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3 April 2013

C is for Clarity . A-Z word challenge. Words of change

clarity |ˈklaritē|
noun
the quality of being clear

I once did  an American Indian Sun/Moon Dance -I danced forward and back to a totem pole for 3 days and nights. The shelter was meagre, no food or talking allowed. We were given a whistle made of Turkey bone, to blow while we danced, and half a cup of water. The goal was to cleanse our body, minds and souls, so we could receive a vision.  

I danced to the sound of a beating drum. I sucked air and moisture through the weeping whistle and the smell of burning sage satisfied my cravings. I cleared out a lot of poop. Outdoors, in a deep hole until I felt hollow like the whistle - in a good way, empty, clean and finally free of sadness.  My vision went like this.

Imagine a 12 year old American Indian girl - like Hiawatha or Pocahontas. Tiny, with two long plaits, a headband, bare feet and tan leather clothes. My father was preparing for his journey to a Sundance. I wanted to go but women were forbidden. I knew I was brave enough so I decided to go. I hid as we journeyed to the sacred site, and I took my place in the circle before he did.

No-one said a word. I was allowed to stay. They admired my cheek, underrated my power and, at times, a predator was enchanted by my sensuous dance.  Hundreds of years later, similar faces dancing a journey, smoking their pipes, letting me write, leaving me be. On the third day, curious and weary I dropped and they claimed I was Holy. I  was given a white robe and shown how the women became welcome. My gift was to see the result of my childhood defiance, hundreds of years ago, still nobody knew it was me.

After it ended a predator was lurking. He said "Your dance was mesmerising, I feel a connection" - from a past life no less - "Can I give you a massage?" - The, take your clothes off, nobody is watching, it's only natural, kind.  I told him with clarity it wasn't my vision. I cleared out and drove two hours home, blissfully cleansed (it really was a lot of poop).  I was on a different path - Nothing from the past could hurt me, and nothing imagined is real.  I was dancing to the beat of my own drum.

Clarity, Clearing and Cleansing - Call on frog medicine to bring on tears, water and rain. Plenty of tears, let them flow - without interruption. Do a ritual (or go to a spa, much nicer - same price), do a fast, go for a swim, do a colonic irrigation, anything to do with water will help - this is another foot bath reminder. Don't let a fear of emptiness overcrowd you. Experience the joys of feeling hollow and clear. With clarity comes vision.

If we pollute our body we pollute the planet. If you're bloated or blocked - Is clarity calling?


**The colonic irrigation link is for people seeking more information (inc. video).  I worked at the clinic for some years in Melbourne, Australia -   and it's C day - Colonic starts with a C :)**








38 comments :

  1. Greetings Ida,

    And with clarity, my friend, you instil the clearness of your thoughts. And the spirit of the indigenous third nation's people of North America, noble, proud people, beats within your heart and soul.

    You dance to your ideals and I know you don't let the past dictate your now. This is heartening.

    Like you, I do my utmost to be transparent. I also know that through clarity comes wisdom. Wisdom you share. A positive environment starts from within and transcends to the outside world.

    I am one who knows that a healthy mind and healthy body are intertwined. This I make so.

    A superb and thoughtful article, my friend.

    In kindness and goodwill,

    Gary

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    1. ....and yet I forgot to mention clearing out your closet.. :) Once again Gary you speak of worlds I know nothing about - what is 'third nation?' *googles* - This one took a lot of editing, I'm glad you feel it's transparent and thoughtful - I deleted a lot :)

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    2. Oops, just realised I typed third instead of first nation's.

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    3. Maybe it's the newest nation of all - one with out borders :)

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  2. I love this- Experience the joys of feeling hollow and clear. With clarity comes vision.

    Thank you so much for sharing! Hit some good points for me.

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    1. empty and hollow tend to have such negative vibes attached to them, and they don't deserve it :)

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  3. Ah, lovely.
    "I was dancing to the beat of my own drum"
    my favorite line of the whole.
    Fascinating, inspiring and a well put together blog.
    Don't let nothing dictate you to be someone else, listen to some other drum or follow in some path that was not made out for you to be followed in.
    Wonderful. Keep it up.
    Looking forward to tomorrows blog!

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    1. Sometimes following another's path is what leads you to your own - In a less cryptic way that just means we can and should learn lessons from history's pages :) I'm heading over to see how many C words you strung together in one poem now - you're lovely *Austin Powers voice*

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  4. Your posts are always so meaningful. Thanks once again for inspiration. I recently let go of a lot of "stuff" by cleaning out my closets. I imagine a junk drawer or garage might have the same results. :)

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    1. Thank you Heidi, I really struggled to keep this post at around 500 words, it was more then double when I started - but the one thing that completely slipped my mind (and I knew something was hiding) is clearing out closets-junk drawers-garages- attics -basements.. they have such an affect on our bodies - It's amazing how many people have blocked bowels and blocked basements!!! :) Thank you for sharing your experience. :)

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  5. Hi Ida .. a lot of cleansing here - and interesting inter-relations across the universe ... a fascinating read .. and yes I can understand emptiness as clarity more easily now ..

    With thoughts - as I'll be thinking of this post during the days to come .. cheers Hilary

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    1. Thanks Hilary, It's a story that helped me understand the concept too - I never imagined it would be my story :D

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  6. No surprise that the year my colon was removed for CA was the same time other irreversable changes were taking place. Interesting post as always. I am really enjoying following your site. Z~

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    1. No surprise indeed. What surprises me is how many people don't make a connection between what is happening in their lives and the effect their bodies - and vice versa - Thanks Zoe much appreciated.

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  7. With clarity comes vision-- well said.

    Look forward to the rest of your challenge posts!
    Damyanti @Daily(w)rite
    Co-host, A to Z Challenge 2013

    Twitter: @AprilA2Z
    #atozchallenge


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    1. Thanks Damyanti... you are welcome to say, write, copy it any time you like - I'm not even sure where it came from.

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  8. In response to your comment on rewritten...you my friend are in a league of your own...I am so happy to have met you! Z~

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    1. *blushes* Thanks Z - I am sure there are some geniuses here that will enjoy your challenge today...

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  9. Clarity is so much needed but so much neglated in todays busy life. Meditation, a walk in park or beach, baking anything that helps to clear the head is neccessary. Thank you Ida nice post.

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    1. Just reading your methods relaxes me :) I enjoyed your budhist prayer wheel post - but couldn't comment on it?? - again we touch on similar themes - visions and visualisation :)

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  10. I also believe in the connection between mind and body. We probably all do in our own ways. Thank you for your comments on my blog - it's good to meet you.

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    1. I'm sure everyone here is a 'believer' :)

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  11. Hi Ida, what a fascinating post! And definitely, writing is one way to clarify things for me. Your life experiences are so rich and I'll definitely be back to find out more on what you share. Cheers, Mel

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    1. I have neglected writing so much, but now I have a renewed vigour. Your stories are very good, I see I have a lot to learn, like right now my issues with the word but - which I just noticed I used twice on the comment I left you *sighs* :D

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  12. I could have used a totem pole and a whistle in my story. This was excellent. I also enjoyedl reading about how you were reunited with your true love.

    Julie

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    1. Thanks Julie - the true love story continues - and your story on constipation is perfect just the way it is - Great C word

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  13. Wow, I don't think I've done anything in my life for three days and three nights.

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    1. I can think of one thing... your doing it now :)

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  14. Learning to go after quiet and peace is difficult, but definitely worth it.

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    1. the thing that I was sure would be the hardest was no talking...but it turned out to be my greatest source of peace... and quiet

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  15. Okay - I feel like you're staring our of the computer at how I feel right now. I'm off for a foot bath right now. And swimming starts next week!
    Amazing images
    Lx

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    1. I hope you kept your feet in till the water went cold :)

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  16. That's really neat. Where did you take part in the Sundance? Was it in South Dakota? It takes a lot of endurance. I know I couldn't do it!

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    1. I did the sun moon dance a long way from South Dakota, west of Melbourne in Victoria, Australia

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  17. This is an awesome post, Ida. I would enjoy three days of silence right about now. A foot soak sounds pretty good too. :)

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    1. Never underestimate the power of a good foot soak.... thanks for that word, I was stuck on foot bath, I like soak... I have never been able to stay that silent since :)

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  18. Hi, I could use clarity in dealing with pain and illness. Sounds like a wonderful experience.

    Mary Hill
    http://mary-anderingcreatively.blogspot.com/

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    1. Hi Mary, I am sorry it took so long to reply, I don't know how I missed your comment. My wish for you is that you find what you are looking for, a foot bath might not do the trick but it won't do any harm. Thank you for visiting and commenting.

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