May 252010
 
How can I overcome low self-esteem?

Reading Time: 3 minutes LifeByte #4 How can I overcome low self-esteem Question: How can I overcome low self-esteem? Asked by: Sherley Answer: Understand that the universe does not create anything unnecessary. The lowly worm helps break down the humus. The soil is loosened and mixed as the earthworm burrows through the ground. Thus, the worm is the great harvester of the tall trees and all that grows from the soil! Why would you be the only being without purpose or value on this universe? Seen from this perspective, NOT to hold yourself in high esteem is an act of arrogance. You are judging that Earth Mother, that God or the Universal Consciousness, created something that is of no value just because you do not see the value in it. Low self-esteem is learned. You were born being in touched with the stars, and knowing your place among them. Low self-esteem is a raggedy dress that others dumped over your radiance with their comments and put down. You have the power to release it. “Yes, but how?” You are asking. Use the power of [Read more.]

May 102009
 
Mother's Day Gift- Self-mothering Practice

Reading Time: 4 minutes Warrior Tree, Mother Tree Power Posture Maria Mar(c)2009 This is a Power Posture to help women practice Self-Mothering. While women take care of children, elders, the sick, the community and their families, many of them find it difficult to take care of themselves. True, with all their duties, most women find it difficult to find time for self-mothering. But that is just the surface problem. Beneath, lies a deeper emotional reason. We have been trained to place our selves last and to feel guilty for giving ourselves priority. Art by Maria Mar(c)2009 Click graphic to get the downloadable poster. This exercise calls upon the sacred presence of  Trees to summon your Inner Warrior. This Power Self opens a sacred time and space, connecting you to the forces of the trees, the earth and the Universe for renewal and strength. It helps you to center yourself. Once you find your core strength and center, then you can call upon your Inner Mother to  embrace yourself and practice self-love. Preparation In preparation for the practice, copy and paste these instructions. Download the [Read more.]