Awakening Your Inner Mystic

Manex describes it as the mystical side of your own personality, one that holds ancient wisdom, deep intuition and the ability to navigate the unseen world. It appears as a shimmering reflection of you in a forest clearing. He says everyone has one, so this is a meeting with part of yourself, not an outside being.

The drum is your guide into a dreamy trance. You first feel the beat in your mind, then bring it into your chest, where it grounds you and opens a doorway to another realm. With each beat you feel yourself descending, and near the end you feel it fade as you return to the room.

Manex asks you to remove expectations, judgments and desire, and to let the image appear and come into focus slowly. You aren't meant to force it. The inner mystic also speaks in symbols and sensations, so what you feel or notice may count as much as what you see.

After the mystic places a hand over your heart and you receive their wisdom, the guide goes quiet for a long stretch. You are invited to follow the scenes, objects and inner messages they show you, and to absorb as much as you can. Ask what they want you to know about your spiritual path and the forces guiding your life.

You begin by breathing in golden light and breathing out dark energy, which lightens the body and turns your attention inward. The spiral golden staircase then marks the crossing: with each step your awareness deepens and the veil between worlds thins. You climb it again at the end to come back to normal reality.

Manex suggests sitting in silence for a moment to integrate the experience. Move your toes and fingers, open your eyes when you are ready, then journal to remember what you received. He also invites you to trust the wisdom and carry it into waking life, knowing your mystic is always welcome to return to.