8/20/25

Greetings, wild ones, truth-tellers, and keepers of inner fire.

Saturday I joined a group of delightful adventurers on the Tuckasegee River in North Carolina. Over the years, I’ve learned that adventuring with a like-minded group creates a very unique collective energy.

These experiences are valuable for so many reasons: the bonding, the unexpected challenges, and the moments that push us outside our comfort zones. Sometimes those challenges are individual, sometimes collective...but always revealing. Moments like these teach us about ourselves and each other, and choosing to step into a situation where anything is possible—within the safety of a knowledgeable, supportive group—is priceless.

If you find yourself stuck in a rut, I encourage you to challenge yourself with something new. And if you’re already familiar with personal or group adventures like this, keep doing them...the lessons and rewards are tremendous.

This day included a few “mishaps”: some boats capsized, some paddlers swam. But in a group like this, everyone looks out for each other, which allows for even more stretching, experimenting, and learning. Remember what it was like to be a kid, when everything was new and we tried it anyway? Adventures like these remind us to let ourselves play a little.

And then… the magic moment. A large shadow moved across the front of my boat on the water. I looked up and saw a majestic bald eagle soaring above our group. In an instant, it swooped down, expertly caught a fish from the river, and flew upstream, gliding just above the water.

It all happened in seconds. I was the only one who saw it snatch the fish, so I yelled, “EAGLE! Bald eagle!!” and the group turned to watch the bird trail off upstream. A once-in-a-lifetime moment—a front-row seat to Nature’s grandeur.

Whitewater rivers like the Tuckasegee do something extraordinary to me: they act as a tuning fork for my soul. They breathe new life into every part of my body and sharpen my intuitive awareness. It’s electric. Fleeting glimpses of wildness, like this eagle, remind me of the unseen energies swirling around us—renewing excitement, courage, and curiosity to explore without fear.

A Moment of Ethereal Awareness​
Seeing an eagle in a shared experience—like our 10-boat group—is often interpreted as a sign that Spirit sees you and supports you. It emphasizes the power of collective energy, guidance, and the sacredness of the moment.

Suggested Takeaway:​
Consider this sighting a spiritual nudge: “Rise above, trust your intuition, act with courage, and honor the sacred flow of life...both individually and together.”

Moments like these—where wild magic intersects with human presence—simply confirm how connected everything is, in and around us, always.

Raise your awareness. See your surroundings. Embrace the challenges. Stay in flow.

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Wild-Heart Practice of the Week:

“Flow With the Field”

This week, practice tuning into the energetic currents around you—both in nature and in your daily life.

1. Step into Awareness: Find a quiet moment, indoors or outside. Close your eyes, take a few deep breaths, and feel the space around you. Sense the energy flowing through the room, the park, or even your own body.
2. Notice the Interplay: Think about your interactions over the past day—people, animals, even plants or objects. How did your presence affect the field? How did the field respond?
3. Reflect & Journal: Capture one example of where you consciously influenced the energy around you. What did you notice? How did it feel?
4. Optional Nature Connection: If you can, go to a nearby river, stream, or forest. Observe how water flows, leaves move, or wildlife reacts. Let the natural rhythms remind you of your own innate ability to attune, flow, and respond with awareness.

Intention for the Week:“I notice, I honor, and I flow with the energy around me—allowing both giving and receiving to guide my path.”

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Until next time,
Namaste.
Rachel

P.S. Thank you for being here. Thank you for walking this journey back to our hearts with me.

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