by Guide
Chandonn
copyright 1998, all rights reserved.
first performed 8/6/97
[This group meditation was written to illustrate a link between the
Signposts of our
faith and the Chakras of Yoga. Interestingly enough, it also illustrates
some energies of the Signposts which
are not captured by the simple names we chose for them.]
With your eyes closed, all around you is blackness. Now begin to notice a
dim light. As you look around you, you notice you are standing in a path
under a thick canopy of trees. You are in a very thick jungle.
The light continues to get brighter and you realize it is midday here in
this jungle. You feel drawn toward something ahead of you and you follow
the path toward it.
In the distance you see a large clearing and what appears to be an ancient
temple at its center. As you approach this temple you notice how the vines
have grown over its walls for a good many years. Yet, the doors to this old
temple have been kept clear from use.
Enter the temple . . .
It’s dark in here, lit only by a large flame on an altar at the center.
As you move toward the altar you notice that there are other items on a lower
shelf of the altar. You see a bow & arrow set, a
graduation cap, a mirror, a precious
stone, a sacred medal - like a badge or a war medal,
a chalice full of fine liquid, and a set of silver
scales.
The rest of the temple is remarkably empty. The items on the altar have been
maintained and polished religiously. Each item shines with an unnatural glow
and calls forth to you.
Reach out and take the Bow and Arrow . . .
As you pull the string of the bow and aim the arrow, you feel a strange warmth
flow from it, into your arm, and down your spine. As the warmth comes to
rest at your spine, you begin to feel a sense of dedication -- a sense of
conviction. You feel determined and restless.
You have a vision of yourself as a hunter -- always seeking, searching, on
a quest, never resting.
Become comfortable with this view of yourself.
Reach out and take the Graduation Cap . . .
As you put it on your head, you feel a strange warmth flow from it, into
your head, and down your spine. As the warmth comes to rest at your genitals,
you begin to feel a sense of growth -- a sense of maturity. You feel wise
and meditative.
You have a vision of yourself learning from both books and experiences, you
see yourself at a graduation ceremony, you see yourself as an old person
-- teaching young children.
Become comfortable with this view of yourself.
Reach out and take the Mirror . . .
As you look into it, you feel a strange warmth flow from it, into your eyes,
and down your spine. As the warmth comes to rest at your navel, you begin
to feel a sense of sacredness -- a sense of honesty. You feel spiritual and
in connection with life.
You have a vision of a silver cord coming our of your navel and connecting
with all life around you. You share the strength and beauty of nature.
Become comfortable with this view of yourself.
Reach out and take the Precious Stone . . .
As you hold it tightly in your hand, you feel a strange warmth flow from
it, into your hand, down your arm, and to your chest. As the warmth comes
to rest at your heart, you begin to feel a sense of protection -- a sense
of parenthood. You feel like a guardian.
You have a vision of yourself as a warrior. You charge forth in your armor
to defend life. You fight the battle against those who destroy for no reason.
Become comfortable with this view of yourself.
Reach out and take the Medal . . .
As you pin it on yourself, you feel a strange warmth flow from it, into your
body, and up your spine. As the warmth comes to rest at your throat, you
begin to feel a sense of respect -- a sense of empathy. You feel as others
feel. You feel their joys and their pain.
You have a vision of yourself at a ceremony receiving the Medal from someone
else. The audience applauds you. Now you are handed a basket full of Medals
like yours. You begin to pin them on other people. As you pin each Medal
on someone, the audience applauds as loudly as they did for you.
Become comfortable with this view of yourself.
Reach out and take the Chalice . . .
Drink its fine liquid feel a strange warmth flow from it, into your throat,
and up your spine. As the warmth comes to rest at the base of your head,
you begin to feel a sense of happiness -- a sense of joy. You feel like singing
with the music of the universe.
You have a vision of yourself at a celebration -- like a party. You share
the Chalice with the others at the celebration -- and it never runs out of
fluid. It refills itself like magic. Continue to share it with others.
Become comfortable with this view of yourself.
Reach out and take the Silver Scales . . .
As you hold them, the trays begin to reach a balance, and you feel a strange
warmth flow from them, into your arm, and up your spine. The warmth finally
comes to rest just above your head, and you begin to feel a sense of balance
-- a sense of harmony. You feel in control.
You feel a wave of peace sweep over you like waves in the ocean -- gently
warming, calming, a sense of peace -- peace of mind You feel yourself floating
in the peacefulness.
Become comfortable with this view of yourself.
Again you are standing in the temple. You realize that this temple is within
you and that you can return here at any time. If you wish, you may leave
an offering at the altar.
You now leave the altar and head again toward the path. You walk down the
path and come back to the dark area where you began.
The light fades and you are again in darkness . . .
Created by Guides Chandonn,
Hypatia X, and
Sophia X Pharou
Last modified:
06/20/2009