“There are no ordinary moments. There is always something sacred at play.” — Unknown
So I just finished leading and facilitating a retreat here at my house in France, after many years away—life, blocks, COVID, you name it. Suffice it to say it has been years.
The retreat was called Sacred Self-care and Peace in French Fields.
It was amazing. There, I said it.
This is what I promised:
"Come and spend some Sacred time in French fields with me!
Wander in ancient places of worship, celebrate with good food and ritual, gather with sisters in sacred ceremony, meditate, journal, create and rejuvenate in beautiful serene nature.
Give yourself the gift of essential self-care, enjoy some rest and peace and get to hang out with Isaya!"
I lied.
It wasn’t about peace, it wasn’t about France, it wasn’t even about self-care.
It was an Initiation.
One long sacred ceremony of admission into Living a Goddess Life.
A ritual. A sacrament.
For every woman who was here.
Myself included.
A sacred formal acceptance into a club, the club of Living a Goddess Life.
For real.
Now.
Here on Earth.
With Eight Greek Goddesses as Allies, Companions and Supreme Guides, each one embodying an archetype of sacred feminine wisdom.
Don’t get me wrong: I kept every one of my promises. There was peace, good food, wandering the landscape, swimming, journaling, creation and the like.
But there was more.
So much more.
One participant shared:
“What I learnt in Seailles, France, can be summed up quite simply. The week was extraordinary—excellent facilitators guided us with workshop materials, movement, role-playing, psychological support, and mentoring. It was exactly what I needed, and I am beyond grateful.”
Her words still echo through me.
Women who came got a glimpse of their potential life.
A life of infinite joy, divine purpose, unleashed potential and absolute abundance.
Some will choose to act upon that new knowledge. Some won’t.
It is for them to create their Goddess Life, according to their values, their dreams, the place they are right now.
As for me, I am in awe and gratitude.
Having been a channel for five days straight, having delivered messages, been in intimate contact with both the Goddesses and the incredible women who dared, I have been transformed.
Everything seems brighter and easier, more joyful and flowing. I feel like I’m genuinely Living MY Goddess Life now.
There is one part where I did lie. I promised rest. I’m not sure there was any… All of us, Goddesses included were in a portal for five days, a portal of metamorphosis, transmutation and rejuvenation… That didn’t leave much time for actual rest.
But maybe that is what we all needed. At least that is what the Goddess decided… So now is a time to process and integrate all of it. I will write more about what it means for me, for my business and my future plans, in due course. But one thing is for sure, everything changed.
This article is mainly a thank you post, in fact.
Thank you to the women who took a chance.
Thank you to Marianne, witch sister, who cooked Goddess food for us.
Thank you to Nat, soul sister, who shared the facilitating with me.
Thank you to my inner self who allowed this to happen, both for me and others.
Thank You to Gaia, The Crone, Keeper of Mystery and Deep Knowing.
Thank You to Persephone, The Maiden, Fresh With Dreams and Curiosity.
Thank You to Aphrodite, The Lover, Sensual, Magnetic, Fully Alive.
Thank You to Demeter, The Mother, Who Creates and Nurtures With Fierce Tenderness.
Thank You to Hestia, The Priestess, Who Walks Between the Worlds, Holding the Sacred Flame.
Thank You to Artemis, The Enchantress, Wild and Wise, Unapologetically True.
Thank You to Athena, The Warrior, Protector of Truth and Justice.
Thank You to Hera, The Queen, Sovereign in Her Strength and Purpose.
Thank you to my house, my husband and the land around for grounding us in safety and beauty.
“She remembered who she was, and the game changed.” — Lalah Delia
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Voilà.
I believe that is all for today.
I would be so happy to hear from you.
If this spoke to your heart, I’d love for you to share it with a sister, a friend, a fellow Goddess on the path.
I send, as always, love, light and gratitude.
Isaya
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