Have you ever felt the urge to create something? A creation that takes time, concentration, and effort. Have you ever thought of the act of creation as an intentional meditation?
Over the last couple of days, I felt an urge to create something. I wanted to create something representing all elements, earth, wind, water, and fire. It took some days to figure out what I wanted to do and once my intention was clear, I sat down and began creating from the heart. As I sat watching my creation come together, I remembered the silly limiting belief that I didn’t think of myself as creative once upon a time. My parents’ old messages rang slightly in my ears as I thought of how they would have judged my art. I felt proud of how far I have come along since. A deep sense of empowerment and excitement came alive toward the piece that was coming together before my eyes.
I started by gathering pieces of nature I had collected over time. I felt my way through each material allowing myself to feel the call to each element that would be part of the final outcome. An old stick was the first to be picked, I had found it over 10 years ago on a hike near a river and it had its purpose today. I looked at it laughing to myself how I had always wondered what it would be used for and why. As many times as I had purged my home it somehow always made the cut and I couldn’t find it in my heart to throw it away. I knew it was valuable but I never put together why, until that day. This dried-up piece of wood began to take form with each caress of my hand and each detail lovingly placed. I opened my heart and felt love flow through me to this piece. Something so simple was bringing me to such a pure state of peace and joy. Lovingly I added each wood burn marking, I was fascinated with the way sparks came to life on the piece of wood. The fire began to come alive in my little creation. Small sparks danced along as I added my initials and my heart for all to see. As I engraved, I felt my heart vibrate and feel more alive with each stroke of my metal knife. My initials took form and I shaved the dirty grey from the wood into a rustic brown.
Sky began calling me and it asked to make its appearance. I lovingly obliged by adding a Lumarian Star Seed Crystal. I had charged it in a sound bath and could feel the energy still emanating from it. Its vibration creates a holographic net connecting each of our hearts and minds to each other.
A Rose Quartz called me next, I felt around the wood to see where it would fit best. I placed it on various areas knowing it would be needed to signify the opening of hearts all over the world. I could feel the call, the message, “We are all healing collectively.” It found its way to the top of this creation. This was significant. It showed me that our hearts are leading us into deeper states of love, compassion, understanding, and forgiveness.
Next, sea shells played on my fingertips. They found their way around the Rose Quartz and decorated the top with pure love. My 7-year-old niece Izzy, gave me the little shell treasures. I can still hear her little voice saying, “Erika, I found these just for you.” Her infinite love and care adorned this special and powerful wand.
Halfway through my youngest daughter Amari became curious and asked if she could help me with my unique project. I told her that this was something for me but that we could find her materials so she could create her own. I took a nice break from my wand and began helping her search for a stick of her own. Once found, we sat together laughing and showing each other the decorations we would use. I was fascinated with the unique things that called to us. I helped her when a knife was involved and supported her creativity by applauding her efforts and assuring her it would turn out just as she wanted when things started going astray.
As I continued my diligent work, brightly colored orange, and brown feathers, found their way into the project. I had stumbled upon them at Galilie in Lake Tahoe. I had spoken at a retreat and spotted them out of the corner of my eye when creating an altar for sound healing. I was excited to tie the feathers with turquoise-colored string. I hope the tight knots hold up! Wish me luck friends!
Copper strands were braided carefully and delicately over the head of the Rose Quartz. I stuck my fingers with the pointy ends a few times and remembered all things that are worth the effort can also hurt sometimes. I twisted and turned, shaped, and undid the braids until I finally felt satisfied with the copper braids that were left. I struggled to find a way to place them over the Rose Quartz. My intention was to make a protective barrier for the heart-centered stone. When I saw that the leather that bound the braids to the wood was safe and secure, I moved to the next portion of this amazing project.
Finally, an acorn head I had found in Wisconsin at the All Souls Event called to me to make an appearance. I found this acorn and a few other acorns when doing a healing ceremony in Wisconsin with a friend. These simple tree nuts could be easily discarded by people unaware of the potential growth these small seeds contain. Inside these miniature containers are massive trees waiting to be cared for and nurtured. They contain the lineage of the trees that came before them. Ancient wisdom that only they can carry on but we can help cultivate. The brothers and sisters of this acorn head were gifted to others on this trip, their fate forever unknown. Were they loved as this one is? Did the woman bury the one I gave her as I asked? Did anyone see the value of this simple yet powerful gift? Questions that run through my head but do not have to have an answer. As I secured the gift to the opposite end of the wand I giggled as I thought it looked like a little hat placed just so.
As I finished the wand I marveled as each individual piece came together as a sign of evolution, and simplicity. A beautiful union created from love. I meditated on this piece sending it light with each careful touch, every moment sending it smiles and care. My fingers tingled with the energy I was giving it. Together we can heal, create, and love. Together we are strong, creative, and unique. We are a collective. Each, a masterpiece. Each formed under different conditions, some discarded as useless or broken, some revered as precious and beautiful, all important and impactful.
I challenge you to create, meditate on a piece, and send it love, light, and blessings. Create with what you already have and get lost in your creation. Fill your heart with love and put it out there in the physical form. Whether it be a painting, drawing, weaving, or writing. You have a gift waiting to be expressed, waiting to be witnessed. Your unique pieces are needed and wanted. Your beauty is waiting to unfold. You are the creator. I cannot wait to see what you bring to Our Mother Earth
Love, Light, and Blessings Always,
Erika Olivas-Walker
aurorahearthealing.com
