avatarJoseph Lieungh

Summary

The website content is a reflective poetic piece that explores the interconnectedness of the self with the natural world and the universe, drawing on the imagery of the four cardinal directions and the spiritual journey of self-discovery and mastery.

Abstract

The poem "Our Becoming" delves into the profound relationship between the individual and the cosmos, using the metaphor of Earth as Mother Gaia and the sky as Father. It traverses the four cardinal directions, attributing each to a season, an element, a form of well-being, and a stage in the cycle of life. The North represents winter, spiritual health, and the wolf spirit; the East brings the fire of desire and mental clarity; the South is associated with summer, physical health, and cerebral growth; and the West correlates with emotional balance and introspection. The poem also acknowledges the Seven Cardinal Directions and the wisdom of ancestors, emphasizing the importance of healing and integration. The author, inspired by daily prompts, pays homage to Gaia and the elemental forces, advocating for a societal shift towards unity and self-awareness.

Opinions

  • The author expresses a deep reverence for nature and the Earth, personifying it as Mother Gaia, and suggests that humanity is an integral part of the natural world.
  • There is an emphasis on the cyclical nature of life and the seasons, with each direction and season offering unique lessons for personal growth and self-mastery.
  • The poem conveys a belief in the importance of ancestral wisdom and the guidance of Elders in healing past traumas and navigating the spiritual journey.
  • The author suggests that emotional and spiritual growth is as important as physical and mental well-being, with each aspect being interconnected and essential for harmony.
  • The text implies that society could benefit from a shift towards greater self-awareness and unity, fostered by the integration of the lessons from the natural world and the cosmos.
  • Gratitude is expressed towards those who engage with the poem, suggesting that shared inspiration and reflection can lead to deeper understanding and peace.
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Our Becoming

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To the greater whole, Mother Gaia giving birth the fourth cardinal point, seasonal changes the same to the skies, papa resides, kissing mother with every step inward self, creator joining at the center, core teachings unfold.

Those of the North, winter month’s inward journeys, spiritual health, wind calling name. The evergreen and cedars holding together, even in the hardest of winters forever green remaining. We look to the Elders, wisdom keepers, ancestral teachings, healing past and present traumas, wolf-spirit airing elementals.

Looking East, directional shift, and fire burning desire, giving thanks for darkened times, future brightening every step. Tobacco down mental wellness purity transfixed birthing, wild and free are we. Soaring heights Eagle flight patterns given sight, burning wildfires faded memory, ruminating as it may.

Southern borders, neighboring states of mind, summer moons sharing dance with sweetest of grassy meadows. Physical well-being, cerebral chatter fueling our every move, jejunity coming to end, rounds the corners, yet another seasonal, cyclical change.

Westerly winds, emotional wafting, sharpening gaze, fire in hearts we watch it burn. Cleansing deliberation, pausing to note, shadow self-casting forward, negative confutation, sage burning, clearing emotional waters, transmuting and calming seas.

Forgotten self, seeking council, heaven’s gaze returns upper realms, brothers, sisters, distant galaxies ancients, father-sky, heavenly hosts proclaim averment becoming truth be told, It Is So.

Firmly planted seed, growing motherly love steps kissing mother, humanities footprint are we hearts elemental, directional shift, starting point once Cree first nations, mother’s gift, Gaia embracing harmony.

Final point, self-centered, not to be mistaken judgment remaining, non-existent reality forward movement as in the beginning, such returning end, nucleic being at our core, all things becoming, We Are Becoming.

~Ani Po

Just as the four cardinals landing at the sill, three more teachers presenting life lessons matriculate. At the core of our being, heaven-sent are we, Gaia’s nurturing self, Mother’s warm embrace, once divided, integrated unification, self-taught creative. Healing our own, sharing gifts societal shift at hand, an open invitation for the others, presenting consideration again.

Thank you Diana C. for the daily prompts. Attempting to present All in the All, elemental and the All. In honoring Gaia, I look to the Seven Cardinal Directions, wisdom keepers and heartfelt ‘being.’

Much gratitude for those who take time to read, ponder and allow inner workings of self to come forward. Grateful for the feedback, love shared and more importantly the Dance with Inspiration. Deep Peace.

Joseph Lieungh

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Poetry
Spirituality
Life Lessons
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