2021: Spirit of the Elephant
I call her The Healer from New York. As we finished our call last month, she left me with this to consider: “you can begin to trust a bit more - doesn’t mean everything will go well but it means the areas in life that were/are struggles can now be utilized as messages enabling you to redefine negative thoughts and emotions.”
What I heard was, the era of distrust has come to an end. What I felt was, no longer do you have to live crippled with fear and worried about what’s coming next. What I sensed was, this is the year to move beyond the areas of my own “mis-interpretations.”
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If you are to move BEYOND the resistance & the voices of your past in 2021—you must bring harmony to your mind, heart, & spirit. It’s time to fully believe that within you are the necessary tools that you will need to press forward. It may be a challenge, but the FEAR must go. You must look and understand from a different, yet wholesome direction now.
Guided
When COVID began sweeping through the United States, I found myself called to watch documentaries, mostly on political figures. Eventually, I turned to elephants. Elephants are extremely sensitive and aware creatures. The way they love and show compassion is remarkable. I was particularly drawn to understand the matriarch. The matriarch is the oldest and largest female cow, typically the closest in relation to the former matriarch. The herd respects this elephant above all others. When she moves, they move. When she speaks, they listen.
There is a point in the documentary when the group is on the brink of death, without food or water in the Safari Desert. Three elephants have already died, including that of a young offspring. They are all looking to the matriarch, yet she hasn’t moved the herd. On one particular morning she leads them off. She is taking them out far, further than their bodies can truly handle. Some elephants begin to linger behind, they lose another along the way.
They eventually reach a reservoir, each of them taking in as much water as possible. Other elephants soon begin to arrive. Its not even 12 hours of being there, and the matriarch is leading her herd off again. They are headed back, swiftly. What happens next blows my mind. The area begins to flood, turning the once drinking hole into a river. Had the matriarch not been listening, had she not listened to whatever it was inside of her that nudged her to leave in an instance, she would have been responsible for the death of her followers…
2021: The Year of the Elephant
When we think of elephants, most of us think of their more obvious features. But it is what can’t be seen that makes them truly remarkable creatures: elephants are not just big in flesh, but in spirit. They carry within a beautifully mystical, divine, element that I believe gives us the kind of inspiration and guidance we will need for 2021.
The 7 Guides for Moving Beyond
-Ask for Wisdom.
When you find yourself lost, or dangling in confusion. With intention, ask a clear & specific question. Remain open to being guided to the answer. Receiving the answer will require you to pay special attention. The Divine will communicate with you through the rhythm & flow by which you see the world…
-Lead with Love & Compassion.
Take breaks. Step away from the situation(s). Take yourself on a date. Celebrate small wins. If you don’t show yourself love & compassion, how can you truly give it to others? Furthermore, how can you truly receive it?
-Believing with a Grateful Heart.
Each day, morning & night—find something for which you can be grateful for. Maybe it’s an obvious area of goodness or, maybe it’s not. Maybe it’s a situation that went wrong and against your expectations, challenge yourself to see the GOOD in it. Remember, it could always be worse…
-Foster Unity & Harmony with Others.
Female elephants (cows) are stronger together. The cows will do everything in their power to protect their young. You need protection too. Who is in your herd? Who are you united with? Who shares similar mindsets, goals, & aspirations? Be sure to check in and communicate with that person (or group) often. You can’t do this alone.
-Lucky 7 (Lucky Elephant).
If you’re reading this, you’ve likely spent a lot of time and effort doing deep work on and within yourself. You have and continue to clear your past karma. As a reward, what you need for a more fulfilling life is slowly coming your way. Accept this. Allow your life to flow. This is your sign that you have merited the graces you are receiving. Pay attention to the symbols around you, specifically the number 7…
-Don’t Back Down, Don’t Let Up.
We will talk more about this in the future as we look to understand resistance more. But, essentially, because you are breaking out and free from old patterns—it will seem as though, at times, that the world is against you. It’s resistance. It’ll seem like you’re moving backwards, but you’re really moving forward. This is actually a great sign. Lean deeper into the 5 points above to keep yourself anchored.
- The Circle of Life.
Yes, the work you are doing is about you…but it’s also NOT about you. Your wholeness and ability to trust yourself and your life, is contributing to the circle of life. You are contributing to the positive karma of human existence (which we need more of right now). This is purpose at work, which is why we are ALL here…to fulfill our destiny.
This I Know…
You’re finally breaking free. An era is coming to an end. It’s time that you fully integrate who you are—it’s time to bring harmony between your mind, body, & spirit. It’s time for you to trust yourself and your own (divinely) given internal guidance system.