Living With Gaia
Living With Gaia
According to Greek Mythology from her all life evolved and she teaches us the importance of how ecosystems interrelate to how we should live. We are the caretakers on this earth and all living things shall return to her when there lifespan is complete.
Gaia or today known as “Mother Nature” is a healing Goddess. She connects us to our inner essence when we take the time to engage with her. She teaches us about the seasons, cycles, rhythms, and patterns of the universe and each of our own lives. All we have to do is watch her go through any of the above cycles and see what she is doing; so we can in return work alongside of her.
James Lovelock who is an independent scientist, author, researcher and environmentalist proposed the “Gaia Hypothesis” in the 1960’s.
“He stated that all of life on this planet great and small are all a part of Gaia and all equally important to her well-being. Mother Gaia makes Earth capable of supporting all life; while the solar system lacks the means of producing vegetation and supporting life”.
“The earth is more than just a home, it's a living system and we are part of it”.
Gaia teaches us the importance of harmony, balance, life and death; everything else in between is about the journey. It is within each of the above that every individual will experience. For some of us the first two harmonies and balance will vary; some of us will be able to achieve and maintain the rhythm and for others it will be more of a struggle. The most important factor that I have encountered is that in today’s fast paced society one can be so disconnected to Mother Nature while they are connected to everything else that they actually lose the true meaning of the pulse of “life”.
There are many ways in which you can connect to Gaia:
Journaling
Meditation
Drumming
Dancing to the rhythm in your body
Create a Ceremony to give thanks to Gaia
Visiting your local park
Your backyard
Connecting to different environments
Visit and learn about different cultures
Take a class that interests you (Herbs, Flower Essence, etc.)
Read a book on Gaia and Earth Based Spirituality
Collage of nature pictures
Pottery Class
Take pictures of nature
Walk/Hike a trail
Astrology Class
Working with the Moon Phases
Working with the seasons
Working with the nature-based celebrations
Surround your home with nature objects
Engage in your environment
Create your own way of connecting to Gaia
The best way to connect is to step out of your box and walk the land! In this process you will find your own medicine which will help you to “Walk Your Path & Hear Your Voice”.