What does Lak’ech Mean?

Extracts taken from an article by Aluna Joy Yaxkin (www.AlunaJoy.com)

In Mayan tradition, there is a greeting that many people working with Mayan wisdom know of.  It is the law In Lak’ech Ala K’in, which means I am another you.  We have come to understand that this Mayan greeting is an honoring for each other.  It is a statement of unity and oneness.

It is common knowledge these days that every action we take in our lives affects all living things.  We understand that if we act negatively, our actions impact all life negatively.  When we act positively, we affect all life in a positive manner.  When we live the Mayan code of In Lak’ech Ala K’in, we know that every action we take is out of respect for all life and we are living and giving from our hearts.

We can give our hearts in a positive manner every day by saying In Lak’ech Ala K’in to each other, to the trees, to the sky, to the birds, and to the stars.  You can greet each sunrise by saying In Lak’ech.  Each and every day we have together is sacred, so acknowledge this day by giving it your heart! Remember when you give in this way, you are also giving to yourself.

When we begin to live and practice In Lak’ech, a lot of our old ways of doing things will no longer work for us.  For instance, we cannot act like victims anymore and we cannot live out of fear either.  We find ourselves no longer preparing for disaster; instead we anticipate a glorious future.

When we practice In Lak’ech, we quit being neutral in our world, because we understand that Spirit works with those that take action.  We begin to take action by adding to the positive experience of this (life). So what kind of world do you want?  Don’t just stand there waiting for the world to appear in front of you.  Spirit helps those who help themselves. It is (ultimately and solely) up to (you)!

When we live from In Lak’ech, we are putting to use our natural ability to create our reality. We are affecting the collective consciousness of humanity in a positive way. The more humanity begins to live In Lak’ech, the less we will think in terms of our separateness (“from me to us”).  There can be no competition, no jealousy or envy between us, because we are pieces of each other.  We can share and help each other with our connections, ideas, and resources without fear that there will not be enough to go around.  When we live the reality of unity, abundance and wholeness, there will be unity, abundance and wholeness!  The more of us that participate in the creation of a better world, the quicker it will arrive.  We WILL have peace, love, harmony and unity!