Hola everyone,
Quintana Roo has been going good so far, the weather hasn´t been too hot. The beauty here is off the charts. The people are humble, the food is awesome, and environment is lush and green. Mayan communities have an interesting belief system. Legends and spirituality that are not believed in by most secular societies, are ingrained aspects of the Maya world view. My first night in Jose Maria Morelos, as we enjoyed Xia beverages and food stuffs, The conversation lead to the topic of Aluxes. Aluxes are spirits that protect gardens (or milpas) from intruder. They are mischevous spirits, said to whistle and throw rocks at people. Alux are created by a Mem or Uxmal (shaman). Individual Farmers will go to a Uxmal and ask for them to be ritually created. They are spiritual beings that are belived in by most members of the community, even those who consider themselves modern. The first night that I heard of the Aluxes I had trouble sleeping and could of swore that I heard the chirping of an Alux. AHHHH! Enjoy the photos and video...
3 comments:
Hola Tom,
Thanks for sharing this with us and bringing us into your experience. Abrazos a todos especialmente Moises! I look forward to your continued sharing of how it unfolds and worlds open.
Robbie
Hey all,
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Enjoy happy reading and pura vida from Costa Rica,
-Eddie
Nice post! Thanks for sharing a part of the spiritual beliefs of this community. It's all a metaphor about respect, reverence, and connection to the "force" as Grace would put it!
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