Welcome to the Anxiety Slayer Series. Our mission is to assist you with creating more peace and tranquility in your life

through anxiety release exercises and supportive tools created to slay your

anxiety.

For years, my friend Jennifer, Gen. Moon Bear, has been sharing snippets of magical stories about her shaman teachings and the Sweat Lodge

Ceremonies she is very passionate about.

Last summer I was invited to join her and experience my first Sweat Lodge healing and the alchemy of a lodge pouring ceremony.

A new dance chief would be pouring her first lodge and Jennifer was assembling an intimate group

to honor her first ceremony.

Before participating I did a little bit of homework including fasting for the day, drinking

lots of water, and preparing my mind and body for a new adventure.

Beyond that, I agreed to show up without any expectations.

This encounter rocked my world.

The magic began at an otherworldly space in Lillena County in the late afternoon.

The land was beautiful, a spacious meadow surrounded by Jack Pines.

The songs of wood thrushes, drumming, and coyotes comprised the background music of the gathering.

Our temporary community was made up of seven people.

From my perspective, I met and became friends with five strangers,

reconnected with one acquaintance and cemented the bond of friendship with one close friend.

In the first couple of hours we set up camp, explored the land, got to know each other, and made time for quiet

contemplation.

The ritual of setting the fire was beautiful and included our entire group.

The fire tenders, dance chief, and lodge participants

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