Mammae, the nourishing principle
Magic of breast milk; nourishing living cells
On earth, newborns are equipped with basic nutrition. In mammals this is mother’s milk. Milk is the only living cell food and has a completely specific mineral content tailored to what the infant needs. All mammals know where to find their nipples immediately after birth, and sucking on the nipples has a direct effect on the recovery of the uterus. Both child and mother thrive in well-being, in the oxytocin, united in merging, they strengthen the connection with each other and the ancestors.
The woman carries divine living food in her breasts.
Abide
Eternal desire
for a moment of peace,
open the Mammae me deep
in the mere of love
From afar nipples call me,
they tell the tales of the universe
They nurse wellbeing
and bring satisfaction
Areola fountain spray
star blue mothers milk
leads me to my origin,
the entry to the galaxy
The world in me dies
I immerse me into silence,
taste the firmament
heaven appears in magic
Nipples still the desire
in a bed of value
A warm bosom fulfils
my feelings of belonging
Mamma and Mammae
The fine magic of all days
Ancestor temple of unity
hear her whisper
Anneke Wittermans 2010
80.S Abide Suzan van der Voort sings the song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZ0HrI0f9Ok
Oimelc Imbolc: A great moment to write about the mystery of the nipples, breasts, oxytocin, and the importance of breast milk.
The Celtic entry ritual of the mother goddess on earth is on February 1 or 2. This bears the name Oimelc meaning ewe milk, which means fresh milk. The name Imbolc is also used, which means “in the belly” (imbolc) in Irish and refers to the ewes being pregnant. It is also a Celtic term for spring. Afterwards, Imbolc was Christianized and was then called Candlemas, a Christian festival celebrated on February 2. (It is the commemoration of the dedication or presentation of the Lord in the temple, where Jesus, like every firstborn Jewish boy, was dedicated to God after 40 days.)
The bosom is the antechamber of the heart.
With the dancing I experience when we activate the bosom and nipples, the nipples begin to twinkle, attracting and radiating refinement. As soon as the twinkle from the nipples wakes up, the eyes start to shine. This initiates a natural vibrant flow that softens and refines us. I realize that this ancient knowledge is important. May we reclaim the bosom, and discover and recognize the body in its refined frequencies.
Figurines of the Neolithic time preserving gestures of peace
The civilizations of Crete, Minoan period, Malta, Çatal Höyük and Hacilar had a rich artistic period of 2000 years. During that period there were no traces of violence. High-quality art expressions are visible in miniatures, seals, gold jewellery and pottery, which show elegant shapes. There was peace and prosperity. There was time to refine crafts.
The first figurines that awakened me to the value of being a woman were the figurines of Çatal Höyük and Hacilar in 1976. These figurines, the female statues in these Neolithic civilizations radiate peace with one or two hands on their bosom. These hand-sized figurines on display at the Ankara Museum fascinate me. They activate a body awareness in me, show and tell me about a culture that has known peace over a period of 2000 years. These figurines preserve gestures of peace, they tell about the wisdom of the Neolithic age (TaurusAge.) The power and refinement of these statues move me and tell me how I can carry my bosom and self-esteem. A civilization and wisdom from 5000 years ago about being a woman that now shows its meaning, how we can radiate peace and refinement. Also in Neolithic times, there are images of Hathor and Isis from Egypt, including numerous images of goddesses feeding.
The figurines of Çatal Höyük and Hacilar mark a turning point in my life. I left university where I studied architecture and started a career as a dance teacher. This reconciliatory silence of womanhood, which these figurines show, activates body wisdom in me. I want to explore, experience, share and express this in dance.
The bosom area can provide comfort and peace.
The bosom is a sacred space where we can radiate peace.
Mammae, the nourishing principle
Mammae, the nourishing principle dance project was created in 2010. After my friend heard that she had to undergo breast surgery, she asked me to retell all my knowledge about the breasts, nipples and bosom. After the operation she wanted to carry the energetic meaning of the bosom with her. Her request to tell all the puzzle pieces about the bosom and to shape these frequencies in the dance resulted in a joint dance project about the Mammae. She wants to remember the frequencies that belong to the bosom and learn to carry them again.
When an intervention needs to take place and we are allowed to continue with a scar, we will rediscover how we can relate to the atrial area.
Dances to restore radiation from the breasts
Together we have developed existing and new dances to re-member or re-member the meaning and natural appearance of the bosom. How can we reunite and once again bring peace, comfort and well-being back into the antechamber of the heart?
Reproduction no longer comes naturally, reproductive organs and diseases.
Breast, uterine, ovarian, prostate and testicular cancer seem to be humanity’s collective cries for help. These organs serve to set growth in motion, to maintain the breed. It is striking that these organs, which are naturally ready to reproduce – respond promptly to the hormone oxytocin, the happiness hormone.
Development of breasts during puberty
As a girl you may feel insecure when the breasts start to grow. Maturing the body, preparing to discover sensuality. The beauty of a bosom, the ripening of the house of solace and comfort is being initiated into peace and love. The bosom teaches us to soften, be at peace and disarm. We do not receive this initiation into the bosom as an antechamber of the heart in our culture. Rather, this change is experienced as a kind of precursor to losing the ‘innocence of a child’ to becoming an adult woman with all kinds of ’temptations’ and ‘dangers’. I would like to bring us girls and women back to the deeper meaning of the bosom and the ability to be at peace with your own body and curves.
To have X factor is to be in dialogue with the universe.
The body is made up of substances and frequencies that occur in the Universe.
When we are aware that the body radiates from within, we recognize the universe of body and limb, we are connected to the universe from which we come. When we are ashamed of a part of our body and it does not meet our approval, we simultaneously reject the corresponding frequencies of the Universe. That part is then not fed with star welfare.
We women are often not satisfied with the way our breasts look. Do we still radiate well-being and satisfaction? A man automatically looks at breasts, this is good for his heart and circulation. His eyes resting for a moment is healing. Every nipple is heavenly. When we can be content with how we were created, we radiate peace. It is an art and worth practicing, to keep our spirits or sweets table satisfied.
Question: What do the breasts, nipples and bosom mean to you?
Breastfeeding an initiation
As long as I dance, I tell people that as a child I heard the word Tepel (which is nipple in Dutch) , as a temple. The bosom, the breasts, the nipples is an area in men and women where peace dwells, where we find comfort and love. A temple of peace carries man in the bosom area. Nipples are sensitive sensors that are aware of where well-being is. They register peace in the heart. They inspire us with the right spirit. Nipples show the silence of the Milky Way, the way home, they satisfy the desire for more.
We dance for the cows and discover the meaning of the breasts and their relationship with the Galaxies. The nipples connect us with the blue silent veil of Maria Lactans, or with the blue glow of a nourishing woman. The audible silent resonance that arises after some Mammae dances reminds me of the blue mood when I was breastfeeding my daughter. In my sensation and in the dance, nipples and breast milk connect us to our ancestors. The wisdom of indigenous people: they place their ancestors in the Galaxies. That mystical blue silence of peace and comfort belonging to the bosom takes me into a deeper silent layer in which the foremothers whisper.
Milky Way stars and grandmother’s eyes
Sucking lips
rushed Nipples in abundance
Ancient covenant
Mouth finds nipple
Areola lets milk flowing
Prayer fills milk stream
Silent fall stars
Grandmother’s message
Carried in living cells
Distant desires
Dowry over genes
Secrets of milk
Eyes like stars
telling vital stories
grandmother’s present
Blue white world
lifeline of the tribe
flowing into a new life
Grandmother radiates knowledge
illuminates her grandchild (descendant)
with the silence of the stars
Anneke Wittermans January 2013
compositie Suzan van der Voort 2015
110. Suzan sings this song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqt-kG6R_Yg&t=1s
Picture: Anneke Wittermans Milky way and Grandmothers eyes
The nipple is the court of the foremothers
It is a challenge to live and move in my physical body. It is an even greater journey of discovery to identify with the energetic world in and around me.
We are born without instructions for use and live in a body with countless functions and possibilities. We learn by trial and error to use, handle, and incorporate a small part of this ability.
Not everyone feels at home or happy in the earthly body. While super athletes discover the finest controls, others identify with the body with much more effort. They also discover much less control or can’t count on it as part of their ability.
A new age, new millennia, and other abilities are waiting for us to discover. Just as the discoveries of asteroids they dwell unseen to the naked eye in the world beyond Saturn. They introduce us to other abilities which are ever-present in the blueprint of humanity. It begs us to believe that new abilities are ripe for us to add to our arsenal. So are the breasts, they can radiate peace into the world.
94. The nipple is the court of the foremothers Suzan van der Voort sings
Anneke Wittermans
Anneke Wittermans is a dancer, poet, writer, painter, performer, coach, storyteller, teacher, language maker, seer, inspirer, creator of new opportunities, the artist of recode, magician in finding forms to make important insights visible. (1957)
In 1981 Anneke started Oerdans and since 2004 she has called it Diadans. Since 2013, Suzan van der Voort has been composing songs and she sings these . They are based on Anneke’s poems.
Anneke supports people in a change process. She teaches you to see the situation through different eyes and with her instructions she lets you discover for yourself which new steps you can take.
Anneke Wittermans is Author: Liberate and, Reconcile in Dutch Vrijgeven, vieren van verbintenissen , IBSN 9789088400810
Ode to the last of the women’s lineage. Acknowledge latent talents in Dutch Ode aan de laatste van de vrouwenlijn ISBN 978 90 830700 7 0 8-3-2023
Anneke dances can be seen at Youtube Diadans
The songs composed and sang by Suzan van der Voort can be found on Youtube songs
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