Day 2 - A Year of Spiritual Awakening - Who is in Your Soul Circle?

Lesson 2: The first person you saw...

So I started typing out this really long blog post, accidentally hit a button, it all erases and then trying to control Z did nothing... AHHHH so frustrating. So here is attempt number 2.

Today was centred around  relationships. We were to sit in a quiet space, seek some light from the Divine, and contemplate who in our life brings dear meaning to us, and what lessons they teach us. Lesson Two proceeds with: "The first person you saw was your mother, your father. This was the first relationship. And yet the other relationships in your life have been equally destined. Those in your soul circle have come to join you in this lifetime." From this we were to write down the names of people who hold key relationships in our life and what we are learning from them. I decided to meditate on this rather than contemplate, so I opened myself up and allowed myself to receive. A lot of what I received was random images, which I believe to be other messages for other things, but I did see the people in whom I think are in my soul circle.

I first saw a seagull. I wanted to note this as I believe it was significant in the journey ahead. Seagulls can represent when things in your life need redefining or reassigning. They can hold opportunity, resourcefulness, freedom and being carefree. I thought it was nice to have a guide through this meditation and I was grateful to know that he was there. But the symbolism also helps with the people I received as my soul sisters.

I first saw my friend Joanna coupled with a hand with a wedding ring on it. She's actually married, and neither of us are in love with each other nor are inclined that way, but I took the wedding ring to be a symbol of a bond for life. I actually met Jo through my ex and without him, I probably wouldn't be friends with her otherwise. I believe our connection transcends physical being, and sometimes the greatest loves in your life aren't of that from a partner/lover, but through friendship. I have been stripped bare to my soul sometimes and there is Joanna there to support me. You don't always find people like this and it's nice to have. Even though we're both trying to find our true selves, Joanna teaches me to be whoever I want to be and that's okay. She accepts me for who I am and what I want to be. I've resonated to her words which have helped me want to be a better person towards others in life. I learn so much from her that she probably doesn't even know. 

The second friend I saw was a lady I met on my travels to Thailand last year through volunteering at an elephant village. Her name is Debra and I also feel like she is opening up truly to her spiritual awakening. I saw Debra on my meditation dancing to what seemed like a rockin' song and she was having fun in her own style. It was funny to see. I somehow got onto the topic of sacred geometry on my trip to Thailand and that's where the connection began. I don't know Debra for long, maybe a few months, and on my trip I really bared a lot of my soul to this stranger. It was refreshing to be that raw with someone in such a short amount of time. Debra is currently going through her own transformation, and what I learn from her, is that its never too late to find your true self. From someone who had quite a regimented work lifestyle and had to be in control of everything, she's really opened up to letting go and accepting whatever the universe gives her. I admire her ability to do this, even through tragedy she is moving forward.

And lastly, I was met with my friend Nasiha. Now, I've never met Nasiha but I talk to her more days than not. We met on an app called Anchor (original format and not what's there now) over a discussion on the Flash, of all things! I asked for her Facebook details and the rest is history! Again, another person I can go to the deepest of conversations both in dark times and light, who doesn't judge and just accepts. It's a nice feeling to have someone that no topic is off limits. I have opened up Nasiha to her spiritual side talking about Star children, mediumship, light work, spirit guides, astral projection etc etc and she has told me she doesn't truly have people to connect with on such a topic. I'm glad that I teach her and she teaches me about different aspects in life. The image I received of Nasiha was her reading a book on a bench. This pretty much sums up Nasiha to the T. She loves to indulge in new topics, and really learns about it, in order to have fruitful conversation. She's an old soul who has a good heart and engages with people of all walks of life. What I learn from Nasiha is never giving up on achieving the truest version of yourself, that self care means self nourishment and that we should never neglect any aspect of ourself.

So, there you have it. My soul sisters are from different countries and different walks of life and yet, I find my truer self connects with them the most. I find these ladies to be my key relationships for my spiritual growth. That's not to say that my other friends are not there in their own way, but in the terms of my spiritual journey, these sisters are in my soul circle.