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A guide to shadow work with animal teachers * Explains how the
animals we fear or dislike can help us recognize and investigate
our shadow side: the hated, abandoned, judged, and denied aspects
of ourselves * Explores the lessons of a wide variety of shadow
animals, including snakes, rats, bats, and spiders, as well as
those that only seem shadowy to some, such as dogs, cats, birds,
and horses * Looks at the elements of the psyche each shadow animal
represents and presents thirteen animal-inspired exercises designed
to examine, embrace, and integrate our shadow selves We often
project qualities onto animals that we don't wish to admit in
ourselves. Thus, snakes are evil, spiders are creepy, rats are
dirty, and so on. As Dawn Baumann Brunke explains, the animals we
fear or dislike can help us to recognize our Shadow: the hated,
abandoned, judged, and denied aspects of ourselves. As teachers and
guides, shadow animals can help us to reclaim the inner strengths,
abilities, and wisdom that we have forgotten or disowned. Brunke
explores the lessons of numerous shadow animals, including those
that many think of as shadowy, such as snakes and bats, as well as
those that only seem shadowy to some, such as dogs, cats, birds,
and horses. Though shadow animals may initially appear frightening,
they offer profound healing and expert guidance in helping us
identify, learn from, and embrace our shadow selves. Brunke
explains how shadow animals represent unexamined elements of the
psyche--from secret fears and suppressed emotions to unacknowledged
prejudices and repressed trauma. She presents thirteen
animalinspired exercises, each uniquely designed to help us find
and better understand the lost, wounded pieces of our psyche.
Presenting an animal-centered guide to shadow work, Brunke reveals
how shadow animals protect and advise, challenge and encourage,
inspire and offer support to the spiritual adventure of
enlightenment as we awaken to who we really are.
How to connect with animal guides to expand individual and
planetary awareness
- Reveals techniques for exploring dreams, shamanic journeys,
healing, and shapeshifting with animals
- Presents words of wisdom from cats, dogs, horses, llamas,
rabbits, ravens, bears, and even insects
As companions, helpers, and spiritual guides, animals have always
held a special relationship with humans. As we access our natural
ability to communicate with animals, we cannot help but open
ourselves more profoundly to life, other human beings, and our own
deep nature--the essence of who we really are. "Animal Voices,
Animal Guides" presents a wide variety of ways in which we can tune
in to the "universal language" of all life and reconnect with the
animal kingdom in more conscious, meaningful ways.
Through myths, shamanic journeys, and dreams we meet our power
animals, spirit animals, and wise animal guides. The exercises,
meditations, stories, and experiments included are designed to help
us tune in to the subtle whispers of nature and expand our
awareness. We learn what sled dogs have to teach us about teamwork,
how llamas see themselves as healers of the world, and how it would
feel to inhabit the skin of a shark. Filled with advice from animal
communication professionals and actual conversations with animals,
"Animal Voices, Animal Guides" is an invitation to explore our
inner ways of knowing. When we learn how to use all our senses to
listen to animals, we will find out how to listen to our authentic
self as well.
A look at the mythic, archetypal, and transformational aspects of
Snake * Explores how and why Snake was transformed from esteemed
advisor and guardian of ancient wisdom to a symbol of deception and
evil * Examines Snake's healing powers, its role in awakening
kundalini, and its connections to dreams, shamanism, alchemy, and
the Goddess * Shares transformational stories and practical ways
that Snake can help us travel through the imaginal realm, gather
treasure from the psyche, and shed outgrown aspects of self
Entwined with human consciousness since prehistoric times, Snake
has always been associated with transformation--from the shedding
of its skin to the rising of kundalini energy. In ancient times,
Snake served as protector and advisor to gods, goddesses, and
royalty. But with the story of Adam and Eve, Snake became the
enemy--a tempter and deceiver. How did this happen and why do
humans continue to fear and vilify Snake? Inspired by a vivid dream
of an immense snake that lost its tail, animal communicator Dawn
Baumann Brunke investigates the interwoven history of Snake and
humanity and explores how we can once again access Snake's wisdom
and harness its powerful ability to heal, transform, and awaken.
Uncovering ties between Snake and Goddess, the author demonstrates
how both were systematically suppressed millennia ago with the
spread of a patriarchal perspective that valued mastery over
nature, God over Goddess. Brunke reveals how myths that originally
extolled the virtues of Snake and Goddess were refashioned,
recreating their images as debased and untrustworthy. She explores
why snakes show up in shamanic journeys and transformational dreams
and how their unique presence in our world can serve as catalysts
of change, truth-telling, and enlightenment. Examining Snake's role
in awakening human consciousness, Brunke considers the alchemical
role of the serpent as well as Snake's connections to ancient
healing, modern medicine, and even the DNA molecule. She shares
psycho-activating stories to help trigger transformation and
provide graceful movement through the chaos of change. And she
offers practical techniques to journey with Snake through inner
worlds, to shed confining aspects of self, and to integrate
experiences more holistically. Brunke shows how we need to
re-embrace the ancient power of Snake to better support our return
to a more balanced consciousness--one that reunites nature with
spirit, sacred masculine with sacred feminine--as we strive for
global change and personal awakening.
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