The Spirit Animal

Close your eyes and picture yourself walking through a vast desert. The sun is high in the sky, and you are feeling thirsty and tired. The sand makes walking difficult, and you are longing for shade and rest. Lizards scamper across the ground, darting behind cacti and under rocks. The heat is oppressive, and you have many more miles to go.

As you continue to walk, you see an animal in the distance. It's hard to distinguish what kind of animal it is, but it seems to be waiting for you. When you get closer, it darts to the left. Curious, you decide to follow it. Each time you get close to the animal, it darts away again, then waits for you. It seems to be leading you somewhere.

Soon you come to a large cliff, and you see the animal dart between the rocks. Continuing to follow, you then find yourself in a narrow and shady canyon. Grateful to have escaped the heat for a moment, you pause and rest. You lean your back against the canyon wall, feeling the coolness of the rock.

Resuming your journey, you soon come to the end of the canyon. As you step into the open, you see a cool stream surrounded by trees. The animal has led you to an oasis. Smiling, you jump into the refreshing water and then lie on the rock to dry.

Looking around, you see the animal that led you here. It looks like an ordinary animal, but as you continue to gaze, it disappears before your eyes. You realize this must be your spirit animal, and it has led you to this beautiful place so you could find rest before continuing your journey. You look up at the sky and express your gratitude for this moment of much needed relief.