Fifth Element Book Club: Sacred Instructions
- Jodene Hager, LMT, MBA
- Mar 4
- 1 min read
On Monday, April 6, 2026, the Fifth Element Book Club will gather virtually to explore Sherri Mitchell’s Sacred Instructions: Indigenous Wisdom for Living Spirit‑Based Change. This text offers a profound invitation into Indigenous worldviews, relational accountability, and the responsibilities we hold to one another and to the land.
Honoring Indigenous Knowledge and Responsibility
Mitchell’s work challenges Western assumptions about individuality, ownership, and progress. She illustrates how disconnection from land and community fuels harm at every level—personal, interpersonal, and systemic. These teachings matter for anyone navigating leadership, service, or community care. They remind us that healing requires returning to relationship, not doubling down on extraction.
Reclaiming Interdependence
A central theme in Sacred Instructions is the reclamation of interdependence. Mitchell describes how Indigenous teachings emphasize reciprocity, shared stewardship, and the understanding that every action has relational consequences. In our discussion, we’ll explore how these principles can reshape the way we work, lead, and build community.
Leadership Rooted in Justice and Spirit
Mitchell’s writing calls leaders to move beyond performative equity and into embodied responsibility. She offers frameworks for decision‑making that center justice, spirit, and collective well‑being. These insights are especially relevant for those building organizations, guiding teams, or holding space for others.
Building Community Through Shared Wisdom
The Fifth Element Book Club exists to create a space where learning becomes a communal act. As we engage with Sacred Instructions, we’ll reflect on how Indigenous wisdom can guide us toward more grounded, accountable, and liberatory ways of being.
Join us on April 6, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM EST!
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