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“The power
of prayer continues to be the most universal, yet deeply personal
spiritual practice available to us, providing direct and palpable
connection to Spirit and our heart’s truest desires.”
-Rev, Angela Blessing
Pipe Ceremony is an ancient tradition shared by many indigenous
people throughout time. The ways of the Chanupa (Sacred Pipe)
were brought to the Native People of the Great Plains by White
Buffalo Calf Woman. She showed us how to pray and enter a
space of holiness, Wakan Eleho, using this magical tool. A
Medicine Pipe rich with universal and totemic symbology acts
as an amplifier and focalizer of prayerful intentionality.
Participation is awe inspiring and profound in its power to
unify, manifest, and heal. Smoking the Sacred Pipe in the
Old Ways allows us a direct experience of Divinity and the
Natural World as conscious, respectful participants in Creation.
In a pipe ceremony offered by Rev. Angela Blessing, a mystical
fusion of past and future meet in a gentle tribal deepening
into our magical and spiritual nature. Guests will be welcomed
into a sacred space graced with the sweet sound of cedar flute
and drum, while an intriguing altar is laid out, a medicine
wheel of sage and crystal. Before we begin, sweetgrass is
offered and there is a brief introduction explaining the history,
purpose and protocol of this practice. Then, the Pipe and
is unwrapped and brought forth from the beautiful skins and
beaded bags where they are stored. Before the pipe is loaded,
the male(stem) and female(bowl) aspects are joined and blessed
ceremoniously while the ancient Lakota pipe-filling song is
sung to the Directions, commanding the attention, inviting
the Spirits. As we pass the Pipe, an object of breathtaking
beauty and spiritual presence in itself, heart-melting prayers,
songs and blessings are offered up. And so we honor the Ancestors,
the Land, our family, our community, ourselves, and Creation.
It is always a good time to sit and pray as community or in
solitude. This ceremony is also helpful and poignant in many
Celebrations and Rites of Passage, such as weddings, births,
blessing new beginnings, honoring one who has passed, or creating
a shared group intention. In Native tradition, the Pipe is
used both as a daily practice as well as in formal rituals
or meetings. This form of Pipe Ceremony can accommodate very
large groups, intimate gatherings or be performed remotely.
Ideally when there are 80 or less participants, each has the
opportunity to personally hold the Pipe,
pray and consecrate.
Angela, Ceremonialist of 13 years, Pipe Carrier, Ordained
Minister, and Co-founder of Temple of Yes, is an eclectic
practitioner of spiritual traditions of diverse origins. Her
ceremonies are lovingly and intentionally crafted to create
maximum opportunity for joy, insight, healing, and a direct
experience of the Divine. She is a gentle, graceful guide
into the world of natural magic and non-denominational spirituality;
a dedicated Life Artist creating through community, talismanic
objects, music and media.
“ I had a profound experience of connection to Mother
Earth. Her [pipe] ceremony is an exquisite expression of Love
and Service.”
- Scott Catamas, Producer/Director EMMY Award Winner
“The Power and Beauty Angela's Sacred Pipe carries,
allowed me to open completely in humbleness to our Great Creator,
while I offered prayers from the deepest part of my heart.
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- Celestine Star, Iroquois Nation, Medicine Woman, Medicine
Wheel Keeper, Priestess and Healer
For Bookings, Ceremonies and Services 831.423.7373 angela@angelablessing.com
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