“Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity” - Seneca
Our meaning here is honest. We’re not talking exclusivity, privilege or entitlement… It’s about readiness. Dirt Temple is not for everyone – and that is one of it’s ethical strengths.
Dirt Temple is for people who are tired of psychological junk food and spiritual sound bites. You have maybe gathered insights, gone to therapy, sat in ceremony and become self-educated AF but discovered that information does not automatically equal transformation. If you have been saturated in good ideas but under-resourced on wisdom you don’t need more explanations you need depth and grit and dirt.
If you haven’t already started your journey, maybe this is not right for you… Or maybe it is. If you are emotionally intelligent, somatically switched on, philosophically curious or find sacredness in science in the Dirt with us is where you can play.
Your beliefs systems and life experience to date will give us the good dirt on where you are in life’s journey.
Why You Should
"Check Yourself"
Dirt Temple asks for a particular kind of participation.
Checking fit is not about exclusion, it’s about consent. Dirt Temple is not egocentric, it’s ecocentric. It’s not cultish, it’s about healthy communitas. It’s all of the best bits of every retreat you’ve been to….just deeper. For those who are ready for that it feels relieving, familiar and nourishing. For people who are not ready, it might feel confronting, flat or strangely empty.
“Do you have the patience to wait till your mud settles and the water is clear?” - Lao Tzu
Allow yourself at least 14 days to muse upon Dirt Temple before making the decision to attend. Let it gestate and percolate. If it feels right for you now, it will still feel right in two weeks time. The analytical mind rushes; the inner wisdom one takes its time and allows a natural unfolding. This work can support therapy but not replace it. There is no substitute for a trained mental health professional for deep, individual psychological and traumatic issues.
Be transparent with yourself and your healthcare providers about your mental stability and support network. Transformational work can seem exciting and potent – but so can a shot of tequila! Ancient wisdom tells us that the ‘good’ life has balance, peaks and troughs, ecstasis, catharsis and homeostasis. True psychospiritual wisdom is not about seeking highs or purges. It’s about being real, grounded, and responsible. Be open to feedback from multiple mentors and trusted friends. It’s easy to get swept up in the magic of esoteric, archaic transformational work and end up disconnected, dissociated and distressed. Once you have made a decision to go deeper, keep that maturity in mind.
By following these guidelines, you can navigate the transformational path with awareness, responsibility, and respect for both yourself and the broader community.
