Hi,
I'm Susanna Kenton.
Welcome to this guided shamanic journey to meet your power animal.
The shamanic healing tradition recognizes that we have powerful allies in the unseen realm that are here to support,
Protect and guide us.
And some of these allies take the form of animals or birds.
Connecting with them can be deeply rewarding.
By journeying into non-ordinary reality with the help of a drumbeat at approximately 220 beats per minute,
We can connect with these beings and call on their wisdom,
Guidance,
Love and support whenever we need it.
Today,
We're going to do a journey to meet or reconnect with a power animal and to ask for their help.
You might choose to ask for support with healing or for clarity around a specific concern.
Journeying to meet up with your power animal is something you can do regularly.
Once you connect with a particular animal,
You'll find that they show up for you over and over again.
It's also possible that a new animal may show up for you on a given journey.
Each of us can have several power animals that support us in different ways and at different times throughout our lives.
It's useful to have an eye pillow or mask to shield your eyes because it opens up your capacity for inner visioning.
And it's a good idea to have a notebook nearby to write down your intention for the journey before you start and to record any information you receive once the journey is complete.
So pause this audio if you need to and make any arrangements in order to prepare the space for yourself.
Now get clear on your intention for this guided journey and write it down.
You'll be asked to recall it to help you stay on track and to get the most out of the experience.
When you're ready,
Lie down in a comfortable position and cover your eyes.
Shift your body if you need to to settle in more deeply.
As we embark on this journey to connect with your power animal,
We open up a field of infinite potential and pure love,
Calling in the highest frequencies for healing and welcoming the power animal that can best support you today.
Recognizing that you are one with the profound intelligence that births all of creation,
Including the entire animal kingdom,
And that through this journey you are empowered to access divine wisdom to support you on your path.
We give thanks to know that the work or play you are entering into is blessed in every way.
The images,
Sensations,
And information that can best serve you arise effortlessly,
Beyond any stumbling blocks the mind might conjure up,
And you allow yourself to be carried by the music,
The words,
And the drumbeat deeper into your own beingness.
Trusting and knowing that you are safe to explore and enjoy the relationship with your power animal,
And that this journey unfolds with grace,
With wonder,
And with multiple blessings for your highest good and the highest good of all.
And so it is.
Now take a relaxed breath in,
And exhale it with a sigh of relief.
Letting go and coming to rest in your own easy breathing rhythm.
And feel a sense of calm and ease washing over your face.
Releasing any tension between your eyebrows.
Softening your forehead now,
And allowing the muscles around your eyes to relax and let go.
And noticing how your jaw is becoming loose and free.
Become aware of the muscles of your neck and throat.
And feel any tightness or holding here just unwinding and softening.
Leaving you with a sense of greater spaciousness and ease.
And moving your awareness into your shoulders,
Letting them relax and drop down.
Releasing any burdens you might be carrying here.
And as you rest and relax,
You find yourself journeying in your mind to a spot in nature.
This can be a place you know already,
Or one you imagine that feels sacred to you.
Take in the sights,
The sounds,
And the smells of nature that surround you.
And whether you're by the ocean,
In a forest,
In the mountains,
Or elsewhere,
You notice now a nearby tree of life that calls your attention.
This tree holds a secret,
As a portal to the shamanic lower world,
Where you will journey to meet and connect with your power animal.
As you approach the tree,
You sense it welcoming you.
The sound of a drumbeat arising becomes your vehicle to help access non-ordinary reality.
You are moved to place your hand on the bark of your tree's trunk.
And you discover that instead of being solid,
The trunk begins to ripple.
Inviting first your hand,
Then your arm,
To enter into it.
Your arm feels warm and tingly,
And soon you are drawn to step fully into the tree.
It cocoons you,
And you feel safe and protected.
There is a tunnel that passes from this tree trunk down into the lower world.
And you begin to travel down through it.
Down,
Down you go.
Deeper and deeper.
Effortlessly carried.
Until the tunnel opens up into a beautiful natural sanctuary.
Waiting for you here will be your power animal.
A helper spirit who you recognize and love.
And who will support you with the intention for your journey today.
You emerge through a light mist into this realm.
And straight ahead you notice,
Sense,
And feel your power animal.
Perhaps you catch only a glimpse at first.
But as you approach one another,
The mist starts to clear.
And your animal companion is revealed more fully.
Your heart already knows the energy of this helper spirit.
Who feels like a long lost friend.
And you feel a sense of gratitude welling up,
To be reunited.
You take a moment to connect and commune.
Looking into one another's eyes.
Breathing softly together.
You began this journey with an intention for healing or guidance.
You share this now with your power animal.
Then you wait and listen to receive their wisdom.
This may be communicated telepathically in words.
Or shown to you in signs and symbols.
Your animal may take you to a place of peace.
Take you on a journey or lead you into an experience.
Be guided by them now for the next few minutes.
And receive the messages and support you've asked for.
And if at any point you find yourself wandering mentally.
Simply reconnect with your power animal.
By looking in their eyes or reaching out a hand to touch them.
Reaffirm your intention for the journey.
And again,
Await their guidance.
In a moment it will be time to make your way back to ordinary reality.
As the drumbeat changes.
Your power animal guides you back to the entrance of the tunnel where you met.
That leads to your tree of life.
You embrace your power animal and thank them for any wisdom,
Insights and healing received.
Knowing you can return to reconnect any time you choose.
Re-entering the tunnel now,
You begin the return journey home.
Traveling up,
Up,
Up through the tunnel.
Higher and higher still.
Until you reach the end of the tunnel.
Finally,
You reach the trunk of your tree.
Stepping out of your tree now and back into your sacred spot in nature.
You ground yourself with a breath.
And in your own time when you are ready.
You begin to gently stretch your body.
Allowing your eyes to open.
And returning to the reality of the place where you are lying.
Ready to record in your notebook any insights that have arisen.
Writing down your experience helps to build a bridge between this realm and the realm beyond.
Making it easier to draw on the support of your animal helper whenever you need it.
You might also choose to look for an object in ordinary reality.
Such as a photo,
A painting,
An ornament or toy that can represent your power animal.
And help you stay connected with them and their friendship day to day.
Blessings.
