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SHAMAN’S VISION QUEST BY ALANA CAHOON
SPIRIT COMMUNICATION FROM AN ABANDONED KITTEN It was the beginning of a 5-Day Retreat. And, as in any multi-day meditation retreat, I am visited by animals. This is a classic experience of the Shaman’s Journey.
going berserk as the hopeful intruder faced him off from the other side of the glass door.
constant mewing I heard her say, “Please help me. I’m afraid. I’m alone. I’m lost. Let me in.”
What to do. I found an empty box in the garage, grabbed one of my pup’s blankets, and set it outside for her to sleep in. I fed her bowl after bowl of milk.
My mind spun with worry. “There are coyotes out there,” I thought. I practiced land protection, and sent healing energy to little kitten. On Day 3 I broke my silence and used the magical science of texting to shout out to a group of my friends and clients. Little kitten’s story and photo reached each of their hearts. In minutes, there was a taker!
My visitor this time was an absolutely adorable black little kitten, with a voice to match. My opening day of silence was broken by her sweet but constant, ‘Mew.’ The sound hung in the air like a lost angel searching for her home.
Shannon showed up within the hour with a crate, cat food, medicine, and blanket. But letting kitten go was not easy for me!
She arrived on my back doorstep, staring with her big green eyes through the glass doors that separated her from all the comforts of home.
In those three days I had created a bond with that kitten. We meditated sideby-side with only a window between us.
I didn’t know what to do. I’m highly allergic to cats. So, I meditated. That was, after all my intention for the next five days. During my meditation, she climbed up onto an outdoor chair and peered within. At completion of my practice, she literally tried jumping through the window. Instead, she smashed into it and fell. My heart was breaking! My dog was 264
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The next two mornings I found her nestled in the box. Almost purring. Later as I moved throughout the house, she followed, as if detecting my energy, attracted to my inner light. And with a
She ran right to me with those big green eyes, and seemed to ask if it would be all right to go with Shannon. I nearly kissed her sweet head as I passed her along, and gave her the blessing. After tick removal and a whole lot of love, this little kitten has found her home, and is sharing it with two dogs! I’m so grateful for my network, and
