[Alana]

This celebration of creativity is the alchemy that nourishes my soul. What privilege to steep in this magic. In this community! Thank you!

[Alana]

Hi Angela, I really appreciate your bringing this question to the group. I’ve been sitting with it for a few days to see who (if anyone) would show up. Frankincense wants to come in and say, “Me – I’m here for that.” It makes both logical and intuitive sense to me that Frankincense arrived. Such a ceremonial essence, Frankincense can act as a cocoon, protecting the wearer (and possibly the entities entering) and support the release of emotional trauma while also vanquishing evil spirits. Can also be very calming to the nervous system to help with the insomnia. One caveat, Frankincense can activate the pineal which may already be activated so I would recommend one diluted drop (it’s not clear to me whether on crown, third eye, dan tian or St 36, K1, but I’m thinking lower on the body is best) and move slowly if you recommend at all. Something in me is being nudged by a curiosity around using the smoke (incense) from the resin in addition to, or instead of, the EO.

I see Lorie has referenced Hyssop which I don’t know much about except it was also used in biblical times. Finally, I’m aware that we are entering into our exploration of Metal and Frankincense in our cauldron which helps me make more sense of Frankincense claiming her/his seat at the table.

I hope this supports! If you do suggest using Frankincense (or any EO/FE) please keep us posted!

[Alana]

Lorie – your heartfelt healing words, and the substratum of love, truth and wisdom from which they arise are the needle I need right now. Thank you so much for stepping outside the scope of what’s expected to name the horror unfolding (rather, continuing to unfold as there is always dark madness afoot). I am just reading this and it feels like a continuation of the conversation from last night. My wondering about the naïveté of what I’m doing, of what I’m pouring all my heart, soul and resources into. I will take some deeper breaths today as I sit by the waterfall, know that each moment of cultivation is an offering on some level. And remind myself that the work I am doing matters. Gaia will lead me. She always does, like a loving mother.

Staying committed, and excited by the word “pleroma!”

Alana.

[Alana]

Wow – I remember that day of “cracking open” Karla Joy! I will meet you in the fissures, dance with you as we spin words into action, and fully support your thrive in the process. I love how you always bring in the messy soil of ourselves as we move in and through our process of being-becoming. See you in the cracks for tea!

[Alana]

This is a wonderful reference – thank you!

[Alana]

Thank you for offering us this exquisite “Ode to Mercury”. I received it as an invocation and benediction all at once; pure alchemical gold spun through words.

[Alana]

We are sincerely fortunate to have men like you at the gate, at the surface, holding steady while we dive, fly and finally sever the ties that bind. Thank you and your inner feminine for the realization, and a deep bow to your masculine nature which is deeply revered as well.

[Alana]

Same here, Karla Joy. We are alchemically potent in relationship! So grateful to be traveling through and chanting in the deep waters with you, gorgeous sister-in-alchemy!

[Alana]

I love that quote! Yes, Judy. My body is acutely aware that I was relegated to hiding in order to avoid annihilation for my being the iconoclast that I was. Ancestral – yes. Trauma-related, for sure. I get the sense that, for my soul, it has taken lifetimes of deprogramming and rewiring for me to embody and express the revolutionary that I AM. Time to get loud. My mother’s voice and wisdom were stifled by the chauvinism of her time. I’ve committed to breaking the cycle of silence. That pattern stops with me. In this lifetime.

[Alana]

Hi Hung, I’d recommend https://www.tisserand.com

Unfortunately it looks like they don’t carry black spruce. Otherwise, Tisserand has high quality essential oils.

[Alana]

Yes to Elm! Feeling more upright and a tad bit sturdier just feeling into that family of beings.

[Alana]

You’re so welcome, Lucy! I always appreciate examples too! Looking forward to learning about the prima materia emerging from within you and how you give it shape through language. It was helpful for me to remember that there’s no right way or one way.

Your way is the way.

[Alana]

One of the joys in leaping resides in knowing your support is with me, Lorie!

[Alana]

Thanks for your reply, Benjamin. It’s interesting to me as I’ve definitely worked on the art of rest, listening intently for when it’s needed (one of my favorite sayings is, “no nappy, no happy.”) But somehow I sabotage the energy I do have by worrying that I don’t have enough of it to get the tasks done. A double whammy.

I’m excited to transmute the energy of this fear into inner resource!

[Alana]

Hello Hung!

I’m so excited to be in this stream with you! Continuing with this thread, I once read a book that I really don’t remember much in terms of content, but I did receive transmission and the felt sense was incredibly powerful. It was the first time I experienced a book as a living entity whose teaching was literally received at the level of soul and bone. It’s about a barefoot doctor in Vietnam (I think during the war) as told through the voice of his Grandson and is called “Fourth Uncle in the Mountain”. If I’m remembering correctly, it’s a true tale. Wondering if you know of it?