Once a year, I draw a Spirit
Stone, to find My teacher of the year . . . in 1998, My teacher was Dolphin,
Breath. Dolphin taught Me to stay in tune with the Universe, take deep breaths
and center Myself . . . to listen to the deeper side of My inner Self. I thank
Dolphin for Her Wisdom and teachings, and welcome Frog, Purity, as My teacher
for 1999. Frog teaches Me to 'wash away' the old, and rejoice in the new . .
. Frog is honored for the purity that water brings ~~ Water prepares and cleanses.
We were given tears, to wash away anger, frustration, hurt . . . it washes away
the uncleanm leaving in its place, a freshness. I thank Frog for for reminding
Me of the importance of Water.
For the new millenium, I welcome Wolf, Mentor,
as my teacher and guide. The moon is seen as the wolf's ally, and they both
represent psychic energy and the creative force -- both hold secrets and hidden
understanding . . . calling forth, that which is being shielded, to be revealed.
She is a teacher and pathfinder, a loyal partner who has a strong affinity with
the family unit. She reminds me to quest for a new level of consciousness, to
trust my instinctive thoughts and inner knowledge.
In 2001, I am honored to have Eagle, Spiritual
Power, be my teacher. He is the greatest, most majestic, most sacred of birds,
encapsulating the power of the Great Spirit. He carries messages between Earth
and sky, and takes the prayers of humans up to the sun. Since he flies the highest
of all birds, he is a symbol for the sky gods -- meaning, he represents the
human spirit soaring to that which is higher and higher. Eagle medicine is one
of the most powerful of all energies relating to the spirits of creation; Eagle
medicine is of power, strength and inner awakening. To be guided by Eagle means
to stand apart and to believe in your own spiritual power. Eagle reminds me
to strengthen my resolve, to visualize and let go of the past - power is given
to be used by me, so that I can move along in my life and help those I care
about. Eagle reminds me of my high ideals, and to help me attain them. Eagle
is the profound healer - reminding me I can heal myself as well as other people
in my life. He will help me to an inner awakening, higher wisdom and insight.
I drew my 2002 teacher on January first.
I am so very honored to have Eagle, Spiritual Power, remain as my teacher again
this year -- and, to have Raven, The Messenger, be my teacher as well! I will
speak of Raven here, as I've already stated what Eagle is teaching me, above.
Raven makes the statement that there are deeper forces at work, over which we
have no control; change will bring something very profound into my life. Raven
reminds me to trust my intuition - even if it tells me differently from what
I want to believe - that I should 'step into the void,' for he will guide
me true. Raven tells me to change my lifestyle. (I am trying to
quit smoking!) Raven asks me to face change with courage, outside movement to
my life is already happening - whether I am prepared to accept it or not! This
is a time for profound change, I should examine my attitude and take the challenge.
Raven is the Great Spirits' Messenger, and is bringing me the message of great
change in my life . . . there is news on the way; either created by me, or it
will be created for me.