Were do we begin from? When life offers us opportunities for transformation and growth, how do we crack out of who we were to step more fully into who we are – now, through the evolution of a lifetime.
We begin by listening to the whispers of our inherent capacity to rise . This gives me goosebumps. YES – can you be quiet enough to listen to those whispers amidst the busyness and the energy spring brings.
What are your most recent opportunities to step more fully into who you are now? Take a moment to think about this..
It could be a simple conversation that you noticed yourself speaking words that weren’t actually in alignment with your truth, or the truth of who you are now. You know those conversations that may find patterned responses coming out with the sound of your voice. Or maybe that opportunity came in the form of that fire inside of you igniting in response to something you care about, you know those moments when your heartbeat quickens and your moved from deep inside into action and knew you needed to do something – did you? Other times we’re handed these opportunities through loss, or challenges to our health or that of someone we love.
These experiences are opportunities for us to grow, to pause and consider our words and our actions, our way of being in the world. Opportunities to consider if we’re showing up first for ourselves, independent of how others perceive us or past expectations. I wonder if you can look at these opportunities to also reflect on what you’re able to invite in, to shed, and to truly come into alignment with yourself.
Remember these experiences change us.
This time of year often brings about an awareness of patterns, some super helpful and others that drain us. I’d like to invite you to start fresh. To pause before you engage and ask yourself is this actually true for me NOW, or is this a patterned way of being in the world that is no longer supportive.
As the Springs tides wash over us and we find ourselves here at Beltane, the midpoint between the spring equinox and the coming summer solstice, we can allow the waters to wash away anything we’ve outgrown and to be bathed in all that we welcome in. As we celebrate Spring at it’s peak, and look around at the emergence of the trees and the flowers after a long slumber, can we hold ourselves with that same energy – a slow tender emergence as we reveal ourselves now – with wonder and curiosity.
I seem to be more aware of patterns as I emerge after the winter of my life, moving through 8 months of healing, shedding layers, inviting in new experiences, and pondering all the learning from my own opportunities for growth, which came in the form of cancer.
I came across this piece the other day and it is so resonate with my own process, perhaps it will spark something for someone else too, perhaps you.
Now is not the time for apathy or regret, not the time for keening in sorrow. It is time for swift feet and gentle fingers. Time for cracked open hearts and wild tears. Time for delight and determination to twine back together, eyes open to where we are and what can still be done.
We begin – like the crow daring to peck away at what confines us, cracking out of the shell, persistent in our knowing. We begin like the snake, feeling the tightness that no longer suits us, stretching beyond our edges until we shed our shape and become reborn. We begin with a smile, with tears, with blood and possibilities, we begin by listening to the whispers of our inherent capacity to rise.
Molly Remer from her piece titled Beltane, from We’Moon 2023
This human journey can be utterly confusing, painful and layered, and at the same time beautiful, tender and so very sacred, AND Every moment allows us the opportunity to begin again, with eyes and heart wide open.
Sending you Beltane Blessings, wrapped with so much soul support and love, as you begin
Till next time
Amber
Stay tuned for some future practice opportunities, as the tides wash in waves of inspiration, after a long healing sabbatical.
Such beautiful and profound reflection. Thank you for sharing
Dear Nicole, thank you for taking the time to share in this pondering with me.
Sending you support and love on your journey.
What a beautiful writing Amber. I loved reading this and it did speak to me, loudly! The part “To pause before you engage and ask yourself is this actually true for me NOW, or is this a patterned way of being in the world that is no longer supportive” spoke to me the most and I am going to reflect on that.
Sending you so much love and gratitude,
Carie
Mmmmm the pause is often the most difficult, but also I’m finding, the most important.
I’m grateful this resonated with you Carie, and it’s soooo good to connect. I’m finding this seems to be meeting alot of folks right now, which explains the urging inside to write this piece!
It’s such a pivotal time in our history and important to consider what’s actually true for each of us. This is also such a good time of year, in cycle with the tides of spring, to reflect on how we show up and to give ourselves permission to maybe do things differently (or not), in ways that are in alignment with where we are in our lives. Lots to reflect on.
Know I also send you my heart full of love and gratitude
Beltane Blessings to you, dear Amber. Thank you for your lovely words as we begin. Much love, Margaret
Beltane Blessings Margaret, and big hugs!
It’s so lovely to share this reflection with you,
Holding you in my heart as the magic of spring and all of its beauty awakens around us.
I think of you often and wonder how you’re faring.
Dear Patty, I think of you often as well. Life is filled with so many opportunities for learning and growing, I do feel very blessed to be on this path. I’m doing well, healing and a little stronger with every passing day. Thank you for offering me space in your thoughts, it means alot. I sure hope this finds you well, holding you in my heart and sending you lots of love, Amber