Greetings Curious Hearts… Much has shifted since my musings ~6 weeks ago. I’ve been undergoing a major initiation phase that has touched every facet of my life. I’ve just emerged from a 2-week Shamanic Healing Initiatory Process in the mountains of western North Carolina, which is now also where I call home. Prior to that, I solo camped for 11 nights. There’s a bit of a backstory about how I came to relocate to NC, though it’s sufficient to say that I was spiritually guided and took decisive action. The community and land here have received me with open arms so far, and I am affirmed in knowing that HIGHER GUIDANCE, SELF-TRUST, AND COURAGE are ingredients for magic to unfold. The group shamanic initiations and practices I’ve stepped into over these past couple weeks have reshaped me. Have you ever had people comment “You look different!” That’s happened a lot to me the past several days — the outer mirrors the inner. And one beautiful part to me is that there were NO ALTERING SUBSTANCES OF ANY TYPE included nor required in this immersion to bring about profound experiences of healing and Love. You see, for a while now I’ve been sitting in the quagmire of the current state of the world, the social-cultural political scene happening in what some call a psychedelic renaissance, and an unnerving sense that so much is simply being overlooked that is foundational to healing and connection. I’m currently situated inside great appreciation for the simplicity and beauty of things like… — Connection with Nature and Elements — Embodiment (breathwork, bodywork, dance) — Shamanic Practices (ceremonies, sweat lodge, drum circle, firewalk) — In-Person Community (shared meals, housing, hugs, and consensual cuddle puddles) — Vulnerability through Organic Trust All these things can have a very significant effect on the transformative potential that is lying inside each of us, ready to be stirred, shattered, and awakened. Certainly, there’s light and dark to everything. And it’s skillfull means to meet the high and low moments inside a trustworthy container that makes a difference. At this time, I don’t know details of where, when, or how but it’s in my bones to be of greater service by sharing the significant embodied initiations, skills, and practices that have been most helpful to me…. The Art of Self-Guided Journeys was a jumping off point for this, and I am sitting with how to meaningfully shapeshift that content offering. Kindwhile, I’m still opening the call to serve through Mentorship for Healing Artists and Spiritual Mentorship for Individuals so you can reach out about that or schedule a session to get started. Oh, I’m also now an Ordained Shamanic Minister so I can perform ceremonies in a more official manner if that’s on your radar. Drop me a line, let me know HOW IS YOUR LIFE IS CHANGING in big or small ways. I’m up to continue to be inspired and of service. In Light and Truth, Nicole Lilly P.S. I’m offering a Free / Donation group for Healing Artists on June 20th Sign up to attend the Healing Artists Heart Council |
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Springtime Blessings to you! This message comes to you from Santa Fe, New Mexico, the quaint little town full of artists, intellectuals, and spiritually curious folks. I decided to make my way down for a bit of a reprieve from the intense energy in Colorado to participate in spiritual ceremonies and clear my mind and heart. Santa Fe Ceremony space Crestone journey with a friend As I’ve been traveling around North America, I can say there’s a certain quality about New Mexico’s “land of...
Greetings Dear Hearts, In the final month of 2025, what is captivating your mind and heart? What has been surprising you as of late? Have you allowed yourself to experiment with life beyond the confines of what you’d normally deem “aligned”? How willing and capable do you feel entering into the unknown? As I prepare myself to leave the Asheville / Western North Carolina area this week, though my path ahead has some clear steps over the next couple months, it is far from crystal clear. There’s...
Hello Dear Ones, You have not received an email from me since Spring… and here we are in the Eclipse Portal of Fall and much has changed. Today I primarily write to provide an update from the area of Asheville, North Carolina and surrounding region. What you are seeing on media is true — there is a great deal of devastation here with yet to be seen impacts. Those of us who are able to connect for conversation are foretelling that this area is forever changed. As for myself, I am safe and...