Some cultures are more rooted to the earth and connected to their inherent
spirituality. But every one of us, even those of us who have been
disconnected from our roots for hundreds of years, comes from a place that
was once inhabited by people who worshipped and honored the earth on which
they lived. In other words, we can all claim this wisdom as an essential part
of who we are.
One way we can begin to rediscover our roots is to explore the early
earth-based religions practiced in the parts of the world that birthed our
ancestors. If we explore the ancient spiritual practices of our ancestors, we
will find that their practices and beliefs share many elements with Native
American, African, and aboriginal religious traditions. People who are
connected to the earth and honor her share a fundamental philosophy that is
part of our legacy because we, too, are of the earth. Many of us have become
so disconnected from the earth that it feels foreign and awkward to imagine
communing with her or performing a ritual for her. If we are honest, though,
we will find within ourselves yearning to feel more connected, more grounded,
and more at home in this world. This yearning can lead us back to our forgotten
roots, which, of course, leads us right into the heart of the earth.
As we begin to more clearly see the people we come from, we can begin to
alter our perception of who we are now, laying claim to our inherent
connection to the earth. We might celebrate this by observing the ancient
calendar of solstices and equinoxes, celebrating and honoring the cycle of
the seasons as our ancestors did, or exploring any one of the many
earth-based practices through reading or participating in ritual. When we do
these things, we tap back into our roots and can often find nourishment
through our earthly origins -- something we share with all of humanity.
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