#ancestral wisdom

[victusinveritas]

[solarpunkbusiness]

Invented by the region's Moorish rulers 1,200 years ago, Valencia's irrigation system is now a model for sustainable farming

Eight main irrigation channels, or acequías, funnel water from the River Turia, which is then carried – by gravity – along a series of smaller branches, which distribute the water to thousands of tiny plots across the fields. The amount of water each plot receives isn't measured in terms of volume but rather on how well the river is flowing. The unit, known as a fila (from the Arabic word meaning "thread"), represents an individual's right to a proportion of the water over a period of time; the irrigation cycle usually lasts a week, but when the river's level is low, the cycle is extended.

It's an incredibly efficient system. Each plot receives the same access to water for the same amount of time, no matter where they are in the mosaic, and there are no water shortages, even in periods of drought. And the result is an incredibly diverse crop yield. Centuries-old local rice varieties grow in the fields around Lake Albufera, south of the city, while unique species like chufa, or tiger nuts (which are used to make the ice-cold milky Valencian drink of horchata), are sown in the north.

"It's trendy to talk about resilience, but this is the history of La Huerta," said Miquel Minguet, CEO of Horta Viva. "We adapt the crops to the times, we change a lot, very often, just to survive." His company reflects this mentality, moving from farming a small organic garden near Alboraya, north of the city, to organising tomato tastings in La Huerta and running agritours around the region.

This culture of adaptation – in La Huerta's case, an intervention that has not only conserved but remarkably improved the existing conditions, according to FAO’s Puzzo – is seen as a potential sustainable solution to modern farming problems, and since July 2019, Valencia has been home to the World Centre for Sustainable Urban Food (CEMAS), an initiative set up with the aim of ensuring sustainable food for future generations.

[asanee44]

By living in alignment with your desires, you naturally draw these energies into your life.

[voraciouskingdom]

Ancestral Wisdom

"The whispers of the ancestors guide your path." In the stillness, you hear them - the faint echoes of your ancestors' voices carried through the threads of time and memory. They are the wise ones who have walked this earth before you, their footsteps leaving imprints on the sacred soil of your lineage.

You are but one strand in an intricate web woven by those who came before. Their joys, sorrows, triumphs, and wounds are encoded into the very fibers of your being. To know yourself is to honor their legacy and heed the ancestral wisdom that courses through your veins.

Gaze into the mirror of your soul, and you will see their faces reflected in the depths of your eyes. The grandmother's fierce resilience, the grandfather's gentle strength, the ancient ones' connection to the rhythms of nature - these are the gifts they have bestowed upon you.

Yet, the ancestral path is not without its shadows. Intergenerational traumas and cycles of wounding have been passed down like heirlooms, their weight a burden you did not choose but must find the courage to transform.

You are the alchemist of your lineage, tasked with transmuting the lead of ancestral pain into the gold of healing and wholeness. The shadows that linger are not curses but initiations, beckoning you to step into your sovereignty and break the chains that have bound your ancestors for too long.

Call upon their spirits, and they will answer. Ask for their guidance, and they will illuminate the way. For they have been patiently awaiting your awakening, their ancient voices whispering through the mists of time, "Remember who you are. Remember where you come from."

In your darkest moments, they are the ones who will reignite the flame of your resilience. In your moments of doubt, they will remind you of the strength that flows through your bloodline. And in your moments of triumph, they will rejoice, for your victories are a testament to the perseverance of your ancestral spirit.

Invoke their blessings through ritual and ceremony. Light a candle for those who have walked on before you, and let its flickering flame be a beacon connecting you to the vast expanse of your lineage. Speak their names aloud, and feel their presence embrace you like a warm, ancestral cloak.

Affirmation: "I honor the wisdom of my ancestors. Their resilience flows through my veins, and their guidance illuminates my path."

Ritual: Gather items that hold ancestral significance – heirlooms, photographs, or natural elements that connect you to your lineage. Create a sacred space and call upon the spirits of your ancestors. Share your intentions and ask for their blessings. When you feel their presence, offer gratitude and make a commitment to carry their wisdom forward.

The ancestors have woven the threads of your becoming long before your first breath. They are the guardians of your lineage, the keepers of the ancient ways that have sustained your people through cycles of joy and hardship.

Heed their whispers, for they speak the language of your soul's truth. Honor their sacrifices by living your life as a sacred offering, a testament to the resilience that flows through your veins. And when the shadows of ancestral wounds threaten to obscure your path, call upon their spirits to reignite the flame of your inner warrior.

You are not alone on this journey of radical self-love and transformation. The ancestors walk beside you, their footsteps echoing through the ages, guiding you towards the wholeness that is your birthright. Embrace their wisdom, and you will find the strength to shed the chains of the past and dance freely into your sovereign becoming.

🔥❤️‍🔥

[sidewalkchemistry]

The Best Yet Often Forgotten Ancestral Beauty Secret of Them All✨

The health you cultivate on the inside will have no choice but to support a beautiful exterior.

[journey-to-balance]

What you heal in yourself, you heal in your family line.

However, as you focus on clearing your generational trauma, do not forget to claim your generational strengths. Your ancestors gave you more than just wounds.

Reflections, Our Journey to Balance

[runaway90s]

Yep!

[turiyatitta]

Unveiling the African Essence in Eastern Philosophy

A Tribute during Black History MonthAs we embark on the celebration of Black History Month, it’s essential to recognize the myriad contributions of African descendants not just in shaping modern civilization but also in sculpting the contours of Eastern philosophy. The historical interweaving of African traditions with Eastern thought offers a rich narrative, highlighting a profound exchange of…

[thestonerwitch]

It’s a Full Moon y’all. You know what to do 🌕✨

[magicme888]

GREATful Grapevine: Integral Wisdom

My dad imparted a valuable nugget of wisdom regarding the difference in "finding" something versus "seeing" something in a place that is habited. If habited,, if you see something, it belongs to someone who lives there and should not be moved. This principle helps prevent theft and misunderstandings of ownership. This is a principle I still hold dear and will continue to uphold.

[katiep18]

Our ancestors never died but rather were reborn, generation after generation, always keeping their secrets with them until now; they are us.

[ancestralwealth]

There is no true wealth without Reclaming our lineages.

“Wealth” without lineage reinforces patterns of greed, for it will never feel like enough when the body isn’t situated in lineage.

—Gogo

[solarpunkbusiness]

Ecuador's Nunalabs crafts premium plant extracts to benefit indigenous communities sustainably

At Nunalabs, we intertwine our work with ancestral wisdom and traditions. Our sourcing is deeply rooted in long-term trade relationship with indigenous communities throughout Ecuador tapping into the richness of wild crafted and organic products.

[asanee44]

The ancestors remind you that to create harmony and guide others effectively, you must turn away from the noise of the crowd.

[lavandamichelle]

We Rise in Black Love

I come from the soil where strength is born,Where love is deep, like roots that stretch,And though the world may try to tear us down,We stand tall, unbroken, unafraid,Because we know the power of love in our blood,And the wisdom of our ancestors in our bones. They said we couldn’t, but look—We rise.We rise in Black love, thick like the air,Heavy with the weight of our dreams,Soft as the whispers…

[sidewalkchemistry]

from the 'sacred spaces {feng shui & adornment}' Pinterest board

It's been known ancestral wisdom worldwide that many in modernity are forgetting. Inward *and* outward beauty are naturally the result of investing in your wellness. It develops an unshakeable quality of self-love. You become bold enough to emanate your higher self, which incites compassionate action, glowing smiles, symbolic adornment, and inspiration in others to follow suite.