Do you hear them? The Ancestral Mothers are communicating with us on a daily basis.
As a young child, the women in my family would say “Something told me…†They never gave that something a name but they listened to the voice and heeded the message. My Mother always told me that the first thought is the correct thought. I follow that advice as much as possible but sometimes I slip up. I’m learning to listen better and better.
One of the things that I have been hearing the Ancestral Mothers say is that we, women, must reclaim all of who we are. We must understand and acknowledge the reason for being born in a female body this time around and that we must “remember the ancient ways and keep them sacred.†By denying our feminine aspects we do ourselves a great disservice. We are Virgin, Mother, Warrior, Matriarch and Crone.
To me, the Ancestral Mothers carry the same name, Ma. I recognize and honor Her many attributes. She is the Goddess of Ten Thousand Names. Some call Her Isis, others Mother Mary, still others call Her Kuan Yin or La Morenita. I see Ma in another way as well. I see Her as Kali Ma, Sekhmet, Hecate, and Oya. This is the aspect of Ma who destroys that which no longer serves our greater good. She is also healer, filled with compassion and love.
She is not always the quiet one and many fear Her for they do not understand Her ways. There is no reason to fear Her for She is one who will not go away. She like all the others is here to stay. She destroys the illusion in order to assist us on our journey to wholeness.
The Ancestral Mother speaks to me of the Womb Lodge where women must go to honor themselves. She speaks of children being born to Mothers that have not been taught how to be Mothers. Ma speaks of the Sisterhood of the Moon and the Sun. She talks about the rhythms and cycles to be honored, the rituals and ceremonies to be performed. She does not want us to forget who we are and the gifts that we as women bring to this world.
The voices of Sekhmet, Het Heru, Changing Woman, IxChel, Maeve, Sojourner Truth and the Libyan Amazons are speaking up. I hear the cries of the Priestesses who worshiped at the temples of the Goddess. Nandi, Hatshepsut, Queen Tiye and others commune with me to share ancient teachings that are relevant to women. I honor them.
The Voices of the Ancestral Mothers are strong in my heart. They speak of connecting to the earth, the Great Provider of us all in a manner that we have not done for far too long.
How often have I heard the voice of the Ancestral Mother say that the blood that flows from the womb of a woman is shed in a non-violent manner and that this Sacred Flow should be given back to the earth to bless the earth and All Her Relations? How often have I heard the cry for the wombs torn from the flesh of Her daughters? How often have I heard the cry of Ma when Her daughters breasts are cut from their bodies? Or the trees being torn from the land without reverence or offering. The Four Leggeds and the Winged Ones are driven from their homes with no honor and many die from road kill. I have heard the cries all too often.
We must remember the ways of the Wise Women that came before us. We must honor those ways and keep them sacred. Much healing lies within that knowledge long forgotten and pushed aside in the name of a quick fix.
Be like the Sankofa bird that looks backward and flies forward never forgetting from whence it came. Look at the Ancestral Mothers, take that which is good and bring it forward.
Many of us admit to hearing the voice. The name attached is one that we have an affinity for. We hear the name, we accept it, we pass on the message that we receive. That is understandable. While we are doing that, let us remember that there are others who may hear different Ancestors due to culture or ethnicity. The tone of voice may not always be gentle. My Mother did not always speak in gentle tones. That’s real.
We are the blood of our Ancestors. We are connected to the Source of Life. We, who hear the passion in the Voices of the Ancestors are listening with a different ear. The message is the same, though it is delivered in a manner common to the culture. It’s still a message of healing and love but as we know, sometimes love can be tough.
About Diva Mama Tonya:
Dr. Tonya K. Freeman, affectionately known as Diva Mama Tonya is Co-Founder of MOSA Radio Network with her husband Dr. Bill Pinder. On MOSA Radio, she is the host of Wisdom Talks, a program on Women’s Empowerment and Wellness.
She is the organizer and facilitator of Awakening the Diva Within and Ancient Mysteries for Modern Women Workshops. Dr. Tonya is a Diva Advocate, Womb Shaman, Keynote Speaker, Inner Growth Consultant and Ancient Femi9 Wisdom Keeper.
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