Let’s start with this notion: Each moment that we have lived is considered a snapshot—an all inclusive bundle of thought, emotion and the actual event.
We are, at this moment, a collection of all of these snapshots including the most formative years of childhood.
During childhood, we are forming our mental programs, learning emotional cues and triggers, and downloading inputs from a variety of sources.
Depending on the state of the childhood environment, the child may form programs and triggers that are protective at the time but aren’t really suited to be of benefit over time.
In fact, as we grow and mature and/or leave the environments that are stunting our spiritual growth, it is almost always necessary to rewind the snapshots of our childhood to bring understanding and also to help us release any patterns of thought or emotion that are no longer serving us.
Healing the Inner Child
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ABOUT THE JOURNEY
This journey brings you face to face with a child version of yourself. Much can be learned by the symbolism held within each scene of this journey--allow each element to help you dig deeper and bring awareness into any childhood trauma that still has a hold on you. Use it once or many times as a deep meditation and tool to peel back the layers of your inner child. As you progress through the journey here are some things to keep in mind:
Your Sacred Place
Your sacred place is a space that you allow your consciousness to pass into. This is typically where traditional drum journeys begin. This “safe space” can be viewed as an entry point before going to the upper, middle or lower worlds of Dreamtime. My sacred place is typically a space in nature but your sacred place will be the place that you feel most comfortable.
Lower world
In most journeys, the visualization of a path leading into a valley, an elevator going down, walking down a ladder etc are all ways to enter what is known as the lower world. The Lower world is a portal to the past. In this division of Dreamtime, we can access past events in our current lifeline, visit past lives, and even tap into our ancestry as it relates to our current persona. Through the lower world we can access the beginnings of our current programming and begin to make necessary changes.
THE SENSES
When you entered into your sacred space what did you see, hear, smell or sense? We all have different ways that we receive messages from spirit. If you saw a very vivid picture of your space with vibrant colors, you probably are more clairvoyant or someone who is more visual. Others may hear words, get a strong smell or just simply have a knowing or "gut feeling". This information is good to know when just starting out with the art of journeying. If you know that you are more clairaudient, or someone who hears words and phrases, it would stop you from being disappointed if you didn't see the images described in the guided journey.
Guides
ANIMALs
Animals often appear in our lives to give us a message. Everything about them—their color, natural habitats, features, etc. tell a story that can bring healing and food for thought. In dreams and meditations, an animal can be a protector, a guide, and even a representation of a relationship or person. Check out a great book called, Animal Speak by Ted Andrews for more on how animals deliver integral messages from spirit.
Spirit Guides
Spirit guides can also take on more human forms. Sometimes it will be a relative or someone who just feels very familiar to you. You may find that the same character continues to present in your dreams and meditations. Take note of this and always show gratitude.
Tell me about your journey to meet your inner child in the comment section below.
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