Podcast Summary
Reclaiming the Sacred Feminine and Connecting with the Divine: Learn from a priestess how to bring more divinity, ritual, and ceremony into everyday life to live more aligned, flowy, and graceful lives.
The sacred feminine was intentionally erased from society, and it's time for us to reclaim it. Emily Fletcher, the host of the podcast, believes that everyone deserves bliss and is on a mission to uncover potent healing modalities to help us achieve it. In this episode, she interviews Sarah Jenks, a priestess and mother, who has spent over a decade guiding women to remember their brilliance and unique mission in life. Sarah shares how we can bring more divinity, ritual, and ceremony into our everyday lives, families, and homes. If you're curious about what a priestess is, Sarah explains that a priestess stands at the threshold between the divine and earthly planes, connecting the seen and unseen worlds. By learning from Sarah and practicing rituals and ceremonies, we can start to bridge the gap between the spiritual and physical realms and live more aligned, flowy, and graceful lives. Don't miss Sarah's free masterclass on how to do a ceremony called "What's Next for Me" at zeebameditation.com/whythis.
Remembering our inherent divinity: Understand your divinity, heal personal wounds, walk in integrity, and help others remember their truth.
Becoming a priestess is not just about wearing robes and looking the part, but rather it's about healing personal wounds, walking in integrity, and bringing the divine into everyday life. The divine, as described, is a connection to the soul. Many people have suppressed their desires and dreams, prioritizing the needs of others or societal expectations, but it's essential to remember that we are all divine beings and deserve to be the stars of our own lives. This journey requires confidence, not from ego, but from a deep understanding of our inherent divinity. The role of a priestess is to help others remember this truth and bring the sacred back into everyday life.
Understanding the divine through signs and synchronicities: As children, we all had the ability to understand the divine language, but as we grow older, we forget. However, many are remembering this ability and raising children who will never forget.
Our soul is on a mission to evolve and improve the planet, and we are all connected to a greater power that wants us to grow. This power communicates with us through signs and synchronicities, which we can learn to recognize and interpret. As children, we all had the ability to understand this "unseen language," but as we grow older, we forget. However, many people are now remembering this ability and raising children who will never forget. A powerful example of this is a story about a young girl who asked to be alone with her new baby brother so she could learn about God, demonstrating a deep understanding of the divine. This is the great remembrance, and it's a beautiful and exciting time to be alive and connected to the divine.
From bullying to goddess archetypes: Sarah Jenks' transformative journey: Our past experiences, even painful ones, can lead us to discover new paths and personal growth.
Our past experiences, no matter how challenging, can shape us into the individuals we become. Sarah Jenks, a priestess and founder of Ziva Meditation, shared her journey of remembering and forgetting, and how her childhood fascination with Egypt and pyramids led her to her current path. However, during her adolescence, she faced bullying which deeply impacted her identity as a "fat girl." It wasn't until she met her first therapist and discovered the concept of goddess archetypes that she began her personal development journey. Despite setbacks, such as not making the cut in college acapella, Sarah persevered and found joy in planning parties, leading her to form lifelong friendships with influential people. Through it all, Sarah's story highlights the importance of remembering our past while continuing to grow and seek joy in the present. If you're interested in exploring these powerful modalities further, join Sarah at zivameditation.com/whythis for free bonus content and mini masterclasses.
The power of self-exploration and discovery for personal happiness: Self-exploration and discovery of one's authentic self is crucial for overcoming unhappiness and finding true joy. Prioritizing personal growth and self-care can lead to transformative experiences and a more authentic and fulfilling life.
Personal happiness and fulfillment often come from discovering and connecting with one's authentic self, which may be different from societal conditioning or expectations. The speaker's journey from event planning to advertising, to personal development, and eventually to spiritual ceremonies, highlights the importance of self-exploration and self-discovery in overcoming unhappiness and finding true joy. Additionally, the speaker's experience of encountering a profound shift in consciousness during a ceremony underscores the transformative power of connecting with one's soul and inner wisdom. Overall, the story illustrates the importance of prioritizing personal growth and self-care in order to live a more authentic and fulfilling life.
Rediscovering the Sacred Feminine in Mythology and Iconography: Exploring ancient art and mythology can help us reconnect with the divine feminine energy and restore balance in gender roles, empowering women to reclaim their place in society.
The lack of representation of the sacred feminine in mythology and iconography has kept women disconnected from their inner power and voice. Sarah's personal journey involved hearing messages from the goddess to fulfill her sacred mission, which led her to discover her identity as a priestess despite societal expectations. The sacred feminine can be understood as the divine feminine energy, often represented in art and mythology as voluptuous, elderly, and crone figures. To rediscover this iconography, one can look to ancient art and mythology, particularly from the neolithic period, where female deities were commonly depicted with voluptuous bodies. This reconnection to the sacred feminine is essential for both women and men to restore the balance of gender roles and empower women to reclaim their rightful place in society.
The sacred feminine in ancient civilizations: Ancient societies valued the feminine, personified as goddesses, for fertility, creativity, and the divine. Women held significant roles as priestesses, queens, and leaders, fostering egalitarian societies. However, the emergence of patriarchy erased the sacred feminine and replaced it with a hierarchical society.
Throughout history, the divine was often personified as a woman, and the feminine was highly revered in many ancient civilizations. From the Eleusinian mysteries to the oracles of Delphi, and even in the earliest places of worship, the goddess was central to community life. The sacred feminine represented fertility, creativity, and the portal for the divine into human form. Women were held in high regard and played significant roles as priestesses, queens, and leaders. The intertwining of church and state, with the priestesses at the center, fostered egalitarian societies marked by peace and collaboration. However, as egalitarianism threatened those in power, the oppressive patriarchy emerged, erasing the sacred feminine and replacing it with a hierarchical, patriarchal society. Today, as we continue to rediscover and reinterpret ancient texts, we gain a deeper understanding of the importance of the feminine in history and the potential for more egalitarian societies.
Historical societal structures shaping women's roles: Historical societal structures have perpetuated beliefs that women should prioritize motherhood and wifehood over careers, evident in religious iconography and personal experiences.
Historical societal structures, such as the burning times in Europe, have influenced the role of women in marriage and their perceived value in society. The conditioning from these past traumas has led to the perpetuation of the belief that women should primarily focus on being mothers and wives. This is evident in the iconography of religious institutions, which predominantly portray women as mothers. The speaker's personal experience of feeling pressured to prioritize her role as a mother over her career despite being the primary breadwinner highlights the lingering effects of this conditioning. Understanding this historical context can help us recognize and challenge these mythical, generalized ideas that continue to shape our relationships and societal structures.
The suppression of the sacred feminine in biblical figures' stories: Historically, women's roles as priestesses and divine conduits were suppressed, altering the narratives of figures like Mary Magdalene and Mary. Understanding their true roles can help women reclaim their power and balance their inner and outer lives.
The suppression of the sacred feminine throughout history has been used as a tool of control and conditioning. This suppression is evident in the way the roles of biblical figures like Mary Magdalene and Mary, the mother of Jesus, have been distorted and misrepresented. In reality, both women were priestesses trained in the temples of Isis and Dandara. Mary Magdalene anointed Jesus with her sacred oils, making him the "anointed one," or Jesus Christ. During this time, patriarchal Jewish rabbis were oppressing women, separating them from worship and labeling them as evil. Jesus and Mary Magdalene, as the masculine and feminine aspects of the divine, challenged this narrative, teaching that men and women are the conduits of the divine and that everyone can access and experience the divine directly, without the need for intermediaries. This perspective, rooted in the understanding of the true roles and power of these biblical figures, can help women reclaim their power and balance their inner and outer lives.
Recognizing and Overcoming Societal Conditioning: To make significant life changes, recognize societal conditioning, connect with your soul, define your unique role, and share your divine self to merge human and divine worlds.
When making significant life changes, it's important to recognize and overcome societal conditioning that may hold us back. This conditioning, rooted in historical traumas, can manifest as fears of disapproval or financial instability. To break free, one must look inward, connect with their soul, and define their unique role in the world. This may involve stepping into unconventional roles, such as becoming a priestess, and creating a business that aligns with this calling. By valuing and sharing our divine selves, we contribute to the merging of the human and divine worlds, ultimately fulfilling our purpose. The ancient Greek civilization's reverence for women's spiritual roles serves as a reminder of the importance of honoring our sacredness.
The suppression of women's connection to their divine feminine and sacred arts: Societal conditioning has led many women to question their worth and abilities in practices like tarot, nature connection, and ecstatic frequencies. Creating sacred containers through ceremony and embodied archetypes can help rediscover inner wisdom and heal past wounds.
Women's connection to their divine feminine and sacred arts was once common and valued in societies, but was taken away and replaced with shame and conditioning. This internalized patriarchy has led many women to question their own worth and abilities, particularly when it comes to practices like tarot, nature connection, and ecstatic frequencies. It's important to recognize that these feelings are not inherent to us, but rather a result of societal conditioning. To rediscover our unique voices and divine purpose, we can create sacred containers through ceremony and embodied archetypes, offering an alternative to plant medicine for those who prefer it. By holding space with love and presence, we can help others reconnect with their own inner wisdom and heal the internalized wounds of the past.
Intentional gatherings lead to profound personal transformations: Participating in small, intentional gatherings, like online ceremonies, can lead to quick and powerful personal transformations, including financial success, improved relationships, and even manifesting long-desired outcomes.
Participating in small, intentional gatherings, such as online ceremonies, can lead to profound personal transformations and realizations. These containers prioritize the unseen world and allow individuals to communicate in a different way, leading to the discovery of their inner magic and confidence. Women, in particular, often struggle with fear and self-doubt, but through these ceremonies, they can tap into their soul's voice and make significant changes in their lives. Examples include financial success, improved relationships, and even manifesting long-desired outcomes like pregnancy. These transformations can occur quickly and powerfully, making ceremonies an effective tool for personal growth and development.
Exploring the spiritual realm for faster healing: The spiritual realm offers transformative healing, tapping into infinite possibility and collective wisdom. Reconnecting with the divine feminine through unconventional practices can help rebalance our planet.
The spiritual realm offers faster, easier, and cheaper healing than the psychological or physical planes. The transformations that occur in this realm tap into the infinite possibility and collective wisdom. Moreover, the sacred feminine, which was violently erased from our culture, holds essential wisdom and knowledge that needs to be reclaimed urgently to rebalance our planet. This can be achieved through practices that help us remember and connect with the divine feminine. One such practice is allowing the goddess to move through our bodies, even in unexpected places like ancient ruins or caves. While this may seem unconventional, the magic and power that comes from such experiences can be felt and acknowledged, even by those around us.
History of suppression of sacred feminine: The suppression of sacred feminine practices has created a fear around ceremony and connection to the divine feminine, which can be traced back to the patriarchal narrative of history.
Throughout history, the sacred feminine and its practices have been suppressed and replaced with masculine dominance, as seen in the building of churches and temples on top of ancient feminine sites. This suppression has created a fear around the practice of ceremony and connection to the sacred feminine. The speaker's experiences in England and at a Neolithic cave illustrate this pattern of suppression and the continued resistance and reclaiming of the sacred feminine. The speaker argues that this is not a generalized human story, but rather a part of the oppressive patriarchal narrative. The fear and lack of widespread ceremony practice can be traced back to this history of suppression.
Historical suppression of spiritual practices: For centuries, spiritual practices were normal. However, certain historical periods led to their suppression and distortion. Be discerning, explore alternative texts, and acknowledge female spiritual figures.
The historical stigma surrounding spiritual practices and ceremonies, including those rooted in Christianity, is a relatively recent development. For centuries, these practices were considered normal and not in conflict with belief in God or organized religion. However, during certain historical periods, there was a power grab that led to the suppression and distortion of certain spiritual teachings. This does not reflect negatively on the divine or religious figures like Jesus or Mary Magdalene. Instead, it highlights the human tendency to use religion as a tool for power and control. It's essential to be discerning about what we consider truth and to explore alternative spiritual texts and teachings, such as the gnostic gospels, to gain a more balanced understanding of spirituality. Additionally, it's important to acknowledge and include the role of female deities and spiritual figures in religious education, particularly for children, to provide a more complete and inclusive spiritual education.
Incorporating diverse ideologies into family traditions: Establish daily rituals, explore unique heritage, adapt cultural celebrations, join community groups, and take on sacred education at home to enrich children's understanding and honor the feminine in family life.
Incorporating various ideologies into family traditions can enrich children's understanding of diverse stories and the roles of the feminine and masculine in them. Start by establishing a daily ritual, such as a "sacred start," to connect with your inner self and introduce sacred tools. Explore your family's unique heritage and adapt traditional celebrations from different cultures, incorporating the sacred feminine. For those seeking a community, consider joining a group like "Holy Woman" to learn and participate in ceremonies together. Remember, taking on the responsibility of sacred education at home is a powerful way to rebalance and honor the feminine in family life.
Trusting the divine leads to transformative experiences: Following intuition and connecting with the divine can lead to magical and meaningful experiences, even if it seems impractical or unattainable at first. Trusting sacred objects and building community can deepen spiritual practices.
Following your intuition and connecting with the divine can lead to transformative experiences, even if it seems impractical or unattainable at first. The speaker shares her personal story of how she trusted her inner guidance and ultimately manifested her dream of owning a retreat center, despite the doubts and challenges from practical-minded people in her life. She also emphasizes the importance of sacred objects and community in deepening spiritual practices. The story serves as a reminder that trusting the divine and staying true to one's calling can lead to magical and meaningful experiences.
Trusting the divine and following its guidance: Believing in the power of the divine and taking courageous steps to follow its guidance can lead to miraculous manifestations in our lives.
Trusting the divine and following its guidance can lead to incredible miracles and manifestations in our lives. It may require bravery and a willingness to lean on the unseen language, but the rewards are worth it. Surrounding ourselves with supportive communities and learning to distinguish between 3D and unseen advice can also be crucial in manifesting our dreams. Sarah Jenks, a leader in this area, emphasizes the importance of reconnecting with the divine feminine and offers resources and retreats for those interested in deepening their practice. Remember, believing that bliss is our birthright and coming together to meditate, pray, and eradicate stress can create a powerful collective impact.
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