? It just takes one moment of new perception to change a life .? ? Marion Woodman
The Awakened Self By Renee Bar ibeau , The Pr actical Shaman
Art Credit : Amy Grigoriou
? It just takes one moment of new perception to change a life .? ? Marion Woodman
Awakening is a natural process , and wind is the sacred mediator . The transition from sleep to wakefulness happens every morning . Before you wake up , your breath deepens . Then you become conscious and open your eyes .
Awakening in a spiritual sense is a similar consciousness-raising activity . Invisible forces unite and animate all matter . As we observe our breathing ? the core experience we may have of our own life force ? we enhance our ability to perceive the movement of the energy inside and around us . Over time , our deepening awareness makes us more capable of navigating the changing conditions in our lives peacefully and successfully . We begin to know ourselves as parts of the whole of nature .
Many people spend years seeking a path toward wholeness . Becoming present with the winds blowing through our lives is a path that can help us heal body and mind , restore balance when it is lost , and guide our creativity .
Here is a way to experience the winds right now . Simply inhale , catching ( but not forcing ) air into your lungs , letting your abdomen inflate . Hold this life force inside you for a few moments . Then raise a hand and place it near your open
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