Week Six: Companion Suit (Chakra Allies)

This was an extremely difficult task for me, mainly because I had never heard of 'animal chakras' before, and am unable to meditate (although I have tried it a few times in my years, but not recently).

I researched the 7 chakras in the body, finding them extremely interesting and believably possible.

Because I don't meditate, I decided to let the pictures 'talk' to me yet again, all the time thinking which animal would represent the chakras in my body.

Here are the few I did and it took me nearly two weeks to complete them.

1st Chakra: elephant

The first chakra, located at the base of the spinal columnd, is related to material things, ie shelter and food.. our sense of security in the world and our survival and self esteem.

My root chakra feels like it should be the mighty elephant. He keeps his balance both physically and mentally and I like to think I do too most of the time.

When this chakra is weakened, one experiences back ache, hemorroids and knee problems (which is what happens to me).

4th Chakra: dog This chakra is located in the area of the physical heart. Love from this chakra is unconditional and closer to compassion. Love is the central power point and true motivator of your mind, body and spirit. It is the mediator between the body and the spirit.

There is only one animal I associate this with and that's the dog. He gives himself totally to us humans with unconditional love and compassion.

I did two other collage cards this week, but have no idea where they fit in, or whether they even fit in anywhere....

Week Four: A New Chapter

After my last post I felt so drained, and quite empty. The fact that I had dredged up so much of my past (some things I had never spoken about, and definitely never 'shown' so publicly),left me feeling very 'low' as well.
Nothing else came out of me, although I did prepare my space and set everything in front of me a couple of times, and told myself I was feeling 'ready'...nothing happened.

I looked again at my list I had made of the Committee Suit, and saw there were still many parts of 'me' I hadn't explored. and also some duplicates I had written in my list too... what was that all about I wandered?
Still nothing...so I 'let it go' and 'freed' myself for the past week, turning my attention to other things.

But as soon as Carla's new post went up on Sunday, I felt all fired up and energetic once more. Somehow, a new chapter is what I needed. So, let the collaging begin...
These questions need to be answered in order to start on this new phase of my journey.

1.) List 15 people who are very important in your life. They can be alive or dead. Oh no, I don't have 15....
Let me see...
Auntie Essie
Ian
Neil
Steven
Mark
Carla
Maggie
Ma
Dad
Silla and Cinny
Leon
2.)Name 3 ancestors whose energy or personality you share, or ones you would want to call to assist you in life's struggles.
Ohmigod, I don't know 3...
Auntie Essie
3.) Name 3 teachers who imprinted your life in a valuable way:
Haven't got three:
Mrs Van Zyl
Mrs Purchase
4.) Of the great human beings of history, whom would you like to consult about your life?
Nelson Mandela
Ghandi
Queen Victoria
5.)Who would you call if you wanted to talk in the middle of the night?
Steven
6.) Who would you want around to comfort you when you were ill or sad?
Ill= Neil, Steve, Mark
Sad= Steven
7.) Who would you want around when you want to play and celebrate?
Neil, Mark, Steve.
8.)Name five people you would want with you if you were marooned on an island for a year.
Neil, Steven. Mark, Carla and Maggie
9.)Who inspire or encourages your deepest hopes or dreams?
Myself and Steven
10.) Whose challenges push you to your edge and therefore help you to grow?
My own and Steven's
11.) Are there animal beings whose energy is precious to you?
Yes, Winston and Snuffles.
This list definitely alarms me... Why? Am I too reliant on Steven (my eldest son) for my mental wellbeing?
At last I was able to do one new card:

My Animal Beings:


This card shows my bulldogs I had when I was younger and my Shih Tsu I have now, all very loving animals who gave and give me 'unconditional' love (The only ones in this whole world who do!)

It is very important to me right at this moment in my life, no matter how busy I am with all sorts of other projects, to continue and keep on pushing myself to do this challenge I have set myself.

So, I may do it much slower than the first chapter, but I will not give up.