{"id":10393,"date":"2014-11-01T01:10:05","date_gmt":"2014-11-01T06:10:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/paganpages.org\/content\/?p=10766"},"modified":"2014-10-24T18:33:31","modified_gmt":"2014-10-24T23:33:31","slug":"nature-alchemy-a-journey-to-yourself-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/2014\/11\/01\/nature-alchemy-a-journey-to-yourself-8\/","title":{"rendered":"NATURE ALCHEMY ~ A Journey to Yourself"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>KING CROW<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>~ Gift of Vigilance ~<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Eternal vigilance is the price of eternal development. ~ Gordon B. Hinckley<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>This is a journey into the Gift of Vigilance, a state of natural harmony with all life\u2026and yourself\u2026deep within the Universal Soul, of which you are a cherished and intimate part. Allow yourself to go on this inner journey\u2026into the Spirit of your Beautiful Infinite Self. For here is where you shall find your Truth.<\/p>\n<p>Begin by getting comfortable. Find a space that feels at ease with your body, and allow yourself to get into a soft state of relaxation. Take some deep, healing, cleansing breaths\u2026gently inhale and exhale\u2026slowly and deeply\u2026in and out\u2026until you feel rested to begin your inward journey. \u2026imagine that with each breath, you begin to relax and release tension\u2026let your breath flow freely, following its natural rhythm, and feel the gentle movement of your chest and abdomen\u2026as you inhale and exhale, your mind can become quiet and still\u2026with each breath, allow yourself to relax more deeply, and become more comfortable\u2026now invite your body to rest, supported by the surface around it\u2026There is nothing you have to do, nowhere you have to go, nothing to figure out, nothing to decide. Just let it all go\u2026let your mind release all the ties that bind\u2026just for now. You are just here\u2026right now\u2026in this gentle state of rest, and it is good\u2026it is peaceful\u2026it is soothing. Let yourself soften into this quiet space.<\/p>\n<p>Allow the gentle opening of your Divine Gift of Imagination. Imagination is a powerful tool which can guide you into the transformation of Self. Imagination is your spiritual inheritance which can touch into the heavenly realms &#8211; a portal into worlds within and without &#8211; a safe place to explore and discover\u2026to grow and embrace yourself, and the beauty of all life.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>~~~<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Imagine being surrounded by great perennial evergreens. Their stately branches gently sway with the cool, pristine breeze. It is a beautiful, crisp autumn day, full of earthly colors of gold, ruby, emerald, and rust. Magick is in the air!<br \/>\nYou are at peace in this place of Spirit. Mother Earth is speaking to you of the coming time of rest and release, as she prepares to withdraw into the inner life. You can feel nature\u2019s life-force energies begin to compress inward \u2013 into the sacred space of Heart.<br \/>\nSuddenly, you are rousted out of reverie, and begin to hear rustlings in the trees, as great birds descend onto the thick, lofty branches. Black Crows abound! They begin cawing loudly together in a proclamation of attention. \u201cBe vigilant\u201d, they are commanding, \u201ctake notice!\u201d<br \/>\nOne mighty, jet-black crow comes forward and faces you with sovereignty. He is King Crow, ancient totem of the mysteries! He speaks of the hidden teachings of introspection.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>~ CROW SPIRIT POWER MESSAGE ~<\/strong><br \/>\nAs you withdraw from without,<br \/>\nThere are lessons within.<br \/>\nYour Soul speaks!<br \/>\nMuch will be uncovered,<br \/>\nIn your Vigilance.<br \/>\nTake notice of discernment.<br \/>\nAnd eternally move from a place of Love.<br \/>\nPettiness is not for you!<br \/>\nThe Openness of Spirit<br \/>\nIs a watchful path&#8230;<br \/>\nFlowing in all directions.<br \/>\nIts heart is Love\u2026only Love.<br \/>\nWhere we meet as One.<br \/>\nBlessed are you\u2026O Kings and Queens of Love!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">As his deep voice resonates within, fill your heart with his words. King Crow speaks of the constant vigilance of the Sacred Warrior &#8211; the devoted Pilgrim of Life, whom we all are. Follow your path the best you can, in each moment. Let your model be Love. Be ever Vigilant of Love! It is a Journey of the Heart\u2026Your Sacred Heart. The true spirit of Kings and Queens!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">A Prayer of Thanksgiving to this Divine Being:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>~ DREAM SONG TO VIGILANCE ~<\/strong><br \/>\nKing Crow, I fly to you!<br \/>\nI want to fly with you,<br \/>\nIn your direction of mindfulness.<br \/>\nFor there is only one flight, in life\u2026<br \/>\nThe ascension of Love!<br \/>\nLet me be forever vigil<br \/>\nOf this devotion.<br \/>\nLet me enfold it under my wings,<br \/>\nWhere it will forever dwell, protected\u2026<br \/>\nSoaring with me ever upwards!<br \/>\nI thank you, O King Crow, for your Great Gift of Vigilance<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">~ From Heaven Sweet Nature Springs ~<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>BRIGHT BLESSINGS!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>KING CROW ~ Gift of Vigilance ~ Eternal vigilance is the price of eternal development. ~ Gordon B. Hinckley This is a journey into the Gift of Vigilance, a state of natural harmony with all life\u2026and yourself\u2026deep within the Universal Soul, of which you are a cherished and intimate part. Allow yourself to go on this inner journey\u2026into the Spirit of your Beautiful Infinite Self. For here is where you shall find your Truth. Begin by getting comfortable. Find a space that feels at ease with your body, and allow yourself to get into a soft state of relaxation. Take some deep, healing, cleansing breaths\u2026gently inhale and exhale\u2026slowly and deeply\u2026in and out\u2026until you feel rested to begin your inward journey. \u2026imagine that with each breath, you begin to relax and release tension\u2026let your breath flow freely, following its natural rhythm, and feel the gentle movement of your chest and abdomen\u2026as you inhale and exhale, your mind can become quiet and still\u2026with each breath, allow yourself to relax more deeply, and become more comfortable\u2026now invite your body to rest, supported by the surface around it\u2026There is nothing you have to do, nowhere you have to go, nothing to figure out, nothing to decide. Just let it all go\u2026let your mind release all the ties that bind\u2026just for now. You are just here\u2026right now\u2026in this gentle state of rest, and it is good\u2026it is peaceful\u2026it is soothing. Let yourself soften into this quiet space. Allow the gentle opening of your Divine Gift of Imagination. Imagination is a powerful tool which can guide you into the transformation of Self. Imagination is your spiritual inheritance which can touch into the heavenly realms &#8211; a portal into worlds within and without &#8211; a safe place to explore and discover\u2026to grow and embrace yourself, and the beauty of all life. ~~~ Imagine being surrounded by great perennial evergreens. Their stately branches gently sway with the cool, pristine breeze. It is a beautiful, crisp autumn day, full of earthly colors of gold, ruby, emerald, and rust. Magick is in the air! You are at peace in this place of Spirit. Mother Earth is speaking to you of the coming time of rest and release, as she prepares to withdraw into the inner life. You can feel nature\u2019s life-force energies begin to compress inward \u2013 into the sacred space of Heart. Suddenly, you are rousted out of reverie, and begin to hear rustlings in the trees, as great birds descend onto the thick, lofty branches. Black Crows abound! They begin cawing loudly together in a proclamation of attention. \u201cBe vigilant\u201d, they are commanding, \u201ctake notice!\u201d One mighty, jet-black crow comes forward and faces you with sovereignty. He is King Crow, ancient totem of the mysteries! He speaks of the hidden teachings of introspection. &nbsp; ~ CROW SPIRIT POWER MESSAGE ~ As you withdraw from without, There are lessons within. Your Soul speaks! Much will be uncovered, In your Vigilance. Take notice of discernment. And eternally move from a place of Love. Pettiness is not for you! The Openness of Spirit Is a watchful path&#8230; Flowing in all directions. Its heart is Love\u2026only Love. Where we meet as One. Blessed are you\u2026O Kings and Queens of Love! As his deep voice resonates within, fill your heart with his words. King Crow speaks of the constant vigilance of the Sacred Warrior &#8211; the devoted Pilgrim of Life, whom we all are. Follow your path the best you can, in each moment. Let your model be Love. Be ever Vigilant of Love! It is a Journey of the Heart\u2026Your Sacred Heart. The true spirit of Kings and Queens! A Prayer of Thanksgiving to this Divine Being: ~ DREAM SONG TO VIGILANCE ~ King Crow, I fly to you! I want to fly with you, In your direction of mindfulness. For there is only one flight, in life\u2026 The ascension of Love! Let me be forever vigil Of this devotion. Let me enfold it under my wings, Where it will forever dwell, protected\u2026 Soaring with me ever upwards! I thank you, O King Crow, for your Great Gift of Vigilance ~ From Heaven Sweet Nature Springs ~ BRIGHT BLESSINGS!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":174,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10393","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10393","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/174"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10393"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10393\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10043,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10393\/revisions\/10043"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10393"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10393"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10393"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}