for most of a day, and to step into the extraordinary. It is a chance to come into deeper communion with yourself and all your parts. There is an element of stepping into the unknown, and I’m right there by your side all the way through.
Much of the potential for healing comes from feeling safe enough to let go. That’s as much about our relationship as it is your relationship with yourself, and your developing relationship with the sacrament.
The sacrament invites us to build a relationship with it. More than just a “fix-it” magic pill, they direct our attention where it needs to go, and show us what we need to see or feel. Learning to work with the sacrament can be a little like learning to float – kind of awkward and daunting at first, perhaps, and over time, you will learn how to let go and follow the medicine. Curiosity and an open heart are a great place to begin.
When the grand adventure of your journey winds down, I welcome you back to conventional reality with simple, wholesome, grounding food and plenty of time to feel yourself coming home. Afterwards, rest and self-care help your system recalibrate and begin to integrate the work you’ve done. The day after a ceremony is not one to rush around doing all the things. Time in nature is soothing.
We’ll meet up again a few days later to begin the process of integrating your journey. What themes arose? What felt potent for you? What do you want help remembering? What practical, manageable steps can we craft together to bring this transformative experience into your life?
“What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”
— Mary Oliver
The Offering…
This offering will last for two weeks, during which you will be in prayer with the medicine. This sacred container includes:
1) An Assessment: The assessment will cover your physical, mental, and spiritual background and cosmology. It taked around 45 minutes to complete.
2) Intake: Once the assessments are complete we will meet to take a deep dive into your background. This session helps me better understand how you are organized and begins to deepen our relational field.
3) Intentions: We will then meet to explore your goals for this work and begin peeling back the layered onion of what you would like to accomplish within this ceremonial container. We will also go over what to expect during the ceremony, how to build a relationship with the medicine, and agreements to uphold to ensure safety and trust.
4) Ceremony: I will build a safe and ritualistic container where you will dive deep into a meditative retreat, exploring your inner landscape for the day. I am there to hold space, support, and help guide you if you should need it. I am also there to take thorough notes.
5) Themes: Two days after the ceremony we will meet again and I will help guide you back into the ceremonial space where we will explore and discuss major themes that came up during your session.
6) Integration: After you have had a few more days to digest the themes and read through the notes, we will meet once again to co-create a roadmap on how you want to integrate this newfound wisdom into your everyday life.
7) Check-In: Many clients like to schedule a follow-up meeting afterward to check in on their progress, dive deeper into integration, or book their next ceremony.
Schedule a 30-minute free consultation with me to learn more about the process and what to expect!
“We’re all just walking each other home.”
— Ram Dass