Counsel with the Good Mother
by
Oakenstone

The sun was shining upon my face nourishing my spirit with rays of light. The sound of a gentle waterfall whispered in my ear, bringing promises of a peaceful sojourn in which to contemplate the mysteries of my existence. As I sat and reflected on the journey that was the day a hummingbird appeared, calling my attention to her by the fluttering of her wings. I turned my gaze upon her and spoke to her, asking her for wisdom. She hovered there in front of me and looked at me with the eyes of ancient wisdom. I extended my hand and said "Show me" and she saw fit to alight upon my thumb and study me further. As she looked into my eyes I was mesmerized and could feel her probing my subconscious, searching for something that only she knew about. It could have been but a moment or it could have been an eon that she looked into my soul as time ceased to exist at that point. A feeling of inner peace and self awareness settled over me much like your favorite blanket keeps you warm as you nestle in its familiar scent.

After this a wave of feeling washed into me and filled me with its calming energy. She hopped from her perch on my thumb to settle on the back of the bench beside my shoulder. We sat there together for an eternity and I could sense the wisdom she was imparting to me. The journey I took was to a time when things were more like they were intended to be. I remembered when proper respect was given to the plant or animal that sacrificed its life to you to provide you nourishment or healing. When water was considered precious and instinctively you knew it was your lifeblood. When those that could walk through the door to the Universe within themselves were revered as wise and not ridiculed into suppressing their knowledge.

She told me the old ways will be needed soon and it is time for us to awaken from the sleep she induced upon us in another time. She knew the old ways would be needed and sustained the memories within all of us to be triggered by a beckoning from within. I was blessed enough to be awakened from my sleep though some things are still in a haze of the new ways. I wish this unbridled harmony and oneness upon upon all that inhabit this Earth. As we get further toward the time that our skills will be called upon we must keep seeking the knowledge within ourselves carried over from ancient times. All will be clear soon.

Copyright©2000 Oakenstone
Hummingbird sketch: wdfw.wa.gov/gallery

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