First Nature 21 - Earth Reverence & Ancient Medicine with Sara MacCracken

"Give yourself permission to have needs" In this First Nature installment, Sara shares from her wealth of beautiful experiences, including what she learned from Native American ceremonial life, nature connection experiences, and land based rites of passage work. She eloquently speaks to nature's wild power to bring us fully into the present moment and into our bodies. Check out this rare conversation between 2 humans truly devoted to honoring ancient cultures and bringing pristine health to this planet! Highlights: [06:15] How did Sara come into nature appreciation? What were her first steps?  [10:31] Can witnessing nature help us navigate transitions and changes?  [21:40] What led to Sara's passion for exploration, the outdoors, and nature connection?  [25:29] What Sara learned about Sundance from an Indigenous medicine man. [33:02] How ancient cultures honored the feminine and its spiritual significance.  [40:57] How rites of passage work changed Sara's life trajectory in a positive way.  [47:59] Where connecting to her ancestors impacted her life. [1:02:04] The importance of giving yourself permission to have needs.   Rising Man Links: The Brotherhood || The most inclusive, actionable, and helpful container for men on this planet!  Instagram | @risingmanmovement DOJO | The DOJO is a 4 day, carefully crafted sequence of rigorous exercises that will challenge the limits of your mental, physical, and emotional fortitude. Men's Team | Are you ready to join other men JUST LIKE YOU who have found a way to RISE ABOVE life's challenges and create a life of purpose and fulfillment? Join our online FIRE CIRCLE!  Online Course | IGNITE is a 12 week online program designed to ignite your purpose and propel you into freedom. Features weekly calls, online modules, growth assignments, and community support!  Initiation | Compass is a 4 day 4 night Vision Fast in the wilderness, with preparation and incorporation calls in the months before and after.  YouTube | The Rising Man Movement Website | RisingMan.org