Are you interested in joining the spiritual community for the upcoming Bring Spirit to the Holidays during the sacred nights of winter, but not sure if you’ll find inspiration and connection with St. Hildegard as a 12th century Catholic nun?
I have to say that when I first stumbled upon the work of St. Hildegard, I wasn’t sure what wisdom I might gain from her work either.
But as I explored it, there was a tidal wave of creativity that flowed, bringing strength, healing and joy to me. And my connection to her over the years has continued to transform my life. I never would’ve dreamed in the beginning how important she would become in my life!
That’s why I’m passionate about sharing about the life of St. Hildegard and the wisdom of her teachings today.
St. Hildegard of Bingen was truly ahead of her time – birthing many new creations into the world even if it wasn’t quite ready for them yet. She was a renowned mystic, healer, and scientist as well as a writer, artist, composer and visionary.
We can look beyond what lived in the time and place where she resided and seek what lived within her soul as gifts that she offered to the world. We can be inspired by her determination, her perseverance and her strength as she conquered obstacle after obstacle in her life. We might even consider her a patron saint of creativity we can call upon, offering us support and guidance as we pursue our own creative dreams.
Here are 4 of the most powerful lessons from St. Hildegard that stand the test of time centuries later.
- Experience the divine life force.
One of Hildegard’s creative contributions is her idea of viriditas. Translated as “greening power,” viriditas can be described as the divine life force that lives and breathes within all living beings. It makes all things grow, expand, and thrive. And it’s the force that returns, after being absent, when healing occurs after an illness. We experience it in the dynamic growth of plants in nature as well as our own sense of health.
- You are a creative being with a purpose.
St. Hildegard had courage to bring forth her creative visions during her time. One of her greatest ones was to build her own abbey. St. Hildegard’s commitment to bring this project to fruition was fueled by the inspiring work she saw from St. Rupert in the 7th century. Her song, O Jerusalem, is a celebration of this new creation, her abbey, and the respect and even kinship she felt toward St. Rupert.
- Discover your inner strength and trust in the Divine.
A favorite image of mine is of St. Hildegard holding her abbess staff. She radiated with her own inner strength and power even as she had trust in the Divine.
- It’s possible to manifest your soul’s creative purpose even through obstacles.
St. Hildegard lived to the age of 81 in a time when a typical lifespan was half that! She worked with determination despite many obstacles including her own limiting beliefs about herself.
In the process of building her own abbey on the Rhine River, she faced many obstacles. Yet, she continued to move forward courageously and build Rupertsberg, a place to manifest the Power of the Living Light.
And then at the age of 67, she even created a second abbey!
If you feel St. Hildegard’s wisdom tugging at your soul, I invite you to join me for the upcoming Bring Spirit to the Holidays. During the 13 Sacred Nights of Dec. 24th – January 6th, we’ll explore together words of wisdom from St. Hildegard that can support us today. Find out more HERE.
As we join together in this sacred experience, you will ….
- Feel deeply nourished and have a sense of inner peace within
- Gain deeper wisdom and meaning from this past year of 2024
- Discover the divine messages that give you direction, hope, and purpose for your life’s journey as you imagine the year 2025 ahead
- Connect with other spiritual creatives who will join and support you on this path of discovery
Starting on the 24th of December through the 6th of January, I’ll invite you to work with one meditation inspired by St. Hildegard of Bingen per day. As you do this, you’ll also pay special attention to your dreams and write down what you remember each day.
Find out more HERE.
