In many ancient traditions, women were the caretakers of Gaiai, the mother earth.  IF we stop and rest awhile, you may recall what these rituals entailed.  You may know the vibrations of the tides and moon and how they call you to come under darkened skies to dance and release your monthly cycle.

Perhaps as you plant in richly nutured soil your whole body connects with the rhythms of earth. We were the first farmers. We taught the way of healing plants. We discovered the powerful bonding of giving birth and caring for the old.

Flying in the air (with or without broomstick or plane)  now is not in vogue, but could be a cost saving tool.  Few mainstream women know the power of ritual or a woman's circle. Many would not have time for these deeper explorations.

Even Christian women may barely have time for a woman's retreat, let alone imagine the feeling of planting corn by the light of the moon.  How long has it been since you stood barefoot on the ground and feel the surge of earth pulsate and burst from your hands toward the sky?

I was musing about the importance of balance in our lives. Make a list of 50 ways to reclaim your power.  What did your grandmother teach you? Your mother? The echoes beyond the yard calling and waiting for your reply.

We all have multiple spiritual journeys, and perhaps paths.  Just as Mother Mary had to travel far from home, often through the night, for the census and to give to the Christ child, we too have our spiritual  callings.  Remember too how Mary had to quickly change plans and exit again to save her newborn son.  Some say she ended up in Egypt, ahieeh, such culture shock.  And then back again.  Sound familiar?

So what is a 21st century woman suppose to do? Wake up each morning open to knowing the power of your spirit path(s), and be ready to balance your life to care for another mother, our earth.

Notice the power from the earth around you.  Connect to her rhythms. Define the ways you can give back to her. Choose the ways you will care for and defend her.  We are the mothers, we are the gatekeepers, we are the mothers who need to take care of our universal home. Stand your ground and defend her: your life, the lives of those you love, and te generations past and present depend on your committments today.

Create and keep your visions close to your heart. Give blessings and to earth, sky, and God (spirit).  Plant seeds that will grow wild in your dreams and your children's hearts.  Join each other and share whispherd secrets, Bible verses, hope. Reach beyond what was thought previously possible. Walk your journey know that these visions can come to fruition. What and who maya you save today?  Eons from now you may look back and reallize those did matter and contribute to a greater wholeness and well-being.

Enroll now in your pledge to defend the earth we live on. Enroll now in protecting her ecologial balances. Nuture yourself as you nuture her. Pray for the awakening and healingof our whole planet. I welcome you my friend.  This path may be scarey and rugged, but as you can see your name is emblazed like an epic poem into the earth.

Let me know if you are interested in gatekeepr 101!