Wise Women
Wise Women are traditional healing women. The role of the wise woman of the village was varied, covering midwifery, healing of common ailments, counselling and often initiator of ceremonies. A wide knowledge of the local land, plants and animals would be essential, as well as local stories, folklore and legend. The Wise Woman would have been a shaman, priest and healer, to name a few.
I believe that there is still a place in society for such women. If you think about it now is there a woman you go to now when you need help? A mother? Grandmother? Aunt? Female friend? We are often drawn to strong women in difficult times. In many cases these women have lived through difficult times giving them the experience to help others. They have a warm, kind presence but they also have an inner strength that shines through. They do not always say what we want to hear, they tell us what we need to hear, what we must know to change things.
I believe that there are women out there who could take back that role of Wise Woman Healer, even in this world of drugs, pollution, war, famine, greed and cruelty. Where the rich can afford the best treatment and the poor are neglected further. Where there is little choice about healthcare and help given to those who need it.
Times are changing, the world is changing, not only are people now more aware about the dangers we face, they are beginning to see that there are things they can do to change it. Unfortunately this is a slow process and is happening too slowly. Before long there could be little of the earth left, no-one knows what will happen in the Western world when the earth's resources run dry and they can no longer draw her power for their own ends.
Now is the time to prepare, Wise Women of the world unite, we need to share our power if we are to survive the changes that are to come. We are the ones with the skills, we are the ones with the strength, we can help others come through this time of uncertainty.
Wise Women of the world, hear me now and join together so that we can prepare.