Reflections on my journey with Mama Earth and Grandmother Moon
Pictured is an Inuit inunnguaq, aka inukshuk It has been said that there is no word for shaman or teacher in the Inuit language (Inuktitut), but the concept of the "Isumataq" combines these in a wonderful way. There are many definitions (and spellings!) of Isumataq: one who listensknowledgeable advisorstoryteller But this is my favourite definition:… Continue reading Hold space as an Isumataq
Let's practise a little unconditional love today! When I first read the pictured quote from Goethe, I got caught up in the "ought to be" part... My mind started to wonder if this was being judgmental. Who decides what "ought to be" for someone else? Unless we ask someone what they ought to be, then… Continue reading Hold space and step into YOUR best way of being
l love Full Moons ... and Full Moons with an eclipse are even more amazing and powerful! The eclipse peaked this morning at 4:47 AM PST just as the first Full Moon of Spring — also called the Crow Moon, Sap Moon or Easter Moon — was reaching her fullness at 5:01 AM PST. The… Continue reading Holding Space on the Crow Full Moon
I was asked a question earlier today, about the concept of Isumataq... and how it was possible to "teach without teaching" but rather by listening.... What are YOUR thoughts? How do you learn... question... grow? Yes, there are areas where a teacher provides answers or information to the student but in terms of our life… Continue reading Teach without teaching
It has been said that there is no word for "shaman" or "teacher" in the Inuit language (Inuktitut), but the concept of the "Isumataq" combines these in a wonderful way. There are many definitions (and spellings!) of Isumataq: * one who listens * knowledgeable advisor * storyteller But this is my favourite definition: the person… Continue reading Just for today… hold space as an Isumataq
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