Helping Allies

The important strangers who gathered this past weekend at the Women at the Well retreat were blessed with many helping allies from the natural world to assist us going deep in our work. Helping allies are the animals, natural elements, and nature spirits that  show up at a particular time in life to guide and teach us. Whether we like them or not, are afraid of them or not, are comfortable with the message they bring or not, to ignore them is to deny important and useful information to guide us on our path.

The banana slug was abundant and the mascot of the retreat center. I was reminded of this post from the archives – a reflection on my experience at a vision quest. Teachings from the Banana Slug. Here’s more about the mystical and healing qualities of slug.

We were also visited by hummingbird symbolizing the enjoyment of life and lightness of being. A perfect ally to our theme of relax and allow. Our special guest was the migrating Rufous hummingbird who persistently wanted to come into the room, buzzing windows, and perching on a nearby tree. Fitting that it is the feistiest hummingbird in North America. Helping allies have a great sense of humor.

Who and what are the helping allies in your life at this time?  Study them, their characteristics, and attributes for messages from the invisible world. Use them as a talisman for qualities you want to strengthen in your life. Give gratitude for their appearance and presence. They are a sign from the invisible realms that we have more support than we can ever imagine.

2 Responses to “Helping Allies”

1. lisa says:

   April 2, 2015 at 4:24 pm

   It is no surprise that the owl continues to show up for me. Things that have been hidden (knowledge, understanding, knowing my higher power). I love how these guides show me the way, revealing those things that are hidden – like a banana slug under the peeled-away skin of a tree in the forest. Right there, wriggling around, unseen.

   I am so grateful to have experienced the well with you as our human guide, Mary. I feel flow in my life like water from the deepest well. I so appreciate the amazing women who shared the journey with me, and I look forward to connecting and diving deeper still with you and another group of women in the very near future.

   With much love and many thanks,
   Lisa

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2. Mary Corrigan says:

   April 2, 2015 at 5:00 pm

   Thanks, Lisa. Our guides are usually hiding in plain site. Look forward to more trips to the well and the nourishment of each other in the future.

   Love and Blessings to you!

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