As I played with one of the kids today, I had to smile. I thought about the love, and the power it wielded to my heart on that faithful day... the day I gazed into the eyes of my first granddaughter. Who could have dreamed two large liquid pools of black could make a human being weak in the knees?
I was born of a tradition where children are valued as the wealth of a community. I am a member of a growing community of heart - an extended family, if you will. So many among us, we are blessed.
I was born of a tradition where children are valued as the wealth of a community. I am a member of a growing community of heart - an extended family, if you will. So many among us, we are blessed.
This year as the number of families with children has grown, the Elders have celebrated and smiled. The Vision of Growing Peace is alive. And I am blessed with the ability to play with Five Generations in any given moment.
As I ponder this phenomenon in my life, I see the babies and those like my oldest granddaughter, Marianna, the children transitioning into young adulthood.
I, for one, think we all came to this place as exceptional human beings. And I am honored to share these rites of life celebration with you. I am honored for the young people of tomorrow to be a memory that gave them vision.
As I ponder this phenomenon in my life, I see the babies and those like my oldest granddaughter, Marianna, the children transitioning into young adulthood.
I, for one, think we all came to this place as exceptional human beings. And I am honored to share these rites of life celebration with you. I am honored for the young people of tomorrow to be a memory that gave them vision.
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deishehí… Birthing
A ritual book for bonding with a child intro-uterine. Practice has been known to strength love between a father and child, mother and father, and ease the labor of birth. Pick up PDF FREE!
A ritual book for bonding with a child intro-uterine. Practice has been known to strength love between a father and child, mother and father, and ease the labor of birth. Pick up PDF FREE!
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Baby Naming & Blessing
You influence the world by the choices you make raising your child. A Baby Naming and Blessing Ceremony brings family and community together to raise the child to the four directions, breath love into the open crown, and commit together to support this child's life and you as the caretakers of the future. After all, the future is something we all need to invest in, it's where we want to be, and want to gift this child a peace-filled vision for the world. 3-4 hour ceremony/memorial See Practitioners' Page |
Medicine Sing Adoption
Naming and blessing ritual for those being adopted into the family. Adult adoption. Much the same as Baby Naming & Blessing with a few variations. See Practitioners' Page
Naming and blessing ritual for those being adopted into the family. Adult adoption. Much the same as Baby Naming & Blessing with a few variations. See Practitioners' Page
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EarthWisdom Lodge
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Boys Vision Quest & Eagle Dance
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Girls' Moon Quest & Coming Out
Could the tiny little girl be so grown up? The Girls Coming Out Ceremony marks a time when a girl reaches a new and significant change in her life. This ceremony helps young women to understand their new roles and that they are support in Circle by the community at large. A rite of passage that takes place over 2 months, culminating in the 1 day public Coming Out celebrated by friends & family. Email Maria for Availability & Info |
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Wedding Ceremony -
Simple, natural, loving. The bonding ceremonies we do are licensed, but conducted in very earth oriented fashion. From Apache to Hawaiian, memories are made that... well, are never lost. 3-4 hour ceremony/memorial See Practitioners' Page |
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Courageous Crossing Adult Rite of Passage Series
For individuals who would like to be a part of creating an in-depth experience of Chajala Naaisha... Healing Complete, with the technique and magic of eco-psychology and tlish diyan Rites of Passage. You must sign up for all of the Courageous Crossing Rites - 11 total sessions. These rites are included in the SpiralDancing Life work. Maria currently is not running this program separately. |
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Elder's Honoring –
Sifting through time -- and earth -- under the relentless life process, we honor those that have explored their endless potential. The stories from the individuals being honored and those gathered in circle, bring new light and love to heart. Uplifting moments from the past, beginning to Now are relayed in Talking Circle, where the truth of a person's effect on others shines forth. 3-4 hour ceremony/memorial See Practitioners' Page |
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Crossover - Funeral
Every day, our minds travel to the ones that have gone before, to the Place of Souls, and beyond. The Crossover Ceremony works to bring understanding and continuance to those left behind here on earth, exploring stories of happy rememorying, laughter, and great love. We share our loved one from a very personal view. 3-4 hour ceremony/memorial See Practitioners' Page |
That Which Crosses - 1 Year of Grief Rituals
Death is something that lingers. We have created this one year booklet of ritual for those that need a little help through the mourning process. Pick up the PDF Free>>
Death is something that lingers. We have created this one year booklet of ritual for those that need a little help through the mourning process. Pick up the PDF Free>>
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