Shannii Maree – Strong Without Realising
Life through the eyes of a woman who had no idea how strong she was becoming
This week we got to bury my first grandchild’s whenua/placenta. 😭 In New Zealand, within my Maori culture there is an ancient practice of burying the placenta after birth which is seen as a ‘gift’ to Papatūānuku – Mother Earth . I didn’t get to partake in this practice with my children. But now I
This is for the people who read, watch and hear all the things being shouted online. Take note – They aren’t special because they apply a label to themselves. They may have more belief in themselves but that doesn’t make them more important for humanity. You are human. A spiritual being in a human form.
Everything in me wanted to change my yes to a No and not turn up. Things started happening that made me want to take back my Yes. It felt too hard. It felt too much. It felt too scary. The fear was super real and very prominent. Especially after my last experience which was painful
Sometimes listening to my body sucks. But only in a mind wants to be in control type way. Yesterday I got my period. I had already gotten a yes in my body to attend the rally in Brisbane but I checked again because normally when this time arrives I take time to myself and away
This day I went through such a massive process. First the worry of was I allowed to actually create this drum because I’m not aboriginal. Then the connection to my skin and how that rippled through my entire body. Noticing the little growths my Roo had and wondering if it was on its shoulder just
Into this world I landed Purging and crying out any dregs of pain Onto the grass I lay I cried tears into pachamamas arms Stood in my warrior body I let loose all that I had held in Ready to be reborn For my soul to shine Free from the burdens of lives past Free
Dreamweaver Soul awakening Magic fire within Passionate Motivated Mind open, exploring The stars shine The universe knows Enveloped in the earth The dew drops tenderly kiss her face The moon smiles with her The tears silently stream the gratitude for what she is here to fulfil She is held So deeply by the sisters who
Recently I was going through the biggest integration experience I’ve ever felt. My entire body had aches and pains along with the most horrible migraines and I just did not want to human anymore. But I allowed it all. I didn’t shame myself for feeling the things I was feeling. I knew they were just
The other week I sat in a ceremony which was everything I asked for and more. My life contract being fulfilled in what was peaceful, and yet not so peaceful, moments in time. Held by a man I trust with my life and my beautiful soul sisters who I know can hold me through anything.
Shannii Maree - Strong Without Realising 