“The World Will Be Saved By the Western Woman”
—The Dalai Lama
In March of 2023, I embarked on a two-month pilgrimage to Mexico and Peru that has completely changed the course of my physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health.
There were many reasons this trip to Central and South America called to me. One being that it was my 30th birthday celebration. Another was to sit and be with earth medicines from the indigenous tribes; to learn, grow and heal in deeper ways.
And the other: to step into the calling towards licensure for Psilocybin Facilitation in the state of Oregon.
As you may have previously read in one of my very first newsletters, Transmuting Karmic Lessons in Tepotzlan Part 1, the level of healing I was exposed to during our psilocybin practicum retreat, not only opened my eyes to the painful truth of being sexually violated as a child, but also, opened up the portal for the beginning stages of trusting myself and the Divine Feminine in ways I never thought possible.
The little girl within me who felt angry, disappointed and devastated that my mother didn’t have the capacity to protect me from such terror, was able to recognize that it wasn’t personal.
And that despite my mothers limitations, I was and will always be worthy of unconditional love and protection.
What I needed then; a mother who could protect me from harm, was something I didn’t receive. And yet, I can begin now, to allow the love in she does have to offer, so long as I remain open to expanding my heart open to trust, grace and receptivity of her capabilities rather than focusing on her limitations. She is human, after all.
During our group ceremony in Mexico, I was only able to achieve such liberation by being surrounded by women (who embodied that Divine Feminine archetype) that had the capacity and willingness to hold what once was my heaviest burden to carry.
I recall many soul sisters there to support this transformation, some of them being Tracy Townsend (MD), and Kelly Prill (ND), who really allowed me to feel safe in such tender moments.
With their support and the ally-ship of a the mushroom medicine, I began to re-mother myself and my little one, while the resentment and anger towards my own mother began to slowly dissolve into the roots of the Great Mother.
Whenever my mom calls me, I no longer cringe at the thought of sharing conversation with her. Rather, my eyes light up like a kid on Christmas morning, sprung with delight at the exchange that’s about to take place.
I can embrace her in all her imperfect human-ness like I never have before. There is no greater measure of healing than that.
❁ The Importance of Sisterhood
Within sisterhood, our innate qualities are celebrated and embraced, providing a sacred space for women to reconnect with their inner wisdom and intuition.
As we’ve seen in many historical moments (the witch era being one of them), we see how much more powerful women are when they bring their gifts together for positive impact and change. Though, this time around, execution is no longer a real threat. We live in a new time where women are rising, and they are rising together, with the support of the collective.
Not only is this re-balancing the scales of the overly-productive masculine energy creating burnout and disease in our culture, but the return back towards a more feminine way of being is a catalyst for restoring our connection back to the earth and the wildness of the truth that’s been buried and suppressed in our culture today.
A new way of living a more mindful, creative, and fluid way of life is calling us into attention. Each and every one of us (both men and women) are being asked to rise to the occasion. We do that by first, tending to the imbalance within ourselves.
It is now officially Taurus season after all.
❁ Earth Medicines For The Empowered Feminine
Fast forward now to exactly a year post Mexico, I have the honor, privilege and immense awe to co-create a psilocybin wellness movement with these women to bring our mission of reconnection to the Divine Feminine to life called Eleusia.
Our mission: Earth Medicines for the Empowered Feminine.
Together, we are here to collaborate in divine sisterhood to awaken humanity to the healer within through the facilitation of transformational experiences with psychedelic medicine and supportive healing modalities.
We are here to assist in the flourishing of all life on Earth.
If you’re wondering if this offering is for you. Begin to ask yourself these questions:
🌹Are you moving through a major life transition and crave clarity, guidance, and support?
🌹Do you find yourself caretaking and putting others needs in front of your own?
🌹Are you looking to step out of victimhood and into conscious creation with the power of the Divine Feminine?
🌹 Do you desire to build more confidence in sharing your innate gifts and medicine with the world?
Then, this might be the aligned experience for you, and we welcome to to apply for one of our last spots here.
❁ Community Reflection: How has connecting to your Sacred Feminine nature supported you in your healing and growth journey? Share in comments! I’d love to hear from you.
With love,
Christine Marie
Your courage and bravery to share such a vulnerable, traumatic experience are a true testament to the work you have invested in your own healing while providing hope and support to others in their own transformation. Sending love your way.