I still wonder about the significance of the female lion in the reoccuring dream I had during my coma.  It was set in the interior of a house and I had the task of rearranging the space.  I suspect the house had more to do with the tv being on but the lion-wellll.  I take her as my totem as well as my protection during this difficult hospital stay till I find another possibility.  She sat with such dignity and always in front of the scene while my cat, Spirit sat in the back of the room in the same pose.  They never moved but by merely their presence, I felt soooo comforted.  Since these dreams and now that MI offers the Shaman workshop, I've become more interested in relating Shamanism to retreivals of the self.  It's funny my #2 son recommeded I rent Kingdom Hospital because of its mystical theme mixed with tradition medical stance.  Plus he's a Steven King fan.  I saw episode 1 last night and when the artist victim of a hit and run started interacting with the Aardvark he had formally captured on canvas, it reminded me of my lion.

Augoeideian,

Really enjoyed the description of Monroe and I too look for references to Monroes work in books I most value.  This is why I was so thrilled when I discovered that the 3 most influential people in my life, Carl Rogers, Thomas Gordon, and Monroe all knew each other, respected each other and were friends. I didn't discover this until I had to do a talk for one of classes about 5 years ago.  I started working with Roger's and Gordon's material in the 70's and Monroe/Moen books etc. in the 90's.  But they all came together for me by '01.  All four have greatly influenced my beliefs, values, and the way I like to work with others. For me their the bottom line and the how to's regarding how to be an effective human.

Love to all, Jean 

I love the eyes and carriage of the lion. so dignified, self possessed and calm. the eyes seem to possess ageless wisdom which says I dont take guff, so don't mess with me, so it garners immediate respect. you don't ask a lion questions. it asks you questions, but doesn't care if you provide answers. 
it strikes me as the best totem of all to have Jean.

once as a small child I had my first what I thought was a nightmare. a white panther jumped inside me after stalking up to my bed. hmm. have to think some more on that too.

it does seem a small world after all as Disney says, when you start thinking globally. I thought it was beyond coincidence when I had my first retrieval from reading Monroe in the 80's, but I had read him in the 70's too, and couldn't find another book to compare with his so re-read it. then along about 2000 found Bruce here who knew Monroe. seemed like divine providence rather than luck.

we gotta be working it in the ethers..thats the only answer.

hugs, alysia

Lucy,

I read in the last chapter of the Carl Rogers Reader about Rogers meeting Monroe when he visited the Monroe Institute when he was quite elderly.  For me it meant the closure of a circle, my 3 main people linked together.

Love. Jean 

Alysia,

Made it through my first day back to work, Mac was right, I needed to be with the people.  Fortunatly I'm still in a slow recovery enough to stand firm on taking things more slowly and in my stride.  Attitude change may be happening because I'm just too dang'd tired and weak to do otherwise.  The day went in slow motion yet much was accomplished including a lunch out at a new restaurant.  I feel more recepitive than ever to going with the flow while continuing to do required tasks.

Yes, we are still running along paraellel // lines in many of our lifes learnings-we gotta' be meeting.  I do like the idea of a white panther and I wonder if yours is still around or have you changed totems?

Love, Jean