Magic and Following Your Intuition

Magic can occur when we listen to our gut(solar plexus) and follow our intuition.  When we let our, "Spirit Lead The Way."

Hunny and I planned a long weekend in nature, camping under the stars listening to the water lap onto the beach.  We had it all set in our minds, we were going to rent a boat and find a private beach, set up our tent and hang for a few days.  Hunny can fish, I can drive the boat, read or swim.  We had toyed with going to a creek as we love the water sounds, but after much deliberation and believing that the creeks we know would be to cold yet, we decided to go to the lake we had been to before.  We knew it, we were comfortable with it, and it’s warmer there so I can go swimming.  We imagined it, we saw it and we were excited to go.

Two days before our departure as I was thinking about our trip I got this sick heavy feeling in my gut.  I asked what is this about?  No answer.  So I sat with the feeling for a moment and remembered what I was thinking about before I got the feeling and it seemed clear that it was about going to that lake.  I asked the question, should we cancel the trip to the lake?  It was hard to listen clearly, as I was quite excited to get away.  Then I saw a vision of the damn (that is creating the lake) break and the water come rushing down. I took a deep breath and said “Okay, we won’t go to the lake.”  As soon as I agreed we could cancel the lake outing the feeling in my gut went away.  I knew clearly at that moment we were not to go to the lake.  Somehow, I also knew that the damn was not going to burst.  The image was just a message that this was not the place for us to go right now.  How am I going to tell Hunny?

Hunny did not question or second guess my “gut feeling?”  He agreed that although we may not understand it, it is important to listen to it.  All we knew is that we wanted to be by water.  The day before our departure as I was visiting with a friend, she mentioned a creek we had considered but thought would be too crazy busy and we were not sure there was still camping.  She informed me there was camping and being we were leaving on a Thursday we would avoid the craziness of the weekends.  She said we had to go, it is so beautiful.  Here is one picture of the creek, it really was an amazing place. (more pictures and stories have been posted on my Wonder Filled Moments Blog.)

Fossil Creek by our campsite

We don’t like to be in crowds of people.  We like to be quiet and listen to the birds, the breeze, the waves or babbling brook, or the crackling of a fire.  We actually prefer creeks and streams over lakes because their sounds relax and rejuvenate us.  When we arrived at our destination, Fossil Creek, we found only one campsite occupied.  We walked around the creek and examined all of the sites before deciding where to place our tent.  Satisfied that we had the perfect spot, we unloaded our vehicle and created our home away from home.  100 feet away from the creek, we could hear the sounds of the water clearly.  For two days and nights we enjoyed the entire creek area, we had it all to ourselves.  The people in the occupied site did not return until the next morning, only to take down their tent and leave.   

Home away from home

 I almost forgot to mention this.  Our first night at this camp site we were relaxing in front of our tent with candle light, listening to the sounds of the creek.  Taking in deep breaths and relaxing into our space I was amazed at the sounds.  The creek, 100 feet from us, a large hill on the other side of the creek leading up the mountain and a sky full of stars.  While relaxing, I swore I could hear a full symphony coming from the other side of the creek through the trees and desert.  At times it quieted to a string quartet.  I think I was experiencing a bit of Heaven. Talk about Magic!  

This location did not allow camp fires or fishing so we decided to move on the third day.  As we were saying Good Bye to our site and thanking it for being our home for a few days two Arizona Black Hawks circled us and the site, before flying away.  It was amazing, as if they were acknowledging our gratitude and thanking us as well.   Leaving the creek that Saturday at noon, we passed 20 - 25 vehicles on their way in.  It is a 15 mile winding, narrow, dirt road.  We know how blessed we had been to enjoy the quiet sounds of nature with no interruptions. 

15 mile single lane dirt road

While traveling to our destination for our 3^rd night in nature, I kept imagining a campsite open for us, with some kindling next to the fire pit.  When we arrived one out of the six sites available remained.  Not only was there kindling, but a beautiful fire place built out of the river rocks.  It was a bit warmer at this site so we left the cover off of the tent, to sleep under the stars, after warming up by our beautiful fire with water sounds in the distance.

3rd nights camp site, fire place with creek sounds

We enjoyed a magical weekend getaway in nature with very little interaction with others.  GUS (God Universe Spirit) knew where we could best relax and insured I got the message not to go to the lake. Because I listened to my gut (solar plexus)intuition not knowing the outcome we were free to explore and enjoy two of the most beautiful oasis’ in the Arizona Desert.  

Trust you gut instinct, we were all born with one and can learn how to hear it through quiet practice.  I have found the more I listen to it the more magic is brought into my life.   

May you find your magic, your bliss.

In Gratitude,
Linda G

Spring and The Medicine Wheel

Spring Has Sprung

I know some parts of the country have not begun to thaw yet, but we all know it’s just around the corner.  March 20^th was the Equinox the first official day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, ahhh my favorite time of the year.  Here in Northern Arizona, the days are already warm, the birds are coming back from their winter escape and the trees and bushes are blooming.  66 degrees today, yeahhhh!  A few more weeks and maybe the desert will be in bloom.  I am so excited, the desert is beautiful in bloom.  

Growing up in Minnesota there was such a pronounced difference in how we moved through life in winter versus spring or summer.  For months we huddled up in our winter wear ensuring nothing was exposed.  Moving from building to car or walking down the streets we kept our heads down to protect our eyes (the only thing not covered) barely acknowledging each other.  The temperatures go up, Spring arrives and we shed our winter layers and hold our heads up high smiling at everyone we see.  I recall it felt like I had been set free and was finally able to go out and breathe deeply of the fresh air.  (Not something you can do when it’s 20 below zero) It’s still a bit early to be in the 60’s in Minnesota, but give it another month or so and all will be blooming there as well.  

Spring is in the East on the Medicine Wheel.  Great Eagle brings us long vision, the ability to see clearly and the mighty Condor allows us to take that vision and make our decisions from our hearts not our heads.  For me this is new, this is a shift, to make our decisions with our heart and not our head.  It is the Shamanic way, to live life in harmony.  To know in your mind all the possible directions and to trust that your heart knows what is best for you at this time.  Spring is the time to plant seeds, new beginnings, fresh possibilities.  Spring brings us more daylight, more warmth, more energy.  We come alive in the spring as does Mother Earth.  This is the time to take action, make the changes you need to make, begin that new project, get out take that walk, plant the seeds in your life’s garden.   Make the adjustments in your life that will bring you your dreams.  Spring is here, the season have changed.  Get active, move your body, dance around the house and play in your garden.  Connecting with Mother Earth wherever you are helps you to feel better and helps Mother Earth as well.  This is the time to go out and bring “you” back to life. To breathe deeply of the air with feet planted on the earth and look to the heavens above and know that you are connected, you are loved.  

This is the natural cycle of life. The seasons change and so should the expectations we have of ourselves of others.  It is now the time to take that risk, to begin anew.  Follow your heart’s desire and dream your world into being. 

Enjoy your season of blossoming.

Linda G