Day 2: Truth Walk

Truth is a continual revelation, a constantly unfolding series of insights about how your mind works, how the world works, and how you might best act with more love, generosity, justice, and peace. I'm using Truth with a capitol T to mean an absolute - something that is foundational for you: Your values and principles, and your world view, and the leadings you have for action. 

If you have no Truths (no moral absolutes) then you will have no moral guidance. Everything will be situational: Whatever feels or seems right at the time and in that situation is right. This kind of “whatever feels good” mentality and lifestyle creates a society that regards all values, beliefs, lifestyles, and truth claims as equally valid. If we have no absolutes, then chaos follows.

At the same time, we need to accept that Truth is not the same for everyone, and learn how to listen to the Truth of others without getting angry or confused. And we need to accept that our own foundations change, as we grow and understand the world differently. 

Examining your Truth from time to time is a habit that expands your understanding of life, and gives you greater clarity.

Yesterday you wrote out your conscious, top-of -the-mind ideas about how you wish your world could change, and ideas that could lead you to change your world for the better. Now take another pass at it. This time, access your deeper, intuitive mind - your connection to God, or the Inner Guide, by putting yourself into a relaxed, trance-like state, and seeking a leading of the spirit with an open mind and heart.

Note that, even though I have described a process here, a vision walk can't really be scripted; at some point you might need to go where the vision takes you, or let go of a need for anything to happen at all!

• Set the mood: Light a candle and dim the lights. If you want, you can turn on some favorite instrumental music very softly - Native American flute, or Shamanic drumming - anything that will help to tune out your rational mind.

• Craft a clear intention: Say something like, "Today I call on the Spirit of Love to guide me, bring me clarity and open my eyes to the Truth. What is the Truth that is coming into focus for me now? Where is this path to the future leading? What is my next step?

If you have a specific idea in mind that is starting to nag at you, go ahead and form a question about it, but leave an opening for other ideas as well.

• Relax, breathe, walk or float: With each breath, allow your awareness to deepen and become softer. No stress. No rush. Walk or float in an imaginary void (or you might feel the need to stand and walk around your actual space, or move to the beat of the music).

• Go through a door: When you feel ready, see yourself moving through a doorway or opening into another space. Take time to settle there, in a safe, dark, warm place.

• Open to messages and gifts: You might get a vision, or thoughts, or just a feeling. Perhaps you will get a clear answer to one of your questions.

• Give thanks and return: Saying thanks out loud is how you acknowledge the reality of the gift. Then, turn around and exit the way you came in.

• Journal: In about 15-minutes, or when the music ends, get up and quickly write (or draw) in your journal the images and thoughts that came to you, without editing or judging. 

If what you saw or felt confused you, don't worry- these might be symbolic messages. You can let them float around in your brain for the rest of the week, and review them later.