ALUNA TEMPLE MAGAZINE EDITION No4 'BRIDGES' | Page 18

THE IMPORTANCE OF STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY As with any physical bridge, it is important to create strong and solid foundations, clearing any obstacles to make the journey easier. It is necessary to heal any discordant energy that may surface and have the potential to enter into the birthing field. These are usually sub-conscious emotions, fears and restrictions, or unhealthy relationship dynamics. As with any type of journey work, conscious awareness with intent is essential in forming the structural integrity of the mother bridge. ‘INFINITUS’ © Donna Raymond Feelings of being safe, supported and trusted to enter into a state of complete presence to receive her child with grace, are primitive elements that prepare a Mother to become a strong and stable bridge. If this is established, she will be free to navigate through the mystery of the birthing realms, aligning with a sense of service to bring back new wisdom. CROSSING OVER A beautiful friend Janja introduced me to the concept of the “The Birth Shaman”, where the mother journeys during birth to meet and receive the spirit of her child. Shamanic birth is a deeply connected process directed with conscious awareness in every stage, beginning with the initial dreaming of child, conscious conception and pregnancy followed by prepping the birthing field and space - usually with a sense of ritual and ceremony. ‘GENTLE’ by Donna Raymond When mother engages her consciousness into the journey work, actively participating in creating sacred space, activating the Birthing Field, dialoguing with the spirit of her child, softening and opening her body to bring child through with complete presence - the ripple effect is profound!