The Wisdom of an Elder with Annie Spencer

Things we talk about in this episodeOnly through filling up with joy can we be generousmedicine wheel teachings - seeded Native American teachingsSpirituality comes through the natural worldEarth based spiritual trainings for womenMartine Prechtel- Guatamala, VermontInitiation - meeting with the natural world- understanding of the source of all lifeEcopsychologyRelationships between beings and the land and peopleIndigenous, Earthbased, deep connection with the power of life, spiritualityGrief, broken heartedness, betrayalSadness and longing and sorrowThe grief muscleWhy do we need an earth based connectionHow we’ve forgotten our connection to the landConnection is vital for us to surviveHow quickly we can regain our connection to the landRites of passage - enacting with honour a movement from one stage to anotherMenopause as a rite of passageSteps and purpose of a rite of passage - to feed life, feed the village/community, initiate the youngYoung people today- Anxious and entitledService to lifeThe power of storiesSowing the seeds for a future beyond ourselvesThose  who can do ceremony should be doing ceremony right nowWhat is an elder and true mentorThe power of beauty is to be tempered by the wisdom of the ElderEverything we do in life is to prepare us to be great eldersLinks mentioned in this episodeSupport the podcast at www.patreon.com/connectionmatterspodcastAnnies website http://www.hartwell.eu.com/https://www.martinprechtel.com/https://www.ecopsychology.org.ukhttps://www.circleofliferediscovery.com/Our website is www.livewild.org.uk/connectionmatterspodcastConnect with us on instagram https://www.instagram.com/livewilduk/My personal instagram is  https://www.instagram.com/leona.connection.matters/Facebook page- leona.connection.mattersThe music for this podcast is -Hermosa Dia by Ray Johnson https://soundcloud.com/visionrayBiographyANNIE SPENCER, a ceremonialist and workshop leader with an Oxford MA and a diploma in Humanistic Psychology, has been running groups and trainings for over 25 years.  Having been apprenticed in a Native American tradition and studied Guatemalan Mayan teachings, Annie weaves these with the traditions of her land Britain.  As a teacher, Annie opens pathways for others – illuminating their life’s journeys.  Her primary interest is the renewal of ancient ceremonial forms for creating a path of beauty upon Grandmother Earth. www.hartwell.eu.com  Thank You for Listening!I am so grateful to you for tuning into this episode of Connection Matters Podcast. This is my passion and where I share my hope for a better world. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing the podcast on your preferred platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and spread the message of connection, healing and growth!Stay Connected:Join the Community: Be part of our growing community by signing up for my newsletter here. You'll receive updates on new episodes, resources, and exclusive offers!Read the Blog for all the actionable tips, journal prompts and a deeper read of my thoughts and perspectives on connected self-leadership.Follow Me: Stay inspired and connected on social media:  Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn , PintrestConnect with Me: Have thoughts or questions about the episode? I'd love to hear from you! Reach out at [email protected]. I always respond.Find out more about working with me here. Upcoming Events:Don't miss out on upcoming workshops, courses, or events! Stay informed by visiting the website here for more details for details.