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One of the lessons Goddess Isis has taught me is how to honour myself every day! This short story is about this lesson and how I embraced Her message.
Last week, I went for a craniosacral healing session. I love receiving this beautiful therapy, and I go every time I feel some help in surrendering and letting go. It is not unusual to feel fearful to move on. Even if we think we are ready, there may always be a part of us that still tries to hold on to the old familiar way. Surrendering and letting go of what doesn’t serve us is not a one-moment event. Moving through the threshold and embracing what is coming may take more than one step. I remember last week, I was working with a yoga sequence, a series of postures and breathing exercises, and I was trying to move into a balancing pose. I had to move out of it as I felt my hips, my womb, and my core felt too heavy and couldn’t hold me safely. I realised that I was holding on too much energy.
I booked my session, and I went to see my craniosacral therapist. I didn’t have to explain much. Once on the plinth, I felt like melting into the earth, and she knew precisely what to do. As soon as the session started, I felt my body relax and my mind become peaceful. I felt held and supported, and I also felt protected. It was easy to surrender in those moments. The energy in the room was so unique and loving that I wished the session would last all day….and then suddenly, I saw a very tall woman and bright blue, golden garments and veils. At first, I didn’t know who she was. I didn’t ask and fell into Her energy. After a while, I saw Her. She appeared in golden energy, and her name came to my heart: Goddess Isis.
I work with the Divine Mother in all Her beautiful manifestations, and the Goddesses visit me cyclically. My relationship with the Divine Mother is ever-evolving. I may work with a particular manifestation for a long or short period, and another form of Her presence appears in my life. This time, it was Goddess Isis, gentle like a Mother waking up her child. I asked her for guidance, as I always do. The message whispered in my heart: “Honour the Woman, Honour the World.” These words have resonated within me, rising from my Womb Heart daily.
The message ‘Honour the Woman, Honour the World’ is profoundly spiritual. Its simplicity and beauty carry a potent message, particularly for those of us who have previously distrusted the Divine Feminine. While it’s not my first time encountering these words, their resonance has shifted significantly. Reflecting on my personal journey, I recall the first time I felt these words. Back then, I was unsure of their true meaning. I initially interpreted them as a reminder of the interconnectedness between honouring the Divine Feminine, the earth, and the entire universe because women are the physical feminine manifestation of the cosmos’ nurturing, creative, and life-giving aspects. Our being is woven with powerful forces of creation, compassion, intuition, and a deep respect for the cyclical rhythms of life.
And so, the first time my heart opened to Her message, the words came rushing through: “Honour the Woman, Honour the World” I thought honouring the Woman meant recognising and respecting the Divine Feminine qualities, whether they appear in nature or others. At the time, I felt it was a reminder to embrace the wisdom of the heart womb, the softness of nurturing, and the power of creation, all mirrored in the world around us. I felt I had to do so to align myself with these energies—tuning into the intuitive and compassionate forces that sustain life and the cosmos’ nurturing, creative, and life-giving aspects, which are not limited to women but are present in all beings.
But this time, the message held a different energy, hitting me like a river in flood…. She meant Honour Yourself First!
Since receiving these beautiful words, my journey ends every day with a practice of self-reflection. This practice is not just a routine but a profound way to reconnect with me and understand my actions and motivations. Each night, before I sleep, I sit with myself, embracing honesty and vulnerability. I review the day, recalling moments when I failed to honour myself and trying to understand why I took the actions I did. I was invited to do this every night and then allow myself to be present each day and see where I can’t fully honour myself yet…. And it is not an easy practice.
Then, before falling asleep, I place a hand on my heart and one on my womb. I feel the heartbeat and the pulsing of the womb under my hands. I take deep and slow breaths and then tell myself 9 times the magic words: “I love you”.
Try this if you wish, and let me know how it feels for you.
With Mother’s Love & Grace
Michela xo
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