Endings

A Natural Progression for Expansion of the Soul

Everything eventually dies. Death is not terrible, a punishment or in opposition to life. It allows new life to flow into existence. Embrace death as a part of life by dying before you die. In this way, you are encouraged to embrace life. What thoughts, behaviors or patterns would instantly fall away if death was imminent? You could begin to experience your best, most fulfilling and desired life by releasing them now. Are you compromising yourself because you don’t want something to end? This approach to life can cause anxiety around failure or new experiences.  It is always unrewarding as you can miss the meaning and magic of life. Embrace an ending and step into the fullness of life by finding gratitude and wonderment in all you have accomplished and created. It is time to release and honor all you have done. As soon as you accept an ending, you can move ahead to create and accomplish more.

Shadow Mastery Class: Embracing Impermanence

Meditation

Place your hand on the card. Gently close your eyes. Sense your body and concentrate on your breathing. Follow your breath inward. Hold for five seconds and relax. Breathe out and release all tension. Focus on the middle of your chest.

Imagine a descending golden staircase before you. Relax as you walk down the ten healing steps to a magical, amethyst crystal cave. Each step aligns you with your higher self or soul, which is eternal and infinite.

Step into the amethyst cave and greet your shadow. In front of you is a doorway with “Beyond” written above it. As you walk through the opening, you begin to glow. Look down at your hands-can you see them shine? Even if your physical form is different, you will always recognize yourself.

In your glowing state, imagine you are standing in a beautiful forest in autumn. Observe the deciduous trees and the transformation of the leaves. A gentle breeze rustles the leaves and shifts the knowing in your heart. Thank the leaves for their wisdom. The time is ripe for a leaf to release itself from a tree. It has been fed, nurtured and sustained, but it will only transform when it lets go. It frees itself from the tree and drifts life a feather to the waiting arms of Mother Earth. She welcomes the brave leaf into the eternal, loving embrace of all. Here the leaf becomes part of the rich soil where new seeds are planted and grown. Imagine you are that brave leaf sinking into the arms of Mother Earth. Sense how safe and free you feel. You are in a space between chapters of your life, teetering on something new.

Mother Earth gently lifts the changed you back into the amethyst cave. Return to the golden staircase. As you ascend, any fear of death falls away like a leaf. You are ready to move on from your previous experiences and creations. Allow a chapter of your life to end-turn the page and let it be. Say to your shadow, “Thank you for holding my fear of death. Today, I have faced death and learned to embrace life. The fear has disappeared, so there is nothing left for you to hold.”

When you reach the top of the stairs, you understand the beauty of life and death. Take two deep breaths in and out, and open your eyes to your glorious life.

Inspired Insights, Reflections and Actions

We can live about a month without food and a few days without water, but only minutes without oxygen. Consider doing the following:

*Honor your body and the breath of life by breathing deeply and consciously.

*Take a walk in a graveyard and thank all who came before you for paving the way so that you can live.

*Discuss death with your friends and family.

Journal Work

Write a list or draw fifty or so things you would like to experience. Go wild! All are accepted. Nothing is too small or big.

This list is a living document. What you desire will change. Tomorrow, you may want something new. Add or remove items at will and check your list every month to see if everything is still relevant.

Remember, no topics are prohibited. You may like to jeep this document to yourself. Others don’t see with your eyes. If someone misunderstands or reacts adversely, doubt may cloud your desires. If this happens, don’t worry. Relax and focus on the deliberate creator you are becoming.