I love to experiment, and to try different practices.
These may be practices that bring equanimity or inner equilibrium and a sense of being grounded during turbulent times.
Or they may be practices that raise awareness, expand consciousness, help us to transcend our shadow states and live more harmoniously.
Ultimately, they are ways to bring spirit into matter.
Come join me – together we can make the world a more loving place
The Lost Daughter Returns
Join me in reflecting upon a re-interpretation of an ancient story and see how it speaks to our current times.
Based upon a beautiful interpretation of a familiar parable by my friend and teacher Alexander John Shaia*, The Prodigal Son becomes The Lost Daughter.
It’s the story of a great adventure!
The daughter hears the call. There’s a betrayal and departure from the familiar. There are trials and tribulations, gifts are received and, upon return, challenges to be negotiated.
I believe that it also represents humanity’s story – the story of our separation from Mother Earth as we have journeyed to discover our skills and limitations, to become authentic and sovereign in ourselves.
We are in a critical moment.
Perhaps The Lost Daughter will offer some guidance.
Download the text – The Lost Daughter
Read the accompanying Contemplation – New Forms for Old Symbols
*Contributing source: Quadratos – Opening the ancient Christian story in a fresh new way (mystical Christian practice)The Lost Daughter
Loving-kindness Meditation
How do we love our enemies?
This timeless challenge seems more relevant than ever and I’ve recently been invited to dive once again into the mysteries and spiritual teachings, in an attempt to transcend the causes of our sense of separation and the resultant hateful actions.
What better way than to start with a version of the Loving-kindness Meditation.
Whilst born from Eastern Buddhist traditions, the pragmatic approach is universal and does not require adherence to any religion of philosophy.
Join me in the 19 minute guided meditation and experience the qualities of unconditional love that can be generated by your heart.
Watch this space!
Over the next weeks, I’ll be sharing my explorations in a mini-series, touching on the wisdom of traditional and contemporary spiritual teachers to uncover ways that we might love our enemies.
Astrology
Exploring the Dwarf Planets with Alan Clay
Those of you who read my contemplations will know of the growing interest in and enthusiasm I have for Astrology.
Looking back, I can see how beginning an astrological journey was an obvious next step for me.
You may read more of my thoughts on this in the blog post dated 24th February 2024.
After a couple of years listening and learning, I have found astrology to be an intriguing, dynamic, expansive comingling of natural rhythms, sacred geometry, myths, archetypes and the spiritual journey of transformation.
It is a divinatory practice, a geometric language, a symbolic language, a sacred language. . ..
It’s offering me a wonderfully non-judgemental way of reflecting upon my life – bringing new understanding to some of the struggles and joys and, I believe supporting me in ever-becoming my authentic self.
On a much larger scale, it’s offering an expansive way to look at culture, society, human behaviour, earth changes and a perspective on our current times that just makes sense to me!
Alan Clay, my guest for a fascinating conversation says –
“Astrology is a social science, recording the psychology and behaviour of people over the eons as referenced to the dynamic system in which we live.”
And Alan is keen to share astrology with those who have not yet discovered what a wonderful tool it is on the journey of spiritual formation.
This is where my new enthusiasm meets Alan’s wish to make astrology accessible to all!
You’re invited to watch the conversation Alan and I recorded earlier this week.
Alan explains the basics of astrology and speaks a little about the way he works with astrological energies.
And, most importantly, he introduces us to some of the 10 new dwarf planets through their myths and symbolic personalities. Alan explains why these planets are so important for our time and offers suggestions as to how they support us on our journey towards mature spirituality or evolved consciousness.
Please, sit back and enjoy!
New Stars for a New Era – A Consciousness Workbook for our 10 New Planets.
Alan’s new book which offers a no-jargon introduction to the 10 new planets, consciousness raising exercises and a get-started guide for those starting out on their astrological journey.
It’s available as a paperback from Barnes and Noble or as eBook and paperback from Amazon.
The planet images from the book, shared in the video are by Karen La Puma
I’m excited to see where the journey leads.
Will you join me?
Questions or comments?
Contact annie@navigatingthemysteries.com