We welcome the Solstice energy with an acknowledgement of global darkness, a wanting to hold on to what was and an acceptance that being right on time doesn't always mean being ready.

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note: sufi's use seat of the soul

This original poetic story, The Girl In the Tree, is a short tale of reclamation and reconnection to one's true self. This creative process is a metaphor for discussion through the analysis of collective and individual traumas. We reference:

• fear of embodying our most authentic and true nature
• the process of societal pressure to being small
• the unfolding of relations with all beings 
• creative reference for reclaiming integrity that may have been lost in societal, gender and familial conditioning

This story is written and analyzed by Lauren Pacione, for your interpretation and inspiration as a way to inform your own healing process.

It is suggested to download the complete written version here to follow along as a journal prompt.

Welcome to The Way of the Trees, our gathering circle for sharing Earth Wisdom. Please this transmission as an introduction to our intentions for upcoming offerings, devotionals, and conscious conversation with brothers and sisters of the Earth.

Recorded and edited on First Nation Lands of Matinecock and Manahoac. 

Designed and produced by Lauren Pacione 

In this episode we discuss journeying with a drum, symbols, and experience transporation of consciousness into unseen worlds as they inform your life. 

We touch on

• how, why and when to journey
• what creates a safe experience
• how to induce altered states of consciousness, naturally
• a live 15 minute drum journey and breathwork entry to apply our topic

this is for people of all ranges of familiarity with shamanic / drum journeying

We also discuss the significance of symbols, meaning, examples, and ways to encourage wisdom for connecting with your own guides.

originally a course, made available by laurenpacione.com

Thank you for your donations to support this podcast with free meditations, storytelling and conversation with brothers and sisters of Earth.

Recorded and edited on the First Nation Land of the Manahoac