Is Ixchel a Modern Maya Goddess?
I ventured into the heart land of the Maya world on the Yucatan Peninsula to see what the local people have to say.
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Laura LaBrie
- Nov 14, 2022
- 6 min
Maya Ruins Lost in The Jungle
I was stunned at its size and its depth. A bit nervous, I moved toward the edge, assured by the men that the ground would not give way.
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Laura LaBrie
- Nov 7, 2022
- 4 min
Journey into the Heart of the Goddess, Ixchel
I decided to make a little Ixchel image as an offering to the goddess. Sergio was so struck by my work that he said I have a “don” the word
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Laura LaBrie
- Aug 18, 2022
- 4 min
A Lost Mayan Book of Prophecy?
The edges of the pages are tattered, and the writing is faded, but within its covers lie herbal remedies, astrological forecasts, prayers, a
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Laura LaBrie
- Apr 3, 2022
- 4 min
How to Find Your Place in the Universe
"If you don't find center, then you can never find your place in the Universe!" With the weight of foreboding, this proclamation made by...
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Laura LaBrie
- Apr 3, 2022
- 3 min
Shaman or Charlatan?
Shaman or Charlatan? This is a subject often brought to our attention by local Maya people. First, I want to say that you may not agree...
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Laura LaBrie
- Apr 3, 2022
- 4 min
A Maya Birthday Party
Have you ever been to a Maya birthday party? One of the things I love most about living on the Yucatan Peninsula and spending time with...
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Laura LaBrie
- Apr 3, 2022
- 3 min
The Story of Maya Corn
I arrive at the field where my shaman friend, Francisco, grows corn, beans, and squash for his family. An alux (supernatural Maya land...
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Laura LaBrie
- Apr 3, 2022
- 5 min
Meet Francisco: A Humble Shaman
Like an enthusiastic teacher, Don Francisco captured our attention one at a time as he let us look through the stone at each other.
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Laura LaBrie
- Apr 3, 2022
- 1 min
Simple Life in The Jungle
This is Esteben. He was so happy to show us an egg laid by one of his chickens. He told us he gets two eggs a day, perfect for breakfast!...
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Laura LaBrie
- Apr 3, 2022
- 4 min
Maya Temezcal Ceremony
It was dark inside the low, round temezcal hut. Thick steam filled the air so that I could see nothing. I was lying on a towel breathing...
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Laura LaBrie
- Apr 3, 2022
- 3 min
I Have Seen Your Soul
"I have seen you." The cave was amazing, as it was every time we came to see it. Thousands of stalactites hung from the ceiling and...
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Laura LaBrie
- Apr 3, 2022
- 4 min
The Faerie Tales are Real and They Hold the Key to Happiness
I want to talk about the connection between spiritual mysteries and happiness. While it may seem that poking around in the jungle looking...
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Laura LaBrie
- Apr 3, 2022
- 5 min
Ceremonial Tamales
The room was smoky and dim. No windows offered natural light, only the open door. A hot fire burned merrily in the corner and a big pot...
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Laura LaBrie
- Apr 3, 2022
- 2 min
Secret, Undiscovered Maya Ruins
We were escorted by butterflies. Butterflies in The Jungle Video It was a long ride deep into the jungle down a road that eventually...
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Laura LaBrie
- Apr 3, 2022
- 2 min
Chechen and Chaca: The Magic of the Maya Jungles
Two trees always grow together here in the jungles of Mexico. Chechen and Chaca. One is toxic and the other is healing. Yesterday, I got...
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