Have you heard of the “Rainbow People” prophecy held by many Native American cultures?
“There will come a day when people of all races, colors, and creeds will put aside their differences. They will come together in love, joining hands in unification, to heal the earth and all its children. They will move over the earth like a great Whirling Rainbow, bringing peace, understanding and healing everywhere they go. Many creatures thought to be extinct or mythical will resurface at this time; the great trees that perished will return almost overnight. All living things will flourish, drawing sustenance from the breast of our Mother, the Earth.”
The Navajo-Hopi Prophecy is not only similar to this but also very similar to the Christian belief of the “New Earth”:
“The great spiritual Teachers who walked the Earth and taught the basics of the truths of the Whirling Rainbow Prophecy will return and walk amongst us once more, sharing their power and understanding with all. We will learn how to see and hear in a sacred manner. Men and women will be equals in the way the Creator intended them to be; all children will be safe anywhere they want to go. Elders will be respected and valued for their contributions to life. Their wisdom will be sought out. The whole Human race will be called The People and there will be no more war, sickness or hunger forever.”
There are many Versions of this legend, but most speak of a time of darkness in which greed and division would prevail. The earth would become sick and many creatures would die, fish going belly-up and birds dropping from the sky. (we have seen this happen many times in recent years) This excerpt from Steven McFadden’s book Legend of the Rainbow Warriors is another example:
“The Native People would be all but helpless, but then Light would come from the East, and the natives would begin to find their strength, their pride, and their wisdom… I see this happening now with the tribe of People in my area, the dear to my heart Lummi. … At the same time, many brothers and sisters of the other nations – white, yellow, and black – who would feel strongly the calling of Spirit. (This is certainly happening right now. Never before has there been such a vast call of Spirit for people to teach their wisdom, thanks largely to the internet and social media) They would understand the basic fact that it is the Earth which gives us the water, food, clothing, shelter and beauty necessary for the circle of life. These awakened souls would find each other, and together they would teach all the people of the world to have respect for the Earth Mother, of whose very stuff human beings are made. Respect would prevail.
Under the symbol of the rainbow, all the races and religions would band together to spread the great wisdom of living in harmony with each other and with all the creations of the world – and thereby restore the Sacred Hoop. Those who teach this way would be the Warriors of the Rainbow, but they would do no harm. Using peaceful means alone, and by becoming examples of right living, after a great struggle they would bring an end to the destruction and desecration of the Earth.
The tasks of Rainbow Warriors would be many and great. There would be mountains of ignorance to conquer and they would meet prejudice and hatred. THey must be dedicated, unwavering in their strength, and strong of heart. They would find willing hearts and minds that would follow them on this road of healing. Peace and plenty would then reign through a long and joyous Golden Age. “
It sometimes feels like the earth is, indeed, doomed to destruction. I see so many people – intentionally or inadvertently – bringing darkness into this world through fear and anger. I occasionally find myself feeling frustrated or unhappy by the choices people choose to perpetuate when I know for a fact that we all have the potential to choose better. To live well. To be happy.
From media negativity to social media algorithms pushing hate in our face, everyone joins in the shouting and stick-rattling on government control, vaccines, guns, rampant violence and shootings here in the US and abroad. Then there’s the war with Ukraine, potential war with China and Russia, oh, and let’s not forget the sh#t show of the Grammys.
This and a thousand different topics of current events keep us surrounded by darkness and angst.
But here is an essential truth:
We can not be in the light and hold another person or thing in darkness.
We can not spread good and light while expressing darkness.
We cannot hold and have light in our hands or in our hearts if what we are feeling and sharing is darkness.
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about these things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me – put into practice. And the God of Peace will be with you. – Phillipians 4:8-9
For those who are of a religious or spiritual bent, is not God the Light?
Is it not written that God is Love? ✨❤️
So how can we be in the Spirit of God if our thoughts, words, and actions spread anger, anxiety and fear?
Here is something to consider:
Our thoughts are energy; molecules vibrating that become things – just as much a tangible aspect of reality as the roadways that we drive each day to work, the trees that purify our air, and the molecules that dance within our own body. If our thoughts are continuously creating our reality, what reality are we putting out there when we continuously project darkness? We can incorporate brain biology to this concept – the more we invest in negative thinking, the more our neurochemistry and eventually, the neural networks of the brain will reflect this and become who we are rather than a passing dive into fear and anxiety.
What reality are we creating not only for ourselves but for everyone else, when we, as a society, collectively dwell in fear, angst, and anger? Certainly not a happy, healthy place to live, to grow, to raise children and evolve as a species.😑
So here’s a proposition.
What if, instead of dwelling on all of this end of the world bullsh#t, we instead kept our focus on those things that were noble, pure, light, and beautiful; as Paul said to the Philippians?
What if we stopped throwing sticks at our hearts and God and recognized our grace and ability to change the doctrines and dogmas we have been holding to create something good in the world? To see that, as Hafiz said nearly eight hundred years ago, that everything is sacred.
If God is in every molecule, then all is God, right? Even those things, circumstances or people that we may not approve of.
It’s also important to remember and acknowledge that we all have times when we lose our way.
All of us – whether we are a celebrity or a stonemason. So what if, instead of casting stones, we held ourselves and others in love, in grace; in Light, and started creating the heaven on earth that I – and many others – believe we were meant to live? Not only would we be happier and healthier as individuals, but the world just might become a beautiful reflection of who we are rather than a mirror of the darkness we hold for and within ourselves.
Just a thought. 🙄
There are those who DO step forward, every day to bring light into the darkness. To create a better reality. To wake up and not only smell the coffee but share that motherfxcing goodness. To all the other Rainbow Warriors out there, Thank you. I love you. I honor you. I appreciate you.
To those that keep sowing those seeds of discord, anger and angst, babe, I see you. I understand that you are expressing yourself from a place of fear rather than love, but believe me when I tell you – it does not have to be so. Fear is an illusion that we create or accept, largely because our primitive brain functioning wants us to stay safe in the cave rather than step into the light of what may feel unknown.
But when you come to the light side, you will see some of the joy we hold over here. Some of the healing. Some of the grace. And yes, we, too, have cookies. 😉
Much love, big hugs and many blessings for this and every day.💖
– Terah
This Blessed Sacred Life 