In our current times of change I find myself looking for guidance, or markers if you will. In this blog I’d like to talk about my namesake, ‘the Cairn’. Cairns are small piles of rocks, set along the path. They do not tell you which trail you’re on, or have an arrow pointing out a direction. They are often used as trail markers to show us the way.
Over a long open area, we can see more than one cairn, and so make our way from one to the next. In Arches, they are particularly poetic, mimicking in miniature the ancient naturally balanced stone formations .
The Cairn symbolises: an offer of hospitality and human connection, a reminder that we’re not alone. They also remind us that God/the Universe/Divine speaks even in the mundane and familiar, and sometimes unfamiliar.
The cairn offers
- Balance & Grounding:Balancing rocks is a form of meditation, focusing on creating stability and intentionality.
- Connection & Guidance:Often found on hiking trails, they guide travelers and symbolize “marking the path” on one’s own spiritual journey
- Sacred Memory:In many traditions, they are built as memorials for the departed, honouring their memory.
- Symbolic Release:Placing a stone on a cairn is sometimes seen as leaving behind a personal burden.
- Presence & Intention:A cairn is a testament to the fact that someone was there, acting as a “spiritual thankfulness” marker where each rock signifies a prayer.
A Cairn also makes an excellent focus for meditation to calm the mind and body and reconnect us with our inner world from which we create our outer world.
Homeopathic remedies to help are Aveena Sativa, Aurm Meticulinum, Calcarea Carbonaria & Kali Phosphorous.
Its always a positive use of our time when we make space in your day,or even our week for calm contemplation, and if your mind is simply buzzing – go create something beautiful and inspiring, utilise that energy positively.
To a Happy Healthy and Abundant Month, Everyone
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