A Season of Quiet Magic

and

Meaningful Work 

New Year Unveiling

As the new year begins, so does a new chapter ...

this season marks the official public introduction of two educational organizations I’ve been quietly building:

The Path of the 12 Petalled Lotus

and

the Centre for Specialized Palliative Education (CSPE), formerly known as Ten Thousand Doors.

Both grew from years of lived experience in birth work, death care, and the often overlooked spaces in between. Together, they reflect my commitment to making the human journey more understandable, more supported, and more accessible at every stage of life.

Throughout the holiday season and into the new year, I’ll be sharing conversations, reflections, and learning opportunities that introduce what these organizations are about and how people can engage with their educational offerings.

 If you’ve ever sensed there must be a more intentional way to understand life, care, and connection, you’re in the right place. 

A body of work for the whole person ...

I’m Cindy Butler. Over the years, I’ve worn many hats and held many titles, yet none of them alone fully capture the work I do or the path that led here. What’s most true is that my life’s work has unfolded at the magical moments of beginning and ending, and in the long, intricate stretch in between.

My background includes interdisciplinary studies in whole-person human development, drawing from psychology, social and relational studies, birth care, caregiving, health care infrastructure, and body-oriented healing approaches that support people through the full range of experiences life brings our way, all while attending to the biological, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions of human life.

12 Petalled Lotus and CSPE grew from this through-line. Together, they exist to bring coherence to what is so often learned in fragments, and to offer education that supports people whether they are learning how to live more fully, deepening self-understanding at any stage of life, planning or navigating their parenting journey, or learning how to support others and thoughtfully plan an end-of-life pathway. 

Through my own inner growth and life path, I’ve learned that real change  comes from slowing down, focusing on how life's ups and downs are held in the body and allowing insight to be integrated and lived. That difference, between gathering information and making change stick  has shaped how I teach and how these organizations were built.  Over time, I realized that helping to pave the path, to name it, shape it, and make it more accessible, allowed me to live into my own purpose more fully. Creating these organizations has become a way of offering what I’ve learned, lived, and integrated in service of others, and that feels both grounding and deeply aligned.

At this stage of my life, I feel deeply called into this chapter in a way I haven’t before. It is always an honor and a privilege to accompany people through birth and death, moments that carry profound meaning and vulnerability. In supporting people through body work and trauma recovery, I’ve come to understand that it is just as meaningful to hold space for individuals at any pivotal moment in life. 

Schedule 

December 27 – January 4
Live sessions daily at 12 PM MST and 6 PM MST

This special series includes 12 workshops to introduce our signature Pathways from 12 Petalled Lotus and 6 foundational workshops from CSPE. Each session stands on its own, and you’re welcome to attend any that resonate.

🌟 DAY 1 — December 27

12 PM MST | Pathway 1 – Early Wiring & Attachment
Explore how your earliest experiences shaped the way you see yourself, relate to others, and respond to the world around you. This session gently unpacks early safety, conditioning, and emotional patterns formed before we even had language.

6 PM MST | Modernizing End-of-Life Care (CSPE)
A compassionate look at how end-of-life support has evolved beyond the traditional “doula” model. Learn what families truly need today and why modern palliative companions require deeper emotional, communication, and relational skills.

🌟 DAY 2 — December 28

12 PM MST | Pathway 2 – Early Autonomy & Belonging
A look at ages 7–12, where independence, belonging, competence, and early identity begin. Learn how childhood roles, approval patterns, and early responsibility still influence your adult life.

6 PM MST | What Families Need Most at the End of Life (CSPE)
Understand the emotional, practical, and relational needs of families navigating end-of-life situations. This session brings clarity to overwhelm, communication, decision-making, and the presence required to support families well.

🌟 DAY 3 — December 29

12 PM MST | Pathway 3 – Identity & Adolescence
Dive into the emotional and psychological transformations of the teenage years. Understand how this stage shaped your self-expression, confidence, boundaries, and the parts of you that went underground.

6 PM MST | How to Support Someone Through Loss (CSPE)
A gentle introduction to grief literacy. Learn what grief actually looks like, why it varies so widely, and how to companion someone with steadiness rather than pressure or fixing.

🌟 DAY 4 — December 30

12 PM MST | Pathway 4 – Meaning Making & Early Adulthood
Explore the transition into adulthood, where we form worldviews, make early life choices, and either repeat or break family patterns. A powerful session for understanding direction, purpose, and the “shoulds” that follow us.

6 PM MST | Communication Skills at the End of Life (CSPE)
Learn the core communication skills that create trust, calm, and clarity during end-of-life experiences. Includes real examples, practical scripts, and a simple method for difficult conversations.

🌟 DAY 5 — December 31

12 PM MST | Pathway 5 – Relationship Skills & Partnership
A grounded look at how developmental wiring shapes partnership, communication, conflict, and intimacy. Learn why certain patterns show up in adult relationships and how they formed.

6 PM MST | What Makes a Good End-of-Life Companion? (CSPE)
Explore the heart-centred qualities of effective palliative support. Learn what families remember most, what helps and what harms, and how to stay grounded while holding space.

🌟 DAY 6 — January 1

12 PM MST | Pathway 6 – Purpose & Agency
This session explores personal power, responsibility, internal authority, and life direction. Discover where you hand your power away and how to reclaim agency without pressure.

6 PM MST | The Emotional Landscape of Dying (CSPE)
A compassionate overview of the emotional phases many people move through as they approach the end of life. Understand fear, acceptance, resistance, family dynamics, and how to read the emotional field.

🌟 DAY 7 — January 2

12 PM MST | Pathway 7 – Resilience & Recovery
Understand what resilience actually is and what it isn’t. Learn how coping patterns form, how stress affects the emotional body, and how to move from survival mode into grounded resilience.

6 PM MST | Pathway 8 – Boundaries & Self-Protection
Learn the difference between walls, windows, and true boundaries. Understand how early experiences shaped your ability to say yes, no, and “that doesn’t work for me.”

🌟 DAY 8 — January 3

12 PM MST | Pathway 9 – Emotional Literacy & Inner Navigation
A gentle introduction to naming emotions, interpreting inner signals, and understanding why some feelings feel overwhelming while others feel muted. Includes a simple emotional mapping exercise.

6 PM MST | Pathway 10 – Intimacy & Vulnerability
Explore the deeper layers of connection. Understand why vulnerability can feel hard, why we pull away or cling, and how emotional patterns shape closeness.

🌟 DAY 9 — January 4

12 PM MST | Pathway 11 – Contribution & Leadership
A grounded look at what it means to show up in the world with authenticity. Understand the roots of overfunctioning, avoidance of visibility, and the gifts you may not yet recognize.

6 PM MST | Pathway 12 – Integration & Wholeness
A closing exploration of how experiences, patterns, and growth come together. Learn what integration feels like and how to bring gentleness, clarity, and coherence into your inner world.

For Those Exploring CSPE

This series may be especially meaningful for:

• people curious about end-of-life support or grief care

• those considering training as a Palliative Care Liaison Worker (Tier 1)

• those interested in becoming a Certified Palliative Care Specialist (Tier 2)

• individuals who want to explore CSPE before committing to a full program

• caregivers, volunteers, doulas, nurses, and health-adjacent professionals

• anyone navigating grief or family stress during the holiday season 

For Those Exploring 12 Petalled Lotus

This series may be especially meaningful for:

• people curious about lifelong human development and emotional wellbeing

• parents, future parents, or caregivers wanting to be more intentional and informed

• adults seeking deeper self-understanding at any stage of life

• those interested in the 12 Pathways as a way to make sense of growth, patterns, and change

• helpers, educators, and practitioners who want to better understand themselves as they support others

• anyone feeling reflective, stretched, or emotionally tender during the holiday season 

This is an open doorway. You’re invited to explore at your own pace, take what’s useful, and leave the rest.

A Note on How This Work Is Meant to Be Experienced

What distinguishes the work of 12 Petalled Lotus and the Centre for Specialized Palliative Education is that the learning is designed to be lived.

Both organizations invite understanding that is integrated and embodied. The learning is offered in a way that naturally weaves into daily life, relationships, parenting, caregiving, and moments of transition.

Each organization offers its own path of learning, grounded in the same intention: to support integration, embodiment, and a deeper capacity to meet life as it unfolds. 

PRICING OPTIONS

Single Session — $19

Perfect if you'd like to join one workshop.

3-Session Bundle — $49

Choose any three sessions across the nine days.

Full 18-Session Pass — $129

Access to all workshops

All purchases include replays for 72 hours and a guided reflection packet to support integration and thoughtful next steps.

Thank you for your interest

You’re welcome to pass this along to anyone who might be curious. I’m looking forward to reconnecting with familiar faces and meeting some new ones too.