A Sacred Journey of Release & Transformation
In the depths of ancient wisdom, the Blue Lotus (Nymphaea caerulea) emerges from dark waters to bloom in radiant light—a testament to nature's ability to transform darkness into beauty. Just as ancient Egyptians revered this sacred flower as a symbol of spiritual awakening, we too can learn to transmute our grief into wisdom and healing.
To be human in 2024 means to walk with grief. We lose loved ones, relationships, and dreams. We witness global suffering and feel the Earth in crisis. While modern technology exposes us to unprecedented levels of collective grief, it also calls us to remember our ancestral ways of healing—gathering in community to honor our sorrows and transform our pain into medicine. In this unique ceremonial gathering, we weave together the ancient practices of grief ritual with the sacred medicine of the Blue Lotus.
As this divine flower helps relax our nervous system and create subtle states of euphoric opening, we create a container where grief can be safely held, honored, and alchemized within community.
Our Journey Together:
Guided by the four elemental spirits and the transformative essence of Blue Lotus, we may engage in but are not limited to:
Traditional Blue Lotus medicine work through tea infusions, oils, and tinctures
Tea meditation and gentle breathwork practices
Sound transmissions and ceremonial anointing
Collective grief rituals that honor both personal and collective sorrows
Community sharing and witnessing practices
This ceremony offers both the potentiality of healing and lasting tools for working with grief as it appears throughout life's journey. Just as the Blue Lotus transforms muddy waters into beauty, we create space to release what no longer serves us while strengthening our capacity to feel, heal, and transform.
When we gather in sacred community to honor our grief, we discover that our pain is not a burden to bear alone or a problem to be solved—it is a doorway to deeper wisdom and connection. Through sharing our stories and holding space for one another's hearts, we remember that transformation is possible and that our collective healing is intertwined.
Join us as we remember these ancient ways of healing, supported by the gentle medicine of the Blue Lotus and the power of community ritual.
About Facilitator:
Shaina Garfield
Death Doula, Grief Guide, Ceremonialist, and the founder of Leaves With You. With her devotion to the sacred continuum of life and death, she extends compassionate support to all beings navigating the dying and grieving processes. Her mission is to cultivate a profound connection with the Earth and the Divine, fostering harmony within the web of life.
Shaina’s approach is deeply rooted in ritual, which she believes is essential for transforming grief, reclaiming spirit, and honoring the profound mystery of death. She offers group and individual grief sessions, hand crafts natural macrame coffins, plans and facilitates pre and post death funerary rituals, and more. Her services are not only for the dying but also for those who experience losses of all kinds throughout life.
Beyond these services, Shaina provides an array of nurturing offerings including Blue Lotus Ceremonies, Rose Healings, and Sound Healing. Through her heartfelt work, Shaina Garfield is reshaping the way we honor and embrace the cycles of life and death.
About Your Contribution:
Your contribution for this ceremony supports the Death Doulaship for a very special family as they prepare for their 1 year’s for transition. Thank you for taking the time to attend this ceremony for yourself and this family.