Together in conversation, in personal ritual and in ceremony circles, we’ll explore themes of life, loss, and legacy. Let’s let the natural world teach us the wisdom we need to face honorably and open-heartedly the great cycle of life. We’ll breathe together, bless together, and together hold, honor and heal as best we can.

We can Breathe!
We’ll introduce each other and the ones we are celebrating. We’ll invoke the wisdom of our personal ancestors and the elders of multiple spiritual traditions.
• Grieve, honor, and extend blessing without exception – dedicated to all those no longer breathing, those unable to breathe freely; to all those left breathless and without soul-oxygen, no matter the cause.
• Offer a homeland Breath-ritual (a profound “inter-life” celebration) to make “oxygen” for the world.

We are One!
We’ll take personal time to reconnect heart to life, and body to soul through the natural wisdom of our sacred woodland sanctuary
• Cultivate a fresh appreciation of nature – in its original transcendental wildness and possibility.
• Take a personal mini nature ”quest”, create a blessing bundle, and contribute to our Nature mandala.

We are Blessing!
We’ll deepen our capacity to heal, honor, appreciate and bless.
• Create a personal blessing-bundle.
• Participate in creating a collective nature mandala and drumming circle.
• In ceremony, we’ll hang a prayer flag and other mementos as spirit leads.

What to bring…
• A picture or object from a beloved ancestor (personal, familial or from your spiritual tradition…) We will honor it, and display it in our conversation circle for inspiration while you are here.
• Bell, drum, rattle or other small portable musical instrument to add to our healing resonance. (The Christine Center also has drums available for use.
• A meaningful “wearable”, such as a prayer shawl, hat, jewelry or neckwear for use during ceremony times.