X Marks the Spot: Soul Adventure

By Trish Briggs

I have my map and compass in hand as I step into my new adventure.

“X” marks the spot - the place where life becomes magical because all things are possible.

I study my map to see how much farther I need to travel before reaching this enchanted location, where the treasures of the universe are said to exist. I have journeyed long and hard.

It’s not much farther now. That feels encouraging.

Along the way, I’ve “investigated” all the twists and turns of heart chakra energy, encountering the many vibrational shades of green it holds. I find myself surprisingly at ease with every one of those flavors of green.

But it’s the center - the vibrant pink - that I seek.

Some call it the high heart chakra. Others call it the seat of the soul.

This is the “X” on the map. This is the gateway to my soul - the grander part of my essence that is immortal and already knows everything there is to know about me: my purpose, my truth, my why.

Blocking this gateway is an arched, elaborately carved pink door, accented with touches of

green. It is locked.

I know I have the key. I’ve seen it before.

It’s a large gold skeleton key, given to me at creation. Everyone has their own unique key.

Ah - now I remember. I tucked mine into my heart energy for safekeeping.

I reach into my heart space and attune to the feeling of love. The energy around me intensifies. Swirling clouds of green and pink gather as I reach deeper into the energy of love itself.

I have the key.

The key that unlocks the door to my soul - my immortal energy, my eternal spark, my direct

connection to the Divine. I turn the key and open the door. The light is so bright that I instinctively shade my eyes before stepping forward.

But wait… is the timing right? My logical brain pops in to reassure my intuitive brain that everything is exactly as it should be - and the time is now.

There’s a new moon, signaling fresh beginnings and new adventures. There’s the solstice - the longest night of the year - when the Earth tilts farthest from the sun before beginning her slow return to the light. And this month’s new moon sits at 28 degrees, aligned with the galactic center.

Well then...

My right and left brains look at each other, nod in agreement, and decide this must be a big deal. Clearly, we could not have chosen a more perfect moment to step into our own sun - our soul. And so, the adventure begins!