Snake Dreaming

This stunning Diamond Python slithered onto my fence a few weeks ago now. We all know by now that this is year of the Snake. It is time to really shed the old and step into the new. Shedding old baggage can be difficult. The reward is great and incredible when you get there but the climb can seem endless. Snakes will travel all over the place to rid themselves of their old skin - it gets itchy, stuck and irritating. All features that will show themselves and make this year harder for some. The easiest method is to simply let go of expectation - you need to slide along like the snake and things flow around you. It will make the shedding easier if you don't fight it whole the way.

Snake offers us wisdom and knowledge of rebirth, transformation and duality, the ability to intuitively embrace cycles, aspects of self reflection, regeneration, healing and infinite balance.

The key to any growth or revelation is to understand that we are in perfect unison for that moment if our life. Don't try and race towards the finish. If we strive towards goals and manifestations we actually set ourselves up to fail. The journey includes all the wrong turns, pain and suffering - else we look back and see nothing because we have come from no where. The trials of Snake reveal who we are. Just listen. Sit and listen to nature and instead of shutting out that first thought as 'silly' or your mind playing tricks (don't doubt) - how about running with it and asking that thought more questions. You may be surprised at what answers you get!

King Parrot Dreaming (just a snippet)

I wrote this shortly after having this photo taken with this beautiful boy but didn't realise it was my Shamanic spirit tuning in to what he was saying.

"Australian King Parrot's are gorgeous creatures who teach us about compassion, smart decision making, loyalty, romance, finding your inner passion, divine timing, need to observe before act and a certain element of the beauty in life that comes from revealing your true colours with humility."

Current Watercolour Artworks!

I've been doing some painting lately and having an absolute blast - these are all semi finished. The wolf is my spirit guide, I am very proud to be able to commit him to paper!

This handsome man is Eirik - my wolf guide. Love him to pieces and would be lost without his steady guidance xx

This is a gorgeous friends guide - a very particular and feisty Jaguar. 

And this gentle giant is also a friends animal guide - a nurturing and soulful Humpback Whale. 

Time out!

Hi there everyone!

I am sorry for being quiet - likely something I will always do as I crave nature and writing, painting etcetera. Sometimes sitting at the computer gets tedious. But I do love writing, there's plenty coming your way today!

I have some mineral, animal, artwork and some excerpts of writing to share with you all! Stay tuned as I get to work!

Love and blessings,
Kris

The Shamanic Journey - Power Animal Dreaming

Shamans will traverse the 3 inner realms of the Lower, Middle and Upper worlds. Sounds like rattling or drumming help people to descend into these inner worlds where you can meet different guides and spirits. This is often where you confront the darkest, most hidden parts of yourself. It can be a scary thing to see and have to deal with all that stuff you neatly stashed away in the corner. The things you usually refuse to acknowledge, let alone mention. Some of what you encounter in these journeys can sound bizarre but I'm willing to share :)

Developing a personal shamanic practice for me is about embracing and listening to everything in the natural world - as it is, not how we want to see it or how we need it to be.

During a beautiful journey last night (after some fun drumming dedicated to the spirits), I encountered my normal power animals but my wolf had some business he needed me to attend to. Had no idea where we were going until we encountered a massive black wolf - he is the elder and the leader of all leaders. Can't describe exactly how intimidated I felt but he has a calmness to him as well. We sat and chatted - or her told me certain rules that I must follow anyway. The pack and dog energy requires a certain set of principals I guess you'd call them and I currently do a fare bit of dog reiki and communication for which I was asking guidance on. I've actually dreamt of this massive black wolf before in some rather odd dreams with me also as a wolf, it all makes a lot of sense now! My boy is the link between me and this great spirit. There's a fare bit more to add but I won't bore/scare you all! Happy to chat more if anyone feels like it :)

Oh and I now have names as well! My wolf is called Eirik and my tawny frogmouth (owl relation) is called Faith. Very appropriate!

Blessings to everyone xxx

"Spiritual Beings having a human experience!"

I have taken this photo from a beautiful Facebook page called 'surfing rainbows' and added my own thoughts about this concept below. This post is also on my facebook page!

Which to me means we should embrace our human-ness while we have this wonderful life! Having fun and enjoying our moments, in whatever form that takes for us individually, is important :) we don't all fit any particular mould.

Here's a few words about my human experience ~ I adore my moments of peace and sanctuary with nature, I tend to feel confined or weighed down easily if I don't have solitude moments throughout my day. Drumming madly while dancing around singing is also a highlight of mine! People and our quirky ways, our individual understandings, beliefs and minds fascinate me! Our diversity is mind-boggling, it's brilliant! Crowds or stagnation can make me squirmish, I have grown to love change and tranquility. I have also grown to love and respect every aspect of my true nature, no matter the 'apparent' little faults and glitches, they make me who I am in that very moment without back-thought or fore-thought projection and that's perfect... just like it is :)

Many many blessings to everyone out there who follows my page/blog and I look forward to an amazing new year with you all!
Kris xoxo

Mouse Dreaming

Welcome to 2013 beautiful spirits! Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and New Years, many many blessings to you all again!

Our first animal dreaming for 2013 is the Common Mouse - deceptively small and overlooked. Don't dismiss the teachings of this little guy for they provide a wonderful foundation to the year ahead.

Image source: http://www.barnorama.com/tag/little/

The Common Mouse is perhaps one of the most interesting and important keepers of wisdom for us to be reminded of in a brand NEW year. They are cunning, sure-footed and will test everything before they throw themselves into any situation. Mouse teaches us to be cautious and test the waters before we enter any concrete contracts or prospects that involve other people. We all know this is the time when we take on new beginnings and start afresh but Mouse is here to warn us not to be hasty in our decsions. It pays to send out our feelers and sense whether things seem right or aren't as they should be. We are also asked to look at the details and smaller aspects of life - making sure we don't miss anything in our hurry to reach the goals for the year. Mouse offers a very different perspective to those more prominent and larger spirit animals, it's the work of strong foundations for the year that will reap the rewards. We also know that because Mouse is so frequently overlooked, he places emphasis on the fact that EVERYONE, no matter how small you feel, can achieve the most amazing things. You just need to remember to focus on the little things in life in order to never miss the most important aspects. All the tiny pieces in the puzzle will eventually pull together as they were meant to as the year progresses - it may not look they way you had imagined (e.g in the form of a little mouse) but it will create the greater goal. Focusing on everything out there in the heavens or cosmos or third dimension can make us feel incredibly lost and unseen, don't forget to take a look around and see that you have already begun the journey. One whisker at a time everyone - (believe me) there is no hurry!!

I was visited by a little bush mouse last night whilst sitting outside, their agility and ability to assess situations is really quite remarkable for such little creatures. They really can move mountains when they put their mind to it - anything is possible. And the sound of their little feet tapping across my deck brought a smile to my face - I know that in the great circle of life that these little creatures also help feed Mother Tawny Frogmouths babies. She is my gorgeous spirit guide so I have the upmost respect (as she does) for the abilities of Mouse which she then passes to her children.