Mother Gaia
It seems to me that we are all on some level yearning deeply for that true connection with the Earth that we once had all the time – for some of us it is way back in our ancestral memory and for others, not that long ago. In many different religions, there are ceremonies tied to the cycle of life, of birth and death, planting and harvesting throughout the calendar year. We humans still yearn (consciously or unconsciously) for the tribal community, of gathering and preparing, sharing the bounty of our hard labor and amazing at the splendor of the vast beauty that surrounds us all over this planet. This desire is innate in us as humans, has been a part of our way of life for millennia.
Throughout it all, all the choices we humans have made both good and bad, our Mother Gaia has been there for us, caring for us as her children, always providing for us if we could just open our eyes and truly see. Perhaps then we would not be making such harsh, greedy, worthless and destructive choices so often that are disrespectful and hurtful to her and in turn, ourselves.
Maybe this year, we can all try and take some time to tune in to Gaia and try to talk to her and hear what she has to say. Sit quietly on the Earth somewhere you like and offer her your thanks and ask a question or two. She is there, alive and present in every moment and would love to talk to you. Even if you hear nothing back, talk to her and keep trying – one day you will. Honor her in your daily life by planting something: flowers, houseplants, vegetable garden. Be kind to our fellow creatures who are her children, too.
Whatever happens in the future for us here on Earth, the cycle of life will continue. She is not going anywhere and will welcome us back again and again. Her love is unconditional. Our greatest wish for Gaia and for ourselves should be Peace On Earth. If we all could keep that thought in our consciousness and say it out loud or to ourselves everyday, it will happen. Our thoughts do create our worlds and if enough people think Peace everyday, it will happen. Healing can and will occur.
Photo from Mythic Images
April 22 2008 09:55 pm | Health and feminism and gardening and green living and nature and society and spirituality
