The spring equinox always arrives when we seem most ready to welcome the transition of seasons. At this time of the year, day and night are in balance, a perfect time to seek balance in our internal lives as well. The past 12 months have been especially trying for everyone, but we are seeing glimmers of a transition to a better place, so it is a perfect time to pause for a moment or two to be with ourselves and friends while tapping into the greatest source of all – what some call, the Pachamama.
Two free events this Equinox weekend will honor the Earth and provide us the opportunity to rebalance our internal lives in a satisfying way. For a short time, at least, nothing is required of us, we can throw away, or hide, the “to do” list. We can just show up and be in the flow of ceremony.
At 3 p.m. on Friday, March 19, you are invited to join Peruvian ceremonialist and healer Arkan Lushwala, a cherished partner and mentor of Pachamama Alliance, in conversation with our global community to mark the upcoming equinox. In this conversation, Arkan will share his thoughts on the significance of this moment in the year and in history, and will respond to questions from the zoom audience. Register for the call now.
Arkan Lushwala is an Andean ceremonialist and healer, and a longtime friend of Pachamama Alliance. Born and raised in Peru, Arkan founded the Arawaka community in New Mexico where he focuses on teaching practices that can restore balance to the planet. He has authored two books, The Time of the Black Jaguar: An Offering of Indigenous Wisdom for the Continuity of Life on Earth and Deer & Thunder: Indigenous Ways of Restoring the World. Arkan talks about Deer & Thunder in this podcast.
See the Caretakers of Life videos, a five-part series by Arkan Lushwala.
Another Equinox ceremony will be held at noon- 1p.m. on Sunday, March 21, in Ashland, Oregon, at Lithia Park. All are invited to this simple ceremony honoring the change of season and expressing gratitude for the Earth. The ceremony will be on the lawn just above the upper duck pond near the parking area on Winburn Way.
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