Tiger Water Meditation at Casa Mariposa
Thoughts from A Recent Guided Meditation at Casa Mariposa
It was a beautiful evening event indeed. The night air was warm, colorful thunderclouds were rising over the mountains as I prepared the setting for the evening’s water meditation and discovery of spirit animal guides. After sunset the moonless night sky was dark, still and alive with the gentle stirrings of crickets and critters. The pool was silky smooth and and felt like liquid silver to the touch as each person slipped into the water. We each created soft little ripples of energy that joined together.
After a candle light reading to reveal the Spirit Animal Guide present with each person at that moment, our journey began by melting into the water and becoming one with its energy, grace, and fluidity….until we were bodiless, yet everywhere.We travelled to the meadow to greet our Spirit Animal Guide, get to know them a little, and then with the energy of our Animal Guide by our soul’s side, we carried on to explore the power of love at the heart of Gaia. We offered our healing love light for Her to use as she needs – and, oh yes, does she need our healing love – and in return, we were blessed with Her own healing and warmth from within Her core to harbor and use as we each needed. A lone cricket chirpped its happy approval of this gift.
As we emerged with gratitude from a blissful and tranquil state within the soft embrace of the water, a breeze began to stir. The sky was beginning to flash in the distance, (the thunder clouds were awakening!). Each person was gently brought back and guided out of the water to warmth and the inviting light of the great room of the Casa at the edge of the garden patio while it was still just a breeze. I stood alone with the water, the flashing night sky, and presence of the resident critters in gardens around me, to take a private breath of gratitude and contentment. The nearby fire began to sputter and spark as the wind began to pick up, and up, and up! Mother Nature had graciously waited until all my friends were dried off and happily preparing for the next phase of our evening before having Her private chat with me. The desert has been unforgivingly hot for a little too long this fall, and with a great show of wind, thunder and lightening, Mother Nature saw fit to breathe cooler air upon us and sprinkle the desert with much needed rain. A blessing and a beautiful show at that!
I could just see all the desert creatures and plant-life sticking their tongues, leaves, and limbs out to catch the plentiful drops of precious water. Healing and nourishment for one and all! We decided to have our circle discussion outside and quite enjoyed the blustery wind as we shared our stories and experiences during meditation. When people speak about their experiences with animals whether in spirit or in form, it warms my heart to see how their faces just light up with love, respect and facination. And this was the point…to humbly connect with our spirit animals guides in the presence of Gaia, and offer our love, gratitude, healing and good intentions for living a peaceful life among all Her creatures great and small. We are all ONE family meant to live in harmony regardless of color, creed, species, or origin together under Father Sun, Mother Moon, within the heart of Gaia, and wrapped in love by All That Is.
~In Gratitude for the World I Exist In~
Andrea, “Critter Doc”
