The whole idea of the self-discovery, knowing about ourselves is to find the inner compass. The Inner Engineering, the spiritual upgrades, the healing, is to prepare us for the dark times ahead. I keep on reminding women how important is to connect with the divine feminine to be able to stand strong in the darkest of times. I would imagine you would agree that we are in the midst of these dark times right now. They are not coming sometime in the future.
Life and this world brought us back again and again to what it means to hold steady in the midst of chaos and allow the alchemy of these times to be a fire that not only transforms us but also the world.
To be able to stand strong, steady in the midst of chaos, all of us, need to become more comfortable with navigating the darkness, the shadow.
Transformation happens only when we embrace to go deeper within us and with our clients. There are many mythical stories around this. One is of Innana which is very close to my heart and every time I hear her story, something stirs my soul.
Also, there is the ancient Greek myth of Persephone and Demeter.
Each of these Myths teaches us to be okay with the darkness, and not to be afraid of it.
From all these mythical stories we know I hope to know and understand that to that descent into the territory of the deep Feminine was a natural gift of women.
Not more than ever, we are needed to embrace and embody the wise woman, the priestess who knows how to cross between the realms and can open ourselves to the alchemical heat of transformation.
In this pandemic, we already know that there will be, and is millions of deaths globally. These are the times of uncertainty, isolations, grief.
Life is different right now!!
There are events, workshops, jobs, businesses, family gatherings, concerts, is falling away.
The truth is now we need to become more aware of how we move through these times ever before. How we are going to navigate these times?
For us all, it’s time to bring in with full force both the masculine and feminine forces within you to navigate these times.
This is not easy!!
But if you navigate these times with certain archetypes and rituals it can become a little easier.
Today I am going to share with you some of the practices I believe in that might be helpful in these tough times.
Start Your day right!!
Create an altar for you, your family, community, for the world. A priestess not only think about herself but for others, it comes naturally to her. In these tough times, this Altar can be a place for you to call in the energies, set your intentions, light a lamp, a candle.
Meditate:
Meditation can be tricky in these difficult times, so if you find it difficult to meditate, You can use visualization techniques which can be very soothing to the soul in distress.
Dancing on the soft tunes can be a very powerful way to meditate also. So find your own unique way to meditate.
Being with what is:
Not exaggerate or go into denial about the seriousness of this situation. Embracing reality is the most powerful practice of a priestess, the wise woman. There should not be any resistance to embrace the reality of this situation. Take the command on what you can do, how you can navigate through this.
Read and inform yourself about it from credible sources only. Watch news only one time a day to keep yourself informed.
Bring your family members, to know the reality and help them embrace this reality and let them help you also to navigate this.
#nobypassing
A wise woman, a priestess don’t bury her emotions and feelings. She allows herself to feel what she is feeling but do not get attached to those feelings.
I have learnt from my teachers to not direct horror stories of the future in the mind, if the mind wants to work and wants to make stories, at least direct the mind to make some good stories, so that you can at least enjoy watching those. What I mean is not to have those feelings send you in fear of the future.
Allow the emotions and feelings to come as well as go, just like the waves of emotions.
What do you do? You can talk to your friends, family over the phone, video call so that you know they are safe.
TIP:
Bring your awareness to your heart centre, and focus on your breathing. You can put your hand on your chest and experience the moving of your chest while inhaling and exhaling.
With every inhale count 5 seconds, and every exhales count 5 seconds, find your rhythm while focusing on your heart centre and your breath.
Take this practice one step further and feel about someone or something that you appreciate, love. Do this practice before you connect with someone, or before you talk to someone.
Nature therapy:
We all are stuck at home, in some places like ours its the time of spring, the time we waited for almost 6 months. But now we are in times, that we can not go out.
But who says mother nature can not soothe us, even if we are home? Bring the blessings of mother nature, inside your house, flowers, plants, more flowers. Doing so bring in the feminine ways of soothing, relaxing like playing music, doing art and light candles during dinner.
Intentions:
Hold a focused, positive intention for health and wellbeing for you, your family, your community and all beings. When a priestess holds an intention for the well being of hers, she is very focused and knows what she is doing.
Remember you will not be able to do everything and you will need to be very discerning about actions that you need to take. Remember to source your doing from the ground of being, not from panic or pressure. Be very clear about what is yours to do in the midst of this crisis.
Boundary setting will be important for you during this time as well. Your healthy No comes from having a strong YES to something else that is more important for you.
Clarity:
Remember you will not be able to do everything and you will need to be very discerning about actions that you need to take. Remember to source your doing from the ground of being, not from panic or pressure. Be very clear about what is yours to do in the midst of this crisis.
Setting Boundaries:
We all know and understand social distancing, how it is very important to survive in this pandemic. There are other areas in your life, business, and/or work that you might need to create boundaries for yourself, your clients, your loved ones so that they can also feel safe.
Boundary setting will be important for you during this time. Your healthy No comes from having a strong YES to something else that is more important for you.
Playfulness:
It might sound difficult but it is very important to bring the playfulness in your daily lives. The Maiden archetype is the best example of bringing playfulness, enjoyment, in your lives. When the moments of laughter comes, enjoy them. Look for creative opportunities in the midst of the breakdowns.
Embracing the mystery:
Oh, how a wise woman love to embrace the mystery of things. Rest into the Great Mystery and know that you are held and beloved on this earth. Grow more comfortable with the uncertainty and learn to watch around the edges for what is trying to emerge.
Be Willing to let things go:
The things that must pass away and make space for the new that is trying to arise in time. Be okay with the change happening around us. Hold space for others as they navigate this path.
Rituals for healing:
Use ritual as a way to ground and settle your unconscious. You might burn sage in your home and ask mother sage, incense, herbs to keep the energy in your space clear and full of love. Create your own rituals for healing, love, grief.
As a mother, a wife, a daughter, a sister, and many other relations I have made through my human journey, I know and understand how difficult is to navigate these uncertain, unsafe days of our lives. I am holding space for each and every one of you, and sending you all my love. Be safe and let your inner compass guide you to navigate this with ease and safety.
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