It seems as if more and more Goddess events are popping up around the world — seems as if there’s never been a better time for women to gather together and connect. I recently attended a local Goddess event which was held in a yurt on a farm in the San Francisco Bay Area. Roughly 20 women gathered in Pacifica California in a safe and sacred environment to celebrate what it means to be a woman.
Flowers on the altar at the Pacifica Goddess event
To honor this celebration, we were encouraged to bring something to contribute to the altar (shown above and below) and women brought a variety of offerings, including flowers, candles, cards, crystals and incense.
Goddess events altar
We started the Goddess event in a circle, all seated on the floor of the yurt, so many brought blankets, pillows and yoga mats. The day included dance, art, intention setting and exercises that we did with a partner. After introductions, the Goddess event kicked off with movement, which is always such a powerful thing to do, especially with other women.
Movement was a big part of the Pacifica Goddess event
The exercises with a partner largely involved intention setting. For example, what are the blockages in our lives that prohibit us from showing up as our best selves? What are the issues we face that stop us from moving forward? How can we clear what we need to clear so we can step into our strength, leading with our passions and purpose rather than someone else’s idea of who we should be?
Art & Expression
Let’s face it, art and expression are an integral part of being a Goddess and most importantly, “feeling like one.” From candle creations to painting and drawing, creative energy came out in full force from every Goddess who attended.
A Shaman drum was so appropriate for the day!
Unleash the Goddess Within
Host of the event Emily Atkinson encouraged us to “dress like a Goddess” for the event, whatever that means to you. Women showed up in a variety of outfits, from warrior and Shaman-like energy to flowy dresses, yogis, cowgirls and princesses.
Goddess event group shot
Emily who is a life coach by day (check out her website for more) had a vision months ago about women rising together in sisterhood. Given what is happening politically in the world, this need (and desire) to connect with other women to empower each other is accelerating now faster than ever before. Goddess events like these allow us to cherish and honor the sacred bond of the divine feminine in each of us. Says Emily:
“When we fiercely have each other’s backs, know that women come together, the ground will shake and the world will be transformed.“
A whole lotta magic happened on that June Sunday in the yurt and in the field under a sunny sky.
The first annual Goddess event in Pacifica
We know that there are Goddess events popping up around the world — have you ever attended a Goddess event? If so, what was your experience like?
Renee Blodgett is the founder of We Blog the World. The site combines the magic of an online culture and travel magazine with a global blog network and has contributors from every continent in the world. Having lived in 10 countries and explored nearly 80, she is an avid traveler, and a lover, observer and participant in cultural diversity.
She is also the CEO and founder of Magic Sauce Media, a new media services consultancy focused on viral marketing, social media, branding, events and PR. For over 20 years, she has helped companies from 12 countries get traction in the market. Known for her global and organic approach to product and corporate launches, Renee practices what she pitches and as an active user of social media, she helps clients navigate digital waters from around the world. Renee has been blogging for over 16 years and regularly writes on her personal blog Down the Avenue, Huffington Post, BlogHer, We Blog the World and other sites. She was ranked #12 Social Media Influencer by Forbes Magazine and is listed as a new media influencer and game changer on various sites and books on the new media revolution. In 2013, she was listed as the 6th most influential woman in social media by Forbes Magazine on a Top 20 List.
Her passion for art, storytelling and photography led to the launch of Magic Sauce Photography, which is a visual extension of her writing, the result of which has led to producing six photo books: Galapagos Islands, London, South Africa, Rome, Urbanization and Ecuador.
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