Water & Wisdom.


Saul, our local shaman (another way of saying “wiseman”) reminds us that the Earth is about 70-75% water, as is the human body (especially the brain and heart). According to our shaman, water and wisdom have much in common.

Water is shapeless, as it takes the form of the vessel in which it is contained. If water is poured out of the vessel, it evaporates and returns to its source. Similarly, when breath no longer exists in one’s body, the soul departs and returns to its source.

Deserts are like bones. They crumble over time but are relatively ever-present. The ocean is constantly changing, like our emotions. Tides rise and fall. Sand formations evolve. Water winds its way to where it’s needed.

Wisdom is like water. It adapts to the environment, is life-affirming, and yet can disappear into the collective consciousness when its work is done.

Hint, hint: maybe you ought to drink a couple of extra glasses of water today?

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