Life as a Sacred Ceremony

This chapter delves into the concept of integrating the essence of ritual and ceremony into everyday life, advocating for intentionality in all actions. It discusses the importance of awareness and presence, particularly in challenging situations, as a means to cultivate personal growth and transformative experiences. Through humor and personal anecdotes, the speakers illustrate how viewing life as a sacred journey enriches our daily existence and fosters deeper connections with ourselves and the world.

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Why a spiritual practice is training for your entire life
The truth that life happens to you, for you, through you and as you
How Jess manages stressful situations
The importance of looking for the lesson in everything
Why the most glamorous thing of all is to feel the full spectrum of aliveness
Jess’ Lineage of Lovers Philosophy

Bio

Jess Magic is a “heARTist”, a soul-stirring songstress, a ceremonialist and a muse for today’s generation of visionary leaders and change-makers.

As a transformational facilitator and musical storyteller, Jess creates compelling invitations for people to interact with life from an open heart. In a world where so many are longing for deeper levels of connection, authentic expression and intimacy, Jess uses her humor, music, movement practices and storytelling to effectively weave a "spell" of love and connection that reveals relatable aspects of the human experience that penetrate and crack open the hearts of those who are touched by her presence.

Jess weaves together like-minded communities from San Francisco to Bali and beyond, offering her virtual Free Your Voice programs, Permission retreats, Gospel of Love Brunches and Soul Salons.

Her work has been seen in The New York Times and The London Sunday Times and has supported thousands of men and women from all walks of life in overcoming the shame, fear, and self-judgment that have inhibited their ability to discover, experience and express their feelings, their creative expression and their capacity to create intimacy with themselves and others. Her signature saying is “We don’t sing to be good. We sing to be free."

Learn more about Jess’ work on her ⁠website⁠.

Timestamps

00:02:03 - Guest introduction

00:04:57 - What does it mean to live life in ceremony?

00:06:58 - Sign up for Layla’s newsletter at ⁠LaylaMartin.com⁠

00:09:17 - A spiritual practice is training for your entire life

00:12:53 - Life happens to you, for you, through you and as you

00:15:20 - What would it look like if every day was a ceremony?

00:20:47 - Jess’ trick for managing stressful situations

00:22:53 - The opposite of trauma is play

00:26:42 - How resistance to challenges prolongs them

00:27:00 - Discover the ⁠VITA™ Sex, Love and Relationship Coaching Certification⁠