Today, we honor mothers in all their forms: biological, adoptive, chosen, and those who nurture with a mother's heart. And for some of us, this day carries a particular weight. This is my first Mother's Day without my own mother, who passed in December, and I know many of you share similar feelings of loss. It's a day that can bring up a complex mix of emotions - love, gratitude, sadness, and longing.

But beyond our personal experiences, we also celebrate something much bigger: the universal principle of the Divine Feminine – the creative, nurturing, and life-sustaining energy that permeates all of existence.

Tantra offers a beautiful way to understand this energy. It views the Divine Feminine, or Shakti, as the dynamic force that animates the cosmos. She's not a distant deity, but the very energy, the movement, the dance of life itself. She is, in essence, the source of all that is, and all that ever will be. One might say that she is The Force.

In many Tantric traditions, the Divine Feminine isn't separate from the masculine, but rather an equal and complementary force. Think of it as the interplay of consciousness and energy, a sacred dance through which all of creation unfolds. This isn't just about physical bodies; it's a fundamental metaphysical principle.

So, on this Mother's Day, let's take a moment to reflect on the qualities of this Divine Feminine that reside within each of us, regardless of gender:

• Nurturing: That capacity we all have to care for, support, and foster growth, both in ourselves and in others.

• Creativity: The boundless potential to bring forth new ideas, forms, and expressions.

• Intuition: That deep wisdom that arises from the body and the heart, a knowing that goes beyond the rational mind.

• Embodiment: The ability to fully inhabit our physical selves, to experience the world through our senses with presence and vitality.

• Shakti: The raw life-force energy that empowers us to move, to create, and to transform.

• Compassion: The boundless love that embraces all beings, without judgment or conditions.

One of the challenges we face is not just celebrating these qualities once a year. We honor the Divine Feminine as an ongoing practice in our lives and we can do this by:

• Cultivating self-love and acceptance: Recognizing our own inherent worthiness and beauty.

• Honoring our bodies: Listening to their wisdom, moving with awareness, and celebrating their sensuality.

• Expressing our creativity: Allowing our unique gifts to flow freely, whether through art, music, movement, or any other form of self-expression.

• Connecting with our intuition: Trusting our inner knowing and allowing it to guide our decisions.

• Embracing our emotions: Feeling the full spectrum of human experience with openness and honesty.

• Nurturing healthy relationships: Creating connections based on mutual respect, love, and support.

Today, as we honor the mothers in our lives, let's also honor the Divine Feminine within us all. May we embody her wisdom, her power, and her boundless love, and may we create a world that reflects her radiant grace.

You Are Loved,
Jeff

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