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Why firewalk?
Why firewalk?
For thousands of years, cultures all around the world have practiced the ancient ritual of firewalking on coals and on lava flows for celebrations and rites of passage. Firewalks deconstruct old beliefs and expand the current range of possibilities. We move from the scope of “I can’t” to, at the minimum, a realm of “What if I can?” where the impossible becomes possible. Firewalking is the most extraordinary metaphor for mastering life’s obstacles. This last year of the pandemic has changed our world and our own personal vibration dramatically. Yet, life in general - our relationships with people, family, finances, professions, and many other issues - can cause us to feel stuck and vulnerable. Trapped in a perpetual state of alarm, it is difficult to access the creativity we need to see the pathways out of stagnation, out of the danger. That is the physiological reality of feeling unsafe - part of us shuts down so we can focus on sheer survival. Therefore, we must find ways to calm ourselves to access our higher, more imaginative functioning, and we need to stay alert enough to be assertive in the steps which will lead us to a future infused with more of the values of compassion, kindness, and ingenuity that we hold so dearly. A firewalk, and the empowerment workshop that precedes it, breaks through our deepest personal obstacles, those limits in our minds, and ushers us to a future of boundless opportunities.
No one is forced to firewalk, it is always a choice up until the first step, and that alone symbolizes the monumental power that the participant holds to take charge of their own life. Firewalking helps one to realize just how many aspects of life are actually in your control. This creates a sense of self-responsibility over the way you think, the manner of how strongly you react, the goals you create, and the path you choose to follow. Each firewalk evening, whether it is the first time or a multiple of the 50th, offers new insight of how to move forward from a difficult or unfulfilling history.
This special gathering, open to all genders, is focused on individuals who already are mindful of the power of healing through many modalities, and those of us who recognize our ancient heritage. Many of us are wounded healers, using our past and current challenges to fuel our need to teach, soothe, and improve the lives of others. Here, in a safe and encouraging environment, we face the heat together, drawing on each other while we build new ways forward in the midst of the fire. It’s important to know that while our challenges are uniquely individualized, we are not alone. A firewalk helps to feel connected, rejuvenated, and divinely alive, and to feel it in your body and your heart, not just in your head. Firewalking provides an unforgettable visual image to accompany our thoughts and beliefs. It reveals the vastness of human potential. Most importantly, it helps us to shift the energy of fear into empowerment. We were all taught that fire burns. When you have the experience of walking on brightly burning coals without being harmed, you re-evaluate other things that you have been taught and information that you have accepted or assimilated as truth. Therefore, if fire doesn’t burn, maybe getting older doesn’t mean getting slow, stiff, or weak. Maybe being ill or diagnosed with a serious condition doesn’t mean having to die or that we will be incapacitated. Maybe something that happened, or your inability to do something in the past, doesn’t reflect on your future. Maybe we are capable of much more than we originally believed. Maybe we can also speak with and hear those who have crossed the veil, in our own minds, and in the messages of others. Maybe we are more connected to each other, to our origins, and to the divine than we ever imagined.
This intensive workshop will explore personal obstacles and challenges, relationships, fears, goals, and empowerment techniques. There will be great laughter and typically, many tears. There will be boisterous cheering and a depth of emotional support. In just a few hours, you will be given all the guidance necessary should you choose to walk the fire at the end of the evening. Participation is voluntary – you are encouraged to walk, although it is not compulsory. All who attend will avail themselves of the healing properties of the fire. HOWEVER, no outside spectators are allowed at firewalks – NO EXCEPTIONS. This helps the group to feel safe and connected. Again, this will be open to all genders, so we will have a blend of masculine and feminine energies. This particular event has an adult-issue-focused program, therefore no children under 18 may attend so adults may speak openly and frankly without reserve. (Please contact Meddy directly to schedule a family friendly event for all aged participants!) Once again, it is not necessary for registered participants to commit to walking the coals in advance or to perform any activity in the workshop in order to fully participate and benefit, but everyone is required to remain supportive in the workshop space and follow directions to the firewalking area at the proper times. Firewalking is voluntary and your choice will be honored. Just remember, you are called to attend for a reason. Give yourself permission to take the steps necessary for profound transformation.
Who is Meddy?
Who is Meddy?
Why is she qualified to lead this event?
Why is she qualified to lead this event?
Rev. Meddy Jacques, mother, wife, anthropologist, author, lecturer, gardener, medium, and ordained Spiritualist minister, has been involved in firewalking since 2006. She became certified as a facilitator in 2016 through the Firewalking Institute of Research and Education (F.I.R.E). In March of 2020, she was privileged to be Fire Chief at the final firewalk event of the International Firewalking Reunion. In November of 2021, she began a two-year master training program, which will certify her to teach other individuals to attain facilitator status. Meddy leads her team of fire tenders, who are trained in all aspects of ceremonial fire building – from wood choice, site selection, fire formation, coal bed construction, to clean up - all in the safest manner possible. Meddy believes in the power of fire, in deconstructing limiting beliefs, in the healing aspects of community, and listening to the messages of our ancestors. Meddy teaches empowerment workshops, offers private firewalk ceremonies, group retreats, and team building, as well as many other services. In 2006, she opened Meddy’s Musings, a holistic center, which evolved into The Ushered Path, where she works with individuals and groups offering support, meditation, hypnotherapy, sessions and training of several healing modalities. Along with her husband, Jeff, she co-pastored Spark of Divinity Congregation, an interfaith religious organization, for 11 years. A gifted medium, Meddy is in touch with both sides of the veil and has been a guest speaker and presenter nationally and internationally. Her academic research has led her to archaeological work of Stonehenge, the cave paintings of the Dordogne region, and to begin learning Kanien’kehá (Mohawk) language to analyze lithic sites of the Great Lakes. Meddy does not merely dabble in any of her offerings. From her academic life pursuing a doctorate, and her certifications of master level in many modalities, she willingly shares her depth of education and experience with compassion and grace. Your safety and well-being are of the upmost importance to her, and it is her delight to watch her students break through incredible barriers. Meddy has tended and walked on fire hundreds of times and has personally experienced the miracles and powerful transformational effects of this ancient ritual. In her late 20s, she was told by medical professionals that she would be in a wheelchair by 35, yet Meddy joyfully ushers students over the coals as she enjoys her 50s. As a facilitator, her greatest pleasure is watching the fire awaken something deep within others and to see the renewed spark in their eyes.
Summer is here! That means... FIREWALKING SEASON HAS RETURNED!
Summer is here! That means... FIREWALKING SEASON HAS RETURNED!
Meddy Jacques, certified Firewalking Facilitator of The Ushered Path, to present a life-changing experience. This incredible workshop will be held on August 17, 2024.
Respecting others, all registrants need to be on the grounds by 3:00 pm so we may begin promptly at 3:30pm.
Private information concerning the location in Bradford, NY, will be provided after completed registration.
Contact Meddy for more information.
What do you need to do to attend?
What do you need to do to attend?
Follow the links to the registration page. Registration is limited so register early! Your investment will guarantee your spot. Registration closes on June 2nd, or earlier if we are sold out. Payments can be made in full or in two installments. Due to the nature of the preparations, no refunds can be offered after August 1st. Arrival time is planned to create the safest and most focused atmosphere. Plan your travel time accordingly so that we may begin on time. Carpooling is strongly suggested! A complete information list will be sent with your registration acknowledgment but includes the following information: Clothing should be comfortable, and preferably natural fabrics like cotton and denim that clearly remains well above the ankle when folded or rolled up. (Yes, jeans are perfect!) Shoes should be easily removed. Jewelry such as toe rings and anklets cannot be worn (and would be best left at home). Layers such as a shirt with sweater/sweatshirt and jacket are recommended as body temperature reacts to the changing day into night environment, activities, and emotions throughout the event held in covered but outdoor conditions. Please bring your own hand towel, washcloth, or appropriate cleansing wipes if desired to clean off your feet after the walk. Please eat well and healthily before your arrival. We recommend that your lunch/brunch resemble a dinner portion as you will need the energy. Feel free to bring your own snacks and water. Water, fruit, and snacks will be provided. Although we will have many seats, if you have a camp chair, please bring one. ABSOLUTELY NO ALCOHOL or mind-altering substances before or during the event will be allowed. Anyone found to be under the influence will be immediately escorted from the property and forfeit their registration. Any COVID related restrictions at the time of the event will be followed, which may include masks or spatial distancing. Please alert family/friends that you will be unreachable from 3pm until the close of the event as phones will be turned off/left in vehicles, just like in the olden days!
The site for this walk will be at a private location in Groveland, NY. Participants need to be on the grounds by 3:00 pm so that check-in can begin at 3:30 pm. We will start promptly at 3:30 pm. Please plan to be on the grounds until 10:00 pm, although conditions may allow for an earlier departure. Specific details will be provided a few days before the event to verify weather conditions and any COVID concerns. This is a private, preregistered event. No walk-ins will be allowed on the grounds. This event will be held rain or shine, but let’s manifest:
Clear skies, gentle breezes, and healing fire!
Clear skies, gentle breezes, and healing fire!
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