"The Egyptian Story of Geb and Nut" | Beginnings of the Earth | Cozy Bedtime Story

Sleepy Voyages | Stories & Meditations

This episode recounts the ancient Egyptian myth of the earth god Geb and the sky goddess Nut. Their eternal embrace brought chaos, so they were separated, creating day and night. But their enduring love created harmony between earth and sky. This allegorical myth highlights ancient Egyptian philosophy on equilibrium and the power of enduring love.

Highlights

[14:11] - Geb and Nut's eternal embrace is disrupting cycles of the sun

[19:33] - Thoth is winning 5 extra days for Nut to give birth

[25:46] - The story is reflecting on love as a powerful binding and creative force

[32:22] - You’re picturing the Nile river and Egyptian desert in a relaxation exercise

[41:38] - You’re doing a breathing exercise finding balance between earth and sky

Key Takeaways

- Harmony comes from allowing complementary opposites like earth and sky to coexist distinctly.

- True love endures even through necessary periods of separation.

- Love is a profound creative force that can shape worlds.

- There is beauty in the cyclical nature of endings and beginnings over time.

- Finding balance is key in relationships, decisions and life.

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