Learning from the Wisdom of Shamanism
Inspired by Alberto Villoldo - The Wisdom Wheel
Awakening through Eastern Traditions
I come alive when immersed in the wisdom of Eastern traditions, unlocking pathways for healing, change, and evolution. These traditions serve as pillars, supporting our creative exploration, breaking free from repetitive thought patterns, and ushering in a sacred, integrative, and inclusive perception. The vibrancy of ceremony, whether in Guatemala, Mexico, Panama, or right here in local Vermont, fuels my passion for this transformative journey.
A Sacred Encounter in Estes Park, Colorado
My fascination with Wisdom traditions took root on a hillside outside Estes Park, Colorado, guided by my late cousin Stephen. A spiritual luminary drawn to yoga, meditation, and ceremony, he shared the magic of a remote cabin, urging us to invoke the prayer of the four directions before kindling an outdoor fire. Little did I know that this moment would mark the beginning of a profound exploration into the sacred of many traditions to come. To me all indigenous ancestors help us remember our earth, animal, and spiritual connections.
Challenges and Transformations: The Wisdom Wheel Unveiled
The South - Shedding the Serpent Skin
Embrace the wisdom challenge of the South, embodied by the serpent. Shed the predetermined fate of aging and mortality, break free from genetic and lifestyle constraints. In passing this test, step into a future where your lifespan and healthspan transcend the limitations of the past, allowing for the deepest kind of healing.
The West - Embracing Jaguar Wisdom
Confront the wisdom challenge of the West, symbolized by the jaguar. Liberate yourself from emotional and psychological fates rooted in primordial fear. Attain jaguar wisdom to overcome fear of mortality, loss, and identity crises. Transform into a courageous explorer, unlocking possibilities obscured by fear, leading to relationships free from hurt, betrayal, and conflict.
The North - Hummingbird Liberation
Embark on the wisdom challenge of the North, represented by the hummingbird. Liberate yourself from confusing your job with your sacred life work. Like the hummingbird's mythic journey, step into your destiny, contributing to Earth's harmony and peace. Hummingbird wisdom gifts stillness in flight, discernment, mastery of time, and reciprocity with nature and ancestors.
The East - Eagle Vision
Confront the wisdom challenge of the East, embodied by the eagle. Release dogmatic beliefs and spiritual constrictions. Resist the seduction of escaping into liminal consciousness and reject guilt-ridden inherited ideas. Eagle wisdom empowers you to be a visionary co-creator with the cosmos, marrying the spiritual with the mundane.
Invitation to Divine Study and Transformation
I extend an invitation for you to embark on your own creative exploration of the divine. Absorb what resonates and discard the rest. The four directions – South, West, North, and East – each accompanied by an archetypal animal and sacred journey, offer a dreamlike state that connects you to the sacred whole of the earth. Consider this an invitation to delve into the deeper work of the Wisdom Wheel, living and dying differently for the evolution into a higher good for all.
Deeper Work of the Wisdom Wheel: Accessing Healing Energies
The profound work of the Wisdom Wheel lies in accessing powerful healing energies. Shed the old and stagnant, grow in harmony with the earth and each other. Earlier this year, we opened and closed our Sacred Circle at Mountain Rose, centering our experience around this transformative wisdom. The next one is March 18, 2024 at 8 a.m. Sign Up at Mountain Rose Here
Jennifer Degen
February 29, 2024
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