Mentioned in a previous blog that last weekend I spent doing my Reiki II. My teacher is also the first person in the UK to teach Reiki drumming, and on the Sunday as we were due to finish early, she conducted a drum journey session for me. Now, I really didn't know what to expect as I hadn't heard of Reiki drumming before. I lay down on the coach, all relaxed, and with an open mind about what the next 20 minutes would hold. She said that the experience would be very individual - some people just felt relaxed; some experienced vivid dreams; others felt that parts of their body were being pulled... So to the rythmic drum beat, I wandered off in a meditative state.

Well, afterwards, all I can say it was very relaxing and I was surprised by the pictures, symbols that kept flashing in my minds eye. It was like I was having a strange dream but not in a disturbing way. Although it was relaxing, I felt full of energy and awake afterwards.

There have been a few blogs from my Friends about dreams so I thought I'd try and describe some of what I "saw". Like dreams, although I can still clearly see some of the pictures, it's actually hard to describe, but I'll give it a go...

In the beginning I was asked to walk across a bridge and once I crossed the bridge, the journey would begin. My bridge was small, wooden and almost fairytale like. On the other side, I was greeted by a dragonfly darting to and fro in front of me. It's torso was a brilliant metallic greeny/blue colour - very beautiful. It then flew to a lake where it grew in size - either it grew or I shrunk, but I think it grew. It then came over and taking my hands, lifted me up into the sky. The dragonfly then disappeared but I didn't fall to earth - I kept on gliding and witnessed the rest of the journey from this level.
I came across a moonlit lake, with forests surrounding it and mountains in the background. Everything was quite and still. In the corner of my minds eye I saw a bear. This bit is hard to describe but the bear didn't stay long, it appeared and then disappeared. I knew the bear's message to me was about not underestimating my inner strength, it had served me well and would continue to do so. There was also a message about being clear of who I am, where and what my boundaries were and living my life accordingly.
I travelled through the trees and came across a road which snaked it's way up the mountain side. It was still dark but there was a light ahead which I kept following. Again, for me it was symbolic about my life - I am on my path although it feels like there are lots of twists and turns, it is heading in the right direction. Also, although I can't always see the path or road ahead, I need to just trust that I am being guided.
Oh, and somewhere along the journey - not sure now at what point, I came across a large gentle eye looking at me. I knew that it was an elephant although at no point did I see the elephant.
There was more, but as said, it's actually difficult to put into words the journey. I'm not sure what it all means, what the dragonfly symbolised or the elephant's eye. I am clear about the bear and the road. I feel the nature scene was just a reminder that I'm at my happiest when I'm out in nature and that I should do more about getting out there.

Anyway, that was my drum journey - who needs psychedelic drugs!!!