Our 15 SACRED AGREEMENTS:
When we pass through into the #SOULSPARKLE Sanctuary womb space, we are stepping into a deeply protected field. Due to the intimate nature of our communion here, there are specific sacred agreements that we agree to uphold individually and as a collective. We each hold different PRISMS of the Galaxy. We create a powerful matrix of light points across the globe as we gather, creating a brilliant energetic constellation of us shining brightly in the world - a star nation here on earth. Let us enter this holy space and mindfully come from this deep place of light and love in all our interactions here, aligned with the following sacred agreements:
Agree that everything shared is absolutely confidential & sacred, including email correspondences, rituals and ceremonies. Nothing that happens here is to be shared outside of this container, except sharing of your own personal experiences. We each can also exercise the right to close the container around an event so it isn’t spoken of again (i.e. a big piece of shadow work, a deep healing, etc.)
Agree that this is a judgement- and shame-free zone. We honor, respect and make space for the messiness of our humanity here. We agree to hold each other compassionately in our humanness, especially if we make a “mistake” of any kind. We give each other the benefit of the doubt in these moments and heal through it together as a sisterhood.
SHOW UP AS YOU ARE, allowing yourself to be witnessed and also taking time to witness others (including yourself). Come from the depth & well of love in your heart when sharing, with openness and full authenticity. We make space here for all our diverse emotions, including anger, and also agree to take responsibility for our own emotions as they arise.
Tell the TRUTH & respect one another’s diversity of perspective and personal experience. Commit to honesty, integrity, trust, vulnerability & respect for everyone present as well as engaging in civil discourse.
Find, trust, speak and act upon the truth of your own experience (i.e. share from ‘I’). Only offer advice if and when it is specifically asked for; otherwise, just witness. Please also refrain from giving any wellness or medical advice - but feel free to share your own personal experiences. We understand there is no need to fix, change or advise anyone.
Be present in mind, body, heart & soul as well as all your senses and practice deep listening, loving kindness & empathy at all times.
Commit to be deeply inclusive within this sacred space that honors and celebrates all diversity & LIFE. We honor and uphold the Divine in all. We will not tolerate racism, homophobia, transphobia, sexism, classism/elitism, ableism, sizeism, ageism, anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, fascism, or xenophobia and agree that any disrespect of this will be directly confronted in the moment.
Agree to share openly while also being mindful of our impact vs. intent, adding trigger warnings and space for people to decide if they wish to stay in the room when making a sensitive share that could have an impact on someone else in the circle. This includes email exchanges as well. We consider the Sufi Gates of communication -- is it kind, is it necessary, is it truthful? -- and are committed to our speech doing no harm.
Treat everything with reverence in our container and as a prayer for a better world. We invite you to exercise camaraderie, loving kindness & radical acceptance of self and others at all times.
Refrain from naysaying, self-deprecation, group therapy, whining or gossip.
Recognize that this is a mutually supportive community where we care for each other and show up in commitment to each other. Be clear both in your giving and in asking for what you would like to receive from Sovereign Sisters Rising. Be willing to reach out and ask for support when you need it.
Be in Self-Authority and Sovereignty. Take responsibility for your own needs and self-care, engaging often in self reflection. This includes leaving the room if you need to, to take space at any time. Just let someone in the circle know. You do not need the permission of anyone to follow what is true for you.
Stay committed to your own personal & spiritual growth along the way and look for synchronicities. We see all of life as an initiation and all the moments of life as opportunities to grow and expand, especially the challenging ones.
Actively engage in Shared Leadership, acknowledging that we’re holding sacred space for each other to RISE. We lean into the wisdom of the circle instead of hierarchy in any way. No one is above anyone else.
Commit to going the distance together in sacred sisterhood! The more presence you bring to SSR, the more you’ll receive from the journey. Regardless of what comes up on the initiatory journey (knowing that a lot usually does!), we commit to moving through it together.