Dear ones, as I am preparing material for the next edition of ALUNA TEMPLE MAGAZINE dedicated to the 'BRIDGES' we cross in Life I thought I'd share some reflections on how creating a Bridge between Southern and Northern Hemisphere became a deep, transformative and empowering journey for me.
This is also a THANK YOU note to all of you who waited patiently for me to send out ALUNA TEMPLE OFFERINGS. Now they are on the way J. THANK YOU for your patience, love, and support. ~ Suzana
Almost a year ago I left beloved Southern Hemisphere to visit the Land of my Ancestors - Slovenia - for
what I thought would be a brief visit - maximum ten days, I thought. Enough to
visit the family, share stories and drink a coffee or two with friends.
I wanted to travel.
I wanted to go back to France
to visit Magdalene* sites.
When I landed in Venice I didn't
know what to expect from the journey ahead, but I knew I'll be tested to put in
practice what Australia thought me;
STOP,
LISTEN TO THE HEART
WHISPERS,
FOLLOW THE SIGNS,
ACT ACCORDINGLY.
And yes, the Test came quickly.
Slovenia opened the door to the underworld.
As wide as Australia was on my outer journey as inward I went. Like a Persephone, rediscovering the land of forgotten tears and buried emotions. Songs longing to be Singed.
Autumn, winter, and spring were
colored with physical pain beyond anything I can compare with. My spine was clenching
nerves, preventing me to walk. I was nailed to bed. I felt so degraded. I didn't have any wishes, no to-do lists, no future dreams, only PAIN.
And breathing into her.
"Anitcha, Anitcha, Anitcha.Everything passes... nothing lasts".says Goenka.
Inhale, exhale.
The pain is a Masterclass
Teacher!
I wanted to travel.
I wanted to go back to France to visit Magdalene* sites.
When I landed in Venice I didn't know what to expect from the journey ahead, but I knew I'll be tested to put in practice what Australia thought me;
STOP,
LISTEN TO THE HEART WHISPERS,
FOLLOW THE SIGNS,
ACT ACCORDINGLY.
And yes, the Test came quickly.
As wide as Australia was on my outer journey as inward I went. Like a Persephone, rediscovering the land of forgotten tears and buried emotions. Songs longing to be Singed.
Autumn, winter, and spring were colored with physical pain beyond anything I can compare with. My spine was clenching nerves, preventing me to walk. I was nailed to bed. I felt so degraded. I didn't have any wishes, no to-do lists, no future dreams, only PAIN.
And breathing into her.
"Anitcha, Anitcha, Anitcha.Everything passes... nothing lasts".says Goenka.
Inhale, exhale.
I thought If I ever give birth it will be a piece of cake.
Few hours of pain are nothing comparing to this several months lasting companion. :)
I thought If I ever give birth it will be a piece of cake.
Few hours of pain are nothing comparing to this several months lasting companion. :)
When you spent several months
depending on friends and family to take you to the doctors, to bring you
groceries, to give you massage and hold space for you, it humbles you. And I feel immensely GRATEFUL for all the hours they spent with me, showing me HOW SUPPORTED I AM!
YOU WERE MY ANGELS!
THANK YOU!
This was a time of exploring the nature of the mind, releasing relationships that were merely a name, and deepening understanding of the healing power of Ayurveda, food, oils, breath, and voice.
YES, VOICE!
I sang my pain.
I sang songs of the land and song of my Ancestors.
When you spent several months depending on friends and family to take you to the doctors, to bring you groceries, to give you massage and hold space for you, it humbles you. And I feel immensely GRATEFUL for all the hours they spent with me, showing me HOW SUPPORTED I AM!
YOU WERE MY ANGELS!
This was a time of exploring the nature of the mind, releasing relationships that were merely a name, and deepening understanding of the healing power of Ayurveda, food, oils, breath, and voice.
YES, VOICE!
I sang my pain.
I sang love into the spine.
And step by step, I started walking again.
I sang love into the spine.
And step by step, I started walking again.
Yes.
I am
walking again with no crutches.
Standing
straight and looking forward to sharing Songs from
both hemispheres WITH YOU!
Nurturing the Bridge between Beloved Lands:
Slovenia and Australia.
All love, Suzana
BRIDGES EDITION No4: https://joom.ag/L9Ib
Yes.
both hemispheres WITH YOU!
Nurturing the Bridge between Beloved Lands:
Slovenia and Australia.
All love, Suzana
BRIDGES EDITION No4: https://joom.ag/L9Ib
The Bridge in ROSLYN, Scotland (2010) © SUZANA GRAU
