Choosing to connect, "we" become the fire, the sparks, the light, the smoke, the sound of the wood crackling, the moon and the stars, each other and ourselves, no one and everyone. we engage mindfully along and with the power and wonder of spirit. During ceremony, we no longer experience the “I”. We choose to feel immersed in love and connected to all - as everything is connected. Eagle, at the level of Spirit - we see the larger picture before us and know and understand the totality of the dream without being able to express it or define it.Hummingbird, at the mythic level - we offer our contribution without comprehending how it fits into the collective dream.Jaguar, at the emotional level - we realize that we must bring with us our love and curiosity.Serpent, at the physical level - we know that we need to sit by the fire.In our work walking the shamanic path, we have also been taught to engage with four specific levels of engagement: Also, the fire, the hearth was a central hub for the community or the family - meetings and councils were held including time to gather in traditional ceremony, rites of passage and respite.Ĭeremonially, while we engage with sacred fire, we choose to connect "as one" with fire with all our senses - allowing the spirit of fire to inform and transform us. Fire helped keep them warm from the harsh elements, it cooked their food and protected them from predators. ![]() The element of fire was most important for ancient peoples, literally for survival. In almost all cultures all over the world, the offering of fire ceremony or ritual is one of, if not, the oldest traditions known. How to offer and prepare a sacred fire ceremony for letting go and deep healing.
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