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This month of April we're going to be working with Owl Medicine.

Don't worry if you're listening to this after April. These podcasts are relevant no matter when you listen.

The Owl sees clearly in the dark and moves silently through the air. There is a mysterious quality to Owl. The medicine of Owl will be our guiding principal through the month of April.

This weeks episode is all about learning to trust your instincts.

Direct Revelation & the fear of getting it wrong:

...Are you scared you’re not doing it right?

...Worried your interpretation of your messages can’t be right?

...Or are you thinking 'Am I just making this up in my head?'

In this episode, I talk about some basic worries that my students have… and I had them too! You’re not alone

Here’s the thing...

Shamanism removes the middleman.

But in our culture, we’re so used to the middleman or woman! The Guru, The Priest, The Expert, The Knowledgeable Friend…. Whoever it is… we are taught to give our power away and in the process, we lose confidence with our own intuition. And intuition, when connected with and used well, is one of our greatest allies.

In this episode, I’ll talk about

Your Intentions for this week:

An example may be a Fire Ceremony where you sing to the Fire, call in the Ancestors and burn the Journal you have written while asking the Ancestors to transmute your fears to light.

Head over to the show notes for this week's downloads

Graceful Transitions

I recorded this episode pre-Corona. But I think it’s still relevant for us all.

The world is in transition and none of us will be the same on the other side.

In this podcast will look at some key things to think about that will help us face our life’s transitions with as much grace as we can muster.

Anyone who’s gone through a major transition will attest to its hardship, but to be more specific here are some of the common feelings during a transition: self-doubt, fear, anxiety (caused by uncertainty), stress (caused by an overwhelming amount of new things) and sadness (caused by regret and the constant reminder of the past).

When I was doing some research for this podcast I came across the idea that there are also 5 generally accepted stages of transition; confusion, depression, acceptance, soul-searching and the birth of a new you.

I’m not sure if I agree with these stages for every transition! I have certainly experienced those but through my life I learned how to see transition creeping up and facing it head on. It doesn’t always work of course. We can’t be prepared for everything… there will be moments in life that floor us for sure.

But today I’m focusing on transitions we know are coming. Turning 40, moving home, applying and moving to a new job, getting married or having a child. I’m attempting to weave the sacred into my transition times. I’m inviting learning and growth.

This is also true of this global transition. We know we’re in it – so what can we do to navigate graciously?

I go into detail about these main points:

>>>Leaning into the discomfort of change.

>>> Take your time

>>> Call on your Spiritual Team for support and Guidance

>>> Don’t act for the sake of action

>>> Take care of yourself in little ways

>>> Find someone to talk to

Links I mention:

Free Sacred Triangle Healing Series

Email me [email protected] to take advantage of the pay-what-you-can shamanic sessions

Stay safe & much love

Rhonda

I had originally planned to release a different episode this week, but after checking in with my guides I’ve decided to do a podcast centred around self care and relief from stress and anxiety in these unprecedented times.

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We’re worried about family, especially vulnerable relatives, school and work closures, income issues, food supply…. It’s a lot!

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I’ve spoken to Wendy Dooner of The Dundee Herbal Clinic to find out what are some easy and quick things we can do to lower our stress levels and reduce the effects of stress on our immune systems. She has kindly agreed to provide you with a free guide to lowering stress levels and a free guide on getting better sleep which is crucial for the health of our immune systems. ​

​In this week’s episode I also talk about different ways and journey ideas that we can use to work with our spiritual team during these times, especially if you are in self isolation. Here are a few of the things I talk about:

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Journey Work Ideas:

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Stay safe, look out for your neighbours, wash your hands! By staying out of the drama and panic you’re avoiding sending those vibes out into an already panicking world, you’re protecting your immune system and you’re doing your small part for positivity in these times!

You can access all of this weeks FREE downloads here.

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It’s Spring. If you’re anything like me then you’re noticing those corners. And maybe the cobwebs as well!

My house has an Oak frame and really lends itself well to sneaky cobwebs.

When the light is around longer and we feel the real promise of Spring, it makes me want to clean house. Get ready for the Summer. Get ready for the light. So the dusters come out!

I was reminded the other day in a journey that Spring Cleaning our Spiritual ‘stuff’ is just as important – we can stop it getting stale and samey.

There’s nothing like monotony and boredom to choke off a Spiritual Path.

And that’s what this episode is all about. 6 ways I use to check in with myself and my work.

In this episode I talk about:

The download has 6 key steps PLUS 6 suggestions for Shamanic Journeys you do to support each step. Super Simple. Actionable. Focused. What more do you need to support a Spring Clean?

Download the free Spring Clean Guide here.

We all have a tendency to be a bit over dramatic. I know I can be guilty of that sometimes too. 

Over the years I’ve found working with the Drama Triangle super helpful. It gave me a map to understand some of my less appealing behaviours! 

It was hard to admit my crappy behaviours to start with, but I got over myself! I admitted my faults. I opened up to my shame and vulnerability. And this was a key element in my transformation from old me to new me! 

In this episode I talk about this brilliant concept and give ideas for weaving in our shamanic connection. 

>>> What is the Drama Triangle 

>>> Breaking down the archetypes of the Drama Triangle. 

>>>How to start stepping out of the Drama & the AMAZING feeling of emotional freedom that comes along with that. 

>>>Signposts to keep an eye out for that let you know when you are in drama (and how to get out of it). 

>>>Shamanic Journey ideas for working with these concepts

Click here for all the links & the free download

Interpretation of divine wisdom can be tricky! This episode talks about practical ways to make the process smoother and easier.

I know we all get a but stumped sometimes on how to interpret your shamanic journeys. This episode is full of tips and tricks to support our connection to our divine wisdom.

The topics I cover:

>>>Reminders about effective journeys

>>>A list of questions to ask yourself about your journeys such as interpreting the landscape or objects you encounter

>>>Ideas of themes for our journey work such as Nurturing, Abundance, Protection or Boundaries

I promised a how to guide to help you to create your own Journey Journal,  you'll need to subscribe to my email list for access.

If you're listening on iTunes or another provider then head over to centreforshamanism/22 to get the guide.

If you feel that you want to start meeting your Guides and going on Shamanic journeys or you would like to refresh your practise, check out our Introduction to Shamanism course here

There's also an amazing resources page on the site packed with helpful drumming and other percussion tracks, how to guides, book resources and video training links so check that out!

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