About
My Story & The Heart: Spiritus Creative
Hello, I am Marcella Ciccotelli, and my work is a lifelong journey of connecting with the sacred. “Spiritus Creative” is the name that unifies my ministry and all the creative ways I seek to share that connection with you.
The name “Spiritus Creative” is Latin for “creative spirit,” and it embodies the belief that God’s spirit is revealed through every act of creation. My own path has led me through different landscapes—both spiritual and natural. As an ordained pastor and an Earth Keeper, I have been blessed with a deep faith. As a botanist and a Master Gardener, I have been gifted with a profound love and understanding of the natural world. As a Certified Sylvotherapist, I guide individuals and groups through ‘sacred encounters’ in the natural world.
The Invitation
Every part of this work is an invitation to explore the divine:
- The Grounded Soul Blog: A space for thoughtful writing and personal reflections on faith, Nature, Creation, and more. The Grounded Soul Blog resides on Substack.
- The Podcast: “To Be a Mystic” explores the beautiful uncertainty of God.
- The Photography: Images from nature paired with words to inspire.
- Forest Guiding/Sylvotherapy: A guided practice to find healing and peace in the natural world.
Thank you for being here. It is my deepest joy to share this journey with you.
What is Sylvotherapy?
Sylvotherapy (Forest Therapy) is the practice of immersion in nature to promote healing and spiritual connection. As a Certified Sylvotherapist Practitioner, I guide individuals and groups through ‘sacred encounters’ in the natural world – reducing stress, regulating the nervous system, and reawakening the soul to the Divine.