Spring Equinox Letter by Heather Ash Dear Friends, It is much past the dark of the moon, and each day since the new moon I diligently sat down to write my article, and each day found my mind blank. It has been a tremendous month both emotionally and energetically. Today I am finding the grace to put some of my thoughts into words. The first day of our journey to Maui last month don Miguel suffered a serious heart attack and was in intensive care. No one knew whether don Miguel would stay with us physically or pass on to spirit, and so it was a tremendous time of surrendering attachment. In the crater of Haleakala on Maui, a group of us gathered to send don Miguel love and energy, with no attachment to how he would use it. I found myself moving between grief and overwhelming gratitude for all I've learned from don Miguel over the years, and all he has shared with the world. And then one day a couple of weeks ago I felt him energetically disappear completely. How strange to witness how much a part of me his energy was , and how much space there suddenly was when he was gone. Many people called me that day, wondering if Miguel had passed on because of the drastic shift in the energy. We all waited and prayed, and released. I was so grateful to feel in myself the oneness of Spirit, and the deep knowing that Miguel loves me, and that he knows I love him. After so many death ceremonies and releasing attachment over the years, I saw that even when my dearest teacher is between life and death, I know we are complete and can wish him well on his journey, no matter what happens. This week don Miguel regained consciousness, and he is being released from the hospital today. I'm sure he will have many stories to share with us, and I wonder how drastically his life will change. For myself, I know I am different. There is a way I've now stepped into myself and my power more fully. Miguel loved playing the coyote over the years, using many tricks to encourage and move us to release him and take responsiblity for our lives. He has again taught the power of surrender to all that is, to embracing both life and death, and to non-attachment with deep love and faith. At this time of Spring, the time of renewal and rebirth, I encourage you each to take time to honor your own bodies and lives, and to complete any hanging threads or unfinished business. As the energy increases, gift yourself with a thorough internal spring cleaning. Don't wait to tell someone you love them, especially yourself. You are here in a physical body, with all the manifestations of physical life around you...honor yourself and the manifest. Honor the power of spirit to give life to the manifest and to take it back into the unmanifest realms. Acknowledge your relationships. Witness the places you hold back your love, or where you are in reaction or pain with others. Can you clear out any old emotional wounding or issues with yourself or others? Give yourself the time to witness each of your relationships, and take one small step to resolve a past grievance or misunderstanding. Spend time in nature, feeling the incredible gift of life: Spirit moving and dancing through matter. We are all in the physical for such a brief period of time. Embrace all your emotions and wild desires. And as a dear one, now in Spirit, wrote: What are you going to do with your one wild, beautiful life? With great honor and wishing a blessed Spring to each of you, Heather Ash *********************************************   Back to This Moon's Article Next Article