Of Dreaming and Groundhogs

Early this morning as I lay dreaming a groundhog come to me in the dream. I cannot remember much else other than him coming to me several times during the dream. I took this to mean that the groundhog would be the subject of my next animal totem drawing and then I read his meaning. Now I am not so sure that that is the only reason. The groundhog totem is the symbol of opening fully to the dreamtime and of exploring altered states of consciousness more fully. Dreams will have great significance and how to go into unconsciousness without harm. Lessons associated with death, dying and its processes will begin to surface. The groundhog can teach people about metabolic control.

You are being asked to explore altered states of consciousness deeper. The answers are within you – however you just have not dug deep enough to find the root of it. Groundhog can also be letting you know that you need to pay attention to your metabolism. Be aware of how your diet influences your natural bodies cycles and to make dietary adjustments to balance the workings of your body.

I have had some significant and strange dreams in the past year and I am fully capable of knowing I am dreaming and may exit the dream at will. My new dreams are often strangely realistic and rarely the bizarre hodgepodge of assorted thoughts from earlier times but more like living another life. I can spend significant time between dreaming and waking where my mind seems to be in a calm and peaceful state. So I am curious now is groundhog is here to teach me about dreams on my journey down my path? I believe the answer is yes!