Did you know?
J
im Carrey may be best
known for his funnyguy roles in The Mask
and Dumb and Dumber,
but he’s one of the most
spiritually awakened
celebrities. After
waking up one day, he
stated that he suddenly realised that
‘thought was an illusory thing.’ He shares
his wisdom by giving talks and lectures
round the world and on YouTube.
A rude awakening!
A
s I unrolled my sleeping bag, I
was looking forward to my
retreat in a tipi with medicine
woman Georgia Jenkins
I’ve been fascinated by all things
spiritual since I was small. However,
I’d never done a spirit quest and I had
no idea what to expect.
Our fi rst activity was a card reading.
Georgia said I was a ‘Wisdom
Keeper’ who could draw on
spiritual knowledge
from past lives.
I was fl attered but
not freaked out. I’ve
had vivid dreams
about past lives in
places like Venice
and France. Again,
I’d never thought
too much of it,
though.
After a ceremony
to break soul
contracts, saying
affi rmations to cut ties in
the present and past,
Georgia gave me healing. Then
we said goodnight.Shaking
Within 10 minutes I was shaking
despite lying next to a fi re.
An hour later, the shaking was so
violent I couldn’t hold a cup.
Outside the tipi the
shaking stopped, inside it
started again.
I found Georgia, who
said my body was healing
itself and my chakras
were being charged.
It was a long night and I
didn’t know if I could
continue. But by taking
respite every hour outside
in the woods, I somehow
managed to battle on.
At 4am I saw a fi gure poking the fi re
in the darkness. I thought
it was Georgia- until I spotted
her asleep and
the fi gure
vanished.
Finally, I fell
asleep and
dreamt I was part
of a huge wheel
spinning round,
connected to the
Earth, the
Universe and
other souls.
The dream was
vivid and powerful.
I’ll never forget it.
In the morning,
Georgia said the
fi gure was my spirit
guide keeping me
warm. I felt
comforted by the
idea.
Nine years have
passed since this
experience.Yoga teacher
I’ve since trained to
be a yoga teacher and
I’ve explored my
spirituality in more depth
Through my studies, I’ve
realised that the shaking was a sign of
spiritual awakening.
Some people call this particular
energy ‘kundalini,’ which is the
universal life force that resides at the
base of the spine.
Since my ‘awakening’, I try to live
my life from a place of
openness, trusting that the
experiences that come up,
good and bad, are for my
soul’s development.
But I’m not spiritually
enlightened. That’s still a
long way off.
I’m still on the path of
discovery, just like
everyone else.
The tipi experience was just a step
forward on my journey.Monica Cafferky, 49, from
Huddersfield, West YorkshireMEDICAL NOTE
If you have sudden changes to
perception (vision, hearing) or
sensation (tingling, numbness) or pain,
it’s important to see a doctor to rule
out any neurological cause. Also be
aware that lightheadedness, tingling
and shaking can be symptoms
of other physical conditions, so if
symptoms persist, see a doctor.- Heightened senses
Your sense of smell or hearing may be
stronger. You might be seeing auras
around people or plants or even glittery
particles or lights. Colours may appear
more vivid or your vision may be hazy.
Advice: You’re viewing the world
through ‘new eyes’ so don’t be
frightened. Yawning (taking in more
breath) can help calm things if the
sensations become too much. - Body shaking
You may experience mild tingling, like
electricity through your body, trembling
or violent shaking.
Advice: Breathe more deeply, stop
meditating or yoga practice for a while.
If the shaking becomes too much,
contact a Kundalini yoga teacher via
kundaliniyoga.org.uk for help and
advice. - A sense of oneness
Feeling a sense of oneness
with other people, the
planet and/or animals.
Advice: People
around you
may not
understand
what you’re
going through.
Don’t push them
too hard, you now
understand life
from another level.
I was shaking
so violently
that I couldn’t
hold a cup
Teacher:
GeorgiaTransformed:
SpiritualYoga:
PassionMeditating:
Grounding