Below you will find the link to a guided shamanic journey. This meditation can be used to help direct the mind to the heart center to evaluate the condition of the heart.
About the Journey
This journey is an introduction to the garden of your heart. Much can be learned by the symbolism held within each scene of this journey--allow each element to help you dig deeper and gain more insight into the condition of your chakra. Use it once or many times as a deep meditation and tool to peel back the layers of your heart. I have provided more information about each element of the journey below.
The Senses
When you entered into the forest what did you see, hear, smell or sense? We all have different ways that we receive messages from spirit. If you saw a very vivid picture of the forest with vibrant colors, you probably are more clairvoyant or someone who is more visual. Others may hear words, get a strong smell or just simply have a knowing or "gut feeling". This information is good to know when just starting out with the art of journeying. If you know that you are more clairaudient, or someone who hears words and phrases, it would stop you from being disappointed if you didn't see the images described in the guided journey.
Animal Friend
Animals often appear in our lives to give us a message. Everything about them from their color, their natural habitats, their features, etc tell a story that can bring healing and food for thought. In dreams and meditations, an animal can be a protector, a guide, and even a representation of a relationship or person. Check out a great book called, Animal Speak by Ted Andrews for more on how animals deliver integral messages from spirit.
Heart Wall
The term heart wall was popularized by Dr. Bradley Nelson in the book, The Emotion Code, to describe an energetic field that acts as a barrier and protective mechanism for your emotional heart center. This barrier can be a collection of trapped emotions that stops anyone from hurting you but also stops you from expressing love in its fullest form. The material of your heart wall usually gives an idea of how hard it is to get through to your heart. For instance, a metal wall with chains would be harder to penetrate than a wall made of wood with lots of openings.
Gifts
Gifts given by spirit guides or found in journeys are usually quite personal and can literally be anything. Take note of how its given, the color, packaging etc as it all holds keys to the meaning of the gift.
Tell me about your journey experience in the comments below