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Archetypal Love is Sturdy Love

February 3, 2021

I met the Great Mother coming out of the ladies room in the Frankfurt airport over a decade ago.

It was a quick meeting, prompted by a poster of a bridge over the Po river in Turin. Highlighting the temple of Mother Mary which had once been a temple dedicated to the Great Mother. I had just been there, on that bridge, days before in the midst of my time visiting the Temples of Humankind in Damanhur, Italy. So, here I stood. Ladies bumping into me, all of us murmuring ‘excuse me’ in German.

I was transfixed as I received Her message – flooding my system on many levels.

It was beautiful, powerful, and surprising. And then it was over. So, I ran to board my connecting flight and headed home. Never realizing the fullness of the Path I had been invited to walk. Or how my relationship with all that She is would strengthen my capacity to be in the world and with the world.

The myth of the Great Mother travels across the world, appearing in many traditions.

A myth is a story that may or may not be true. It is designed to be considered deeply, rather than be believed. Going beyond culture context, myths offer a path to self expansion. A myth is a transitional metaphorical construct leading one to a more expansive, unified, spiritual truth.

That’s a mouthful, yet it describes my relationship with the Great Mother perfectly.

As Joseph Campbell writes, “It would not be too much to say that myth is the secret opening through which the inexhaustible energies of the cosmos pour into human cultural manifestations.”

Don’t you just love that? Inexhaustible cosmic energy poured into you.

The Great Mother offers more than a story.

She represents an archetypal pattern of energy that is available to be experienced, much like I received in that airport. As I wrote in my last blog, working with archetypal energy allows you to directly receive transmissions without the need for an intermediary. Universal principles encoded and translated easily by your Soul.

Archetypal information (energy) is fluid. Imagine patterns of light seeking a place to land and live.

You are that landing place.

And working in partnership with the myth of the Great Mother and Her energetic offerings turns out to be quite practical. There are many doorways into this relationship. In the Journey into the Sacred Feminine Mystery class , I’ll be introducing the Great Mother and many other archetypal Faces of the Feminine. (See my workshop page for availability.)

You’ll be the one to receive in full the energetic gifts She offers.

“I am She who Nourishes and Sustains.”

This is the Great Mother’s introduction and Her strong offering. As you drop into that calm Feminine space, you discover your capacity to open, surrender, and receive. The depth of the embrace and developing relationship continues to strengthen over time.

11 years later, I am still being instructed in how to live.

I am aware of a new energetic structure within me – a foundation of sorts – that goes beyond reaching for a myth, engaging a practice, or relating to an external being. Somewhere along the way, almost without me noticing, the Great Mother took up residence within me. A fluid pattern of cosmic light-information that was seeking a home had found one. And I discovered something extraordinary.

Archetypal love is sturdy love.

I’m excited to begin a new 6 week Journey with 6 Faces of the Sacred Feminine. I wonder what will emerge this time around in an intimate virtual setting with other women who are walking their Path of Discovery. I know for myself that this Journey has been life changing and it deepens each time I enter.

I already feel the strength of the energy that is arising. It is vast, still, and beautiful.

Beginning with the Great Mother and the feminine Archangels, you’ll find a way into a deeper foundation and sturdier way of living. I hope you feel the call to live the Way of the Feminine.

I’d love to assist you on this Path, however, there are many ways to enter these teachings.

Stillness, Receptivity, and Nourishment are the Gateways that beckon you. I hope you discover the wonder of this invitation for yourself. It is a life changer.

As the Great Mother whispers, “I have so much more to tell you.”

Peace be with you and with all. No exceptions.

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Check out this Aquarium: Penguin Style! During quarantine, since no humans are touring the facility, the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago is letting some penguins roam free throughout the night. While we’re are settled into our homes, these rockhopper penguins get to explore new lands filled with amazing creatures. Follow Wellington and the bonded pair, Edward and Annie, on their tour. Human kindness and penguin cuteness. Warms the heart, soothes the spirit, and reengages the creative, playful spark. I bet the Muse (another Face of the Sacred Feminine) inspired this wonderful idea. Take a look here!

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