Monday, February 17, 2014

Soar like the Eagle



I spent a few days at the Grand Canyon last week and had an amazing time.  Hunny was attending, the GC Field Institute and I had the days to myself to wander along the rim or sit quietly in our cabin. (It was my winter get away, with a little more winter then I had gotten so far.  I loved it.) 
 
On one of those days I decided to take a drive down to Hermit’s Rest.  I found a spot on the rim where I could hang out undisturbed.  There was picnic table between two of the overlooks, with room to pull off the road and park the car.  I examined the area, went back to the car and brought out a blanket, gem stones and a rattle. (They had all asked to come on this journey when I was packing.)  I laid them out on the blanket.  I used the rattle to create sacred space, and meditated.  It was so wonderful to be in such an awesome place.  I just wanted to be quiet and melt into the beauty of the Canyon, so I did. (The only question that had crossed my mind before going into meditation was, Am I on the right path?)

When I was done with my time on the rim, I gathered all of my items and headed toward the car.  When I reached the picnic table I stopped.  I had a feeling I needed to follow that path to the west.  I put my items on the table and walked.  The path led to an open spot on the rim with a bench only two feet from the edge.  I took a deep breath and went to sit on the bench.  As I was looking out I saw a bird way off in the distance and it was coming toward me.  I got up from the bench and moved farther away from the edge so I could look up without fear of falling off.  Was it a Condor, I've never seen one?  As it got closer, I realized the head was white.  Then, I could see clearly, it was a Bald Eagle. 
     My hand grabbed for the camera in my pocket, but I felt no, just enjoy the beauty of this bird.  It is here for you.  I watched this beautiful creature fly over me and continue on.  There were no other birds and no other people, it was just the two of us.  I knew, there was a message for me. 
     Today, in meditation, the Eagle reappeared.  It was indeed confirmation that I am on the right path, however, it was much more than that.  I saw the pictures (in my minds eye) of where I was the first time the Eagle’s communicated with me.  It was so many years ago, yet I saw it all so clearly.
     I was on the top of a chimney rock in North East Iowa.  I was on medical leave and had not worked in months.  I was waiting for my employer to settle my case, and then I knew I would be traveling.  I’d had three dreams telling me to travel to Arizona and New Mexico.  However, in that moment, I was distraught.  I felt beat up, sad, and so many other things, but mostly, I felt I could not go on living this way anymore.  So I was crying and probably even screaming at “God” because I was scared and angry.  I didn’t understand why I needed to go on this journey.  I just wanted everything to be okay, the depression and craziness to be over.  After many tears, I finally caught a breath and looked up. 
     When I looked up I saw a few Bald Eagles flying above me.  They were circling the rock where I lay below the trees.  I took another breath and as I watched them I calmed down, I became quiet, still.  It was then that I heard/felt a message, kind of a voice in my head.  Telling me not to worry, to keep breathing and know everything would be okay.  I trusted that my case would be settled soon and that I could than plan for my journey. 
     A few weeks later, still distraught, I took myself camping along the mighty Mississippi River.  I was in South Eastern Minnesota.  While camping I learned that there was a big rock with a window in it that the Native Americans went to on vision quest to get their spirit name.  I hiked to this rock b/4 I knew of this tale, I immediately said, Eagle Woman, out loud when I was hearing the story for the first time.  The women who were telling me the story, immediately said yes that must be right, I’ve got goose bumps and felt a chill when you said it.
     That was in October 2000, my case with my employer was settled before the end of that year.  January 2001 I left Minnesota, to travel to Arizona and New Mexico and for a while I called myself Eagle Woman.  It was something I needed at the time to gather the strength and the ability to travel across country alone without fear. I set out on my Epic Journey to find out who I was and to begin my life a new. 
 
     The Eagle is a very important bird to the Indigenous people of our country.  It is a sacred bird that flies closest to the Great Spirit and can carry our prayers in their feathers.  Although I have other animal guides, Eagle is my Spirit guide.  Not only does the Eagle carry my prayers to Great Spirit but it also brings messages from Great Spirit to me. I have flown with the Eagle many times, but none recently.  She is reminding me to Soar like her, to keep my feet grounded on the earth and allow my spirit to fly.  Eagle reminds me I am a spirit being and when I soar I have access to the Universe and all of the dimensions. 
     I am soaring now and following where spirit leads.  I have my first group Shamanic Healing Retreat scheduled for MARCH 21st through the 23rd.  Check out my website at www.letspritleadtheway.com and sign up to begin your Epic Journey.  
In Gratitude,
Linda G




    

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