Orthodoxy of the Creative
By Laura Toller Gardner
Quite simply, this is the most compelling exaltation of the creative that I have experienced. I can’t recite it that I don’t cry with yearning. If possible, please read it after the moon has risen; go outdoors in Her realm and receive.
Charge of the Star Goddess
Adpated by Starhawk from Dorene Valiente, “The Spiral Dance”
“Hear the words of the Star Goddess, the dust of whose feet are the hosts of heaven, whose body encircles the universe …
I who am the beauty of the green earth and the white moon among the stars and the mysteries of the waters, I call upon your soul to arise and come unto me. For I am the soul of nature that gives life to the universe. From Me all things proceed and unto Me they must return. Let My worship be in the heart that rejoices, for behold ~ all acts of love and pleasure are My rituals. Let there be beauty and strength, power and compassion, honor and humility, mirth and reverence within you. And you who seek to know Me, know that your seeking and yearning will avail you not, unless you know the Mystery: for if that which you seek, you find not within yourself, you will never find it without. For behold, I have been with you from the beginning, and I am that which is attained at the end of desire.”
Bright blessings!
With sparkly affection, Laura
INQUIRY QUESTIONS:
1. What moves you beyond language, right to the core of heart wisdom?
2. Can you trust the promise: “I have been with you from the beginning, and I am that which is attained at the end of desire”?
3. If you embodied the trust, what would evolve?
4. What is your orthodoxy?
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Notorious Author Laura Toller Gardner
Laura Toller Gardner I am a liberating thought leader.
An empath from my first memories, I apply my knowing to help people and animals harmonize our interconnected healing and thriving. I also partner with entrepreneurs to tap their intuitive well-of-creativity through insightful strategy and storytelling. I love writing {irreverent} non-fiction that explores what it means to release the cult of perfection, personal liberation ignited by inner authority, and heart and soul sovereignty. Some day I may write fiction and try to lighten up. We’ll see.
I’ve worked marketing and public relations magic with conscientious corporate giants, non-profit change agents, spiritual communities, artists and a visionary wealth manager.
Today I am wondering about what is next.
Beautiful – a wonderful sharing. I love that you ask “what moves you beyond language.” I expect that unless you have experienced that moment of pure bliss beyond words, that this question appears meaningless. I have been on both sides of that abyss. I like this side better.
Alicia,
Thank you! I was thinking about your redwood altar when I was conceiving this.
All my love,
Laura
…I cant even put what I want to say into words, let alone English…
but its BIG in size!!! and all good!
many thanks for this~
KC,
I hear you! So glad it resonates beyond the time and space of language.
XOXO,
Laura