May Reflections: Shedding, Softening & Soulful Service
By Sandie – Founder of Lush Retreats
Hey lovely souls,
If I could sum up May in one word, it would be: remembrance. Not the kind that brings nostalgia, but the kind that whispers, “You’re returning to yourself.”
This month has been one of the deepest shifts I’ve moved through in a while—energetically, physically, and emotionally. I didn’t push. I didn’t chase. I softened, and in that softness, the medicine came in new forms:
– through stillness
– through deep connection
– and through sacred service.
✨ Sacred Stillness in My Zen Den – 1:1 Hapé Ceremonies
One of the most intimate spaces I’ve held this month is right here in my own home, in what I now call the Zen Den—a warm, candle-lit, soul-holding space designed for private 1:1 Hapé ceremonies.
For those unfamiliar, Hapé (pronounced ha-pay) is a powerful sacred tobacco snuff used traditionally by Amazonian tribes. It grounds you, clears energetic blocks, and opens a direct portal to Spirit.
This isn’t a trend—it’s a ritual.
And when it’s offered with reverence, it becomes a space for real, raw, and lasting release.
In these private sessions, I guide you gently through intention setting, breathwork, the sacred application of the medicine, and integration. Every session is unique. Every session is soul-led.
Here’s what one beautiful soul shared after sitting with me:
“I didn’t expect it to be that emotional. Something deep shifted inside me. I’ve never felt so grounded and so clear—like everything that’s been weighing me down just dissolved. Sandie held the most beautiful, safe space, and I left feeling like I’d come back to myself. I’ll never forget it.”
If you’ve been feeling the call to clear, connect, and come home to your truth—I invite you into this sacred work. You can message me privately to book your 1:1 session in the Zen Den.
🌀 Holding Myself in My Own Medicine
This month, I also journeyed deeper into my personal layers. I’ve sat with my own shadows—especially around worthiness and intimacy—and started to open my heart in ways I hadn’t before.
I’ve been exploring what it means to be held… not just by Spirit, but by someone who sees you fully. And while there’s still vulnerability there (and let’s be real, fear), I’m leaning into it.
This journey back to self has also been reflected in my physical body. I’ve continued to show up,move, and nourish—not to shrink myself, but to embody more of myself. To take up space. To celebrate softness, strength, and sensuality. I feel clearer, lighter, more me.
🎶 Rhythms of the Soul – Our Sacred Day Festival in London
🌊 FREE Monthly Wellness Events – Blackpool Beach
And because I’m all about accessibility and community, I’m buzzing to finally announce something new and close to my heart:
Starting Wednesday, 4th June, I’ll be hosting FREE monthly wellness evenings on Blackpool beach — every first Wednesday of the month.
Picture this:
The sun dipping into the sea.
Bare feet in the sand.
Gentle movement, breathwork, and connection.
All held in sacred circle—with no cost, no pressure, just presence.
Bring your journal, your breath, and your heart. These gatherings are for everyone—no matter where you are on your journey.
🌹 Final Words from the Heart
If May taught me anything, it’s this:
You don’t need to be fully healed to be worthy of love, rest, or sacred service.
You just need to show up. Gently. Consistently. Authentically.
So whether you’re flying, crawling, cracking open or coming back—know this:
You are not alone.
You are already medicine.
And you are fricken enough.
Here’s to June…
🌕 More soft landings
🌊 More bold steps
🔥 More sacred connection
With love, always,
Sandie
Founder of Lush Retreats
@lushretreats | @becomingsandie