The Wise Elder can help you solve problems in your life. This being, who often appears as old man or woman dressed in a hooded cloak, can be found in a cave. He or she will listen to your problems and ask you questions but will not "fix" things for you. Patience, kindness and a wealth of experience make this guide a powerful ally in the journey of self discovery.
Start out from your home and look towards the mountains. Where a stream and the trees meet, you will find an opening in a rock face, camouflaged by vines. This is the doorway to the Wise Elder's home. Sweet, welcoming smoke drifts softly out to you, beckoning you to enter. Announce yourself and enter.
Inside, the walls are covered in paintings of animals and people or seasons and celestial events. Bottles and jars full of unknown substances sit quietly on shelves and tables. Fire light dances and warms the space. On the far side of the fire sits the Elder. A hood shadows this being's face and gnarled hands hold a staff. The Elder points to a seat near the fire, positioned to encourage conversation. Sit here and be welcome. Explain why you are here and ask for advice.
The Wise Elder make answer directly or may tell you a story. Listen carefully to the words you here; you can choose to ignore the advice you are given, but think carefully before you do. The Wise Elder gives no easy answers. Work is always required, but the advice is coming from a being who has done and seen a great deal. If you don't understand what you've been told, ask for clarification. Willful ignorance is of no use to anyone, especially in the Otherworld.
After you have spent the time you need with the Wise Elder, thank them for their help. Offer them yours. Once the transaction is complete, talk your leave and return to your spiritual home to begin thinking about and/or implementing the advice you received.
Start out from your home and look towards the mountains. Where a stream and the trees meet, you will find an opening in a rock face, camouflaged by vines. This is the doorway to the Wise Elder's home. Sweet, welcoming smoke drifts softly out to you, beckoning you to enter. Announce yourself and enter.
Inside, the walls are covered in paintings of animals and people or seasons and celestial events. Bottles and jars full of unknown substances sit quietly on shelves and tables. Fire light dances and warms the space. On the far side of the fire sits the Elder. A hood shadows this being's face and gnarled hands hold a staff. The Elder points to a seat near the fire, positioned to encourage conversation. Sit here and be welcome. Explain why you are here and ask for advice.
The Wise Elder make answer directly or may tell you a story. Listen carefully to the words you here; you can choose to ignore the advice you are given, but think carefully before you do. The Wise Elder gives no easy answers. Work is always required, but the advice is coming from a being who has done and seen a great deal. If you don't understand what you've been told, ask for clarification. Willful ignorance is of no use to anyone, especially in the Otherworld.
After you have spent the time you need with the Wise Elder, thank them for their help. Offer them yours. Once the transaction is complete, talk your leave and return to your spiritual home to begin thinking about and/or implementing the advice you received.
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