PHOTOS of Sacred Kiss: 2009 Miko Kuro Midnight Tea
In 2006, the beginnings of the Sacred Kiss occurred when I was invited to offer a “kissing booth” at a Workless Party event.
I wanted to create an experience that was moving and meaningful, even though many people would line up initially for the novelty.
By that fall, I called it the Love Temple and offered kisses with specifically healing intentions. (though at the time, the kisses were offered without words)
The next evolution of this would not manifest until 2008, when I decided to capture the internal story that I was quietly imparting.
After writing the words to the Sacred Kiss Healing, I included it in my “Alchemy of the Heart” class. I wanted to teach people how to embody the compassion within the story and welcome the intimacy of the experience.
Over the last 3 years, I’ve taught it to hundreds of participants in both full-length courses to mini-workshops at special functions.
It was even shared as an interactive experience for the entire audience at VanCity theatre during the Sistahood festival.
Each time, I witness the courage and trust that people are willing to share when they feel safe enough. It is amazing how a human being will transcend their usual fears and move into a profound state of compassion if there is sufficient reverence.
Many of my students have volunteered to offer the Sacred Kiss to strangers on the street, at big parties, at retreats and at diverse festivals ranging from the Car Free Festivals to Entheos Solstice festival.
I am always touched by each of our outings together – it never gets old for me to see the smiles, the tears and the beauty of each person who has given or received a Sacred Kiss.
I’ve personally kissed hundreds of people and every single person seems to understand the sacred essence in this work. Much appreciation to all the Sacred Kiss volunteers who have taken part over the years – I’m honored by your loving kindness and commitment to this process.
The Sacred Kiss is intended to help bring some healing to the hearts who have suffered in some way due to abandonment, exclusion, betrayal, neglect, disillusionment, abuse and loneliness.
It is meant to bring some light to those who felt hurt by parents, friends or partners.
This healing is one of the many forms of Sacred Activism that I love to share and I am honored to bring it to Occupy Vancouver this Thursday as an offering from my heart to those who will gather there.
I will also be facilitating the Sacred Kiss with the entire audience at the Rumi Renaissance Temple Night this Friday night, where Andrew Harvey (a famous Rumi scholar, activist and author) will be the featured speaker.
PHOTOS of Sacred Kiss: 2011 Entheos Festival
PHOTOS of Sacred Kiss: 2009 Healing Garden
~ Little Woo on Thursday October 27, 2011