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| Mother's Day
Happy Mother's Day! Today is an ideal day for reconnecting to the Great Goddess, the mother of us all. For starters, you can help secure this connection by spending a bit of time with your mother or grandmother, acknowledging the holiday. If you are either not close to your mom or grandma, or if they are not in your life for some reason, you can, of course, perform this Great Mother working regardless. Whatever your own situation, today is the day to connect to this force. Today, I suggest you perform a ritual of surrender, gratitude, and connection-all centered around Mother Earth. Go to a secluded place outdoors, carrying three fresh organic apples, and feel the energy of the Earth. Lie on the ground, feel the soil and grass, commune with the trees and the spirits. Allow yourself to cry. Weep deep tears, thinking about the destruction of the Earth and her creatures. Think of all the painful, Earth-related images you've seen, and stories you've heard. Bring to mind clear-cutting, factory farming, and other issues that are killing our Mother. Let your tears spill on the soil. Once you've gathered yourself, express the depth of your gratitude. Tell the Mother why you love her. Reflect on all the positive Earth aspects that come to mind, and give thanks. Offer the three apples by leaving them behind. To conclude, head to the bathtub and take a bath with the herb parsley, to further attune and bind you to the Great Mother of us all. |
