Earth connection and ceremony At Deliverance
I’m Lawrence, also known as Pom, me and Bru have been running Wytaliba festivals on and off for 30 yrs, my gig at this one is creating opportunities for everyone to get more connected to the natural world of our valley and the border lands between Ngoorabul and Gumbayngirr land we are on😁
I believe this land wants to get to know you, Deliverance is part of this lands voice. It is more than a gathering of humans, it is connection to our dreaming, the living world and each other through our ceremony of magical, mystical, musical vibes!!
Deepen your sense of connection and belonging to this place, feel more at home, love the land and feel us all rise together!
Below is what you can tune in to and get involved in:
THURSDAY NIGHT - 5.30 - 9.30pm - An evening of connection and sharing stories around the fire
Settle in with us, let your travelling and need to get stuff done wash away, get your feet on the ground. Meet some people, feel the vibe, allow your nervous system to arrive, land and get comfy.
The connection we build on this night will start to form the container of good vibes and energy for everyone else to land into…——————————————————————————————————————————————————————
FRIDAY MORNING - 8.30 - 10.00am - Nature Connection based games and skills, learning and fun!
Come and join me for a combination of games, physical skills and practices to expand your awareness and connection with the living world. Great for adults and kids.
My passion is reconnecting you with the magic, aliveness and deep sense of belonging that you were born with - your birthright!
Donations gratefully accepted🙏 If you or your family are interested, can you add your name(s) to the list, helps me gauge numbers/ages
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FRIDAY - 11.30am - Deliverance Opening Ceremony
Part of “Doing things in a good way” - honouring the land, the community and each other.
Welcome to Country with Aunty Pauline - Ngoorabul. Hear about the culture of the land and learn a dance to honour the land with Mudjai - Gumbayngirr. Be welcomed to our community and all that lives in this valley.
Ceremonial Staff - you are invited to bring or make a small sacred item that is your gift, you can attach it to the staff (organic materials). This will create a central focus of intention and energy for the festival. See below for more info:
Deliverance is a ceremony of connection to tribe, good vibes and magical mystical musical beats that bring us all together❤️✨
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SATURDAY MORNING - 9.30 - 11.30am - Guided River Walk with tracking, bird language and options to swim
An opportunity to come and explore part of our beautiful valley with me and other locals, take a little break form the festival space, to refresh and connect with nature😁
Tracking - let’s unravel the mysteries of the many animal, bird and reptile tracks which are easy to see on the sandy banks of the river. Bird Language - Birds are the great communicators of the natural world, most other species listen to the birds to know what is happening their area.
If you or your family are interested, can you add your name(s) to the list, helps me gauge numbers/ages. Donations gratefully accepted 🙏
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SUNDAY EVENING - 8.00pm - Deliverance Closing Ceremony - All amazing things must come to an end!
Time to give thanks to the land, the community, the Bru and all the fabulous musicians, artists and supporters who made this possible, time to release the magic spell that is Deliverance!
Sacred Staff Ceremony
I will be creating a sacred staff for Deliverance, it will be in the main festival area (I will post exact location later this week)
A sacred staff is a way for the collective intention and energy of the group to have a focus, by us attaching our items to the staff in a ceremonial way, we each bring a small piece of who we are and offer it in this ceremony, a way to directly connect us together and to the earth.
I’m inviting everyone to bring or make a small sacred item, by this I mean a small natural/organic item that carries your intention and in someway holds a little piece of what is sacred to you. This could be a flower, grass plaited together, a feather, a shell, whatever you are drawn to that holds that energy for you during the festival.
This item is a giveaway or gift. I believe it’s powerful to offer a gift to the land and place that you will receive so much from, this is how traditional earth based cultures do things.
The invitation is to tie your item to the staff, when you arrive or during the opening ceremony - 11.30am Friday.
Please do this with ceremony - take a breath to quieten your mind, feel your feet on the earth, focus on the intention you have for this festival as you tie your item on😊 (natural twine will be available for this) It will remain there during the festival, holding an energetic centre. A lovely place to visit during the festival😉
We will hold a ceremony on Monday to release all the energy back to the earth or wherever it needs to go, using a small sacred fire.
If you would like to chat about any of this, please reach out😀🌿
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“I don't believe people are looking for the meaning of life as much as they are looking for the experience of being alive”
— Joseph Campbell
Do you remember adventures in nature as a kid or teenager, running, jumping, imaginary games that took you to other worlds?
I believe aliveness is something we all have experienced at some point, that feeling of being totally absorbed in an activity or experience, senses tingling, feeling energized and anything seems possible!
About me
A few years ago it felt like the doorway to another world opened…
During a period of massive change and uncertainty, I was introduced to nature connection practices, ancestral skills and the idea of communicating with my soul and internal rightness. I realized the answers and connection I was seeking could not be found in the human world alone.
Literally a world of possibility opened up in front of me (or I should say around me), and I started to realize I have been surrounded by the thing I was seeking all my life.
Deeper connection to nature and the living world gave me a sense of belonging and inclusion that I’ve never felt or if I had only fleetingly.
Maybe this a doorway to find what you are seeking. I can offer you support on your journey - ultimately the destination is up to you