The temple is ahead. It is made of ancient stone and has a strong presence.
"As you enter the temple of Isis you are guided by Mary Magdalene, Mother Mary, Inanna..."
Hmmm, this is getting interesting.
"Feel their presence. Before entering this temple, they wish for you to take a vow to honour them..."
A vow?
My palms feel sweaty, I open my eyes from the guided visualization. This doesn't resonate. Up until now, all the information and experiences have done so. I've been fascinated to get a taste of what this lady is offering for Divine feminine healing.
"If you feel uncomfortable taking these vows, this is because you are holding energy blocks that need to be cleared from your womb. Past traumas that wish to be healed now. By taking these vows, you will open up to this healing..."
Eeeek. Sirens are going off in my body. This does not feel good. I've been on this path long enough to know that I honour my body and feelings if they conflict with another's truth.
This isn't my first rodeo! [oops wrong story lol]
Also, I have had personal experiences with the Mary's and other Ascended Masters. In my experience, they have a poignant, overwhelming quality. One that is very distinct - seemingly encompassing all the love, joy and sorrow that ever was/is. It is so profound that it takes my breath away.
I'm not feeling that either.
By now, my hostess is channelling blue and white energy from the rose to our wombs...
Isn't she an expert?
Maybe this is right?
Maybe it is me that needs to open, and accept this healing?
I check in with my body.
Nope.
So, I ask the blue energy that I AM connected with to let me know if this is for my highest and greatest good as determined by the Divine Source.
Immediately, the webinar freezes on my computer and will not continue.
'Nuff said.
Clearly, this isn't for me. To be honest the first mention of taking vows set alarms off in my field.
Actually, it was a "H*ll No".
VOWS ARE MEANT TO BE BROKEN
Last summer, I worked with a client whose ancestors had taken vows to honour an energy that was... well, unsavoury. Turns out, the effect of taking these vows was to energetically bind their souls and had implications on her as well. After my initial session, she did a lot of amazing work to release her lineage from the effects of these vows.
It was a real eye opener to me as well! Who knew this was possible? It got me thinking about intentions and vows that have had tremendous impact not only for the reincarnating soul but for their lineage as well.
You may be aware, with current epigenetic studies, that the effects of trauma can be carried forward spanning generations. So, I guess it makes sense that vows we have made in trauma and otherwise may carry forward as well!
I'm not talking about marriage vows per se. I'm talking about the times in history when we were so angry/shamed/guilty/hurt/betrayed that we vowed never to "love, marry, be vulnerable, trust..."
... or took (were forced) to take vows of "fealty, celibacy, poverty, slavery, subjugation..."
In the energy work that I do, this is an example of an imprint or lineage legacy which may cling to generation after generation. Creating dissonance and separation from others and the Divine as we are propelled by the energy of unknown forces. Never knowing why we feel the way we do.
Vows have energy.
And I don't know about you, but I am not taking a vow to anyone or anything. In fact, I have been energetically clearing lifetimes of trauma, vows and densities as I go deeper and deeper into my own personal healing.
Okay, okay I took a marriage vow.
But my intention is to remain married in this lifetime to my wonderful hubby within certain provisions.
And they do not include obedience.
Or subservience.
Or giving over my free will and energy to another person or thing.
Do you see where I am going here?
The Divine that I honour and connect to, does not demand vows.
It does not require one energy to be put on a pedestal (either feminine or masculine).
In fact, it is quite the opposite - it is unconditional.
It requires me to use free will to discern, learn and grow energetically and spiritually.
Divine love does not bind.
Divine love does not hold onto.
Divine love sets us free.
So, I implore you, if you are in a situation, and your body tells you to listen...
Listen.
And don't take the damn vows.
AFTER THOUGHT
There is a lot going on in the world right now. And if you are dedicated to a spiritual journey of healing, you will be required to discern what is true for you. This article is not meant to accuse, judge or shame the practice discussed.
If this is something that resonates with you, take it and ignore my opinion. In fact, I really enjoy the wisdom of the Divine feminine and a variety of perspectives including that of the individual noted above. But, taking a vow does not resonate. So I release that aspect.
However, this story is mean to illustrate something larger, broader. It is not offered as a judgement of another's practice. I do feel that we are all being called to listen to our body - our inner wisdom - and if it is contrary to another's? Well, we need to honour ourself above all else. In conscious ways. Compassionate ways. But make no mistake, ways that do not jeapardize our free expression of personal choice.
~Dawn xo
Dawn Williams is a self-professed, Cloud Whispering Reiki Master based in NS, Canada. Her work infuses the Divine frequency of Reiki with her innate ability to tap into patterns, symbolic references and intuitive story to evoke profound soul-based connections and energetic shifts.
Dawn's private practice currently serves clients in Canada & the US.
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Vows are Meant to Be Broken: It’s Not What You Think