Fri, July 27th 6 PM…
Yesterday my laptop ran out of battery and I couldn't do my sharing. Today is the second day of the conference an it is around 6 PM. I am sitting here in the ritual arena next to a pole which has power outlet - sharing my yesterday with you!
It has been an amazing journey so far! The simplicity, love and beauty of the grandmothers fills my heart. They have come together beyond language, cultural differences, ethnicities to give us a message of love and peace. They are showing us how to be love, peace, laughter, generosity, beauty, innocence and a child - all at the same time! At this age of their life, they are traveling around the world - inspiring their world children to wake up and connect within - care for the earth, live a conscious life with minimal needs. Minimize your consumption! People from every age group are here: pregnant mothers, new born babies, little babies, children, youth, middle aged and many many grandmothers from across the world -definitely more women than men. The connection and , belongingness you feel is beautiful! Everyone takes care of the other. There is no fear of stealth or anything! Everyone shares what they have with each other.
Yesterday was a day full of amazing rituals led by the grandmothers. EVeryday we get the honor of participating in a hour long ritual led by one grandmother - three in a day. The sun has been crazy hot here and yet, the spirit of everyone is high! The ritual arena is cool!
For me it has been a beautiful experience of living within my needs. I have my world in this little tent. I cook something simple -e at it. I have learned many things about camping and I love it! I sleep towards one end of the tent where I can open the netted window and I sleep looking at the star filled sky. Yesterday night, the moon shone into my tent the whole night. I also love the almost completely open shower area for women. I have realized how far I have come with my comfort in my body. I had no shame of my nakedness - there was not a moment's hesitation. I was amazed at that. I loved the shower. It is a very temporary outdoor setup with the water falling right into the grass. The door is a flapping curtain as the wind is really strong.
Yesterday evening the sweat lodges are up. I might make my entry tomorrow morning - maybe. I have made so many friends here. We eat together, walk together. Every session I have been sitting in different area of the ritual arena and have met many amazing grandmothers from across the US.
Yesterday the Chayenne CHief was here and he addressed the grandmothers and the guests. It is amazing to witness the amount of wisdom the tribes have. Tehir life is integrated with nature - wind, water, fire, sound are all so honored and respected! The Chief was talking about gender roles and he said something so beautiful - "We do not believe in equality. We believe in balance". That is what the indigenous cultures are about - Balance. It has made me think about so many things and the life that I want to live going forward on this earth.
This whole trip has reaffirmed my calling and need to do women's work. It is time!
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