SIGNS OF LIFE

APRIL 2024 -

Sometimes it seems so hard to open my eyes.

Is it the fear of what I won’t see?

A fear that I will see nothing blinds me.

Then someone whispers in my ear:

“Stop. You are not alone. We are all here.”

I feel my body, standing in the street,

in the forest, in the kitchen, in the meadow –

the breath of the Earth caresses my cheek,

a dog barks, a leaf falls from a tree to my path,

a small child throws a ball, her father catching it, laughing.

The Cranes are calling from the marsh. Listen!

What are they bringing? Listen! What song are they singing?

“We are alive. We are dancing. We are Spring! Listen!”

I awaken in the darkest hour and hear raindrops on the roof

whispering: “You are not alone. We are all here.”

And stepping out into the early morning,

I see the first tiny green leaves on the birch tree

and I know this to be true:

I am alive in a living world.

** SHAMANIC INSPIRATION:

Spring can be a wonderful season, full of new and vital energy. It can also feel heavy and hard, with remnants from last year´s growth scattered across the ground. Sometimes new buds have to work hard to make their way through old dense matted remains. But still, Life is here. Whatever is going on in our lives, an empowering practice is to look for signs of life wherever you find yourself. Not only during Spring, but in any situation. Not only when you are feeling good, but at any time. Life is here. Power is here.

When it is hard to find, we can ask for help. By holding our intention and opening to Nature, and to the Spirits, we discover Life again. It may not always show itself in ways we expect or wish for, but it is there. An essential skill for shamanic practitioners is to learn to look for power in any situation. As we work together with the Spirits, we can meet Power in many different forms and become used to recognising it and interacting with it.

We hope these journey and medicine walk missions inspire you to discover signs of Life where you are:

Please show me how to recognise Power in this X situation
Ask for a ceremony to welcome Spring
Ask for help to sing my connection to Life

Apr 3, 2024 01:39pm

By Zara Waldeback

Under Spring, Spirit Poems, Life Blessings, Power, Feeling Home, Earth Relations & Connection

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SIGNS OF LIFE

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