Meditative Story Giving birth to a wiser self, by Elizabeth Lesser
May 27, 2025
Elizabeth Lesser, author and co-founder of the Omega Institute, shares her awe-inspiring journey as a midwife and the life lessons learned from witnessing births. She reflects on embracing life's challenges, such as divorce and loss, revealing how these experiences foster resilience and wisdom. Lesser emphasizes the beauty of staying open to life's uncertainties and the importance of accepting pain to cultivate growth. Through vivid stories and meditation, she encourages listeners to deepen their emotional awareness and connection to both body and mind.
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Witnessing A Birth's Miracle
- Elizabeth Lesser vividly recounts witnessing a lamb birth on a cold Vermont morning, feeling awe at new life and love.
- This early experience sparks her lifelong quest to understand birth, death, and life's mysteries.
Cesarean Birth Marvel
- Elizabeth experiences her first cesarean birth and feels the same magical connection of life and love.
- She connects these birth experiences to the powerful link between pain, struggle, and new life.
Midwife's Labor Mantra
- During labor, stay open, patient, and trust the process even when it hurts or gets hard.
- Say "welcome" to contractions and relax instead of tightening to ease pain and speed labor.