"Womyn On The Land" Celebrate, Sing and Dance with Coach Margie!
Last Sunday I spent a beautiful Arizona desert spring day retreating on the land with six women ready to step outside of their normal lives, to get still and allow themselves to hear that which is asking to be called forth at this time. Our intention was to "honor our emerging spirits in the flush of spring and reconnect to the healing energy of Mother Earth" while taking time to connect our inner and outer ecology's. The retreat took place in the "The Heart Wash". Running through the center of a property stewarded by 2 incredible womyn, in the midst of the Mule Mountains, The Heart Wash is named such because of the huge abundance of heart shaped rocks that can be found there.
In our opening circle we were blessed with the presence of a gentle beautiful snake that found her way to us, gifting us with the spirit of transformation and the power of creation. During the day we sang a lot, letting our voices rise up into the wind, to be carried across the valley. There was solo time, staying present to the messages there for us to receive; as well as group processes done to enhance our understanding of what was needing to blossom forth in each of us at this time. There were tears and a lot of laughter. There was bonding and connection. There was reflection and introspection. There was celebration and understanding. As the sun sank down behind the canyon wall of the wash, we gathered up our things, leaving behind an altar honoring the land. A craggy old tree, roots exposed and twisted with sticks and other debris from last years very powerful monsoon floods, it was filled with heart rocks found about, from the smallest to ones hardly able to be carried.
A bit later we gathered again, this time for a sweatlodge, under the rising full moon and balmy night air. Here, in this ancient ceremony of cleansing and purification, we called up prayers and song for the world, each other, our loved ones, and our selves, and connected to the Divine Spirit as we each defined it. Between rounds, as the door was opened to let in the night air and a moment of relief, the full moon would blast her way in, dead center in the doorway. The magic was tangible and delicious.
Having the opportunity to share sacred time with powerful womyn, is a blessing, and a gift of being a retreat leader. I value this gift immensely and it fills my heart with joy and appreciation each time. These womyn came to the retreat ready to reveal themselves, to listen to each other, and to hear the voice of their own divine presence. They came away with new friends, a reconnection to the natural world around them, new perspectives and understandings, and an awareness of their own power and creativity. It was truly a rich day for all .
I run quarterly Wise Womyn Mini Retreats, here in South East AZ, basing out of a little art community called Bisbee. My next retreat will be July 1st. "The Summer of Our Dreams" will be about realizing our fullest potential and stepping into action, and will support womyn to start living life on their own terms, doing what they love.
At ARTrageous Camps (www.artrageouscamp.com) participants hone leadership skills, reconnect to their creative muse, explore their intuitive voice and have a lot of fun doing it! Join us at our next event in Michigan near Ann Arbor, June 8-10th.
I hope your enjoying the blossoming of spring, wherever you are (I know some areas are more able to believe it is actually spring right now!). I invite you to take some time to retreat, either with a group or alone, and discover what wants to blossom inside of you.
Blessings,
Coach Margie Scott
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