Oppressive Heat
Pitch Black
Solitude of the Mind
Healing
Chanting
Sweating
Breathing
Enduring
Journeying
Rebirthing
Grounding
Awakening
That is what my experience of Saturday night was partaking in my Second sweat with Tamara Lampard pouring and with my Spirit Sisters.
The experience really put me back into my body and I was forced to experience every minute of it. I was unable to leave my body, unable to let my mind go elsewhere. I was focused, I had to be.
It was an incredible experience emerging from the all consuming heat to the cool night air, feeling it touch every part of my skin and laying under the moon watching the stars and then being under the cascading cleansing waters.
Earth under us during the sweat and under our bodies while watching the sky
Air to aid chanting and touching our skin when we come back to the world
Fire all around and the flame inside as the ritual was complete
Water cleansing our bodies via the sweat and cooling us down, brining us back
It was an amazing night, I was personally challenged to stay in the lodge while there were a couple of times I really wanted to leave. Happy that I endured and grew. Blessed to have experienced it with my Sisters and with a facilitator who has integrity and honor.
Reborn the person that I choose to be.
**NOTE** Sweat lodges can be dangerous, people have died while partaking them without proper preparation and instruction. Lodges are a serious healing experience and for a lot of people a very spiritual experience. If you are ever to take part in one, do it under the care of a trained pourer.
1 thought on “The Healing Flame”
Beautiful blog!
congrats.
B*B!