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Messages from Gaia Each month in this newsletter, I share with you messages from our Mother Earth, Gaia. Gaia has been communicating with us as of late through our incredibly flexible weather patterns. Here in Northern Colorado we have been experiencing spring one day and below zero temps the next. These intense dramatic weather fluctuations are not necessarily uncommon here, yet the "extremes" are. I liken them to the "extreme" changes that are upon us all at this time. These "extremes" are lending a bright light to the waves of energy that are pulsating throughout many of our lives at this time. Change is upon us. Everywhere we turn there is upheaval and unrest. Gaia says, "we have a choice. It is up to each one of us as to how we ride the waves of change" How do you wish to ride this wave? - Learn to surf, build a stronger vessel, join with others, go it alone? So many choices. What messages does Gaia bring about how to best rides these waves? Continue reading to discover her messages and how they assist you in these "grand times of change and evolution"....
Messages from Gaia March 2011
FREEDOM is the message from the Heart of Gaia for the month of March. What does freedom mean to you? Do you have ample freedom, just enough freedom,too much freedom? Are you living where you want to live, making the money you want to make, working in a job you love, having the relationships you desire, worshiping in a way that really suits you?
If so, then you are well on your way to experiencing freedom. If not, then, perhaps you might want to listen. Your heart and soul are calling for complete freedom. Are you ready to have that?
Freedom touches every aspect of our lives: Physical, emotional, mental and spiritual . The demand for freedom is being heard throughout our globe. No matter where we are, how free we think we are, we are being asked to look at this powerful energy. Freedom or the lack thereof touches each and every one of us in some way or another. The call for freedom has created much change in our individual and collective experiences. As we each individually look at what freedom truly means to us, we can take steps to support ourselves in this endeavor in our own personal lives. This is the next step for us on the path of soul evolution and human potential. To BE free. To BE freedom. This is a BIG shift, one that Gaia challenges you to right now, right here, no matter who you are and where you are on your journey.
Gaia sends her messages through "animal medicine". I hear her messages in the depth of my heart, yet I also experience her messages through the various "creatures" that show up to share their wisdom.
This month the animal that revealed a deeply profound yet simple message for all of us, was the squirrel. A nuisance to some, and an every day occur to others, easily overlooked, and simply profound. Isn't that how many messages of importance are perceived? Easily overlooked, an every day occurrence? On our paths to enlightenment we often overlook the mundane. We often underestimate the power that lay dormant, or that seems only a nuisance.
Today we will look at something that is right with us at all times and that will lead us to our own inner freedom.
The message of squirrel is about "gathering". Before we gather anything, we must first make room for it. Clear out that which is non essential. That which is taking up space, that which does not serve you. It is time to free our hearts and our spirits. It is time to let the past be released so that we have room to gather in the love, caring, wisdom and compassion that now belong in our hearts. This frees every aspect of ourselves!
One of my fondest childhood memories captures the medicine of squirrel nicely. This story involves my maternal grandfather. I did not know him well. He passed when I was only eight years old. He was of native american ancestry. Huron to be exact. His name was Huron. He was the father of 13 children. He battled alcoholism and died of cirrhosis of the liver at 63 yrs of age. I knew none of that until much later. I just knew I loved him because he had a BIG HEART.
When I would visit, he had a ritual that he would share with me. He would carefully spread peanut butter on five or six saltines. I would watch in earnest, thinking he was making these tasty treats for me and my siblings. After he carefully spread the peanut butter, he would then open his second story apartment window. He then would methodically place the crackers outside the window upon the roof. He had a way to do this so that only the squirrrels would get the crackers. No other creatures were allowed. We would wait patiently and in no time the squirrels would appear. They then would delight us by taking tiny quick bites, chewing and scurrying all at the same time. We would laugh at them and it was truly amazing to see. Simple innocent fun. My grandfathers heart and spirit were caught up in his own inner pain for most of the time, but in those moments he was free.
The second messenger of Gaia this month is the turtle. The message is about magic and flying. When our hearts are open and free, our spirits are able to soar. That is pure magic. The message of turtle is that our "home" is always on our backs. We have all that we ever need withing ourselves. We have it all. No need to worry or hurry or seek. Simply turn within. Look within. Take a few moments to go within. The flying and magic part came to me through my nighttime dreams. Two dreams this month about flying turtles...I turned within. I heard this message. "let the past go, the freedom you seek is not in the past, it is right here in this moment." The sight of the flying turtle in my dream was so magical, powerful, fun and alive. Can you imagine this for yourself? It is for you. It is a gift from Gaia to all of you. Set yourselves free right now.
I will share with you a simple meditation I learned today that will assist you in opening to the magic of the freedom of an open heart.
Wherever you are, stop for a moment. Stop typing, texting, fretting and scurrying. This meditation is only 3 steps and no prep. Just stop and 1. Take a few breaths and as you do place your palm upon your heart. You have just made a connection with your heart energy. 2. Keep your hand upon your heart and as you breath imagine that your breath is going in and out from your heart area. You are connecting your heart with the heart of many others. You are filling your aura with love, pure, unconditional love 3. keep breathing and say these words as you breath- love, ease, caring, compassion.
REPEAT this excercise several times a day. This will shift your world.
I stepped outside two days ago into 65 degree weather. I stepped back inside and there on my shoulder was a bee. It was actually a yellow jacket, nonetheless, this yellow and black, winged creature, was clinging tightly to my sweater. The "bee" has some beautiful, timely messages for us all at this time. Perhaps it is time to "choose to gather with your community" to ride out the waves of change, among your fellow travelers, to gather in celebration, and open-hearted vulnerability?
In the Druid tradition, the bee is symbolic of community and celebration. The bee reminds us of the importance of "community". Whether we need the support of community at this time or are the ones reaching out to others, we are "needing" as a collective, to connect with our community. Where do we fit into the bigger picture, who are we in relationship with others? What messages do we deliver via our participation in community? Are we an active participant, a leader, a follower? Have we found our "community" or "tribe"?
The bee brings us messages of harmony in action. Each person has a place and a role within their community. It is when we understand our unique abilities and gifts and use them to better the whole that we then start to call to us our community or tribe. We find ourselves immersed with others of "like-mind, heart and soul". We can be assured that when we are doing our best to live our true selves that we will then find our community. When we do, we may experience what it feels like to be actively involved in harmony within community.
As our outer world, continues to give us such ups and downs, and we are continually challenged to grow beyond our limits and beyond those limits again, many are reaching out, seeking and finding community as never before. As we reach out to others and open to receive their assitance, it may awaken our own inner fears. It is important as we connect with others that we remember to connect with the Divine in them. In order to do that, we must come to realize and accept our own inherent goodness and divinity first. Give yourselves the gift of forgiveness, self- acceptance, self love and then share that with those who you share with in community. We live in challenging times, and yes, we are all up for it! Connecting with community, however that looks to you, can be a powerful supportive experience, when approached with a light heart and a big dose of celebratory gratitude.
The second messenger of Gaia this month is the hawk. "Messenger of the Sky". Hawk medicine reminds us to fly high above our lives, in order to take on a different perspective. As these changes continue to "upset" what we had formerly viewed as our life, hawk medicine may be applied liberally, allowing us a completely different view of what is indeed going on. Rise up out of the lower, denser energies of the past, raise your frequency and stay in this higher vibration. It may feel very different, it may not seem to fit, yet if you give yourself time to examine your life from a "higher perspective" you will soon come to see clearly the blocks to your progress. As you soar above the noise and chaos of life, you will be able to then "hear with heart". Listening to your higher self, obtaining and maintaining a "hawk eye" view, are highly recommended practices for now. Anything that connects you your own inner source of inspiration, wisdom and guidance will assist you during these great times of change. This is new territory for all of us.
As we come together in comm"unity" and honor each and every one of us for the individual that we are, we will find our source of Power. For it is indeed within each one of us. Connect to your truth, your Source, Your Divine Self, cultivate this Self, Be this Self. Your community will start to appear and you will then ride this wave of change in a new way.
"Be the change you wish to see in the world." Be the energy of love, compassion, kindness and peace. Share this with others!
Gather in my circle of support, take aclass, have a session with me or visit our blog and share your comments.
I also want to share two other connections of support: Sandra Ingerman, author, teacher and Shamanic practitioner, shares her valuable insights as well as direct link the The Grandmothers Website.
Sandra Ingerman,
The Grandmothers Speak
Many blessings of love within this generous circle of support,
Mary
Messages from Gaia March 2011FREEDOM is the message from the Heart of Gaia for the month of March. What does freedom mean to you? Do you have ample freedom, just enough freedom,too much freedom? Are you living where you want to live, making the money you want to make, working in a job you love, having the relationships you desire, worshiping in a way that really suits you?
Messages from Gaia March 2011FREEDOM is the message from the Heart of Gaia for the month of March. What does freedom mean to you? Do you have ample freedom, just enough freedom,too much freedom? Are you living where you want to live, making the money you want to make, working in a job you love, having the relationships you desire, worshiping in a way that really suits you?
Messages from Gaia March 2011FREEDOM is the message from the Heart of Gaia for the month of March. What does freedom mean to you? Do you have ample freedom, just enough freedom,too much freedom? Are you living where you want to live, making the money you want to make, working in a job you love, having the relationships you desire, worshiping in a way that really suits you?
Messages from Gaia March 2011FREEDOM is the message from the Heart of Gaia for the month of March. What does freedom mean to you? Do you have ample freedom, just enough freedom,too much freedom? Are you living where you want to live, making the money you want to make, working in a job you love, having the relationships you desire, worshiping in a way that really suits you?
Messages from Gaia March 2011FREEDOM is the message from the Heart of Gaia for the month of March. What does freedom mean to you? Do you have ample freedom, just enough freedom,too much freedom? Are you living where you want to live, making the money you want to make, working in a job you love, having the relationships you desire, worshiping in a way that really suits you?
Messages from Gaia March 2011FREEDOM is the message from the Heart of Gaia for the month of March. What does freedom mean to you? Do you have ample freedom, just enough freedom,too much freedom? Are you living where you want to live, making the money you want to make, working in a job you love, having the relationships you desire, worshiping in a way that really suits you?
