A few of my friends mentioned to me that they were going to see an indigenous healer, who was originally from the Amazon, named Lucy. As soon as they told me that, my instinct told me I had to go. So, I went out for lunch with some friends and then took a bus to my destination. I arrived at 4 :00 pm. Anybody that wants to have a consultation with Lucy has to arrive at 6:30 am in the morning and book for later that day, if you come any later - most likely you will not get a spot.
I arrived without making an appointment, like I said, 4 pm that day. There were four ladies plus myself waiting. I wanted a consult but I would not be unhappy if I didn´t get one because she had it set the way she did for a reason and that was fine. When the secretary saw me she asked if I wanted to see Lucy - I said yes. She said only if someone cancels, which was more than fair. I knew I was meant to be there. Anyway, another rule is that you have to be patient because she takes as long as she needs to talk with each person. So, we all waited patiently and I watched ´Edward Scissor hands´in Portuguese. A few hours later a woman had decided she waited long enough - so she left. That meant I was in. I felt so grateful and calmly knew that was the way it was meant to be.
It felt worth it already that I waited for 4 hours.As I walked into her humble room I noticed how simple it was. An ordinary kitchen table in a large plain white room with nothing standing out. Not a picture, nor plant or coffee machine. It was as simple as could be. I had heard so much about her work and how miraculous she has been for so many peoples lives...I don´t know what I was expecting, but her energy was a light to be unforgotten.
Anyway, I sat down across from her. Her beautiful green, hazel eyes were set far apart on her face.. soft and gentle. She had so many profound wrinkles on her face as if every wrinkle represented a human life she has saved with her healing. Although she seemed thin and frail she was ready to go. I focused while she whispered her instincts about my health. I had a friend close by to catch anything I couldn´t, just to be safe. She would go through this thin book, that I assumed she put together,..they were different pages with an array of cells in different order. She would close her eyes and place her index finger and thumb together while creating a figure 8 like symbol and whispered her words.
She told me I had yellow fever, malaria and the northeast virus. While she spoke a young girl to the left of her would write everything down that I needed to know to heal. She said I needed to take care of these viruses first, than return after the Easter holiday so she could speak to me about another issue that was significant. I felt very curious about this request. I am not the type of person that can wait when someone tells me they need to say something important - I beg until I find out. But, I had to think about the fact that I had these viruses in my body and I needed to be rid of them. I was sent off to purchase some medicinal herbs from her pantry and off I went. I am still extremely curious as to what she needs to talk to me about but I must wait. I will be seeing her again on the 24th of March.
I can´t tell you how right this feels that I am seeing her...and we will just have to wait and see.
Besides that!
I was invited to go to a theater show downtown Fortaleza. It was about a 40 minute bus ride to the theater and what a ride it was.
There were over 15 dances performed from African , Indian, Forro, Capoiera etc. It was incredible to watch. It was interesting for me because I go to step out of this reality into another one where many Brasilians live happily and comfortably. I confess, I really liked it..and it made me think that I would spend some glorious time upon my arrival to Toronto in more dance and music performances.
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