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.
When trying to be pure love and light, we are giving the message that there is something inherently wrong within us, that we do not accept ourselves fully. Aq’ab’al teaches us that just as the day needs the night, we too need our inner darkness. The shadow we hold is a true gift that helps us in so many ways: by establishing limits, showing respect, self-love and compassion. Let us not miss life’s full spectrum of emotions and make a small shift in our dialogue “be kind, but it is okay to put healthy limits.” “Be brave, but be courageous enough to give space for fear,” and, “while there is always room for growth, there is so much power in self-acceptance, knowing you already are your best version.”
No somos más que almas explorando un mundo inexplorado, buscando comprender una existencia inexplicable. A lo largo de este camino de aprendizaje, nuestro entorno y quienes nos rodean nos han transmitido una serie de valores, un conjunto de reglas que debemos seguir en nuestras vidas. “Sé amable”, nos decían, “sé valiente y trata siempre de ser la mejor versión de ti mismo”. Son enseñanzas hermosas que, lamentablemente, han causado mucho daño.
Al intentar ser solo amor y luz, nos estamos dando el mensaje de que hay algo intrínsecamente malo en nosotros, que no nos aceptamos plenamente. Aq’ab’al nos enseña que, al igual que el día necesita de la noche, nosotros también necesitamos nuestra oscuridad interior. La sombra que llevamos dentro es un verdadero regalo que nos ayuda de tantas maneras: estableciendo límites, mostrando respeto, amor propio y compasión. No nos privemos del espectro completo de emociones de la vida y hagamos un pequeño cambio en nuestro diálogo: “Sé amable, pero está bien poner límites saludables”. “Sé valiente, pero ten el coraje suficiente para dar espacio al miedo” y “si bien siempre hay espacio para crecer, hay mucho poder en la autoaceptación, sabiendo que ya eres tu mejor versión”.
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.
Our life is composed of a weaving of paths, each thread carefully looped with every step we take. As E is the energy of the path, this trecena is a beautiful invitation for reflection. In every moment we are shaping our destiny, every action we take forms a curve on our road. The beauty is that we get to choose which direction we want to take.
In every moment we live, there is medicine for our being.