Shamanic Journey: My Experience

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Embarking on a shamanic journey is a profound and transformative experience that connects you with deeper aspects of your consciousness and the spiritual realm. Below, I share my personal journey and insights gained from this unique practice.

Preparation for the Shamanic Journey

We hope that many local residents will get to know the wonderful Shamanic practitioner, Monica Tyler from Feather and Bone Divine Healing, as we organize these monthly gatherings for you. Her wisdom and grace guided us as she began by answering questions and providing some background on what to expect and what to be mindful of.

The room was cozy, with yoga mats, blankets, bolsters, and pillows, and it was dimly lit with candlelight. Monica created a small altar with a candle and incense. Each person was smudged, cleansed, and then anointed with a mist of rose water.

Setting the intention was the first step; the group's journey intention was to overcome an obstacle preventing us from achieving a life or long-term goal. My goal centered on my business, aiming to develop it into what I envision, fostering community, growth, and offering teachings about healing modalities and energetics.

The Shamanic Journey Experience

Monica began our journey with an exhilarating, meditative drumbeat and guided us into deep breathing, anchoring us to the earth, and counting us down into a meditative state, leading us to the magnificent tree of life. Here, we set our intentions and descended the spiraling staircase through a cave into a breathtaking forest. I felt acutely aware, yet blissfully relaxed in this meditative state. Following Monica's cues, a fox appeared to me; my mind instantly thought of a fox because I recently bought this delightful fox vase that makes me smile and fills me with joy. It sits proudly on a shelf in my therapy room, so be sure to say hi when you schedule a visit. The intriguing part was, the fox wasn't there for me—he mentioned he'd tag along, but it was actually an armadillo that appeared to guide me. This, to me, was the interplay between my conscious mind—the fox—and my subconscious mind—the armadillo. I mean, why on earth would I have thought of an armadillo, in the forest?

From this point, we embarked on the path and soon encountered a tree blocking our way—our obstacle! I instantly spotted this gigantic tree that had fallen across our route. It was so massive that I couldn't even see over it! My first instinct was to give it a hug, obviously, as this obstacle deserved love and recognition. Then, I glanced at my animal companions and thought, "This tree doesn't need to be this big!" So, I shrank it down into a small tree that had toppled over. I was able to pick it up and place it neatly along the side of the path. It felt like it had found its purpose there; it just fit perfectly. The best way to describe it is that it felt organized, as if this obstacle had a new purpose!

We eagerly continued down the path to a well, where we gathered some water in a pail to refresh and revitalize ourselves, this is where we found a gift at the bottom of the pail. My gift was a piece of gold. I tucked the gold into my pocket as we eagerly continued down the path towards a temple. Inside, a mesmerizing fire with flames of every color imaginable and met the temple keeper. Here, we were encouraged to vividly imagine our intentions coming to life as the temple keeper approached, placing a single, vibrant flame into our hearts. The color of the flame was a significant detail to note, and I was thrilled to receive a glowing green flame. Then, we were led outside into a beautiful garden where the temple keeper handed us a seed. Following his instructions, I joyfully dug a small hole, planted the seed, and nurtured it with magical green light. To my delight, it blossomed into a stunning rose bush!

This was the end of our journey, and we were directed to return to the cave. At this moment, I felt the need to pick up my armadillo friend to bring him back with me, knowing he couldn't keep pace. Once we returned, giving our gratitude to our forest friends, retracing our path through the cave, ascending the staircase, and emerging from the roots of the tree of life, we were thrilled to be back and share our stories.

Insights and Revelations

After the evening concluded, I returned home to document my journey and conduct research on the significance of what I had received. I began by writing my intention at the top of the page and then searched for the "spiritual meaning of an armadillo." I was surprised to learn that an armadillo symbolizes the importance of maintaining boundaries, teaching the necessity of protecting oneself from external influences and fostering a safe, nurturing environment. This aligns perfectly with the themes I intend to convey in my upcoming workshop. My intention centered on expanding my practice into teaching, educating, and building a community. The tree served as a source of introspection, providing me with a point of reflection when I encounter obstacles. 1. To avoid exaggerating the situation, I will adjust my perspective to view it as manageable and something I can set aside. 2. Recognize that everything, including obstacles, serves a purpose and provides an opportunity for learning.

Gold symbolizes divine guidance, abundance, and transformation, all of which are highly desirable. The green flame represents healing, restoration, growth, and success, aligning well with my intentions. The rose bush serves a dual purpose: the rose acts as a heart opener with its gentle nature and as a protector with its thorns. It stands for self-love and compassion, teaching us discernment, again with the boundaries, and the coexistence of compassion and strength.

My shamanic journey was a transformative experience that opened my eyes to new perspectives and deeper understanding. I encourage anyone curious about this practice to explore it with an open heart and mind. I will be sharing testimonials on my social media pages and will ensure to take a few pictures at the next Journey. Please consider joining us.