November is the month to continue to lean into the deep reflective energy of the season, as we pour thanks into everything we’re working toward and aspire to obtain. Gratitude fuels the soul and opens the flood gates of manifestation, so walk in a light of fullness and you shall receive all that you need and more. This is also a month to uplift and raise awareness to Men’s Health and acknowledge Native American & Indigenous practices and wisdom.
MEN’S HEALTH AWARENESS AND NATIVE
AMERICAN & INDIGENOUS PEOPLE’S MONTH
In honor of both, Men’s Health & Indigenous People’s Month, we would like to highlight the work of one of our very own, Majesty Khdar Bey/Chief Red Feather, pictured below slightly behind his brother, Noble Tariq Aasim El.
Majesty Khadar Bey holds the Guardians of the Light circle on our platform for men. Fellas, join this healing and insightful quest focused solely on men’s health and wellness with the special membership price of $11/month. In addition to his men’s circle, he is currently leading a five-week course, titled Sacred Purpose Protection & Implementation, journeying into the heart of Aboriginal Indigenous wisdom to explore sacred teachings and how to protect and implement cultural practices, ancestral knowledge, and spiritual purpose (see dates and times below).
Majesty is pictured above with brother Aasim, who was his first martial arts teacher at just four-years old. Now, Majesty is an instructor himself, teaching Freestyle Wing Chun at Hua-Hsing Chinese School. Connect with Majesty on our platform or by emailing him at aboriginalindigenousaffairs@gmail.com.
HONORING THE SACRED MASCULINE
At Ladies of the Light, we recognize and understand the power of the sacred masculine, as well as the need for Men to have safe, sacred spaces for holistic healing. Our practitioners hold space virtually, on location, and at the New Wellness Center for both, women and men, whether it’s for spiritual guidance, Akashic Records reading and Ancestral healing, ceremonial grief and emotional wellness, energy and reiki healing, vibrational sound medicine, massage, mindful movement, and somatic practices. We love creating safe space for all! And men are most definitely welcome!
This is the month that we encourage all men to prioritize their health and well-being. Get those physical check-ups and if you’re over the age of 50 or have history in the family, please have your prostate examined! We care about your health and wellness!
WORDS OF WISDOM FROM OUR FOUNDING
MOTHER: DIVINELY SAH’RAH
Embracing the Depths: A November Journey of Transformation and Wisdom
November arrives like a whispered invitation, opening the doorway to deep transformation. The New Moon in Scorpio casts a sacred shadow, drawing you inward to set intentions born from the truest depths of your being, honoring the hidden places within.
As curiosity and wisdom dance together, you’re invited to embrace each moment as a gentle teacher, learning from every stumble along the path. Boldness and creativity ignite a spark within you, urging your passions to bloom, yet reminding you to move with balance and grace.
Grounding energies steady your heart, encouraging you to align with purpose and create something lasting and true. This month brings a gentle clearing, a release of what no longer serves, making space for abundance and the stability of hard-won wisdom.
A slow yet profound shift begins, inviting you to dream of new possibilities, to envision a world united in connection and harmony. As optimism and openness guide you forward, allow new dreams to take flight, carrying the gifts of your journey into the unknown.
November is a dance of depth, release, and new horizons. Trust in the unfolding, beloved soul, for you are the light that shapes this sacred path. Shine brightly and walk boldly, for all you need is within.
PRACTITIONER SPOTLIGHT:
MIRANDA LATTIMORE
Meet Miranda Lattimore is our newest LOL Facilitator and Rites of Passage Initiate. Miranda entered our community with a heart wide open, ready to begin the journey! We invited her as a guest facilitator throughout our Spring Rites of Passage to lead weekly mindful movement sessions to complement the teachings, and her grounding Earth ritual, Forest bathing, and collective mandala meditation and the Crowing Ceremony & Retreat was magical. We are thrilled to have her as part of our community!
Miranda owns and operates her wellness practice with her partner and husband, Marcus Lattimore in Portland, OR. Through ZEN:MNM, centering mindfulness, nature, and movement, she provides trauma-informed yoga classes and nature-based experiences for private corporate clients, nonprofits, and those in the substance-use disorder community. Miranda grew up in the Carolinas and holds a B.A. in Public Health and Women & Gender Studies. She is a certified yoga teacher and alcohol and drug counselor, as well as a qualified mental health associate. She is passionate about bringing wellness to underserved communities and bridging the gap between humans and their connection to nature.
In addition to offering classes at the New Wellness Center, Miranda & Marcus have turned their home (ZENHoM) into a wellness retreat space, so be on the lookout for event updates! Lastly, today they’re kicking off their 30 Days of Wellness Challenge! Check out their website at ZEN:MNM and/or email:
Paying Respects to Our Ladies of the Light
Pup Mocha Lattimore—Rest in Love
Sending our beautiful Soul Family, Miranda & Marcus, so much love and support during this mourning phase after laying to rest their baby Mocha. Many of us, at Ladies of the Light, have had the pleasure of meeting and sharing space with this special Standard Poodle and we all feel so fortunate that she has brought so much joy and love to our Sistar Miranda & Brother Marcus! Mocha, it is a pleasure to have crossed your beautiful path and we all send you so much love and light along your journey!
LOL PRACTITIONERS AROUND TOWN:
Make & Mary’s Surrender Retreat—featuring Sistars Divinely Sah’Rah & Graciela “The Sage” Teofield, as Medicine Women for the three-day ceremonial celebration. We have developed a beautiful relationship with Make & Mary’s founder Yvonne, pictured between our Founding Mother & Mama G.
“The Land, Pachamama, held us in her tender embrace, and the plant medicine whispered ancient wisdom to guide our path—may the power of love that envelops us sustain you, nourish you, and remind you of your divine essence throughout the year, for as long as your spirit needs, as we are forever connected in this circle of light held by the great heart of the universe, Ōmereōtl.” -Divinely Sah’Rah
Remembrance & Talks on Grief/Loss—Sistar Nneka Denise was called to curate a Remembrance Luncheon & Closing Ceremony for a community organization in need of grief support, while saying farewell to a team member who lost their battle with cancer. This was a beautiful way to bring the team together for a moment of silence and much needed pause, to lean on one another and celebrate the life and love of a valued member of their community.
”Grief occurs at every stage throughout a life worth living, our job is to learn to dance with the ebb and flow while celebrating the lessons along the way, and I am here to support your journey.” ~Nneka Denise
Nneka was also asked to help raise awareness to Pregnancy & Infant Loss last month and joined other doulas on KOIN 6’s AM Extra & XRAY Radio, as they wanted to highlight some resources around town where people can receive support. Please see her post on the platform under the “Forum” tab!
Up Next Around Town…
Graciela “The Sage” Teofield, aka Mama G will be sitting on a panel with the Upper Left Ladies on November 11th in Portland, OR. This mini summit is for Entrepreneurs & Leaders Who Run with the Wolves. Mama G will also be holding “Ask an Ender” breakout sessions, representing the New Wellness Center & Ladies of the Light.
Space is limited. Click the link for more info:
“In the convergence of energy, frequency, and breath, I draw from ancient wisdom, employing vibrational sound therapy to guide seekers toward healing and transformation.” -Mama G
OTHER HEALING EVENTS THIS MONTH:
Monday, the 4th, 11th, 18th—Sacred Purpose Protection & Implementation, a five-week journey into the heart of Aboriginal wisdom by Majesty Khadar Bey. Email Majesty for more information: mailto:aboriginalindigenousaffairs@gmail.com
Tuesday, the 5th & 19th—LOL bi-weekly ceremonies for LOL practitioners. For more information on how to join Ladies of the Light Initiates & Practitioners, please email ladiesofthelight9@gmail.com
Wednesday, the 6th, 1st Wednesday—Restoring Our Heart: Sacred Grief Circle by Nneka Denise
CLOSING REMARKS:
Lean into the darkness, for it is within the shadows that deep healing is needed in order for our inner light to shine brighter. Through the brokenness of it all, we find life—power and purpose. Honor those who have walked this Earth before us, because it is from them that we have learned to care for the lands and to elevate our spirits. Move in peace and knowing with slow and steady rhythms as we reflect upon the past and prepare to move forward. Breathe a deep breath of life and find yourself in the here and now, as this present moment is the perfect place to be and you are right where you’ve been called along your journey! Be well and give thanks; much gratitude to you for being in community with all of us!
Love & Light,
Nneka Denise—LOL editor, guide, and Madrina
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This newsletter is beautifully crafted. Thank you, Nneka, for the time and energy you poured into it.💜🪶
Wow, thank you so much for the love! We are grateful for the community and extend a warm welcome to all who are interested in joining in on the wellness challenge. ✨