Christian was absent so Shanti was appointed to lead us today.  She seemed unsure as the group assigned her rather than Christian, but she took up the torch and we were on our way.
 
I saw yellow, the most brilliant color.  And then lots of random every day thoughts and a deep sense of relaxation.  I had entered that hypnotic state also known by yogis as nidra.  There was a thinking quality that I experienced, and a dreamy one.  I saw Jaleena and was told to 'map it' but I wasn't sure what I was to map?

At one point a horrible thought came to my mind and immediately afterwards Peter, next to me cracked his knuckles and Shanti started to cough.  I was curious thinking, they had a visceral reaction it seemed.  The room then got quiet as I called in higher beings to undo what I had thought.  A brilliant color blue came in as Shanti called us back in to the room.
 
Shanti suggested that given we had time left that we go inward again, but this time to meet together in the cathedra over our crown chakra and that once doing so, we were to announce ourselves when we arrive.  I visualized my energy in this cathedra space and could see myself building it with mud like an adobe wall.  The mud felt therapeutic but it was hard to keep the mud overhead as it kept falling down, so this space had an opening at the top where the sun was able to shine in.  Before I went to the top though to see the sun, I started to paint the walls with the most brilliant colors. One was a blood red and it seemed to be from actual blood that was flowing about.  After the sun shined down, Shanti announced herself, then I did, followed by Judy and Bethany.  It seemed that Peter and  Shalom were hesitant so I held their hands and then they came in to.  Peter was last and when he came in, I felt this surge of energy that jolted through me when at last we had all converged together in this sacred space that we have created.  It was so healing and it seemed to undo my negative thought from earlier or at least I hoped that it did. 

​We came back into the room and I felt the power of today’s sit as I left and went back into ordinary time and my ordinary world to play out my ordinary day. 

​There was an even number, six of us today.  We began after a few minutes of chatter.  I sat opposite Christian as I let the evenness of the room ground me.  The room was hot and at first I felt uncomfortable, but I tried to ignore any body sensations. The first thing I saw was a spherical ball at my third eye.  Within the ball I saw loved ones tethered to the periphery of the ball.  Then my mind went to the elephant, Ganesh and overcoming obstacles.  Along the central cord, I meditated on the purple and red colors that I saw on either side of my spine.  My mind was so calm that I started to float until I heard Christian bring me back with the prompt of the friction breath.  I traveled for a few minutes to the underworld and saw frightening images cloaking me. I pulled away finally and surrounded myself with Archangel Michael and other higher beings.
 
I felt a connection with each member of the room and saw various envelops to give each one of my peers.  Jenna a crystal, Christian the word ‘home’ and Shalom the word ‘probability.’ Just before the envelops were shared, our group (including the ones not present today Judy, Bethany and Santosha) were in a cave traveling together under stalactites and trudging through clear water that was flowing.  We left the cave to go into the brilliant sun light with a rainbow of colors overhead illuminating each of us as we crossed over to the other side.  We felt this catherdra of Spiritual support amongst us before we were  called back to the ordinary plane.  Shanti hesitated in coming back so awed by being in the Spirit Realm and I nervously persuaded her to return reminding her of her spouse and his need for her to remain in body form.  She reluctantly did returned with the rest of us.
 
At the very end I felt this Falcon (and Raven) around and wondered there symbolism.
 
When Falcon comes flying into your life:
 
You are being asked to be vigilant. An opportunity for big positive changes in your life is close at hand and it will require good planning and strategy as well as action on your part. You are reminded that you have all the tools and knowledge to take advantage of this opportunity and that your success depends on your quick reactions. Stay focused and grateful for all that is coming your way. Know that you have the ability to soar high and see things with greater vision!
 
If Falcon is your Animal Totem:
 
You are independent and need to have alone time in order to be happy. You have a sharp mind and are very agile. You know how to mentally work out problems and are always three steps ahead of your peers and workmates. You have the patience to wait in order to get the most out of any opportunity that comes your way. You have impeccable timing and know exactly when to strike for the greatest benefit to yourself.

Today I went into a peaceful place during my meditation and felt that it was effortless and that I was floating through it in a receptive way.  My body felt well and the frequent pain that I get in my right upper back was hardly there.  I wanted to lie down and fall asleep but instead remained upright tried to correctly align my spine for the hour-sit.

Early on I got a message from Samuel or Maharaji or some guru to pay attention and to stay ‘awake’ because what was coming through to me was important and that I needed to take note of it.  I tried to bring myself back each time but I was drowsy with the comfort of just sitting in this peaceful space was alluring. 
 
Many animals floated by, a walrus and a camel.  Then a dark snake with yellow patterning circled around me.  I saw a rabbit while thinking of ideas for my upcoming meditation class that I will be teaching this fall.
 
I got the message that a parcel of land that my husband and I are thinking of buying is the right decision and other answers that I have been grappling with were effortlessly being solved while I tuned in.
 
I got the sense that I have done a good job during this lifetime of working on myself and received a congratulation of sorts.  I thanked all the higher beings for all the lessons that have been given and how valuable all my experiences have been in this lifetime.  I sat in gratitude for a good portion of the sit.  At one point I hibernated under a bear and felt this warm/safe spot.  I saw a lynx and understood that there are secrets about and not to worry as secrets are just a part of life.

I was told over and over again to allow myself to continue to receive all the gifts that this life has to share with me especially the sweet ones that will continue to come my way.
 
At the end when we were told to go above our crown chakra I saw our group and then the most beautiful illumination of Mother Mary and I thanked her for all of her love and protection before returning back to the room.
 
Camel dreams:

• Life goals and achievements.
• Following your dreams.
• Rushing through time.

Feelings that you may have encountered during a dream of a camel…Calm. Relaxed. Rejuvenated. Nourished. Refreshed. Relieved. Illuminated. Wise. Wholesome.

​Today I had questions that I was looking for the answers to in my personal and professional life.  The answers didn't really come, but I found that I was floating through the meditation with a sense of peacefulness. 
 
I did have some physical discomfort; my right knee felt stiff and started to get painful as I tried to hold myself still.  I moved more than usual as I focused on the answers that just weren’t coming. I did see a butterfly which I tend to associate with transformation and also an elephant at the end of the sit—which made me think of Ganesh, The Hindu God of overcoming obstacles. 
 
I felt a connection with the people in the room and was called out of my musing when I felt the room sync together.  The quiet so palpable, that it made me more present as I fervently took it in with wow we are syncing again this week.   At the end, as a group we were to join in as a cathedra and I envisioned each of us holding a sparkler.  We had talked before we started today about the solar eclipse and the dark permeating through the light and conversely how the moon (lunar eclipse) works in an opposite way which seemed to some a more auspicious occurrence.

The yin and yang of life can make anyone seasick but at this time of year even more so with the back to back eclipses (solar) lined geographically just so with where we are—Christian asked us to practice holding our energy above the head, so that we can get beyond the particles (astral debris) on earth that can laden us down. 
 
I felt hopeful today that even though it is  sometimes difficult for me to bring my energy above my head, I can do so with help from the energetic structure of the cathedra.  I also have  Ganesh  around to buffer me from the muck of life as I make my way slowly forward trying to transform from the caterpillar to the butterfly which happily seemed to be happening given the sight of the butterfly today. 

 I came today thinking that this would be my last day with the group as we are changing days to one that I thought wouldn't work for me.  This may not be true, we may continue on a day that I can come.  Another unanswered question, but for now I think I will just find peace in the not knowing how life will unfold next.