Conscious Remembrance – The Spiritual Lessons of Ancestor Veneration

As cultures across the world take time this month to remember their ancestors, let us also honor our dead. Give new life to an old tradition and let the magic swell within your heart as you bake some bread or sweets for the ancestors who have gone before you. Create a new family ritual to connect the generations past and present. Host a dinner in honor of a loved one. Set a place at the table for them and prepare the food with their favorite dishes in mind. Invite those who would benefit most and encourage them to tell their favorite stories…and remember.

When we pay homage to the dead we teach and understand that we are a part of something much larger than the here and now. Let us pay homage to endings and transformations as the seasons shift. Our ancestors are waiting. Recognizing their presence and speaking with them allows them to live on. Through this simple acknowledgment, we give life back to those who gave life to us, allowing for a relationship that continues on through death. It allows us to understand that we are a part of the natural world and that death and rebirth are all part of one continuous cycle.

About the Author

Lorri Amsden is a wife and mother of four who strives to live consciously in tune with the seasons. As a writer, eco-activist and the founder of Liminal Landscapes, a portal for dimensional living, she is dedicated to raising the consciousness of her community through the teaching and practicing of organic gardening, eco awareness, healthy sustainable living and tapping into the delightful creative energy flowing all around us.  Connect with her at www.liminallandscapes.com