It was such an honor to lead the Healing Circle of International Women Entrepreneurs from countries like Namibia, Germany, Wales, UK, Scotland, US, Canada and Australia. The ceremony took place at sunset on the beautiful beach in Los Angeles that provided the perfect vibration for the sacredness of the process.
The following was part of what I did and I am posting it especially for the participants who were moved to tears by it.
The beautiful “Instructions for Freedom” is from “Eat, Pray, Love” by Elizabeth Gilbert. It was given to her by a poet from New Zealand during a stay in an Ashram as she was struggling to come to terms with her divorce. On the rooftop of the Ashram, at sunset with a warm breeze blowing and the evening stars starting to sparkle, she goes through the following process.
Instructions for Freedom
- Life’s metaphors are God’s instructions.
- You have just climbed up and above the roof. There is nothing between you and the Infinite. Now, let go.
- The day is ending. It’s time for something that was beautiful to turn into something else that is beautiful. Now, let go.
- Your wish for a resolution was a prayer. Your being here is God’s response. Let go, watch the stars come out – on the outside and on the inside.
- With all your heart, ask for grace, and let go.
- With all your heart, forgive him, FORGIVE YOURSELF, and let him go.
- Let your intention be freedom from useless suffering. Then, let go.
- Watch the heat of the day go by into the cool of the night. Let go.
- When the karma of a relationship is done, only love remains. It’s safe. Let go.
- When the past has passed from you at last, let go. Then climb down and begin the rest of your life. With great joy.
Prayer from Course of Miracles
I let go of the past and choose to accept every situation as being for me and not against me. In forgiving, I have the opportunity to be grateful for how the experience I’ve forgiven has supported my growth. Today I plant seeds of faith and self-love knowing I am now living in peace and harmony. I begin this day with forgiveness and live each moment with an open and loving heart. Only my condemnation injures me. Only my forgiveness sets me free.
Pictures by Kerry Sheppard Nieberding and Juliet Turalski.
