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Mothering & Matriarchy by Isa Gucciardi

Matriarchal societies are organized by maternal priorities, meaning all members are cared for in a nurturing and supportive way. To create communities rooted in these values, both men and women must change their fundamental relationship to mothering and motherhood. This shift must go beyond the rhetoric of early feminists who decried the second-class position mothering placed on women, and who sought to liberate women from the prison of the culturally-defined institution of motherhood. Instead, we must recognize the power of motherhood independent of any cultural value systems where mothering becomes a pawn of dominance and ownership. To do this, we must understand how our inability to nurture ourselves and others has weakened us, both on a societal and an individual level.

Who is Tara? by Isa Gucciardi

In Buddhist cultures, there are many forms of the feminine, but the most well-known is Tara, the mother of all Buddhas. Tara is a deity of love, compassion, and longevity. In the Buddhist tradition, it is understood that the awakened state emerges from the generative power of the feminine. Like the goddesses of other cultures, Tara represents the feminine aspect of spirituality, or the “sacred feminine.” There are twenty-one different Taras, and each form reveals a unique aspect of feminine power. Tara’s many colors and forms represent her characteristics, and articulate the multi-faceted nature of the sacred feminine. In ancient cultures, there was a deep reverence for the sacred feminine. Many societal structures centered on the respect and cultivation of her qualities. In the modern time, these essential feminine qualities have been largely forgotten, and as a consequence, our world is out of balance. By reclaiming and advocating for these qualities, we can regain balance in our current world, both individually and collectively.

Using Integrated Energy Medicine Techniques to Address P.M.S. by Isa Gucciardi

To the extent that physical imbalance originates in the spirit, there are pathways, through the spirit, for insight and healing. A case is discussed. Most non-Western medical traditions recognize that physical imbalance, particularly in chronic conditions, is just the tip of the iceberg. They recognize that physical illness is the last and most serious condition in a long line of manifestations by a particular imbalance. Non-Western and shamanic healing traditions, including Chinese medicine, all suggest that physical illness originates in the spirit. My work confirms this position as well. In my practice, I have seen again and again that imbalance on a spirit level moves to a mental level if it is not resolved while on the spiritual level. If the imbalance is not resolved on the mental level, it moves to the emotional level. If the imbalance is not dealt with on the emotional level, it moves to the physical level. Once it reaches the physical level, if it is still not resolved, the imbalance can cause serious discomfort, dysfunction, and even death.