Ceremony is home and I got to go home again this past Sunday at Reconexión. This particular offering by beloved and powerful woman of spirit Maria Muñoz @marialightowl was the first of, I suspect, many to come but it felt familiar. It was warm, everyone belonged, there was no pressure yet we were so held, there was respect and curiosity, it felt fertile.

If all we had done was sit in that big circle with each other and share our personal journeys in remembering our indigenous medicine, that would have been healing enough. But we were rewarded with even more. We shared a round of cacao, we practiced speaking the Nahuatl language and danced their dances, we sang, laughed and cried together, we ate a nourishing meal together, we soaked up the love and wisdom from the land and lovely presenters. We were blessed by a tribal Elder, her ancient knowings bubbling up and covering us, she touched our heads and our faces and blessed the space for our authenticity to come forth.

This day retreat was the perfect mix of grounding and expansiveness someone said and I wholeheartedly agree. If you’re looking for home, if you’re trying to find that feeling of belonging, start by reconnecting to ceremony and what that means for you. Plug into nature, tap into the wisdom of your elders, light candles, sing, dance, put forth your emotions to release.

Open your heart and soon, very soon after, you will remember who you are, how deeply you are loved, how many ancestors are supporting you right now and how heartbreakingly sweet the treasure of Life can truly be.

Ajo & Ase, Heather Ace

Beyond words gratitude to the folks who held impeccable space for us:
🪶Elder Ramona - @mothernation1717
📚Kwi & Matt - @speaknahuatl
🔥Victor & Tlalokan: Marco, Ma Isabel, Jasmin, Jessica, Leo & Alicia - @tlalokan.seattle
🖋️Chichi - @chichi_tattu
🫔Chef Zana - @zanacharee
❤️ Maria Muñoz and her Family - Gustavo, Michael, Devin & Dillon @marialightowl
🌲Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center and Surrounding Land

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