Asking for Help - #64

Miyazu Garden is the home of the glorious tree you see above. The many trunks are symbolic of my multi-faceted  journey to New Zealand. While my suitcase was unpacked shortly after I returned home, my experiences still need time to penetrate my routine consciousness.

Scott Forrester, author of The Aware Athlete, might be surprised to know that I copied a paragraph from his message into my travel journal; a message I received before plunking my body on an airplane seat for 15 hours and 20 minutes flying time.  

Throughout the journey, I pondered this one particular sentence:

"Imagination plus action equals dreams realized."

During the Shamanic retreat, led by John Broomfield (pictured below with my son Matt), these words became true despite my undeveloped relationship with imagination.  

Lying down, with eye shades to block out light, listening to a steady drum beat, inwardly asking to be introduced to my power animal, internal barriers were removed.  

Much to my delight on this inward journey, I met a bear. This bear was sturdy and strong, qualities I want help developing.

A persistent message of the workshop was that help is always available, we just have to remember to ask. 

I'm trying to remember!

My best to all of you for a peaceful and happy holiday season. 

Do you ask for help from others you can see or spirit helpers? Do you, like me many times, forget to ask? Let me know how you think about needing assistance and where you go when you need it. Aging, which we are all doing, like it or not, gives us many opportunities to solicit help.

CLUE: When you ask another, whether they be visible or invisible for aid, can you remember how good it feels when someone needs your help and then pat yourself on the back for asking?

Thanks for exploring the mystery - Nicky Mendenhall