Life can be scary, especially in our rapidly changing world.
Perhaps it’s time to address those unknown forces—those demons within and without—so that you can show up for the world with courage, gusto and joy. Try these three ancient secrets on for inspiration…
In the past, by honoring the seasons, through guidance and help from elders and community, and in daily relationship with sacred, societies found their center in a shared understanding of what’s most important in life. Today, we are offered information galore, but wisdom is harder to come by.
The man raises the conch shell to his mouth and blows into it, its haunting sound saluting the spirits as he turns to the six directions. Turning with him, women in embroidered blouses and long skirts raise smoking incense burners to the east, west, north, south, earth and sky. This call begins the ancient ritual of the temazcalli, or Aztec sweat lodge. Before entering the lodge, the women say a prayer and brush each person with incense smoke.
