Living Lineages: Eco-Social-Spiritual Integration

Preparing for a fire ceremony in Cerillos, NM
Preparing for a fire ceremony in Cerillos, NM

Living Lineages are an essential component in catalyzing the opportunities of our individual and collective potential by re-integrating on ecological, social and spiritual levels.  In order to truly engage with these lineages, we must first enable ourselves to be transformed by them, not simply understand them.  It is with much gratitude to Kosmos Journal that we share their publication of my article on the subject.

How do you engage with living lineages?  What are the opportunities and places where you see these lineages transforming modern life?

 

 

Communities around the planet are dealing with crises resulting from the complicated and complex web of problems that have emerged out of our modern society.  Whether viewed through the lens of climate change, wealth disparity, food security or any other inter-related issue, we have an opportunity to address the fundamental cause: the disconnect  between our human designs and the wisdom of nature.  The scale, complexity, and global nature of these problems require a transformation at a proportionate level of depth, simplicity, and local-rootedness to create the conditions for appropriate solutions to emerge. Living Lineages are experienced in the translation and application of natural wisdom, providing an essential key so that we may reintegrate, individually and collectively, at ecological, social and spiritual levels.

 

Living Lineages: Simplicity, Complexity and the Deepening Eco-Social-Spiritual Integration

6 B’atz’ – Today’ Maya Day Sign (Nawal)

Nawal B'atz'B’atz’ is the thread of destiny, it is everything that has occurred to us in the past, everything that is happening now and all the things we are creating for our future. Today the energy of B’atz’ converges with that of number 6, which may bring complications and changes. Continue working on your plans and projects, but carefully weigh the opportunities that come your way during this day.

4 Toj – Today’s Maya Day Sign (Nawal)

Nawal TojNumber 4 means balance; it represents the four elements, the four cardinal points and the four races. Toj is a special day in which to thank the Creator and Maker with an offering. Thank him for all that you are and everything that you have; thank him for the balance and serenity he has gave you to face the challenges of life, and for all the life that still lies ahead of you. Light a candle to the Great Father as a sign of gratitude.

3 Q’anil – Today’s Maya Day Sign (Nawal)

Nawal Q'anilQ’anil symbolizes the seeds, the germ, the semen; it is a day of life and creation, of sharing harmony, love and understanding. Number 3 represents the children, our sons and daughters. This is a day to help those who reach you looking for guidance and protection; those who are your spiritual children, a day to receive them and plant in them the seeds that will help them grow and develop.

1 Kame – Today’s Nawal & Elder Prayer for Tricena

Nawal KemeKame represents the cycles that manifest during our life. Number 1 is the beginning, it is an auspicious day to begin new projects or make significant life changes. It is not always easy to end the cycles of our past, but it is a necessary step to be able to move forward and receive the blessings that come with new opportunities. This trecena (thirteen days), that begins today, gives you the opportunity of evaluating the changes you need to make; connect to the energy of 1 Kame to get the strength to change and open yourself to new energies.

Prayer from Pedro Ixchop for Kame

In this sacred day Kame I am grateful, Ajaw, for you are my Divine Judge, you liberate me from any difficulty, form the injustice of the invader, of the enemy. You help me solve all the precarious problems; you help me bring justice in your presence Ajaw.  Allow me to be the light of the judges through your divine justice. I ask you, Ajaw, to bring balance to my feet, to my hands, to my path, to my destiny, to bring balance to my future, to bring balance to my life, Heart of the Sky and Heart of Mother Earth. Ajaw you are the healer of my body, you rejuvenate my body and my soul. You are my Divine Doctor, I ask you to grant me the Divine Operation Father Ajaw of the Sky and of the Earth. Heal my body from any disease. Heal my wounds, heal my vices, heal my pain, heal my internal organs Ajaw, because you are the only one who can heal me, for you, Ajaw, are the doctor of doctors. I ask you Ajaw to be the guide that guides the knowledge and science in the doctors, in the hospitals. Your supernatural force enters my whole body, the bodies of my daughters and my sons, Ajaw, because I kneel in your presence. Maltiox, Maltiox, Maltiox and four times Maltiox.Maya Elder Pedro Ixchop

Ajaw Great Father or Supreme Being

Maltiox Thank you

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