Our Statement of Beliefs

Nektar Healing Center

Malibu, California

Statement of Beliefs

We believe that the sacred ceremonial use of natural, Earth-based plant medicines and sacraments deepens our connection to God, our souls, and the living world. Through prayer, intention, and reverence, we honor these sacraments as part of our spiritual practice.

Connection

We believe that all life is connected. Every plant, animal, and human shares in the life force that unites us with God, our Creator, as one living family.

Because of this connection, our actions affect more than ourselves. To harm another is to harm the whole; to care for another is to nurture the whole. We seek to live with compassion, respect, and responsibility toward all beings.

Nature and Sacred Cycles

We believe that nature offers wisdom, guidance, and opportunities for spiritual growth. We seek to understand her teachings through observation, listening, and respect for her rhythms.

We honor the cycles of the Earth and moon, recognizing that beginnings, growth, endings, and renewal are part of life. Through song, prayer, and ceremony, we celebrate sacred times and deepen our relationship with the natural world.

Truth and Integrity

We believe that honesty with ourselves is the foundation of a life lived in truth. We strive to bring that honesty into our relationships with our families, our community, and the world around us.

Living with integrity means aligning our actions with our beliefs, taking responsibility for our choices, and making amends when we cause harm. We approach this practice with humility and a willingness to learn.

Health and Wholeness

We believe that caring for the mind, body, and spirit is an expression of reverence for life. Through nourishing habits, rest, reflection, and compassionate care, we support our well-being and our connection with our souls and Creator.

We honor each person’s path and encourage practices that cultivate balance, awareness, and a deeper capacity to love.

Sacred Medicines and Ceremony

We honor sacred plant medicines as sacraments within our faith. We believe their teachings can offer wisdom, clarity, and opportunities for spiritual reflection.

We approach ceremony with prayer, respect, humility, and sincere intention. Our spiritual practice continues beyond ceremony as we reflect on what we have learned and express those lessons through our daily choices, relationships, and service.

Community and Love

We believe that community is the foundation of our spiritual family. We nurture that family through kindness, mutual support, honest communication, and respect for each person’s dignity and freedom of conscience.

Our shared faith calls us to care for one another, honor the Earth, and live in harmony with the greater family of life. We seek to put love into action through compassion, generosity, forgiveness, and service.

At the heart of our beliefs is a simple guiding truth:

LOVE ALWAYS.