Today has been an amazing day overall. I got to see my dear friend, Krissy, and we went to the Temple of Sekhmet together. She loved it, just as I knew she would. As we left the guest trailer to go sit in the temple, it down-poured on us! It was cloudy all day, but had only rained a little early in the morning. We both loved the cleansing rain as it danced on our skin and soaked our clothes. There was gentle thunder and it felt almost as if the Goddesses were saying "Welcome!" We had a lovely and powerful time there.
Later, we attended a class and meditation that one of my other soul sisters was hosting. It was called "Drums of the Wolf Meditation." I have been wanting to go to this for a few months now. For some reason I felt I must go to it with Krissy and the last couple times that it was held, we just were not able to go. We finally were able to go tonight and I am glad tonight was our first. A very special guest also attended tonight's meditation. It was the artist of The Animal Wisdom Deck and of my favorite spiritual picture, Rhino. For those of you who don't know, Rhino is one of my power animals and very important to me right now in my spiritual journey. Before the class, I took her hand and looked her in the eyes and expressed to her the meaning of her artwork and how this single painting/drawing of Rhino has changed my life, touched my soul and meant so much to me. She was gracious, sweet and very glad to hear my story. Her energy is so warm and loving! It was an honor to meet her and be in her presence. What an example to learn from.
Now the main reason I wanted to write this at all tonight was the journey I had during this class. I wanted to write it all down before I forgot anything! The meditation started with shamanic drumming. I did not set an intent or question for my journey. I asked my guides to lead me wherever they felt I needed to go. After I closed my eyes and listened to the drumming, I instantly saw the cave entrance I have used before for journeying. I was pleasantly surprised to see my Rhino standing there waiting for me. I have never journeyed with my Rhino before, so I was very happy and excited!
My Rhino nuzzled my shoulder and told me to climb on its back. I did so and it began walking down into the cave. I had to lay down on its back with my arms holding onto its neck so that I would not bump into the cave ceiling. Slowly and gradually my Rhino walked down deeper into the cave. After a short while, I saw a wolf ahead. It looked at my Rhino and then turned and ran. My Rhino began to run as well, following the wolf. Before I knew it, the cave walls were flying by very fast as my Rhino ran faster and faster. Soon the cave walls turned into stars and looking around I realized we were now traveling through astral. My Rhino seemed to be running on a path that looked like rainbow glass. I could see galaxies, stars, and planets all around us. I remember thinking, "Wow. We are going so fast." I felt my Rhino thinking, "You think this is fast? Ha! Watch this!" and he took off even faster! I was holding on for dear life. I did not want to fall off!
To the right and becoming closer to us as my Rhino ran, was a large orange planet. Rhino jumped and pounded its feet very hard and all at once on the planet, almost leaping off it back to the path. The planet shook from my Rhino's mighty step. As I watched the planet shake and tremble, I felt my Rhino think, "You too have the power the shake the universe." The path turned in a big loop and we kept traveling. The speed increased even more and then it looked like we were traveling through a wormhole.
All of a sudden we came to a stop and we were standing in a green grassy meadow. I slid off Rhino's back as I took in my surroundings. The sky was bright sky blue and rippling like water. I could see the stars and galaxies through it as it was partially transparent, like a pool. The grass was bright green, but trees in the distance were grey or dark brown with no leaves. It definitely looked alien. My Rhino casually lumbered slowly as it grabbed mouthfuls of grass and chewed leisurely. I then felt my Rhino think, "Eat." I squatted down and gently placed my hand on the earth. I asked the planet, or land, if I may take from it. In response, a hand made from the soil rose out of the ground offering me a bunch of grass and soil, and I felt it answer "eat." I grabbed a handful of the grass and pulled it up, placing it soil first in my mouth. I chewed and ate it grateful for it. It tasted earthy, sweet and rich and I felt it fill me up warmly. I then had a the sudden urge and desire to be naked, to be completely wild and embrace my femininity and be one with the earth. As I felt this, my clothes fell away almost instantly. Completely naked, I then rolled in mud and dirt until I was completely covered head to toe. I held my hands to the sky and felt powerful and one with the land. I was completely filled with love and strength. My Rhino then sauntered off to a nearby pond, or lake, that was still as glass. Rhino began to drink and I felt Rhino think, "drink." I approached the water right next to Rhino and got down on all fours. I looked at my reflection in the water as I began to ask for permission to drink from the water. Again I heard, "drink." And so I began to drink by placing my mouth to the water's surface just like Rhino.
The water was thick, refreshing, and sweet. It too filled me to my core as the grass had. I then saw myself transform into a Rhino. My Rhino and I then started running around the meadow together happily. I felt one with Rhino. I sensed we should head back and so I climbed back on Rhino's back, and once again I was human. Almost instantaneously we returned to the cave and outside of the cave entrance. I hugged my Rhino and expressed my love and gratitude to it. I felt it return the love. I started to give Rhino Reiki as my way of giving back and it stopped me. Well, it didn't really stop me, but it interrupted me. Rhino gave me its horn. Where its horn had been looked like it had been sawed off. The horn floated into my hands with sparkling light surrounding it from above. I said, "This is your horn. I cannot take your horn." Rhino answered, "Eh, I can grow another." It sounded so laid back and easy going about it. I could not deny its gift. I held the horn above my head, grateful and honoring its power. Then I hugged the horn to my chest and pressed it into me. The horn melded into my chest and become one with my body and soul. I felt my heart chakra grow and glow brighter than ever. I even saw the shade of green change in my heart chakra. It became a brighter, more vibrant shade of green. I held Rhino's face and looked into its eye lovingly. Rhino then said, "Now we are one. We are one." Rhino's words felt so true. I felt it resonate with me deeply. I knelt in front of Rhino and just held my hands on its two front feet. Rhino lied down and we just sat together peacefully.
I just listened to the beat of the drum and I started to hear Native voices chanting along. Then my mink came running up to me and into my lap. It looked up at me and I petted it lovingly. I felt it think, "run with me," and it took off running. So, I got up, turned into a mink and started running after her. It was sort of a running game, a chase. It was fun. The beat of the drum shifted and pulled me back out of the meditative state. I was blown away by the journey I had just taken. I am still blown away! We each shared what we experienced. It was a beautiful circle to share with these other women.
We then picked our colored threads and started making our prayer braids. I am so glad I learned how to do prayer braiding. I released a lot of negative emotions from my past and felt a great healing occur from this. I am going to make many more prayer braids. The simple movement is very relaxing and really helped my mind go into a meditative state. I look forward to healing, releasing, and bringing many more things into my life through prayer braids.
This whole day and night was wonderful and beautiful. I am so grateful for all my soul sisters who bring love and change into my life. Every single one of you are important to me! I love you all with all my being. Well, now I feel ready for bed! Have a wonderful evening everyone!
~~~* I'd like to throw out a huge thank you and love to Krissy, Melissa, and Jada!*~~~
Love, Light, and Peace
~*Namaste*~
~ Bear Raven
Such a beautiful journey Darci! Thank you for sharing. <3
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