Teacher and Student

The Enchanted Map Oracle, by Colette Baron-Reid

Paraphrasing an oft heard and notable statement, we are each student and teacher to each other. There is something that we each have to share with AND something we can learn from each another. We are each a guide for the other. This is true no matter what our life experiences have been and how different they may be from someone elses. Indeed, our experiences and challenges put us in position to be of service to others because we have garnered unique wisdom we have acquired along the way.

Experience and wisdom is what shines through when are in alignment. Thus, for our radiance to shine, we must dive deep into our own work and become as authentic as possible in each moment of our lives. This is living with conscious awareness. And, living from this place, not only benefits us, it benefits and affects all who come into contact with our energy whether we engage with them or they simply pass through our energy field (and vice versa) because our light shines through our subtle energy bodies and beyond.

This energy is a living energetic system that is part of our natural state of being. We are naturally coming back into this natural state of being as we release illusions and distortions and integrate, resulting in greater internal coherence. Our coherent energetic field then magnetizes people and opportunities into our lives - both to help and assist us and vice versa. This is part of flow and synchronicity and what makes magic and miracle part of everday life.

Take the time to connect within to your heart space. Place your hand over your heart as you breathe a little bit slower and a little bit deeper into your heart space. Allow your body to relax and anything you have been holding to simply melt away. Call forth the presence and support of Gaia. As you breathe, sense or imagine her energies coming closer and gently folding all around you. Ask her to come even closer and allow yourself to feel and receive her support. Then, ask for the presence and support of your guides and angels and feel their energies surround you.

Ask that what you most need to know be revealed.

Are you allowing your authentic self to shine through?

Are you actively participating with conscious awareness through your day?

Are there any “blind spots” that Spirit reveals to you?

Are you willing to be vulnerable to others and to share yourself and your past experiences with them? Why or why not?

Are you willing to speak your needs? Do you know what your needs are?

Are you willing to speak your desires?

Are you being clear about your needs and/or desires?

Are you willing to be curious about why others show up in your experience?

Are you willing to receive from others? Are you willing to receive without judgment, without criticism?

Are you willing to give and receive from a place of love? What does this mean to you?

Is there anything else that Spirit can reveal to you that will be helpful for you to know at this time?

Be grateful for all that has been shared, whether it is clear to you or questions remain. Intend for more information and opportunities to come into your experience to elucidate what you have learned. Go forth in your day with love and compassion at the forefront of your mind and see the wonders that unfold. This practice moves you closer to Unity Consciousness and Oneness.

And, so it is!

“Every life is a teaching tool for others. Your authenticity and honesty are an example to those around you.”