Six Months of Transformation Through Planetary Dharma
As I sit in this time & space that I have created for myself at the beginning of this New Lunar Cycle. I feel called to share! The last six months have been deep in a process of learning & transformation - A sacred cocoon time that has fundamentally shifted & elevated how I understand myself, my work, the world & my calling in it.
The Call to Deeper Learning
At the summer solstice Dec 24 I had the most epic experience! Something stirred within me - a knowing that I was being called into deeper study & practice. I received my acceptance into & scholarship for the Planetary Dharma wisdom school - where I began studying contemplative (meditation) practice alongside integral theory of human development.
What drew me most powerfully was the recognition that we are living in the "Fourth Turning of the Dharma" - A time when ancient wisdom traditions are aligning with contemporary understanding of consciousness. This wasn't just intellectual study for me - this was soul curriculum, exactly what I needed to support my own growth & deepen my capacity to serve.
Deepening Into Practice
One of the most transformative aspects has been deepening my meditation practice. I discovered that meditation isn't just about finding peace, having "no mind" & training focus - That its essence, it's about becoming familiar with the subtle realms of the psyche, sensing energy, training the attentional system & building awareness.
This shift has been profound. Firstly in my own personal insights, how I meet myself, my personal practices & how I move through my days. I've noticed greater spaciousness in challenging moments, deeper access to intuitive wisdom in general & when working with clients, more compassion for my own learning process & a clearer discernment moving forward. The practice has taught me that awareness truly is the alchemy of change - a knowing that as you know - & somehow even more deeply - infuses everything I offer.
Key Insights & Transformations
Perhaps the most significant insight has been understanding human development as a sacred process. Through integral theory - I've come to see how we all naturally evolve through different stages of consciousness - that this evolution is natural & also part of a larger planetary awakening.
This has completely transformed how I understand challenges & growth patterns. Instead of viewing difficulties as problems to be fixed, I now see them as natural movements in the spiral dance of development. This perspective brings greater capacity & such compassion to the healing process.
I've also gained profound appreciation for how different wisdom traditions - whether Te Ao Māori teachings, Druid, Buddhist practices OR modern psychology - are all pointing toward the same fundamental truths. This has given me a greater sense of confidence in weaving together the various approaches I offer. Knowing they're part of one coherent tapestry of transformation.
Through studying the "Pathway of Maitreya," - The archetype for learning - I've come to understand that there are universal patterns to how humans learn & grow. This understanding has become foundational for how I wish to support others moving forward. The interesting thing is - that there were glimmers of it before I studies with Planetary Dharma - I could feel it but I just couldn't quite define it. I did of course gain this clarity during my study.
This had given me greater capacity to honour each persons unique journey while recognising key insights & archetypal patterns that provide guidance.
I am of course still learning (I will be forever) & integrating what I have learned - But I feel the deep resonance with this knowledge & how it is already informing my mahi & daily living.
Expanded Capacity to Serve
What excites me most is how this learning has expanded my capacity in general but also to support others on their sacred journeys. The contemplative practices I've developed are becoming resources I can share to support people with people seeking to deepen their own awareness.
Understanding developmental stages helps me meet people exactly where they are rather than where I think they should be. Most importantly, this reinforces my knowing that everyone has their own innate wisdom & that my role is to create sacred space where their own sacred nature can remember itself.
This perspective infuses everything I offer - whether bodywork at The Sanctuary, chakra readings, or conscious crystal alignments. I'm not doing something TO people; I'm creating conditions where they can recognise & return to their own wholeness.
Evolution & New Offerings
As I integrate these learnings, my work wants to evolve to reflect this expanded understanding. I'm currently updating my website & developing new offerings that honour both the depth of transformation possible & people's practical daily needs.
You may notice my work being framed around our "Sacred Nature" I am going to rebrand what I offer under the Umbrella of this name & energy - Encompassing everything I offer through Conscious Crystals and The Sanctuary, but with broader recognition that we're all ultimately engaged in remembering who we truly are.
I'm developing holistic journey offerings that weave together multiple approaches - combining bodywork with contemplative guidance, or creating mini-courses with crystal allies alongside meditation instruction. The vision is; offerings that support people in developing sustainable practices for ongoing growth & self-realisation.
CREATING REAL CHANGE.
As you know - Life is our spiritual practice. We must be able to embody the work! It needs to be simple & clear BUT powerful!
Gratitude & Moving Forward..
As I emerge from this intensive learning period, I feel deep gratitude - For the teachers who shared their wisdom, the practices that supported my growth & each of you who have been part of my journey.
This journey has reinforced that learning & serving are inseparable. The more deeply I dive into my own growth, the more capacity I have to hold space for others. I have learned this not only through what I offer in the healing space, but as a wife, mother, daughter, sister, cousin & friend.
The more I remember my own Sacred Nature - The more capacity I have to hold space for those around me on their journey of life. Not separate from this - more I serve others in remembering their sacred nature, the more I also remember my own. Everything is in relationship.
This is the interconnected nature of life.
What I've discovered is that personal transformation & collective healing are two aspects of the same sacred process. As each of us does our inner work with consciousness & compassion, we contribute to the larger evolution of our world.
Moving forward, I'm excited to share more about these learnings & begin offering the new Sacred Nature journeys as they emerge. If you're feeling your own call to deeper learning and transformation, I'd love to hear from you.
May we all have the courage to keep learning, growing & remembering our innate sacred nature that lives within us & connects us all.
With deep gratitude & excitement!
Millisa x Sacred Nature
P.S. If you're feeling called to your own deeper learning journey, I'm here. The new offerings are taking shape, but the sacred space for transformation is always available.
