Salmon ~ Wisdom & Inner Knowing

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Today, I am being given a strong message from contrary Porcupine and Salmon that old hurts from our past may be holding us back. It may be that the harsh words or rejection of someone important in our lives has left us afraid and unwilling to share our dreams with others. More importantly, this past hurt and rejection may be preventing us from moving forward to make our dreams a reality. Salmon says the key is to view every experience in our lives as an opportunity to learn, grow and gain greater wisdom. Perhaps this person reacted as they did because they never had the courage to follow their own dreams. Perhaps it was because they were afraid that you would not be able to support yourself financially if you followed your dream. Finding the reason "why" can help pave the path toward forgiveness. If this path seems unlikely or unpalatable to you, Porcupine reminds me that the act of forgiveness is not about saying that the hurt inflicted in the past is "okay" or that it doesn't matter anymore. Rather, forgiveness means that you are saying, "I release you and these negative emotions so that I can move forward in my own life. I cut the ties that bind me to you and I let you go for my own highest good." In a sense, forgiveness is a selfish act, allowing YOU to move forward without the burdens and baggage of the past.
~ Lady Wolfdreams

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Salmon is the sacred keeper of wisdom and inner knowing who, despite strong river currents, will always return to the place of its creation. Its determination is driven by the wisdom of instinct and inner knowing which yields a sense of purpose that cannot be thwarted by external forces. Coming full circle, Salmon medicine people finish what they begin, bringing life's events and cycles to closure.

Salmon medicine honors every encounter in life as a gathering of wisdom. It teaches that even when the flow of life seems to push you back you can tap the hidden resources of your human spirit and personal inner knowing. The journey may not be an easy one, and the currents of public opinion may not be in your favor, but you can choose to honor the wisdom you carry and instinctively do what is right.

Salmon may be telling you to trust your gut feeling and inner knowing at this time. Avoid the influence of those who may have hidden agendas or who manipulate events for their personal gain. Do you need to reflect on the personal experiences that will help you decide whether the tide is ebbing or flowing in a direction that benefits your forward movement and growth? Go back to the beginning and retrace your path to this point. The wisdom is inside you, and when honoring it, you will not go wrong.

The silver of Salmon's skin reflects many lessons. To reclaim your inner knowing you must see the opportunity in all situations and know that wisdom is earned through both life's easy and difficult experiences. Be willing to listen to others as well as the small, still voice within. Behave in a manner that honors your path. The proper use of inner knowledge comes when you flow with your authentic feelings, embracing all the experiences you encounter in life as learning lessons rather than hardships. Salmon teaches you to see every bend in the river as a new adventure with a lesson you need to learn in order to grow. That knowledge becomes authentic wisdom through applying these truths to your life.

~ From "Medicine Cards" by Jamie Sams & David Carson ~