Entering Your
Sanctuary of Solitude
Greetings, dear one.
I am Breya, weaver of emotions and keeper of the basketry tradition.
I welcome you to this sacred space, where we'll embark on a journey of self-discovery and emotional integration.
In our work together, we'll use the metaphor of the basket to represent your integrated self. Imagine your integrated self as this beautiful basket, carefully woven with intention and love. Just as this basket holds and protects its precious contents, your integrated self provides a safe and supportive container for all aspects of your being.
This basket, like your integrated self, is strong and flexible, capable of holding a wide range of experiences. It's beautiful even with its imperfections, a testament to the unique and ever-evolving nature of your being.
As we journey together, remember that you are the weaver of your own emotional tapestry. Trust your intuition, embrace your creativity, and allow the basket metaphor to guide you towards a more harmonious and fulfilling life.
Are you ready to begin?
Grounded between root and crown,
You are the basket from which new spirits
are woven anew
The Foraging Basket
Held by Sacred Innocence,
We call upon the guiding spirit of Cheetah and Wildebeest to lead
as we pay close attention to the arrival of unexpected emotions within.
Your inner landscape is as vast and varied as the world around you.
Explore it with courage and curiosity.
Enter the Ferus Tel Menagerie
Level One Embodied Quest: The Foraging Basket
These exercises are designed to help you explore your inner landscape, understand the different parts of yourself, and ultimately, connect with the wisdom of your own Spirit, what some call the Self. Remember, this is a journey of self-discovery, so approach each exercise with curiosity, compassion, and a willingness to learn. Let us begin.
“What am I finding within myself?”
Click on the “View FERUS” link above while asking this question. When two FERUS make their presence felt, close your eyes and listen to their associated sound tracks. Allow them to take you to an internal space where those two parts of you are having a conversation.
What are they saying to each other?
What were they each doing and saying before the conversation?
What will they do and say after this conversation?
How does this conversation pertain to your life?
Imagine you are setting out on a walk through a rich and varied landscape. This landscape is your inner world. As you walk, you'll gather items that represent different aspects of yourself - your thoughts, feelings, memories, and beliefs. These items can be real objects you find around you, or they can be symbolic, written on slips of paper or simply imagined. The important thing is that they resonate with you in some way. Find a quiet space where you can focus. Now, close your eyes while listening to your selected tracks and imagine yourself in Ferus Tel. What parts of yourself do you notice first? Are there any imagined objects calling for your attention? There is no right or wrong way to fill your basket. Trust your intuition. When you feel you've gathered enough, take some time to examine each item. What does it tell you about the part it represents? How does this part feel? What does it need?