In exploring and celebrating the ancient ways, We affirm our commitment to healing the planet and each other,

Since if we see the earth as the body of our sacred Mother, We are much less likely to wound and damage her.

And if we honour our own ability to know, to be wise and powerful If, in fact, we celebrate our own Goddess-essence We heal the split so many of us have sustained between our daily, conscious selves And our inner deep selves. ~ Cait Johnson and Maura D. Shaw, "Celebrating The Great Mother: A Handbook of Earth-Honouring Activities"