Medicine for the Earth Series Session 1 Balance and Harmony

I am sure that many of you are aware of the tremendous change that our earth is undergoing. Times of change can also bring opportunities for growth. It is important to remember at this time that we are all connected to the web of life. We are the earth and the earth is us. When we breathe, the earth breathes. When we heal, the earth heals. I invite you to hold a vision of yourselves and the earth and all of it’s inhabitants as being in a divine state of balance and harmony.

My response to the tumultuous times we are in is to share with those of you who are interested teachings from Medicine for the Earth: How to Transform Personal and Environmental Toxins, a book and program by author and shamanic teacher Sandra Ingerman.

I invite you to participate with our monthly circle here at the Edge, in your own homes. Through ritual, words and symbols, we will focus on deepening our connection with nature and our internal teachers to bring harmony and peace into our lives. We will learn how to transform personal and environmental pollution by learning how to transmute our negative beliefs, attitudes, and energy that comes forth from our emotions. We will learn how to work in cooperation with our helping spirits, the spirits of the land and own divine nature, to bring balance and harmony back to ourselves and the planet.

Each month you will receive an email with an invitation to practice Medicine for the Earth with us. If this is of no interest to you, please notify us and we will remove you from our email list. I am happy to answer any questions that you may have about Medicine for the Earth, or any of the shamanic programs at the Edge. I encourage you to find a copy of the book Medicine for the Earth and do the exercises.
May the stillness of winter help you to hear the song that sings within your soul. Blessings. Martha Lucier





Medicine for the Earth – Session 1
Balance and Harmony
January 2005


Can human conflict and disharmony cause natural disasters?
This question keeps surfacing as I notice the magnitude with which natural and human disasters are occurring. According to Sandra Ingerman “All ancient traditions teach that our inner state of consciousness is reflected back to us by our outer world.” Therefore, we can make change in the outer world, by focusing on our inner world. In the book Medicine for the Earth the author tells the story of a rainmaker who is invited to come to a Chinese village, to bring rain, for the village is experiencing drought. The rainmaker requests a cottage far from the village, and asks not to be disturbed. Three days later, rain and snow falls on the village. The rainmaker explains that he did not bring the rain. As he felt immediately infected by the imbalance of the village people upon arrival, he took refuge to balance himself, naturally balancing the outside world and it rained. It is time for us to tend to our relationships, emotions, and beliefs to bring balance and harmony back into our lives and at the same time into the world around us.

1. Set Intention: Create a sacred place for yourself away from distractions. In this place create an altar including a representation of each of the elements: fire, water, earth and air. Place sacred objects that connect you to the earth on the altar. Start by lighting a candle, while holding the intention that you wish to bring yourself into balance and harmony. Ask for a special intention for those affected by the Tsunami. Place names of people or situations you wish to receive this healing energy on the altar.

2. Connecting with Spirit: With your eyes closed imagine your favourite place in nature. In this place invite the elements, ancestors, Spirits of the land and nature spirits to join you and support you in your intention.

3. Simple Ritual: With you eyes closed ask what you need to learn about bringing yourself into balance and harmony, and how you can be of better service to the planet. Ask one of these beings if they have anything to share with you. Ask for something that will remind you of when you are out of balance or harmony, or a simple ritual you can do to bring yourself back into balance and harmony.

4. Remember that you have all that you need inside of you and you are a being of love and light.
Martha

"It's not what we do, but who we become that changes the world."
~ Sandra Ingerman, Medicine for the Earth

Babies Breath

We are all overjoyed at the arrival of Aiden Eugene Lucier, born Jan. 30, at 7:05 a.m. weighing 7lbs 4 oz. Emily his mom, and Aiden are doing very well.

The story of Aiden dates back to last May. Mother’s Day last year was full of life and death for me. I was spending time with my family, as my aunt had passed away. With so much happening I didn’t notice that I was late…… Upon returning home, I realized that I was pregnant. The feelings I had were overwhelming. Being 41 I was not feeling prepared to have another child. After having children quite young I felt as though I was just starting to feel less responsibility for them, and more time to dedicate to my life purpose. My life’s work was beginning to really pick up, and I couldn’t imagine being able to continue my work, and have another child. I had very confused feelings, and felt as though I would have to put my dreams on hold for quite sometime.

I wrote down all of my dreams, and after having a heartfelt discussion with Todd my husband, he posed the question to me “If you are pregnant, or have the baby why can’t you still pursue these dreams?” His question forced me to really take a look at what I felt were blocks that were in the way of me pursuing my dreams. I asked myself, why I hadn’t been working towards those dreams? Why hadn’t I already begun? At that moment I made a decision that I could still pursue my dreams and have a baby. Once I made this decision I got started with my plans. Shortly afterwards I miscarried. This was a profound lesson for me, and I felt as though this Being purposefully came to give me a boost to get going on my mission. A few weeks after my miscarriage my daughter discovered that she was pregnant.

My belief is that this small child has decided to come into our family, which ever way he could. My feelings for him are unfathomable. He brings so much joy and peace to our home. Many people have mentioned the peace he seems to exude. I have been reminded of some fire ceremonies that I participated in last year, where I held the intention of peace in our family. I believe at some level that Aiden has brought this peace to us.

Emily was quite amazing through the whole experience, and we are all very proud of her. I was touched to have been present at the water birth, and had the honour of cutting the cord. It was all very emotional, seeing this new life emerging out of the water. Nat was our photographer and support through the experience. Tim was also a wonderful help along with Todd gathering all that was needed in preparation.

We were in North Bay on the night of January 29th, watching a movie called “Indigo” about extraordinary children and the healing they bring to the planet. Funny this is when Aiden decided to begin his entrance into the world. While at the movie, we saw the midwife, and the assistant there as well. Timing was perfect. The morning was topped off by the singing of church bells that rang continuously from the church next door, as we loaded Aiden in the car to bring he and mom home. Somehow the bells seemed as though they were announcing to the world that he has arrived!

Take a sneak preview of the beautiful new life and love in our home at www.algonquincanada.com/aiden I like to think he resembles his beloved grandmother Martha. I am feeling very full by the whole experience. This is a poem that I have written about his arrival. Blessed Be!


Babies Breath

Babies breath, babies breath whispers in my ears…
this is what you wished for , this is who I am.
Babies breath, breathing peace, being peace, sharing peace
We’ve come full circle, a circle dance of life
Babies breath, hope breath, soft breath, tender breath.
New life emerging, new life for us all.
Babies breath, tender breath , timely breath, freeing breath
Babies eyes reflecting, our new selves now.
Babies breath, singing breath, quiet breath, vulnerable breath,
Old patterns breaking, as I hold you in my arms.
Babies breath, innocent breath, loving breath, sweet breath
My heart is singing and dancing with my soul.
Little prince, precious prince, wise prince, deep prince,
Welcome precious peaceful prince, to your family here on earth.


Martha

"It's not what we do, but who we become that changes the world."
~ Sandra Ingerman, Medicine for the Earth