21 Nov Symbols of the Soul
The Universe likes to speak to us in the form of symbols. If we wish to understand the messages, signs, and synchronicities that come to us, we must learn this symbolic language, which I call the Soul Language. The Soul is multidimensional and nonlocal and is not limited by either time or space. It can express itself through inner thoughts, feelings, intuitions, dreams, and seemingly external synchronistic events, whereby an inner situation gets mirrored through an outer event.
This should come as no surprise, considering that our waking life is a dream, as all the great, enlightened teachers remind us of this. Our inner process gets projected out and “dreamed up” into materialization or form. It is as if something within the Soul extends into the physical world and configures events in our lives to express and reveal itself. It is as if the world is a living oracle and events in our lives are divinely choreographed to reveal something to us beyond our everyday perceptions. Pure magic!
Notice the synchronistic events or signs that happen in your life that are connected with people, places, and things, either on the computer, TV, magazines, license plates, dreams, conversations, or anywhere; it will be something unique to catch your attention. The symbol that comes to you could be an answer to a question, or a confirmation that you are on the right path and to keep on moving forward. Sometimes, it’s a piece of the puzzle to the story of your life or a warning, but it will be important to you. The key is to be alert and aware of the messages coming in and how they show up for you.
The following is a list of the seven most common ways of receiving messages from the Universe:
- Synchronicities are one of the central ways that the Universe gets you to sit up and notice. Say that, you’re driving home and have to stop to let a family of Geese cross the road. As you’re waiting for the Geese, a song that reminds you of a friend comes on the radio; later that day, the same friend calls to tell you they started writing a book and wanted your help with the project. Goose feathers represent writing! According to Carl Jung, synchronicity is the coincidence of events that appear to be meaningfully related but do not seem to be causally connected. This is taken to be evidence of a connection between the mind and material objects, including your Spirit Animal. Jung also states that there is a connecting principle, in which events both large and small come together in such a way that it aligns with the experience of the individual; in essence, the events mirror your thoughts or concerns. Synchronicities, when they do occur, mean that you’re on the right path and to keep on going. Essentially, the Spirit Animal, or Universe, is telling you they have your back. I like to call them my cosmic reminders.
- Patterns are easy to recognize, especially numbers. If you’re aware of certain patterns, then perhaps you’ve seen the most common, which are a specific sequence of numbers, like 11:11 or other numbers such as 777 or 222. There can be many different number combinations, but the key is that you notice them. For instance, when I was going through some significant changes in my life, I kept seeing the number combinations of 555 repeatedly for a few weeks. Fives represent change, and more fives indicate greater changes. I also heard an Owl hoot outside my window one night and I happened to look at the clock and it was 11:11 (this means a portal door is open, and Spirit is talking to you). Many websites and articles offer deeper insight into the significance of specific numbers.
- Deja vu and repetitive encounters that you experience could also be a sign. I have a three-time rule; if I experience something at least three times in a row, then I know it’s important in some way. Perhaps, you get a strong feeling of being somewhere before, and it reminds you of the time that you went on vacation to the tropics, and the wildlife there was amazing, especially the colorful parrots. Perhaps, you had a strong desire to have one as a pet. Later, you see a story about a parrot in the news, and then you overhear a conversation. Someone mentions a pet store that just opened near you, and they happen to have a lot of parrots.
- Instant Manifestation is another fun way to get a sign; find the perfect parking spot, or getting a big discount on a purchase, or even win a prize. There was a week when I found a ladybug in my home, or car, or on me nearly every day. Ladybug is a symbol of good luck, so I bought a lottery ticket (scratch-off) and won $100!
- Songs, and hearing the lyrics of a certain song can trigger a synchronistic moment in your life. Sometimes, the song arrives at the same moment you are thinking of a person or problem, and it triggers an aha moment. This synchronistic guidance can be related to a specific goal or person that is associated with a certain song.
- Delays in your plans, or unexpected complications, can be a sign that you’re on the wrong path and to reconsider your plans. This happened to me when I was thinking of taking a good-paying job in a city that was an hour’s drive from my home. On the day of the interview, there were many complications and some red flags too, but I was still undecided. Before I left, I stopped at a local art gallery. At the register, there was a postcard with a black and white photograph of an owl displayed on the counter. The owl’s eyes looked right through me, and then I knew I wasn’t being told everything about this job. Owl is a symbol of truth and to beware of deception. I’m so glad that I listened! Later, I discovered that I had made the right decision. Your gut feeling is your intuition speaking to you and your best guide for any situation you find yourself in, both good and bad.
- Dreams are another great way for the Universe to communicate with you and receive valuable information. Once, I had a dream about two dogs that were lying by the side of the road next to a graveyard. I stopped my car and went to them to see if there was anything I could do to help. They were both near death. I petted the yellow lab and it suddenly wagged its tail and came back to life. The feeling I had in the dream was happiness and joy at being with this dog. The dog is a symbol of friendship. An old childhood friend of mine that I hadn’t seen in years contacted me a week later. She was moving back into the area in a few months and was hoping to rekindle our friendship. Even though we had problems in the past, I decided to give her, and the friendship, another chance because of the Spirit Animal message.
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