The shadows grow. The light grows dim. Within the darkness a single flame flickers. Follow it through the angst, the uncertainty. What is this light? It is you.
It is inevitable that the world darkens as we edge into the final weeks of the year. The days grow shorter. The shadows grow longer. (Okay inevitable in the northern hemisphere!) The shadows are not a creepy, dismal place no matter what you have been taught. No, they are a place of curious exploration.
I can almost hear you say, “the shadows are a place of illusions cast.” Well, yeah. Illusions have a purpose, too! Within them are opportunities to find your truth, walk your path, to say to yourself, “Hey! Look at me.” In the looking become the you that you have been all along.
Why do you journey into this place of illusions? To stretch those muscles of curiosity and courage. To learn a bit of what you thought was unknowable. In doing so, to gain clarity about what is hidden within the illusions.
How do you journey into this place of illusions? Now that is the question! Begin by recognizing that the dark’s only illumination is your internal light. Let me say that a bit differently: your light is the only light that matters in the dark. Stop looking for an external beacon — that is part of the illusion that leads you, me, us astray.
Let’s return to the journey. Become quiet in whatever way works best for you. Settle in to the edge of the shadow. Turn within. Seek your flickering flame with all of your senses. Do not doubt that the flame is there. No matter how tiny a flicker, your guidepost is deep within your core.
Having difficulties? Breathe in. Breathe out. Find your breath rhythm. Ask your breath to guide you. Ride your breath trusting that it will bring you to your internal flame. When you find your flame, because you will, blow gently upon it. Feel the flying sparks of courage, of curiosity, of mystery ignite your daring. With daring, walk into the shadow with your body/mind/spirit/heart. Explore the wondrous mystery.
As you walk among the shadows, just notice. You don’t need a macro view. Whatever wishes to gain your attention will speak to you through any of your senses. Do not take what you sense at face value. Just notice. The shadows speak in symbols and signs — of mystery and magic. Allow your inner vision to reveal what you need. Tuck these gems of wisdom into your heart. Know that you can reflect upon them when the time is right.
When you feel that you have enough treasure to reflect upon, retreat from the shadows. Spend time journaling, arting, giving voice to the treasures. As you write, draw, create, you will instinctually separate the illusion from your truth.
Once you hold the wisdom, ask yourself, what shall I do with my truth? Know that this “do” might be to hold it gently in the palm of your hand until it becomes a welcome, wondrous part of you.
Wishing you a grand adventure within the shadows of your soul.
Van Hurst, ms, is an intuitive-coach-catalyst. As a contemplative coach, she uses mindfulness practices and intuition tools to create strategies for navigating the mundane and extraordinary. The result of time with Van? Being the change you want to see in the world by creating a blueprint for your life through a deeper connection to your intuition and contemplative nature.
Van is a professional speaker & author who weaves inner wisdom into all she touches. Her books are available @ www.wildefyrpress.com. Her most recent book, As Natural As Breathing: Being Intuitive, is available on Amazon. Contact Vanessa for life coaching, intuitive consultations, keynotes, and programs.
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