I used to be afraid of spiders.
And then I heard how many First Nations communities view spider through the folklore of Grandmother Spider: the master weaver, connector of living things and bringer of light.
We recently moved to a new home. Standing in front of the house as the sun stood high overhead, we noticed the massive network of webs covering the roof, eaves and any available nook or cranny.
I steadied myself between the discomfort of this arachnid design on our new home and my heart whispering the memory of Grandmother Spider’s story. I decided this was a blessing.
Not more than three days into life at our new home, I watched as the sun dropped in the sky and a spider dropped from a light receptacle above the deck. It was time to get to work.
That was my Grandmother Spider ah ha moment.
Spiders don’t spin a web and it’s good for the season or the year.
They create and recreate each day.
They weave with skill and attention every evening, preparing for the sun’s arrival the next morning.
Thank you, Grandmother Spider, for this lesson in living intentionally and creating every day.
Don’t set a New Year’s intention and call it enough. Don’t cast quarterly goals and think you’re done. Don’t pull a card at the new moon and let it ride.
Weave every day into being.
Maybe it’s a task like paying bills or serving clients or making meals. Perhaps it’s a mindset or an open heart or a generous smile. Maybe today is the day you reach for that far rooftop ledge and stretch your skills. Or you tightly weave into a cozy corner of your life.
You are the master weaver.
This is your life.
What will you create today?
Much love,
Stephanie
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