SNAKES | SPIRITUALITY | POEMS + STORIES

A Red Snake, Blue Rain, Green Calm — How To Face The Truth of Life’s Shadows

A wake-up call! A snake teaches a lesson on how to always stay true to oneself.

If you encounter a snake, it can bring wisdom or spit poison, teach a lesson, be an omen.

In every situation it is for you to discern.

Does the snake represent hidden danger or passion?

Trust red flags to foretell the truth of a situation and shed light on the darkest shadows during life’s storms.

In all things, always stay true to yourself, for that is where your true strength lies.

red

prophetic dreams ♾️

As the sun bids farewell, Blood Moon ascends, its red glow casts an eerie spell, shadows shifting amidst perfectly still tall grasses.

Red-washed! The universe whispers its secrets, a dream prophecy foreshadows what lies ahead.

A subtle feeling, something is amiss, in the moonlight air, sixth sense warns deception hides.

My siblings huddled together, pretend deliberately avert their eyes ignore my presence as if I am invisible.

Trauma inherited is generational hemorrhaging.

A family tree broken silently bleeds every relationship until one chooses to heal.

How does one stop the bleeding?

purple

walk this way ♾️

Their charade collapses when I say, Hello their faces blush crimson, a deep red embarrassment verging on purple.

Walk this way, purple counsels, heal old bruises, injury inhale my harmonious blend, fire-red energy, calming presence of blue, spiritual wisdom, creativity, wellness of being.

I nod respectfully walk past my siblings, continue ahead, on my own passing through lavender healing fields, before vanishing from their world into heart-green tall grasses.

green

♾️

The hypnotic dance of graceful green mesmerizes, a silent presence draws near, smallest serpentine emerges as tall grasses part down the middle.

Slithering slowly a dazzlingly red snake dragon towers over me in the blink of an eye.

Hooded cape flared, neck ribs fully expanded, red coils down poised to strike, hot fire at the nape of my neck.

Be still higher self counsels balance is your sacred place where the light will never be masked despite the shadows cast.

I surrender no time to run no fight left within nor fawn, people-please.

Code Blue distress pulseless I have been playing dead.

power

♾️

The place where heaven and earth touch, the place of divine revelation and vision… mountains motivate the ascent of spiritual life. — Robert Mixa

I flow into mountain pose, stand feet hip-width apart, join palms, raise hands, point fingers upwards stand in my power—a mountain salute.

I am not afraid of you because I am no longer afraid of me.

Power shifts breath of fire awakens me ignites dormant energy surges up my spine, out my crown, reverses direction, roots past my feet.

Ground and sky connect through me.

prayer ♾️

Are you here for my resuscitation — resurrection?

Divine rescue-breathes, infuses her being, inhales compassion deeply exhales long-buried emotional pain for me.

I’m so sorry.

Tears spill from my heart Ho’ononpono prayer mends make things rights heals my relationship with me.

Please forgive me.

My heart beat for everyone except me. When I stopped living for others, my faith in myself blossomed.

I will not forfeit my personal boundaries apologize, say sorry all the time cave to the toxic mix of fear, blame, guilt and shame.

Thank you.

The lessons opened my eyes. Facing my shadows transformed the struggle to breathe with calm, a newfound ease. False beliefs no longer hold power over me.

I love you.

What I found hard to say. Learning how to be kinder, show compassion, and love myself more.

Rebirth

If you have a snake sighting, it’s a sign of transformation, spiritual growth.

Prepare to awaken all of your senses, and allow your spiritual knowing to expand.

It’s time to shed old beliefs, habits, possessions getting in the way of your progress. — LJ Innes

After experiencing the intense dream of the red snake, my life underwent a metamorphosis.

Shedding old skin had a profound impact. I saw the burden of carrying people, memories, and attachments that would never embrace, accept or fulfill me.

Healing the shadows of my past brought an end to the bleeding in every relationship, including the one I had with myself.

The hidden potential within empowered me to feel comfortable in my own skin.

Respect the snake, respect the earth, respect the gifts of all spiritual journeys. — LJ Innes

With heartfelt thanks to: Claire Kelly and to Write Under The Moon publication, Terry Pottinger and Rebecca Romanelli for your guidance and wisdom.

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