Wish for Thee ...

And so may it be for thee,
And so may if be for me,
And so may it be for all of us.

Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estes



Over the years, as women grow into their wisdom, they are able to look back over their lives and see previous struggles as lessons rather than misfortune or other personal recriminations.  They begin to understand the greater purpose or the bigger picture that was not as apparent earlier on.  As a tree's roots grow gnarly securing it into the ground, so does a woman's history. 

Experiences carve out greater space for compassion, tolerance, and pain.  The depth of feelings embolden, create passion, and determination.  The true strength of women is not gauged by physical abilities, but by the use of intelligence combined with intuition, creativity and a spiritual bond with the sacred.

Women, especially those I call sisters of the heart, have taught me so much about my self.  Through kind words, encouragement, and sincere relationships, I have been able to accept my faults as well as my strengths.  They have carried me when I could no longer walk.  They sheltered me until I was strong.  They shared their stories and listened intently to my own.  The memory of their songs will forever lift my spirit and their dances and drumming will keep beat with my heart. 

It is through this feminine energy that I learned to embrace all of nature and to see God in all things.  I find glimpses of holiness in the small song birds, the heavy fragrances of the flowers, and the wind blowing through the ancient trees.  I witness it in  the kind acts of others and the warm embrace of a friend.  I experience the sacred as we honor one and the other and find freedom through respect of diversity.
What I wish for me, I do sincerely wish for thee ...

Creating Ritual

All rituals have roots far beyond Christianity, and that is why Holy Mother is a part of all of us.  When we connect with a spiritual vessel (Holy Mother) we can once again connect with our souls.

Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estes

Untie the Strong Woman

A ritual can be as formal as a church rite or as informal as lighting a candle by our self.  A ritual can have ancient script and format or it can be a projection of personal thought.  A sense of sacred can be experienced either in the midst of  a multitude or in the presence of one.

A few decades ago, it was stated that women were falling away from God which was not the truth at all.  Women were falling away from organized religion in search of a personal relationship with the Divine.  They sought out sacred rituals of their own involving the elements of earth, wind, fire and water.  Rituals were created in the privacy of personal sacred space or during a gathering with others.  Sacred space was defined and created by each individual ranging from one candle by a bedside to drumming, singing, dancing, and ceremony. 

Women's relationships with Divine Spirit increased.  For some, the private sacred space was used in addition to regular church services with the family or for others it replaced the Sunday experience through daily observance of the freshly designed ritual.

Creating sacred space, adding ritual and ceremony empowers our inner spirit to welcome in the Holy Spirit.  A personal relationship with God, Mother Mary, or Masters and Saints allows an undeniable connection resonating within.  It is a powerful experience to assist us in our daily lives.

At the very  least, each morning light one candle in celebration of your life with a thankful and grateful heart.  This brief gesture when repeated becomes a definitive support throughout your day.  With ritual, you are simply recognizing the presence of Divine Spirit within your self and within your day.