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.💖
“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Good morning, gorgeous;
How do you feel about you, today and everyday?
Do you feel gloriously, beautifully, authentically yourself, or do you struggle with self-doubt?
Feeling amazing about who you are is 💯 a vital step in learning to create an inspiring life, but for many, it’s difficult to know how to be ourselves in a world that wants us to conform rather than express, to hide rather than shine.
Wear this not that.
Fit this size not that one.
Wear your long. Wear your hair short. Wear your hair parted in the middle or you’re unstylish and ugly.
Wear Birks. High waisted jeans. No, low waisted pants. Converse.
Go vegan. Paleo. Keto.
And a thousand other trends, fads, and “rules of conformity” that are thrown at us every single day.
It’s frustrating, isn’t it?😕
But babe, here’s a little secret for you, and a hard truth of reality: if you are trying to be cool by being like everyone else, you probably aren’t.
If you are a Lion trying to be a lamb – or a lamb trying to be a Lion – that skin just isn’t going to look right on you no matter how hard you try.🤷♀️
So maybe it’s time to just be what you are and embrace that muthafookin’ Lion-ness – or lamb-ness and be yourself.
You can begin this process by starting to notice what makes you feel excited, happy, or even curious.
Flip through some magazines. Browse Pinterest. Go window shopping for clothing and home decor ideas. This should be an individual process to avoid being influenced by well-meaning friends or family.
Write down what you observe or create a vision board.
In fact, 💯 create a vision board and remember to look at that when you wake and before bed, the times of day that your brain is in an alpha or theta brain state and at its best for creation.
What speaks to you, personally?
What lights you up?
Do you love rainbows and unicorns, boho chic, lit b#tch, nature goddess/god or goth with a moody vibe – or combination of all of the above?
There don’t have to be rules here. It’s all about what feels amazing to you.
Those things and folks that vibe with your soul and resonate on a deep level – whether style, home decor, music, travel, your tribe or anything else under the sun – these are the things that speak of your authentic self just waiting to reveal itself.
These are the lamps that are there to light your way to a happier, inspired – and inspiring – life.
So if you are feeling ready to stop living in the shadows of everyone else and step into the light of your own spectacular authenticity, get out there and start creating, babe.
Tune into your vibe and your tribe and find your most authentic self. And most importantly, have fun!🥳
And just in case you needed to hear it today, you are magnificent – and I love you!💖
Big breath on today’s post, babe. I’m going to get deep on one of the key barriers to self-acceptance, authenticity, freedom and happiness. I’m talking about those things that hold us and keep us trapped in stagnation, unable to move forward – our attachments.
This might hurt a little as we rip off some band-aids, but it will be so worth the healing if you read to the end. Of course, implementation is a necessary step in growth, but you’ve got this and I’m right here with you every step of the way.
We form connections and attachments to our homes, schools, pets, professions and jobs, sports teams, sense of style and a hundred other things that we identify with on the daily.
But that is where it can get tricky.
We need connections, but our self-worth can get so very wrapped up in those things that we identify with.
We become attached first to a thing or person, but at some point, that thing or person becomes part of who we believe ourselves to be. It is only too easy from there to lose sight of ourselves as we wrap our sense of identity up in a person, place or thing.
Connection is spirit-based. Identification is ego-based. Here’s an example many can relate to: I really love my morning cuppa joe. I would even go so far as to say I have an attachment to it. The ritual of preparation, the aroma of the freshly ground beans, the rich, cinnamon-laced chocolatey goodness as it pours into my special mug each morning is one of the things that starts my day out right. I do drink organic coffee because unfortunately, coffee is one of the least regulated food products on the planet and tends to be contaminated with mold, pesticides and a variety of other yuck that we really should never put into our bodies. Just sayin’.
But enjoying my early morning deliciousness because it makes me feel amazing vs. considering myself a “coffee snob” who only drinks XYZ coffee at XYZ time of the day with XYZ people, who of course are the best kind of people moves me from healthy connection and mentality to ego-based identification.
I use coffee because it’s an easy example for me, but we can insert whatever attachment rings true to you – sports teams (are you obsessed with the Seahawks/Redskins/Greenbay/etc., or do you watch for the enjoyment of the sport?) to relationships (I couldn’t possibly live a happy, healthy life without my Spouse/Partner/BFF/Hookup/etc.)
Are you still with me? Here’s where we get to the real meat of the subject.
If we come to a place where that something or someone becomes so intrinsically attached to our value that we lose who we truly are, what happens when we no longer have that thing or person? What happens when the relationship or attachment becomes toxic or no longer truly serves who we are or who we wish to be?
When this happens, it is time to step back in order to come to an awareness of how those attachments might be holding us back from freedom, from being who we are – and who we were meant to be.
Here’s where we rip off the band-aid and let go of those things that are familiar to us when they no longer serve or have become toxic. Let’s be frank – it is so hard. We humans like routine. We like the familiar.
Or maybe better to say that we are most comfortable with the familiar.
Stepping out of a long-held comfort zone feels – uncomfortable. Hard. If you are in a place where you are being forced to let go of something – or someone – deeply familiar and are overwhelmed by negative emotion, don’t beat yourself up for struggling to “let that shit go” because babe, you are not alone and there is a reason it’s hard.
The pain of this emotional withdrawal is a combination of our biology and our ego. Our ego likes to create identity. It makes us feel like we belong somewhere, that whatever we are makes us valuable – “My name is Terah. I’m an empath. I’m also a mother, writer, artist, martial arts and yoga teacher and intuitive healer.” And there you have it, right? All that I am summed up in one sentence and wrapped up in a tidy little package. We do the same thing to nearly everything in our lives – including God, whatever God might be.
But fuck, babe. I am so damned much more than those titles and labels. So is God. And so are you. You are an amazing, limitless spirit that just so happens to be wrapped up in a meat suit – but even that label is inaccurate because that meat is frickin’ energy, dancing, whirling and spiraling – and just waiting for us to direct our intentional creation to it. Cool, right?
As long as our physical form doesn’t become just another aspect of our ego identification, that is. Body identification can be one of the greatest inhibitors to emotional freedom there is, especially in our current society. The trick is to want to feel your best because you love yourself, and want your external self to be a reflection of the amazing creation you are inside. Versus having a need to look your best because it’s what society expects or where your self-worth comes from.
But I digress, a little. The second reason it is so difficult to let go of our attachments is biology. The longer we hold something as a part of who we are, the more those attachments become neurological patterns – starting as connections in the brain, moving to pathways and eventually, if we stay in those identities too long, those neural pathways become trenches that require Herculean effort to alter. It’s not impossible but it is damned hard and requires nearly-constant awareness and re-programming work for a while to overcome.
Let me give you another example – A while back, I met with my friend Michelle who is currently going through a separation from her husband. The relationship was founded in some mutually unhealthy patterns but she was eventually able to see that those patterns weren’t serving who she was becoming and she didn’t want to remain in that stuck place any more. They tried to work things out but just had too many of their patterns wrapped up in cycles of victimhood and dysfunction.
Suddenly on her own, Michelle found herself grieving far more than she felt she should have been, especially as she had known where the relationship was headed for several years. Some days she felt so heavy that she could hardly function – but she noticed it was worse when she would be in the places they had been together. As we spoke, I pointed out that it made perfect sense – her sense of identity and value had been wrapped up in who she was in the relationship for a long time.
She was a wife. A partner. A playmate. A best friend, chef, housekeeper and a million other titles that seemed exclusive to that relationship. How many of us can relate? So Michelle wasn’t just grieving the end of the marriage but also who she had been in that marriage.
Divorce isn’t just the end of a relationship. It is too often the death of an identity. After 15 years her neurological pathways relating to her relationship were trenches that she had to dig herself out of – an emotionally and physically painful process.
But here’s what was awesome – having the “aha” moment of why she was having such a hard time – that she had her identity wrapped up in who she was as a wife rather than an individual and spiritual being – helped her to climb out of the depression she was experiencing. She will still have work to do and daily affirmations to reprogram those patterns but she’s on her way to freedom, joy, and self-creation.
Can you relate to your identity being wrapped up in something so deeply that to be without it feels devastating? If so, loved one, now is the time to give yourself lots of grace. Lots of love. And get to work!
– Write down daily affirmations on your own worth – just as you are.
– Take time to meditate.
– Give yourself plenty of self-care.
– Visualize the future you wish to see – and the you
that you want to be, ideally before bed or upon waking when your brain is in an alpha or theta state – the best time to reprogram old patterns.
Happy healing, beloved. I can’t wait to see how joyous freedom feels on you!
This Blessed Sacred Life 