‘Implosion’ was the word most used to describe the banking crisis of 2008. Did anyone else notice that some of the first stories about this were right around Sept. 11? To me, this was clearly the physical manifestation of the metaphor given by the Twin Towers and those who died there in 2001. But even before the media used the word ‘implosion’, I recognized the opening scene of the Big Dream. The time had come. And though it was not directly (or obviously) related to the events on public display, the Big Dream was already active in my personal life – and about to take things to the next level.
In 2007 & 2008, there had been a number of changes related to the office in which I worked and I’d had several dreams which spoke directly to certain of these changes. The Universe had been trying to show me, in some very personal and literal ways, that it was time to leave, but I was unable to do so for reasons which seemed unquestionably true at the time.
In October 2008, in addition to the U.S. financial/banking implosion, a hierarchical restructuring was announced at work which significantly impacted the program I had been part of for many years, it’s physical location, and my job situation. The changes did not bode well for me. My job was not at stake, but the changes would have the greatest (negative) impact on me, personally, and on my immediate and everyday workspace and responsibilities. Shortly thereafter, in one of the shamanic circles in which I participate, I experienced a ‘big’ journey that gave me hope, excitement, and joy for the future. There was much energy and potential at the time. It seemed that January 2009 would bring some significant change – the feeling of ‘a new job’ was strong.
(continued in ‘Diving in, First Steps…’)