Since my first post just a week or so ago I have been putting in place, or I should say, attempting to put in place structures and systems for both my professional and personal life. The reason for this is that I need to carve some 'time' to focus on the Medicine Woman Apprenticeship and be able to do this I needed to clear the decks. The 'decks' for me is my workspace which includes filing paper work, organising my work flow, ensuring my clinic is clean and tidy as well as getting the house and home ship shape. So it has been quite a busy time. Firstly I concentrated on my clinic space, moving furniture around and making a few other changes. It seemed simple enough, but at one time I just sat on the floor surrounded by mess wondering if I would ever be able to get it in order. However, from chaos came calm and I am pleased to say the room is back to being a calm and peaceful healing space.
Learning how to 'run' this blog and web pages has also required focus and I was struggling to find the peace and quiet required to give my attention to this much needed part of my business and life. Every time I sat down to write I was distracted by one thing or another. I just couldn't get my head around the task. So in a moment of frustration I sent a text to a very dear friend asking if I could take shelter in her bach (holiday home) for a day or two. And so with utter gratitude I am in the peace and tranquility of Northland looking out onto the sea, fields, and tranquility of this beautiful place.
Being able to understand and connect to the elements is one of the key learnings on the Apprenticeship and how to remain in neutral as each element changes within and without us. I am learning to tune in more deeply with the elements of earth, water, air and fire and begin to understand their special messages. Learning more about our connection to the earth element and what it means to our physicality, to our water self and its connection to our emotions, to the air and how it relates to mental state and fire - the spark within each of us.
As I tune in today the element of air is prominent. I feel the wind blowing strongly, gusting at times, swirling around my physical self. The trees are swaying and being blown about in all directions. As I sit here looking out of the window, with the wind blowing, I am trying to focus on writing and using my mental capacities and trying not to be distracted! What is the lesson the element of air is trying to get me to notice? Or is it a distraction with no message? What impact is it having on my mental state? How is it making me feel? What messages are been sent to me on the wind?
As I tune in the message for me is that 'life is constantly changing, but I don't have to be buffeted about by change'. What a great reminder that life is always on the move and we may choose how we deal or respind to change.
So this is comforting as I realise that I may be still and centred no matter what is going on around me. I may observe chaos, but don't have to make it my reality. What a powerful lesson and one that I will continue to work with as I continue on the journey of the Apprenticeship.
So like my clinic space that I threw into chaos a few days ago and then was able return it to a peaceful and calm state, I too am returned to a calm and peaceful state. This state has enabled me to write this blog which was my intention! I seem to have been able to add images too which is a bonus. This blog is a huge learning curve, but trying new things is all part of leading a rich and rewarding life. One step at a time ...........
With much gratitude for being given the opportunity to come to this place of beauty and to find stillness once more.
Until next time and with much Aroha
Tessa
The Apprenticeship is offered through the Medicine Woman Centre for Shamanic Studies http://www.nzfloweressences.co.nz/store/centre-for-shamanic-studies.html
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