Beyond The Chrysalis

...with Chris Park.
Chris Park is a Druid, artist, musician and storyteller, immersed and versed in the ancient lore and wisdom traditions of the Isles of Britain. He is a folk singer and multi-instrumentalist, specialising in pipes, whistles and flutes and various strings, mainly versed in British folk music and song, with a passion for Breton and French music too.

He lives in a luxurious hedge with a wayward family surrounded by beehives and organic farmland in the Vale of the White Horse. There he teaches and researches old ways and new. Hosting community ceremonies, working with bees and apitherapy, fostering peace and seeking an ever-renewed sense of purpose and service.
In today's episode, I am deeply humbled to have Chris share with us so openly his experiences and vast knowledge of Breton's ancient tradition of folklore and the art of beekeeping. He does so with the deep care and consideration of a true Wisdom Keeper. We tap into the richness of the land across The British Isles and what makes it so unique, the magic of alchemy and many benefits and modalities of Apitherapy.
Timestamps:
03:01 - The Origin & Tradition of Druidry and what it is like to be a Contemporary Druid
04:00 - On Nature-based Spirituality
05:00 - The Order of Bards, Ovates & Druids
07:42 - The Ancient Laws & The Marriage between Culture and Nature
14:20 - Reviving Ols Styles & Crafts of Bee Keeping
17:46 - The Wisdom Tradition & Our Connection to The Land
20:57 - What it means to be a Wisdom Keeper
25:55 - The Magick hidden within Our Locality & The Honey Isle
33:38 - The Beginnings of The Written Word & The Power of Storytelling
38:03 - How is Folklore apparent today?
41:10 - What YOU Need to Know on Beekeeping
44:44 - Alternative Apitherapy to Bee Venom Therapy
49:44 - Bee Hive Air Therapy
53:02 - Hive Wisdom, What the Bees Have to Teach Us
58:20 - How Can We Help the Bees
01:04:01 - The Law of One
01:05:08 - Minal's 3 questions
Mentioned on this episode:
IG: @chrischarlespark
Podcast: Living Beeing, http://www.livingbeeing.com/
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Hello light being, welcome to today’s guided journey - a meditation to help you step into your soul’s expansion.

If you’re discovering this series for the first time, I would like to guide you, to begin with one of the earlier journeys before coming back to this one. This series is an exploration of the chakra system, which distributes the flow of prana or energy throughout your subtle body. Stress, illness, emotional upset, or conflict all can cause blockages or imbalance in your chakra system. And since all of the seven chakras are interconnected, when one chakra experiences a blockage or imbalance, it affects all the others. This disruption of energy can cause your mind, body, and spirit to suffer.

Over the course of this series of guided meditations, we have cleared many energetic blockages to reach this point the crown chakra and as energy rises from the root upwards, it is best to begin there with the root chakra. Simply scroll back to the beginning a few episodes down below, on the listings to catch up.

So, with that said, let’s begin.

Today, we’re closing this series of guided journeys with Sahasrara, your crown chakra.

Also known as “the bridge to the cosmos.” It is the most spiritual in nature of all seven chakras. Located above the crown of the head, it acts as the individual's centre of spirit, enlightenment, wisdom, universal consciousness, and connection to higher guidance.

In a sense, the crown chakra is our highest potential. It governs interaction & communication with the universe, one’s senses of inspiration & devotion, union with the higher self & the divine, and deeper understanding; simultaneously, it is responsible for a healthy spiritual life.

The crown chakra allows for the experiences of unity and universal connectedness, as well as the integration of the whole.

If the crown chakra is out of balance or plagued by stuck energy, a range of emotional cues can act as red flags pointing in the direction of the problem. Common indicators of trouble with the crown chakra include difficulty meditating, difficulty feeling connected, and spiritual disinterest, as well as boredom, feeling antsy with the mundane, not feeling connected to one’s purpose or wisdom, or desiring complete isolation.

Perhaps the strongest signs of an unbalanced crown chakra are depression, apathy, and scepticism and in some cases lethargy. Meanwhile, others include stubbornness, excessive sarcasm, and narrow-mindedness.

So, by working to balance the energies of the crown chakra, we can enhance our mental and spiritual intellect. The energy of the Crown Chakra is supplied by the other six chakras. And this is the reason it is important to work on the lower six chakras to effectively activate the Crown Chakra.

This episode is the final instalment of this special series of meditations I created to help bring balance and calm to your days. If you have followed this far and want to continue to step into your expansion in much greater depth, either by working 1:1 or as a part of my group offering The Soulprint, you can apply today, simply Direct message me the word ‘Expansion’ over on IG @intuitsoulsalon OR send an email to [email protected].

The Soulprint is a 7-week journey through which I will share with you the exact tools, rituals and self-healing and regulation pratcies you need to embody your fully human self; mind, body, heart and spirit. It helps you rediscover the essence of your most authentic and empowered self, to initiate deep healing and step into the highest version of yourself. so

Now, make yourself as comfortable as you can, taking a few deep breaths to centre your being.

You can hit pause and resume when you’re ready to begin.

My wish is that it will help

Fiona Hiscocks is a Change & Culture Management Specialist. She has been helping organisations unlock the potential of their people for over 20 years, working with public, private and not-for-profit sectors. ​ Her clients have included President Obama's Management Council, Diageo, Santander, HMRC and Google to name a few.

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She works with leaders across the spectrum, from the US Federal Government, to global management teams to helping multi-agencies adapt the way they work with vulnerable youngsters.

Educated at Harvard and with a degree in Systems Engineering, she combines academic rigour with a passionate belief that everybody has something to contribute. It's just a question of unlocking it!

In today's episode, Fiona and I explore the nuances in how far organisational culture has come in cultivating a more integrated, fully human aspect to managing people, cultures and encouraging a strong sense of purpose for individuals in the workplace.
We touch on how the is NOW for fully integrating both the masculine and the feminine within individuals and organisations but also how to support men in stepping into an era where they can show a more tender, vulnerable side and be strong a the same time.

Time Stamps:

02:29 Storytelling as a window into organisational culture

05:34 Fiona's early career and how it shaped her purpose to be a catalyst for change

10:00 Calling for a cultural shift towards integration

14:36 The neouroscience of work culture

16:31 Bringing the whole human self to work and showing vulnerability

21:06 Making every voice matter

24:45 The evolution of work place culture

28:43 Enabling men to be their fully human self at work
29:57 Being fully human & a sustainable future
33:00 The magic of listening
35:00 Reconnecting every individual to thier role and impact with purpose
38:00 - Minal's 3 questions

Mentioned in this episode

Website: www.thrivechange.uk

Hello and welcome to today’s guided journey - a meditation to open the heart. I hope that it will clear any blockages in the giving and receiving of love.

We’re focusing on balancing Anahata, your heart chakra.

Located at the centre of the spine, at the heart level, this chakra governs your senses of trust, courage, peace and gratitude, as well as emotional equilibrium, and love for oneself.

It is the fourth of the seven chakras, making it the exact halfway point of the system and the unifier of the physical and spiritual energy centres. By connecting the lower three chakras — the root, sacral, and solar plexus — with the upper three chakras — the throat, third eye, and crown — the heart chakra acts as the bridge between the earth and spirit.

An imbalance in the life force energy of the Heart Chakra can lead to a dependence on others for fulfilment, jealousy, high expectations of others, harsh judgement and a constant seeking external validation.

This imbalance can manifest physically in a lowered immune system (causing colds, flu, infections), heart and lung issues including poor circulation, high/low blood pressure, and respiratory and breathing difficulties.

So, by calling in deep healing, forgiveness and compassion we are able to make space for love in our lives in all its forms.

This episode continues the special series of meditations that I have created to help bring balance and calm to your day. Look out for these every alternate week.

In this series, I’ll be taking you through 7 unique journeys. These will be centred around the bio-electromagnetic system - aka the Chakra system.

Now, make yourself as comfortable as you can and sit with your back straight using a pillow or cushion to ensure your spine is fully erect and supported.

You can hit pause now and resume when you’re ready to begin.

And, take a few deep intentional breaths, becoming aware as each breath floods your system with nourishing life force energy.

I wish you a nourishing practice.

With Infinite light,

Minal

Rakai’el Webb is a Sound Alchemist, Astrologer, Online Course Creator, and founder of the Lemurian School of Remembering. She empowers people by offering playful yet transformational online experiences through astrology, sound healing, and past life remembrance of their innate wisdom and gifts.
She works with entrepreneurs and creatives who long to find the clarity and courage to share their gifts in a way that is both authentic and profitable.
In today's episode Rakai'el and I dive into the Hero's Journey and how we can each navigate our own unique path by cultivating curiosity, following the breadcrumbs and all things tied to the magic of sound medicine.
Timestamps:
02:55 - Rakai'el time in the Chrysalis.
09:27 - On following the breadcrumbs and omens on the journey to expansion.
17:27 - Leaning into transformation and working with our dream life.
25:59 - What the Shamanic path entails and how we can honour indigenous traditions.
29:13 - On death & rebirth and the Hero's Journey.
36:08 - The magic & resonance of sound medicine and transcending beyond our senses.
43:59 - Moving through these transformational times by re-sensitizing our senses.
54:15 - On energy hygiene and the basics of energy housekeeping
56:39 - Minal's 3 questions
Mentioned on this episode:
IG: @iamrakaiel
Website: https://www.rakaiel.com/