Okay, so today I decided to really try and connect with this whole ‘spirit badger’ idea I’d been thinking about. It sounds a bit weird, I know, but sometimes you just gotta explore these things, right?
Getting Started
First off, I needed some quiet. The house is rarely silent, you know how it is. Waited till everyone was out or occupied. Found my usual comfy spot on the floor, just a cushion, nothing fancy. Didn’t bother with candles or anything today, just wanted to keep it simple. Closed the curtains to dim the light a bit, that helps me focus.
The Process – Trying to Connect
So, I sat down. Took a few deep breaths, like I always do, trying to push out all the mental clutter. Easier said than done, let me tell you. My mind immediately started jumping around – emails I forgot to send, what’s for dinner, did I leave the garage open? Typical.
I kept bringing my focus back. Just repeating ‘badger’ in my head, trying to get a feel for it. Not picturing a specific animal, more like… the essence? What does ‘badger’ feel like? Tenacious, maybe? Grounded? A bit fierce when it needs to be?
It wasn’t like some big vision or anything. More like impressions bubbling up. Felt a strong sense of digging, like really getting into the earth, staying low to the ground. Also, this feeling of stubbornness, not in a bad way, but like… knowing your territory and holding onto it. Protecting your space.
There were moments it felt strong, this connection, and other moments where my brain just went completely off track again. Had to gently pull it back, over and over. It’s a practice, right? Not perfection.
What I Took Away
After maybe 20 minutes – didn’t time it exactly – I felt like I’d done what I could for the day. Opened my eyes. Felt a bit calmer, definitely more centered than when I started.
The main thing sticking with me is that feeling of tenacity and being grounded. Life’s been throwing a few curveballs lately, felt a bit scattered. Thinking about that badger energy – digging in, holding firm, knowing what’s important – it actually felt… helpful? Like a reminder to stand my ground on a few things I’ve been wishy-washy about.
So yeah, that was my little session with the spirit badger idea. No earth-shattering revelations, just a quiet exploration and a feeling of being a bit more anchored afterwards. Definitely something I’ll probably revisit when things feel chaotic again.
