Mother Earth, Sister Moon

A Sioux myth, that of the White Buffalo Calf describes the seven stages that follow the women on their way to self-realization. The origin of the Lakota myth is known as "The Way of Beauty" and is a sacred ritual that lasts life.1. The path of the daughter. This period extends from birth until the onset of the first rule. Is still a child, physically and psychologically dependent, mentally receptive, absorbing all kinds of teaching, example, or stimulus is presented. If all these outside influences are appropriate, structured and balanced emotionally, the child develop balance, respect, dignity and self-confidence as resources then need to lead a life in harmony with everything existente.2. The way of women. It covers the years when a woman develops self-confidence, learning to control their independent living for adults. Learn through personal experience, develop their own emotional responses and mental and choose their relationships. Start exploring their sexuality and build your spirituality. These are the years in which becoming known and little by little, becomes a responsible and mature person (in today's society this period ranges from teens to 28-32 years) .3.

The Mother Road. From the spiritual point of view, the birth of a child is the most important event in the life of a woman, and then becomes part of the spiritual community of women. Crossing the border between life and death to birth is received by the community midwives, where the real teaching begins. In the period of the mother learns the discipline of sacrifice, body, time, psyche, knowledge, social life, economic status, relationships and values ​​are placed at the service of children. This passage, ambivalent like no other, push the boundaries to overcome all its targets. Learn how to completely control their world, trying to harmonize their individual needs and external demands that constantly fall on her, bringing it to the powerful balance between internal and external reality which is based on this sacred ritual. The Mother Road, the spiritual life of the woman puts her roots and flowers: do not forget that in many ancient cultures giving birth for the woman symbolized iniciación.4. The path of the collector and the ritualistic. Both paths are as old as the human race.

Collecting is a discipline that requires respect before anything develops special powers of observation and insight into the knowledge of the seasons, weather, astronomy and healing. Armed only knowledge, intuition and prayer, she collected many plants and mineral substances for cooking, magic, hygiene and cosmetics. The harvester must know exactly where and when they find what they need, how best to conserve, store, prepare and use substances in conditions that are effective and safe. Native Medicine Woman never apply the same remedy to the same physical symptoms in different patients, as it tries to be as a whole. For her "to do medicine? is to know the patient, their family, their spiritual, mental, physical, environmental and social performance and how to combine all this in the process of candidate-shaman curación.La is also very aware of the spirit behind the plant, rock or glass used in the treatment, which should give thanks for the help you are providing. This part of the work of a Medicine Woman is characterized by spiritual tension, although not as intense as in their first birth, its first rules or responsibility of a young woman learning to respect others (human and inhuman) and herself.

Medicine Woman gets no balance, responsibility, and awareness can spell disaster for the whole community, because the power of women is great, and the more you develop the discipline and devotion, the greater its power. Women who follow the path of the Harvester and ritualistic must be inwardly secure, deeply concerned about the spiritual life of the planet and be able to sacrifice his job and his ego for the good of the basic spiritual law comunidad.La a woman learns along the way is that the aspiring shaman gives and gives a long time before picking up, if only slightly, and all you get for your hard work and personal trials he has to use in nurturing and promoting life.6 . The way of the teacher. Learning, experiencing, feeding and working the woman reaches the age at which it becomes a transmitter of spiritual and social wisdom. It is sharing with others the techniques, theories and experiences he has lived as it becomes a maestra.Entra in menopause so deep and ripe fruit, as the flora. If you followed the ways described above with harmony enter into the realm of the sacred and cosmic community member, a right that has earned through his work, sacrifice and devotion.

At this point you can choose your field of action since it is a Medicine Woman, but there are other less obvious ways to become one. You can choose the policy, public service or any other profession, practicing in a healthy and spiritual all you decide to be. You can also choose to stay alone or be a grandmother, continuing with their grandchildren, their grandchildren or other homeless children and helping them grow educándolos.El how an old approach his skill and wisdom depends on the nature of spiritual work to the which has been conducted. Much of his teaching is transmitted by example, she is a model for younger women on the road, and their presence and essence revitalize and enrich the lives of their community entera.7. The path of the wise. Reached old age, the shaman enters the period of the master, having developed a true wisdom. The sense of balance that characterizes the universe is now deep in it, and sense of humor. Is in direct contact with natural and supernatural events, being able to accept their guidelines. The sphere of his work has transcended his personal being and private, his family, his community extends far into the stars.

It is a sacred being: it is completa.Los seven ways women give strength, discipline and the deep connection you need to channel spiritual power without harming themselves or others. They help you develop humility, order, respect, dignity and sense of caring for all creatures, giving a deeper understanding of herself in the inner aspects and other forms of self exteriores.Existen, but this beautiful ritual reminds us not to burn stages but live with giving and receiving all the experiences that come to us, whether seemingly good or bad, because that's what we live, and is probably the best thing that can happen. Often the great teachings are found in the small daily difficulties, so the "Mother Road? is the most difficult stage in the life of a woman, is the sacrifice of ego and unselfish love learning, essential requirements for the development of spiritual and cosmic consciousness. These seven ways are those of any woman who wants to increase his spiritual power through a lifetime, remembering that each event or difficulty we overcome is another step we are taking in our journey toward wholeness.