Our thoughts and good intentions gain strength only when they are accompanied by our actions.
Oxib’ teaches us to be mindful of what we do, reminding us that every action generates a reaction, and that through our deeds, thoughts, feelings, and intentions, we shape our lives. The convergence of this energy with Kej, one of the guardian forces of nature, makes us aware that Mother Earth needs our help.
Oxib’ Kej reminds us that we are not the only beings with the right to exist; plants, animals, and all living things share that right. That good thoughts and good intentions alone may no longer be enough. To spark change, we must act, taking responsibility for what we consume and how we live. Now, more than ever, we must bring consciousness and heart to everything we do.
Today I want to remember the wise words of my father, Tat Carlos Barrios, who always said that the spirituality of these times has a name, and that name is action.
Nuestros pensamientos y buenas intenciones cobran fuerza solo cuando los acompañan nuestras acciones.
Oxib’ nos enseña que debemos ser conscientes de lo que hacemos, recordando que cada acción que realizamos genera una reacción y que es a través de nuestro actuar, de lo que pensamos, sentimos y decimos hacer, que vamos moldeando nuestra vida. La convergencia energética de esta energía con Kej, una de las fuerzas guardianas de la naturaleza, nos hace conscientes de que la Madre Tierra necesita nuestra ayuda.
Oxib’ Kej nos recuerda que no somos los únicos con derecho a existir; las plantas, los animales y cada ser vivo también poseen ese derecho. Que tal vez ya no basten los buenos pensamientos ni las buenas intenciones, pues para provocar una reacción debemos actuar, debemos asumir la responsabilidad de lo que consumimos y de cómo vivimos. Ahora mas que nunca es importante poner consciencia y corazón en cada cosa que hacemos.
Hoy quiero recordar las palabras tan sabias de mi padre, Tat Carlos Barrios, que siempre decía que la espiritualidad de estos tiempos tiene un nombre, y ese nombre es acción.
Nothing new can be born if we keep holding on to what has already ended.
We are all but souls exploring an unexplored world, trying to understand an unexplained existence. During these paths of learning, our surroundings and those around us have gifted us with our values, a set of rules we would need to live by. “Be kind”, they said “be brave, and always try to be the best version of yourself.” These are beautiful teachings that, unfortunately, have caused much harm.
Grandmother Water has been present since the creation of our Mother Earth, giving form to the great oceans before the emergence of volcanoes and land. Within her, she carries the wisdom and story of our whole existence, and was a vital part of it. She was there when our creators were still sowing the world, she heard the first howls and chatters of the animals entrusted with caring for the Earth, and she witnessed the first seedlings sprout, eventually growing into immense millinery trees. She has cared for us, nurtured us, and filled this planet with magnificent sights all this time.
From the moment of our creation, our life has been shaped by the mycorrhizal pathways that connect us to each other, which nourish our very essence. In this Kawoq, we want to make a space for reflection, as we question: what is our community?
As the roots of rationality spread across the globe, feeding the human with knowledge and science, the light of the world dimmed a little. The human species became mechanical and robotic, losing a part of its essence. The hearth of the universe flows with magic, crackling in sparks of wonder and in melodies of beauty.
The power of Mother Earth expands beyond our gaze and immediate sight. In our paths, we might have walked among giant millenary trees, travelled across vast oceans painted in all shades of blue, or stopped to observe great canyons and mountains. While beautiful and powerful, those are just the surface level.
In the moment of our creation, as our eyes fluttered open and our pupils adjusted to the light, our soul saw a world anew. During our explorations, caressing the earth with every small step, everything seemed to be unknown yet so beautiful. A drop of water or a leaf pirouetting as it danced in the wind was magical. Slowly, as the earth became more and more familiar, we shut down our vision.
Mother Earth has been patiently waiting for our awakening.