Gratitude Decolonized: Participate in a Sacred Online Ceremony Inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh’s Five Earth Touchings
This November 25, engage in a uniquely profound online event, Gratitude Decolonized, led by Alycee Lane. This ceremony offers a sacred, decolonized expression of the late Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh’s renowned Five Earth Touchings—a practice connecting participants deeply with the earth, ancestors, and gratitude.
What Is The Five Earth Touchings Ceremony?
The Five Earth Touchings is a meditative ritual where participants lower themselves to the earth, touching it with five points of the body, symbolizing openness, surrender, and gratitude for the support of ancestors and the Earth itself. It is a spiritual practice that unites body, mind, and heart while rooting individuals in the present moment and their lineage.
Why This Ceremony Is Special
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Decolonizing Practice: Alycee Lane revises the traditional ceremony to offer a decolonizing, culturally mindful experience that honors ancestral wisdom while inviting reflection on histories and healing from colonial impacts.
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Holiday Season Reflection: The event is designed to cultivate deep gratitude and connection during a time often centered on consumption, offering an opportunity for sacred mindful pause.
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Accessible Online: You can join this heartfelt 1-hour ritual from anywhere in the Bahamas—whether Nassau, Grand Bahama, or the Family Islands—offering meaningful spiritual connection without travel.
What to Expect
Participants will be gently guided through the ceremony, experiencing grounding, gratitude, and healing by connecting with the earth and honoring the ancestors through each step of the Five Touchings ritual. This is perfect for anyone seeking a deeper spiritual practice or a thoughtful way to honor the season.
Event Details
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Date: Tuesday, November 25, 2025
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Time: 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM GMT+8
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Location: Online event (Zoom or designated platform)
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Organizer: Alycee Lane
Why Attend Gratitude Decolonized in the Bahamas?
This is a meaningful online event for those in the Bahamas looking for spiritual community and transformative gratitude practices this holiday season. It uniquely blends meditation, ancestral reverence, and decolonial mindfulness—the perfect event for those seeking deep connection and peace in the islands’ natural and cultural spirit.
Join Gratitude Decolonized and experience a sacred journey into gratefulness and grounding—reclaim your connection to the Earth and ancestors this November in a supportive, inclusive online space.
You can learn more about Gratitude Decolonized here.