Book 2: Confronting Suitors and Preparing for Journey

Telemachus knew he had to meet with the city council before he could leave Ithaca and begin his journey to try to find his father. He knew he had the guidance and support of Athena on his journey as he approached the council for approval.

Working Method:  Guided Meditation

Lay back and take several deep breaths.  Breath in...and out. And again breath in...and out.  Dawn comes, showing rosy fingers through the mist. You find yourself awake and sitting in front of a new path, feeling the warmth of the sun on your skin.  Feel it energize you and shine light into the darkest corners of your being. Follow this path into a distant town. As you enter the sleepy village, you’ll see a circle of people sitting at the center.  Approach this Council, and take a seat amongst the people there.

Listen to their voices for there has been no council held for many years, but now, at your request, the Council has once again been summoned.  As the voices begin to quiet, take a deep breath, and introduce yourself to the council. Explain to them your plight, the journey that lead you hear, and the journey you wish to take.  

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With the blessing of this council, we now call upon Athena, and pray for her to aid us on this journey.  Mighty Athena, glorious goddess of heroes, you who are blessed with wisdom and strategy, I ask that you aid us in this journey.  Keep us safe and grant me the ability to learn what I need to know to make this voyage and return home.

You see Athena as she approaches the council, and takes you by the hand, guiding you to select a path to move forward.

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Walking with Athena, you walk again along the trail away from the Council, this time headed toward the sea. Feel the cool breeze on your skin and the salty mist of the water.   In the water you see a huge ship. Climb aboard this ship, and take a seat next to Athena, who has already boarded and is waiting. You feel a deep push from the shore, and the ship is cast off.  With full sails, the ship sails west into the dark sea as the sailors around you drink and toast to the gods.

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Again we’re reminded that this is only the beginning of this journey upon which there is so much to learn.  But for now, we will leave this experience and return to the mundane. Breath in...and out. Feel your body resettle into this space.  Breath in...and out. Move and stretch, feeling your body firmly connected to the ground below you. Breathe in...and out. And now, open your eyes