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In Justine Kerfoot’s life in the north woods, acting upon intuition, coupled with a bit of knowledge, in some cases, (none in others) and a deep respect for forces of nature, could mean basic survival.

Whether it’s instinct or intuition, when Justine was summoned to the bedside of a woman about to give birth, she had no choice but to be Present – if all were to be well. With no experience in such matters, when the threshold experience had passed, Kerfoot received a large parchment certificate from her medical friends, embellished:

Midwife
In God She Trusted

“Nature does have a wonderful way of arranging things, for there was no obvious place to make the cut.”, she write in her autobiography. So she tied off the umbilical cord at “the juncture” and carefully placed the newborn in the arms of the grandmother. Bloodied bedclothes were changed and cleaned in a comically sensible fashion for the wilderness.

“The next day I glanced across the lake . . . “ and witnessed Abie, the new father, going back and forth along the shore in a small boat – sheets in tow, tied behind the motor.

If we are to give birth to our own instinctual self and honour our intuition (often called the sixth sense), we need to be Present first of all. When we live in a concrete jungle amidst the leaf blowers, jack hammers, and everyone rushing there-to-somewhere else-but-not-here, it is no mystery that no one wishes to be Present.

Today . . . how can you create a little oasis?

This is the greatest gift you can give to yourself and those you love, and, ultimately, to the world. You’ve heard or read it before ~ “Be the Change you most want to see in the world.”

Take just a moment, and imagine your world as vibrant and peaceful, so safe and amazingly glorious . . . absolutely radiating a beauty beyond words with soft whispers of wind wrapping you gently, calm waves of celestial songs open a portal to healing balms for human hearts and sweet nectars from Source.

Stay tuned for more adventures with Justine in Part 3.

Heart of Hawai’i Retreat
With Justine as inspiration, reconnect with nature and your intuition on a retreat where the natural world of waves, wind, sea mist, and and the playful, joy-filled nature of the will help guide us to our inner wellsprings of wisdom and joy.

Heart Rhythm Meditation
Can’t get away? Try the ongoing Telegatherings – sign up for free full moon teleclass each month using the comments button. If your in Northern California check out the San Anselmo Workshops and individual instruction.

More Information at Vessel Of Voices.