My Shamanic Journey at Sacred Grove Retreat, October 28, 2012
The day began with my oversleeping, due to the alarm clock incorrectly switching to daylight savings time. Needless to say, when I got my wits about me, I connected with Kimberly and my dear friend saved the day, offering to pick me up and drive to Sacred Grove Retreat Center together.
The air was crisp when we arrived at the yurt early Sunday morning; the autumn leaves gently falling in the breeze reminded us that winter is patiently waiting around the corner, biding its time while Autumn proudly displays her brilliant colors of orange, red and yellow.
All who entered the yurt formed a circle seated on the floor facing a decorous alter in the center lavishly adorned with a candle, ring of sage, feathers, wine offering and various items representing the elements of earth and sky. Our circle of introductions revealed that we came from all walks of live, individually carrying our heritage that originated in various lands across the globe. We each spoke the common belief that we are all One, inter-connected as an integral part of All That Is.