Sacred River

01/05/2025

‘The states of loneliness, boredom and craving have a lot to do with identity. That is, confronting these states involves no less than transforming what we are identified with. In other words, how we see the world and all ‘that is’, the very eyes with which we see, stand to be transformed. Pema Chodron calls the work of truly meeting these states ‘the middle way.’ And when she says, ‘in the middle way, there is no reference point,’ she touches on why these states are so difficult to deal with. …’
Read the entire article here: https://fritzloest.substack.com/p/the-alchemy-of-loneliness

30/04/2025

‘The states of loneliness, boredom and craving have a lot to do with identity. That is, confronting these states involves no less than transforming what we are identified with. In other words, how we see the world and all ‘that is’, the very eyes with which we see, stand to be transformed. Pema Chodron calls the work of truly meeting these states ‘the middle way.’ And when she says, ‘in the middle way, there is no reference point,’ she touches on why these states are so difficult to deal with. …’

Read the entire article: https://fritzloest.substack.com/p/the-alchemy-of-loneliness

05/03/2025

ASTROLOGY CIRCLE
Astrology has always had a close relationship to the so-called mystical traditions. But the way it is mostly used today is spiritually materialistic, with prediction of ‘what I will gain or lose’ being central to this use. This really is a spiritual tool in the hands of Ego. In contrast, using Astrology as a tool for ‘soul-making’ is very different and very rarely practiced.

Here we aim to use it as a tool to transform our awareness. Stop and consider that for a moment. Everything else in our lives flow from awareness. This involves us in using Astrology as a tool to align our lives, not so much with ‘what we want,’ but with what we were always meant to be. Which the mystical traditions have always held, is the foundation of our sense of well-being and happiness.

The Astrology Open Circle is firstly aimed at helping you learn much more about Astrology. Secondly, to help you explore your own chart to a depth that facilitates transformation of consciousness. Thirdly, particular themes may be introduced for exploration and discussion. And further, those in the circle will get an opportunity to ask questions or to provide and receive feedback on their own interpretations or perspectives.
Join us - it's likely to be fun!

More info: https://sacredriver.co.za/open-circle-astrology/
About Fritz: https://sacredriver.co.za/my-story/
Inquiries: WhatsApp: 084 655 5042

14/10/2024

A TALK
and gathering

In Somerset West, Cape Town
To introduce Sacred River
By founder Fritz Loest
Hosted by

"It is an honour, pleasure and joy to invite you to a soulful talk and space of connection at my home-studio in Somerset West on Saturday, 19 October at 17:30 for 18:00. Light refreshments will be served and donations are welcome but not required.

The intention of this gathering is for founder Fritz Loest to share and introduce the psycho-spiritual work at Sacred River. Also to start answering the call I have been feeling to bring people together, particularly within the Helderberg area. And to touch into the 3 day residential immersion Fritz will be facilitating in November, ‘Conversations with Soul’.

The tone will be informal and welcoming to all with an open, curious heart and mind!

Questions and answer will likely flow out of the talk, however you may also simply come and listen and observe.

This work has changed my life and I’d like to share it with you. And so too has community, connection and ‘true’ safe space. So lets start to weave it all together!

Please feel free to share with your networks or anyone you feel would resonate or benefit from this offering or community that is forming.

RSVP for the talk/gathering by Wednesday, 16 October.

02/10/2024

Conversations with Soul aim to go deep. To truly get beneath the skin of the conversations possessing us and to step into a deeper conversation with our existence, analysis does not suffice. We have to bypass the rational mind to step into conversations with soul. This is not something readily on offer in our world today. The entire workshop is designed to facilitate going beyond what our ordinary consciousness is accustomed to.
More information: https://sacredriver.co.za/conversations-with-soul/
On the facilitator: https://sacredriver.co.za/my-story/
Inquiries: email admin@sacredriver.co.za

06/08/2024

That our inner beings require closer attention and care, becomes especially clear when we experience physical or psychological dis-order, spiritual emergencies or concerns, or any kind of pressing ‘problem’ or crisis. Soul often manifests seemingly random, unrelated, external events like accidents, crises, physical illness and trouble with relationships, money or work to draw attention to hidden psychological urgencies.

More information: https://sacredriver.co.za/sessions/
About Fritz: https://sacredriver.co.za/my-story/
Inquiries: email fritzloest@sacredriver.co.za or WhatsApp

19/07/2024

After finishing yet another Netflix thriller and feeling rather unsatisfied, I pull an old, battered second-hand copy of John Steinbeck's Grapes of Wrath, printed in 1960, from my shelf late one evening. Opening the old book tentatively, not quite sure I relish going towards the kind of bleakness the title suggests, I encounter the first sentence....

Read the whole piece on my Substack:
https://fritzloest.substack.com/p/gentle-rains-scarred-earth?r=nrzi9

25/04/2024

25/04/2024

CREATIVE MEDITATION
A unique and revolutionary form of meditation, developed for Sacred River and only taught here. It combines meditative techniques with tools from western psychology, philosophy and alchemy, cultivating deepening awareness and allowing it to flow into powerful reflection and inner dialogue in a manner that activates alchemical processes of transmuting who we are and our relationship to ‘what is’.
For more information: https://wp.me/P85zCH-3ux
For information on the facilitator: https://wp.me/P85zCH-2Kw