Many people feel called to be present during the active dying hours of their friends, family members, beloved pets and loved ones. Sacred Sentinels Vigil Training makes it possible for men and women to hold sacred space with the dying, as they make the greatest transition they have ever made since they were birthed into this world as a newborn.
The purpose of the vigil is creating sacred space, so that there is a focus on sharing both physical and spiritual presence with the dying. The vigil may include praying, talking, and/or performing rituals. A Sacred Sentinel is present with a person as they make their transition from life to death creating an atmosphere of peace and love. This creates a sacred space, allowing the end-of-life transition to be an opportunity to enhance reconciliation and acceptance to the dying and their loved ones. The Vigil experience may include any or all of the following:
- Sitting together
- Talking and listening
- Sharing silence
- Reading inspirational text
- Energy Modalities such as Healing touch, Lightwork, Energy Healing
Creating appropriate rituals
The Sacred Sentinel Vigil Program offers training in how to assist in creating a sacred space, and providing a spiritual presence to dying individuals and their loved ones. Sacred Sentinels trainees will receive information on how to communicate and put together a unique vigil experience for each individual, and learn to enhance emotional strength and clarity for those involved in the dying process.
For most individuals end-of-life rituals can create a sacred, meaningful and peaceful transition, which may include anything from a formal religious ritual to something very simple and personal.
- An altar of treasured objects with special meaning for the dying person
- Poetry and readings
- Music
- Candles
Can you come sit with me?
Can you hold my hand?
Can you smile into my eyes?
Can you touch my face?
Can you sit with me silently?
Can you sing to me?
Can you fill my room with love?
Can you be a peacemaker?
Can you listen
?Can you be totally present?
Can you stay?
Can you stand guard?
Can you watch with me this hour?
Yes?
Then come,
Be my Sacred Sentinel.
I feel that this is a very Sacred work and is very much needed in our society. I feel we all need to be honored in our lives and especially at one's life transitions what whatever that may be... Most HOLY moments in time...is what I say!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your assistance,service, and your dedication to all of us.