Tending to your Authentic Self

By Cynthia Olivera | March 27, 2026 |

Tending to Your Authentic Self

It has been a little while since I’ve shared my reflections as a sacred anointer. In my role as Educational Director for Wisdom of the Earth, I have the privilege of reading the certification papers submitted by our students. Again and again, a beautiful theme rises to the surface: the essences gently dismantle the energies that stand in the way of one’s truth and authenticity. When we anoint with intention, something shifts. The noise quiets. The inner voice becomes audible.

You are not here to absorb the world. You are here to scent it with your presence. ~Cynthia Olivera

Recently, I held an online anointing workshop with our beloved Japanese students. We worked with just one oil—Himalayan Cedarwood. We inhaled. We anointed. We became very still. We allowed this magnificent essence to guide us to the great World Tree. Through meditation and imagination, we became the tree—rooted in earth, rising toward the heavens. It was simple. It was loving. And it was profound. Many experienced deep and personal realizations. In that quiet space, authenticity emerges.

The true self is not something we manufacture; it is something we remember. It lives within the imagination, within the heart, within the sacred silence.

“The feeling of becoming a tree itself was really comfortable, and I received a lot of things by just standing right there.” ~Miki

“It was like my heart was activated. I felt I needed Cedarwood. I felt detached from inner self, authentic self, but using Cedarwood, I felt I became whole. I was clarified.” ~Noriko

“From the beginning, I felt some strong energy in my heart. It was like letting go of old stuff and starting new.” ~Yumi

During these tumultuous times, I gently invite you to set aside a few moments each day to be with yourself. Light a candle. Breathe in an oil you love. Let the Earth and her quiet magic guide you inward. Even a few minutes can become a sanctuary. Over time, you may find yourself craving that stillness. Craving the intimacy of your own voice. Let it lead you to your intuition, your authentic knowing, your steady center.

As this season comes to a close, listen for the voice within that is asking for your attention. There is no greater healing than truly knowing yourself—what moves you, what grounds you, what awakens your heart. This is the medicine our times are calling for.

Stay grounded. Stay compassionate. Stay loving. It truly is the only way through.

With love from the magic within,

Cynthia Olivera, Educational Director

Wisdom of the Earth

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