Shedding Old Skin

We must be willing to get rid of the life we've planned,

so as to have the life that is waiting for us.

The old skin has to be shed

before the new one can come.

Joseph Campbell



It is vitally important for my well being to discover kindred spirits, so that I can once again feel connected, encouraged and supported.  In my new location, I anticipated finding a yoga studio and a writers group, but I was especially eager to engage in activities at the Estuary.  http://www.theestuary.org/

The Estuary (Where mind, body and spirit meet in healing.) offers groups, classes, and individual services as well as a School of Healing Arts.  The integrative therapy used by the staff blends the mental and emotional being with energy and body awareness.

Since living in my new place, I have struggled with fear even though I totally continue to support my most recent decisions.  Fear of the unknown, fear of forgetting my personal strengths, fear of falling off my spiritual path, ... the list could go on. 

Walking into the Estuary, someone warmly spoke up and said "Welcome" ... sincere words that immediately relaxed me.  About 25 people gathered and I quickly found a place to be seated.  Notebook and pen clutched in my hand, I was ready to begin.

The leader of this once per month gathering referred to the  five levels in Kabbahla which is ancient mystical Judaism.  The levels were easy to follow and I found myself embracing her words.  I was reminded about inviting God/Spirit into my imperfect self, receiving the experience and enjoying the oneness.

Slightly guided by a simple meditation accompanied by music, I could feel my inner self sliding back into place.  In the presence of gathered energy, I was able to step back into wholeness, into the true sense of my inner being, and once again feel at home. 

The stress of leaving, moving, and arriving had taken its toll and fragmented my spiritual grounding.   Thankfully the energy and experience with this gathered group helped me to be aligned ... thought, word, and deed.  Once again, I am ready to continue the process of shedding my old skin in hopes of embracing the new!