Greetings, dear beautiful Humansβ£οΈ
Nothing could have prepared me for the intense wonder and awe we collectively felt upon witnessing the magic of the total eclipse. Tens of millions were in the path of totality last Monday to witness those wondrous four minutes when everything aligned precisely, visible only from our vantage point.
The energy in my hometown, Cleveland, was joyously festive. The main event, Total Eclipse Fest, took place at the Great Lakes Science Center. Numerous smaller community and neighborhood watch parties were also held throughout the region. At the moments of totality, the entire city cheered. We could hear cheers from every direction as we sat in the comfort of our own backyard.
We've learned the science behind it as the media inundated us with essential information on how it occurs and how we can now predict eclipses with exact precision. It's remarkable to be able to prepare and plan for a personal viewing experience, alone yet alongside millions of other humans, birds, and various life forms with whom we share this planet.
We understand the science, but our city was also captivated by the magic of such an alignment. So magical, in fact, that it may only happen once in a lifetime for many of us.
I can now only see this moment as a miracle. Here's why:
How can we possibly explain why these celestial bodies align to create such a beautiful moment? The magic of perfect alignment is a wonder that science cannot explain; it can only describe how it happens.
How can we explain the moon's perfect size and distance flawlessly placed between the Sun and Earth during those precious moments? The Sun, Earth, and Moon are perfectly synchronized, orchestrating a miracle for all to witness simultaneously. Science doesn't cause these phenomena; they simply occur on their own.
In our cloud-prone city of Cleveland, Ohio, our proximity to Lake Erie and the Great Lakes to the north and west surprisingly provided a mostly clear sky throughout the entire eclipse, with only some high, thin cirrus clouds. We had a 50/50 chance of witnessing the eclipse.
Our location in the path of totality made viewing this event accessible and relaxing. We didn't even have to leave our home!
Honestly, it's hard to find words to describe such magic, but we all certainly felt it. I'd like to add that I recognize there are perfect little miracles happening around us all the time. This event highlighted that fact and has helped me become more attuned to the daily miracles of our natural world.
Since the eclipse, I've closely monitored my body, emotions, and thoughts. I've noticed many shifts and concluded that this event has transformed me. In the past week, certain things have been illuminated in my consciousness in a more structured and concentrated manner.
Signs are being revealed wherever I look.Β
Essentially, all the searching I've done to find peace and purpose in this life is converging on one concept, something I believe has been absent from most of my life. What's missing is a broader and deeper connection to the feminine, the goddess, the great mother of us all, Mother Earth. This yin-like energy works to counterbalance the intense nature of patriarchal capitalism, which has caused significant harm and destruction to all of humanity and our planet. That's why I crave quiet practices like meditation and prayer to find some relief from the intensity of the prevailing energy.
I aspire to incorporate more feminine principles into my lifestyle, work, and relationships. At this moment, I'm unsure how this will take shape over time, but I'm sowing the seeds of intention. I aim for more acceptance, beauty, tranquility, gentleness, allowing, and connectedness. I seek to reduce striving, fear, production, and consumption.
I envision a significant rebalance towards the divine feminine to safeguard our home and each other, striving for wholeness.
This is my call to you now. Can you take a moment to pause and listen to your own needs in this moment? Do you feel a pull or a yearning towards something different than your current lifestyle? Can you comprehend the magic of this moment and allow it to unfold precisely as it should? Can you trust that you are being guided by a greater force to do something better?
When we give ourselves a chance to listen to our inner wisdom and trust its guidance, we can take the necessary steps to improve our lives, the lives of others, and the well-being of our beautiful home, Mother Earth. We must strive to make changes for our benefit and the greater good of all, recognizing our interconnectedness. When one of us heals, we all heal.
I'm sending you and your loved ones sweet blessings of beauty, harmony, and deep connection.
Be well,
Jennifer π«ππ«
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