It’s hard to believe that we’re in the final two weeks of 2020.
What.A.Year.
It will be interesting to see what the history books say about 2020 and how we’ll be talking about it ten and twenty years from now as we reflect back.
While there have been many challenges along the way, I’m grateful to say, personally, that there have been a lot of positive things to result from the craziness of this year, including the launch of my first product, the House Blessing Ritual Kits for my new company, Sacred Celebrations.
It’s been in the works for a while, but it took a cross country move for the energy to shake out and for the manifestation to occur! I’m excited about what the future holds as I’m committed to sharing the message of the importance of celebration, ritual and honoring our life’s transitions – big and small.
Especially during times like these when we are feeling disconnected, disheartened and uncertain about the future. More than ever, we need to gather with intention, meaning and purpose.
I was delighted to be interviewed by Michael Thomas and Jennifer Goodson this week, a father-daughter team out of Asheville, North Carolina. They host a podcast called A Soul Guided Conversation. Michael has been a spiritual teacher, mentor, guide and friend to me over the past few years so it was an honor to be on his show and to meet his wise and insightful daughter too.
As you’re running last minute holiday errands, wrapping gifts, out for a walk in the fresh air or making a home cooked meal for your family, I hope you’ll tune in to our conversation. While they did ask a lot of questions about me and my background, a lot of the stories we shared are universal – you simply have to listen for the story about the little boy at the wedding they recently attended – SO CUTE!
A Soul Guided Conversation with Elizabeth Barbour
Here are some highlights of what we covered…
5:06 The workshop that changed my life & my career trajectory
11:21 Why Asheville, NC means so much to me
13:41 We are all craving connection and why that matters so much right now
15:12 The magic of rituals both big and small
21:07 How creating Sacred Space helps us to bridge a transition
26:44 Redefining celebration (it’s so much more than just having a party!)
30:38 Our daughter Riley’s Baby Blessing Ritual
33:02 My divorce rituals (included beating the hell out of my furniture with a tennis racket)
35:25 Releasing old and negative energies
41:06 Intention is the power of creation in your hands
42:20 The importance of building a relationship with the space you live in
46:38 My mom’s white rose release ceremony (five days after her death)
49:14 The stress of moving & becoming friends with your house
52:29 All about the Sacred Celebrations House Blessing Kits – what’s in it, how to use it
1:00: Why these intentional conversations are so important right now!
If you have an ah-ha or inspiration that comes from listening to this, leave a comment and tell me about it, OK?
Elizabeth
P.S. Ready to clear the energy from 2020? Consider doing a New Year’s Ritual with a Sacred Celebrations House Blessing Kit. I’d love to send one to you (or someone you love)