4 days, 4 hours, 4 directions, 4 offerings

Sage/Debs · 4 days, 4 hours, 4 directions, 4 offerings

As you know from yesterday's post I hung the hooks for my dad's hammock and planned to spend some nice time up there in nature with my fire pit and the trees and nature.

Today I was sending a reading to one I do daily when the raucous crows kept calling and calling and I have not heard them in such a long time, so I called out what! to which they silenced then began even louder. SO, I slipped on my shoes and up the hill I went to look at what!? I was quiet, I waited, thinking an animal perhaps but no...I made a circle looking carefully and saw a tree. This is a special tree...a man/woman tree. SO back to the house to prepare as bade.

I packed my wee bag with what I needed for a short stay. First I cleared and made sacred the clearing, then hung the hammock, fixed the firepit and then looked for wood as in the old days. I gathered dried leaves and grass and twigs and made a fire. I was proud. (even if it was lit with a match)

I then prepared the man woman tree, all was bathed in the smoke, I hung my offering high as I could reach on her. I put on the stones and such needed by me and lay back in my hammock. First thing..the woodpecker came just above me and spoke, then drummed. I smiled..I am drumming away as well. Then the hummingbird zipped by, yes life goes too fast and I am slowing it way down, and the wind caressed softly like a lover's hand.

I looked at that tree. So wondrous. A tree from the ground that grew as one trunk, then after years gone by, they separated and grew more as 2. He strong and wide, she slim and bendable, pliant. Apart they grew for many years then one day the branches reach out, His on either side of her trunk and her, one around his waist the other pointing east. His branches point east and south. The trees grew taller together, leafy branches intertwining bending and dancing in the wind. The tips of the deep green maple leaves way up high have blood red on them.

It is too early for this and so I listened and heard to give them a sacrifice honor as in the Sundance ways but I am merely a woman, so must do as a woman would. I heated the knife in the fire as told to cleanse it, as I knelt and gave thanks to the 7 directions, my guide Sahyeesha spoke and stopped my hand. He, my older serious guide, spoke deep and quiet and said, "they do not wish the blood but a sacrifice is needed. Lay the heated blade on the bicep as in the old ways of a woman during Sundance time to show the honor in man's suffering." All men and women in this life are hurting so 4 times the hot blade met my arm and 4 times I honored them all.

Tomorrow I return again and will do it all over 3 more times. I will wear 4 scars proudly to remind me to honor the 4 directions. I saw many more things personal, private, but I am on the right way....I know I walk in beauty and in a good way. I just had to cleanse me of the sad, the hurt, the pain, the anger and begin again. Now it is done, it will be done.

Sage

First thing I saw as I left the cabin was this! Note the owl eyes on this moth. I cannot remember his name but it begins with an S,

The clearing is all ready

I was protected by my loyal dog and my black bear

The Man/Woman Tree

See how his arms go round each side of her trunk

Then they meet up high leaves and boughs intertwined

The view from my hammock

Now, do not fear or fret. Sacrifices and honors have always been done in the old ways. I like to stay the way of old and listen to the guides and spirits as the show me the way. I have no pain now and am treating the wound as needed. It will be a fine scar, with 3 more..a true honor.

My special place

BooBoo

I am in awe of your "man-woman" tree.......... How many people do you think would have walked by it and not received their Spirit???

I am in awe and a bit envious of the opportunities you have in your life now. But at the same time I know my path is different......perhaps one day.......

Sage/Debs

My hollow is open for anyone who wishes it anytime. I am blessed but remember how many years I paid with pain to get this far and to find this path and to hear the things..much pain, many tears, lost years but when I lay up there today and felt it all...I was the richest woman in the world. Each soul can create a spot in their Sacred Space for moments alone, I am lucky pure and simple to have what I have and I treasure it and pay the honor price demanded gladly.

Sulis

Well i dont understand this need to inflict pain on yourself though i do it every month having my under arms waxed

If you put lavendar on the burn it will take away the pain though it may eleviate the scar to which doesnt seem too be the effect you are after.

Sage/Debs

There is no pain Sue, and I am healing it. The scar is a mark of honor, I carry many but this is the first I have publicly shared. ( This is nothing like those who cut themselves out of despair to feel alive. )

This is an honor thing, a sacrifice to show pure intent and soul. I would think waxing those pits hurts more! OMG I cannot imagine. For this the knife is hot and the press is deep but does not cut only burns a bit. I know alot about burns...I can heal them fast.

Haywire

Sage: I understand the need for sacrifice and honor to those guiding you. It sounds like your having quite an adventure in ascending and each person does it their own way. It lets out the toxic stuff inside you, its kinda like crying but its your body doing the crying. You are in such a high vibration now. I do envy you to...

Love to you,

Haywire

BooBoo

Haywire put it very well.....You are raising your vibration -- tuning in. We are recognizing that.....and HONORING it...... I think many or most of us have experienced it for short periods of time and understand.........but your life path is now allowing you to go that "extra mile", while I know I can only continue to have those short periods of time because of MY life path.

For me, it involves Brianna mostly........Larry is secondary - to be honest - because if it were just him, he would understand my going "off to lala land" (as Bri puts it)........So I stay grounded more for her.

You have "paid your dues" and now you have the freedom. But please continue to share your travels. You can bet I will be following you close behind in just a few (time periods)........not going to say how long.....LOL.

Sage/Debs

I am happy to share and your reasons are why I share with you here. It took me 29 yrs to rediscover this person I once was and I'm happy to meet her again and show Spirit my good intent. My mixing the old ways with my crystals and Reiki feels very full and very good. Thank you for all your good words. You are my family and I love you all.

Time Traveler

Sage -- I'm celebrating with you in your freedom to find your spot, recognize it & appreciate it. That is very rare. The spot looks so beautiful and so "you." Enjoy, listen and learn, my friend!!!! q13

- TT

Sulis

I can see the clearing filled with people. singing and playing guitars, its a beautiful site Sage, you should start sharing it soon.

Sage/Debs

Day 3 and I was up for 5 hours this time and what a day. The wind blew and the sun shone like a citrine, the sky a sapphire blue, clouds skipping by like diamonds, and the trees with leaves like emeralds whispered in a wind that blew sweetly. I do not need to sacrifice burn anymore. I have done well and am bade stop and heal now. I am a happy woman. I saw things I have thought and said to myself in anger and hurt that would not have led me here so I thanked the fates for the pain, the disillusionment, and hurt, for in the long run tho my heart may ache and feel empty at moments, my life takes flight.

Sage/Debs

Day 4 and all done. A bit of rain but it was so warm out I stayed. Now it feels like the tropics. Such a lovely 4 days with much seen, heard, and learned. I left alot of baggage behind, cut alot of pain cords from some people who hurt me and am stronger for that now. I realize that an awful lot of folks just don't realize they hurt you. There's that lack of respect and courtesy thing again...if one would consider what comes out of the mouth and fingertips one might rethink...THIS is why I always proofread what I type...oftimes a type written word will hurt deeply but wasn't meant to; it was just sent in haste. I have to learn to be not so thin skinned, but my trouble is I can feel between the words. It was a great time, I think I shall try to take a bit every day weather permitting, to run up and just settle. Much love Sage

(and Sue the burn is 100% healed already.)

mia

I cannot say more than Haywire and Boo Boo and Time Traveler.

I too honour your journey (((hugs)))

Love mia xxx