Sharing in the Seanchaí of Our Sacred Stories
Weavings of the Wise & Embodied is a gathering place. A sacred liminal space for our souls to be seen, heard, and held with the medicine of our stories.
Within you dwells the ancient wisdom of your wise and well ancestors. Within you resides the celestial spark of your soul’s magic - having traversed with you across timelines and incarnations.
May W&E be a hallowed place for you to land along your path of re-membering.
There is powerful alchemy found with the he(art)th of our stories
So, let’s take this journey together…
Mo ghrá go léir / All my love,
Erica
What You Can Expect…
Currently, Weavings of the Wise & Embodied is a free subscription space.
The intention of W&E is:
to hold sacred space for all aspects of our story (from glory to grief; longing to belonging; and all aspects of the human experience within the physical, emotional, and spiritual in-betweens).
to share the creative process as a new sacred story comes into being - De thír mo mháithreacha: Of the Land of my Mothers.
to walk alongside you, as you remember the power and magic that resides within and surrounds you
As an Irish-Canadian woman, walking my own path of remembering and belonging, entries are closely woven within the embrace of Irish mythology, Irish folklore, the learnings an Gaeilge (the Irish language), and the ancient matriarchal and land-based wisdom of Éire (Ireland).
As our community gathers and grows, my intention is to offer subscription options in the coming months. Until then, please feel welcome to share your insights and inspirations in the comment section.
Once or twice a month entries will arrive directly to your inbox.
More about Erica…
As a sacred storyteller, spiritual counsellor, and ordained minister (through the Sacred Stream Foundation; in Berkeley, California), Erica's heart-centred work is rooted in creating spaces where souls feel seen, held, and heard. She believes deeply in the wisdom of the human body and spirit; and the powerful medicine of storytelling. Through Into the Circle with Erica O’Reilly, Erica offers 1:1 counselling support and facilitates group gatherings.
With Irish and French ancestry, Erica continues to be reverently grateful to the traditional spirits and land keepers of the unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinabeg Nation; where she was born, raised, and currently resides. Míle buíochas for the opportunity to live, create, and walk alongside you.
Erica’s soul work is deeply woven within sacred embrace and ancient wisdom of Mná Fesa (the Wise Women), the Mná Leighas (the Medicine Women), and the Mná Chaointe (the Keening Women), the Áes Dána (People of the Arts) and the tradition of the seanchaí.
Her life-long love for the arts and collaboration in community has taken her all over the world, including: Ottawa (Odyssey Theatre, the Ottawa StoryTellers, 9th Hour Theatre), Toronto (Bachelor of Arts with Honours, in Theatre), New York (The American Academy of Dramatic Arts), and Northern Italy (Associazione Culturale Linguistica Educational).
Recently, her theatre company Into the Circle Theatre premiered its inaugural show (Stars, Stones, and Shadows: A Heroine’s Tale) at the 2023 Ottawa Fringe Festival to rave reviews.
Into the Circle Theatre is passionately rooted in reverently honouring the tradition of the seanchaí in a modern context. Through the weaving of Irish culture, history, folklore, and mythology, we share hallowed tales of women remembering and reclaiming their embodied wisdom and sovereign power.
