Meeting My Inner Bear: The Journey That Changed Everything
I was just 19, sitting in my little four-door Nissan in the community college parking lot, stealing quiet moments between classes to explore something that called to me deeply.
In my hands was a book of animal meditations - one of the first spiritual books I ever bought along with Louise Hay & John Michael Greer's works. I had no idea how this random book of Shamanic journeys would shape my entire path forward. Math class was next (elementary math, ironically, for an early childhood education requirement), but in that moment, I was somewhere else entirely.
As I alternated between reading and meditation, I found myself walking a wooded path, guided by Thoth. At this point, I barely knew what a Spirit Guide was, having been raised traditionally Christian, and Thoth was the guide of the book itself. I didn't feel a personal connection to him, but I respected him as a guiding force on my path for now.
The Journey that Lead Me Home
As Thoth left me to explore on my own, the forest opened up to reveal a cave entrance in the distance. I picked my way down, no longer led by a clear path but a calling instead. And there she was – a magnificent Mama Bear the size of an elephant, her rich brown fur adorned with blue woad spirals. The feeling of familiarity here was entirely different than the "working relationship" I felt with Thoth.
A chunky bear chilling.
This Mama Bear was waiting to welcome me home.
I followed her in, awestruck. The cave itself was a marvel, walls encrusted with indigo and blue crystals, but it wasn't the beauty or magic that transformed me. It was the simple thing that happened next. This great maternal presence invited me to lay against her fur, like a cub returning to their mother.
In that moment, something shifted – I felt pure, unconditional maternal energy radiating from my own heart, joining with hers and strengthening. That experience on my lunch break at college was far from just a meditation. It was my first real encounter with a spirit guide who would become an ongoing presence in my life and work.
Months later, I'd commune for the first time with my inner council of animal guides and guardians, and Bear turned out to be my inner spirit symbolically.
Mama Bear Medicine Teaches Us so Much
Bear energy has laced itself in so many facets of my life – teaching me about boundaries, rest, protection, and the fierce grace of aligned, maternal love.
Curl up and hibernate for a day during the Bear Immersion Digital Day Retreat.
Since then and throughout my life, friends, students, and clients have referred to me as Mama Bear, not realizing that I really did step into that so many years ago!!! I am a Mother for the Collective. A compassionate guide just like my Bear within.
This is why I'm so excited to share the upcoming Bear Immersion Digital Day Retreat with you. On Saturday, November 2nd, from 11 AM to 5 PM Eastern, we're co-creating a space to connect with this powerful, nurturing energy – right from the comfort of your own cozy den.
Imagine spending a day wrapped in comfort, exploring the wisdom of Bear through ceremony, meditation, gentle movement, and creative expression. We'll weave together sound healing, journaling, and simple art practices, all while holding space for both active exploration and deep rest – just as Bear teaches us.
This online half-day retreat is an invitation to find your own connection to this beautiful nurturing energy of Bear and the wisdom of the seasons.
Whether you're drawn to Bear's symbolism around boundaries, protection, or the sacred dance between activity and rest, there's space for you here.
Since then, Bear has been part of my guide team.
The investment is pay-what-you-can (starting at just $11), because I believe this medicine should be accessible to all who are called to it. We valued the day at $99, but what matters most is that you're able to join us.
Ready to curl up in your own rest nest and explore the medicine of Bear? You can find all details and secure your spot here.
Remember - just like that transformative moment in my college parking lot, sometimes the most magical connections happen in the most unexpected places. Will you create space for yourself to retreat and transform?
All My Love,
Safrianna Lughna
The Queer-Spirit Guide
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