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.

Facebook reminder!

Before I completely forget, I am still running my Facebook page over this break and often write more readings or posts over there to check it out! I will try and get a new post up early January. 

Many festive blessings 

K

xxx

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Possum Dreaming

I have a little possum living in a bird house in my backyard so I thought it apt to share their unique spiritual insights.

Image source: http://singlikenooneslistening.wordpress.com/2011/10/17/possums-uh-possums/

The cute little Australian Possums featured in the photo above heralds a time of opportunity and foundation building. These little guys are nocturnal and therefore only come out when its dark. They are notorious opportunists (taking your veggies etc) and will often change homes in order to find better food and comfort. Once comfy though they may never want to leave. On the one hand Possum tells us to take notice of opportunities that are arising at this time. Particularly as the world is shifting and energetic cycles are beginning to change, Possum is a good guide and indication that it is time to take any new and exciting pathways that are revealed or opened up for you. It's not a time to sit back and be complacent when something new is brought to your attention. Possum can also refer to someone that is draining or unnecessarily leaching off you in some way. It's a good indication to make your voice heard and establish stronger guidelines in the friend/relationship or even discard it all together. Now is not the time to hold onto relationships or friendships for the sake of others, it is really important to do what is right for you because that may just assist that person onto their path. Sometimes being the 'bad' person at first - no matter whether they ever realise it - will inevitably help them in the long run.

Whilst it is important to listen to all the signs around us - all the naturally occurring elements and take notice that energies and shifts are occurring, it is equally important to realise that Spirit, Mother Earth, God, Buddha or any higher figure are working on these shifts regardless of whether we acknowledge them. I dislike people instilling fear so don't fear changes or difference, they can not spiritually harm you if you know who you are and trust in inherent good (this is hard when so many horrible things happen). It's really important that as Human Beings that reside on the physical Earth, that we ALWAYS keep grounded (through physical activity - dancing, yogo, pilates, gym work), centred (mediation, relaxation) and within our own individual heart space (love yourself and others - accepting that we can change our own perceptions and thought processes but not that of others). The (initially) hardest and then easiest way to live a more balanced and happy life is to simply understand that things are the way they are for a reason and being angry, hurt or upset feels good in the beginning but only hurts yourself in the end. The closest we can come to changing negative thought processes in others, is to simply listen and lead/share through our own actions. Be gentle on yourself and others when it hurts most, we usually lash out in fear, pain and ironically love. Try these little tips and see how much more you can act and speak from the heart.

"Smile inwardly and you will shine outwardly."

Many blessings everyone for the festive season,

xoxo