I’ve written before about why I called the upcoming three-month course “Awakening the Flame“. But I wanted to revisit things. I stand by everything I wrote in the previous post, mind, but I’ve grown in the last year and I’m sure you have as well.
As I write this, we’re still a few weeks out from the course starting, but the post will only be posted on Nov 11th, so you have four days to sign up.
So, with the stage set, let’s dive into my thoughts and thinking about this.
Why this course?
I wanted to put together a course that gives people a solid, deep foundation of practical tools and techniques to develop an Imbolc ritual that really suits them. But after a few years running the “Preparation for Imbolc” course, I realised the course was far more than this.
Awakening the Flame was born out of this. A lot of the same content is covered, so if you’ve previously taken “Preparation for Imbolc”, I don’t think you need this one. But if you really want to take Awakening the Flame, let me know and I’ll set up a discount for you!
But if you haven’t taken either course yet, here’s why you should:
- You’re confused as to what makes a “proper” ritual
- You have great ideas but not sure how to make them fit with you
- You’re in a situation where you can’t be public or obvious about your practice
- You want your practice to be authentic – both to the lore and to yourself – but there’s so much rubbish on the internet that you have no idea what to do or where to start!
Honestly, I get you. Awakening the Flame was designed with you in mind. Seriously. That’s why it started off as “Preparation for Imbolc” but I found my students and clients got so much more from the course.
So here’s what we cover and why it’s important.
What’s in the Awakening the Flame course
Well, the high level outline is
- Introduction
- The physical realm
- The emotional realm
- The spiritual realm
- The ritual/ celebration
Now, you might think I’m giving away a lot when I say this, and maybe I am.
But it’s no secret and throughout the course, I link the Smith, the Poet and the Healer with different aspects of the realms and there’s a lot of practical exercises to support the work you’ll be doing.
Now, while the course is aimed to have you completing a ritual of your own design at Imbolc, there’s no rush. The aim of the course is that you work at your own pace. And the plan this year is that the videos are a LOT shorter.
So, you can dip in when you have 10mins or so and cover a video, then leave again. You can move in and out at your own pace. There’s no timeline – once you sign up you have access for as long as you want. Awakening the Flame may not be available for new sign ups forever, but you will also get the chance to download whatever videos and resources you want to keep. Just ask anyone…
In each section, I go through why I (mostly) associate the sister with the realm, what the tools and techniques are that I use in this area, some other ideas for you to explore, a few key journal questions to consider and possible a meditation or two along the way.
Students transformations
Yes, seriously. Transformations.
Previous students have had major life changes and some not outwardly major, but deeply impactful.
- Decided to become a practicing non-denominational minister
- Started women’s circles
- Became a death doula, and then moved on to become a counsellor
- Started a shoebox altar
- Changed jobs, changed relationships, changed homes, changed their entire life
- Began a prayer practice and still continues it five years later
Now, if you recognise yourself in that list -hope you’re not offended, but I am trying to keep people anonymous as well. Feel free to comment if you do recognise yourself though!
Mostly? People come out the end of this course and feel assertive in their practice. They have a deep, grounded practice that they are happy with and know how to adjust if they realise it’s not working.
Awakening the Flame vs Brigid’s Path?
So, how is this different to Brigid’s Path? There are a few key differences.
Awakening the Flame is for those who want to work with Brigid. Definitely. Brigid’s Path is for those who need a wider exploration and more coaching support.
Awakening the Flame focuses on learning new; Brigid’s Path also looks at unlearning old…
Fundamentally? There is a much more in-depth approach in Brigid’s Path and the courses in that “bucket”, let’s call it, are more coaching rather than teaching, although there are elements of both. Brigid’s Path is for those who aren’t sure. Awakening the Flame is for those who know Brigid is for them and they want to have a practice based on real, authentic, proven practices.
Join me!
We start on 15th November. New videos will drop every few weeks. (Last ones drop on 7th February, 2025)
Are you looking for an authentic Brigid practice, deeply rooted in Irish tradition?
Are you looking to go beyond candles and rush crosses for Imbolc?
Are you looking for a Brigid practice that fits your life and is still authentic?
Join Awakening the Flame before 15 November!
