This weekend there was a chorus of “ribet” songs coming from the pond behind our motherhouse. I’ve posted a picture of one of the very large frogs inhabiting the pond. Maybe this bright green frog inhabiting the pond was a great image for all of us who need to “hang out” in the back pond and relax and take leave of some of the distractions in our lives. . . This pond dweller made me remember the following reflection.
A Reflection on Frog – through a Native American portal.
(Authors: Jamie Sam & David Carson)
If Frog hopped into your life today, “its ‘ribet’ may be calling in the cleansing you need. If you were to look at where you are today, would you use any of the following words to describe your condition: tired, overloaded, harried, frustrated, guilty, itchy, nervous, at a loss, empty, or weakened?
If so, take a break and allow yourself to bathe in the waters of Frog medicine. This could mean a long, relaxing bath, disconnecting the phone, yelling ‘stop,’ or taking in deep, cleansing breaths.
The key thought is to find a way to rid yourself of distractions and to replace the mud with clear energy. Then replenish your parched spirit, body, and mind. . .
Frog speaks of new life and harmony through its rain song. The deep tones of Frog’s ‘ribet’ are said to be a call to the Thunder Beings: lightning, and rain. The ‘ribet’ is the heartbeat that comes into harmony with Father Sky and calls for the replenishment needed. Call to Frog and find peace in the joy of taking time to give to yourself. A part of this giving is cleansing yourself of any person, place or thing that does not contribute to your new state of serenity and replenishment.”
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