by Nancy Robbins
Introduction
I have developed a meditation practice through my own spiritual journey that I have found deeply profound and beneficial for inner exploration, guidance, healing, and awakening, and I would like to share it with you. I call it The Meditation Path of the Seven Bridges. Along this path are seven bridges, each offering a different place for you to pause, explore, receive insight, and discover. The first bridge brings you into stillness and connection with the Earth. From there, the journey moves through Love, Sound, Vision, Light, your Soul Book, and finally your Soul Star. Each bridge offers its own experience and its own kind of wisdom. You may receive a feeling, an image, a sound, a memory, a symbol, a color, a thought, a knowing—or perhaps nothing that seems obvious at first. There is no right or wrong way to experience these bridges. Simply remain open and allow your own inner awareness to guide you.
Another step I have added to this meditation, is to draw a card intuitively for each bridge from one of my oracle decks that will bring additional information and meaning that I have found very profound and helpful in understanding the meaning of each bridge and its relevance for that day. You can look up the meaning and message of the card in the companion guidebook, or let your intuition take in its meaning in the moment. The deck you choose can also influence the kind of information you invite into your journey. I currently have eight card decks to choose from, and I find information on a particular divine ray, spirit guide, nature spirit, or crystal spirit that will enhance the message really adds great meaning to the meditational journey. For this purpose, my favorite choices from my card decks are the: The Divine Rays card deck, Spirit Guides card deck, my Spirits of the Nature Kingdom card deck, or either of my Spirits of the Crystal Kingdom card decks. My next choices are the Chakra Meditation, Pleiadian Healing Symbols, or Sisterhood of the Rose card decks. You can also use any oracle or Tarot deck of your own. Think about what kind of information you would like to invite into your journey, and choose a deck that resonates with that intention.
Here are the 7 bridges:
- Bridge of Silence – This bridge connects you with the Earth Star and the lower chakras—the Root, Sacral, and Solar Plexus. Here you become grounded, quiet your emotional and mental activity, reconnect with your inner being, and move into stillness.
- Bridge of Love (Heart chakra) – Here you are surrounded by unconditional love and connect with the love of your own soul. This may be a place of healing for your heart, relationships, forgiveness, or your inner child.
- Bridge of Sound (Throat chakra) – At this bridge you open yourself to sound vibrations, frequency tones, audible sounds and messages that are reaching out to you to bring you guidance, healing, or information.
- Bridge of Vision (Brow chakra) – At this bridge you allow your inner vision to bring you healing, information, or guidance. Symbols, images, colors, sacred geometry, scenes, or any combination of these may come through to you.
- Bridge of Light (Crown chakra) – At this bridge you are at a connecting point with higher frequencies and higher consciousness. You may start with moving into your higher, spiritual chakras, or move into higher dimensions and go as high as you can through cosmic space to what is called the “zero point”. The zero point is a place where you can find balance and healing, as well as profound higher consciousness with the greater collective consciousness of Spirit.
- Bridge of your Soul Book (Higher Crown chakra) – On this bridge you will find an imaginary book that is your very own – I call it your Soul Book. You can take a good look at the details of this book with your imagination. You can open this book to a page intuitively, and “read” what is on that page for you. You may find a hologram appears on that page, an image, a symbol, a song plays, writing that informs you. Colors may flow from this page – your imagination will bring it all to life for you. Very profound information can be found here. You can place the intention that this page shows you your “next step” along the path on your journey.
- Bridge of your Soul Star (Soul Star chakra) – Your Soul Star chakra holds your life purpose information and when you are on this bridge, the light of your Soul Star shines upon you bringing you guidance on your life purpose.
Here is the meditation – The Meditation Path of the Seven Bridges
To prepare for your journey – Choose the card deck you wish to use for this meditation. Shuffle the deck several times and then intuitively draw a card for each of the seven bridges and set them aside. Don’t look at them yet, wait until you have experienced the bridge first. When it is time to reveal the card, you can look up the meaning and messages, and any affirmations, that card brings you. I suggest you also record your findings in a journal at the end of the meditation. You may find the information makes sense to you immediately, but sometimes it reveals itself a bit later in time. By continuing with this meditational process, you may find this information is guiding you on a longer journey and your record of your discoveries will prove to be a great help in understanding the bigger picture later.
Now, allow yourself to relax in a comfortable position, allow your body to relax. Close your eyes if that feels comfortable. Take a slow, deep breath in… and gently release it. Again, breathe in slowly… and release. With each breath, allow yourself to settle more deeply into stillness. Let the concerns of the day become quieter. Let your thoughts move into the background.
There is nowhere you need to go. Nothing you need to accomplish. For this time, simply be present. And when you are ready… begin your journey along The Path of the Seven Bridges.
Bridge One — The Bridge of Silence
Now we begin the journey. Imagine that you are approaching the first bridge. This is the Bridge of Silence. Allow your imagination to create this bridge in whatever way feels natural to you. Perhaps it is surrounded by earth, trees, mountains, stones, water, or simply an expansive field of quiet. Allow your intuition to create it. Open your senses to what is there for you, allowing yourself to gain an experience by spending time there. Now step onto the bridge. Feel yourself becoming grounded. Centered. Present. Imagine that you have a volume control for your emotional noise. And gently…turn it down. Allow your emotions to become quieter. Now imagine another volume control for the constant activity of the mind. And gently…turn that down as well. You don’t have to stop your thoughts. Simply allow them to become quieter and more distant. Feel yourself settling into stillness. Feel the Earth beneath you. Feel yourself becoming deeply grounded within your own being. And now…listen. Listen to the silence. Allow yourself to experience whatever this bridge brings to you. You may receive a feeling…a sensation…a memory…a thought…or simply a deep sense of peace. There is nothing you need to force. Simply remain here…and receive. [Pause]
And when you feel ready… turn over your first card. Look at the image. Take in its message. Notice the guide, ray, crystal, symbol, or energy that may be represented there to bring you support and guidance. Allow the card to add another layer to what you experienced. [Pause] Take a breath… and prepare to continue.
Bridge Two — The Bridge of Love
Now allow yourself to move along the path toward the second bridge. This is the Bridge of Love. As you approach, allow the bridge to appear in whatever way is meaningful to you. Step onto the bridge…and feel yourself surrounded by unconditional love. Imagine love flowing around you… beneath you…above you…and through you. You don’t have to earn this love. You don’t have to become anything to receive it. Simply allow yourself to be held within it. Feel yourself being nurtured. Comforted. Accepted exactly as you are. And now become aware of the love of your own soul for you. Allow yourself to feel that connection. You may wish to place your attention on your heart. If there is something within your heart that needs healing… allow it to be present.
Perhaps there is forgiveness that is ready to unfold. Perhaps an old relationship comes to mind. Perhaps your inner child is asking to be seen. Or perhaps you simply experience the profound comfort of being loved.
Whatever comes…allow it. You do not need to analyze it. Simply receive. [Pause]
And when you are ready…turn over your second card. Look at its message. Notice what it adds to your experience.
Perhaps it confirms something you already felt. Perhaps it offers a new perspective. Allow yourself to receive whatever is here for you. [Pause] Take a slow breath…and continue along the path.
Bridge Three — The Bridge of Sound
You now come to the third bridge. The Bridge of Sound. Visualize this bridge in whatever way your imagination creates it. Step onto the bridge…and become aware of sound. Perhaps you hear music. Perhaps a frequency or tone. Perhaps a word, a voice, a mantra, or something you cannot quite identify. You may hear something within your inner awareness…or perhaps you simply become deeply aware of the sounds around you. This is a place of listening. A place of receiving. Allow yourself to listen without trying to make anything happen. Your own truth may become clearer here. You may receive something that helps you understand what you need to express…what you need to hear…or what you need to understand. Listen deeply. And allow yourself to receive. [Pause]
When you are ready…turn over your third card. Look at its message. Listen inwardly for what this card may be adding to your experience. Perhaps there is a word…a message…a sound…or a knowing that wants to emerge.
[Pause] Take a breath… and continue your journey.
Bridge Four — The Bridge of Vision
You continue on your journey and now approach the fourth bridge. The Bridge of Vision. Allow your creative imagination to create this bridge for you. Step onto it…and allow your inner vision to open. You may see colors…symbols…sacred geometry…
images…scenes…or perhaps a guide or another presence. Something may appear clearly. Or perhaps it is subtle.
Don’t try to control what you see. Simply observe. Your inner vision may bring you healing. It may reveal something you have not previously considered. It may offer you a new perspective. Allow yourself to see…not only with your physical eyes…but with your intuition – your clairvoyance. What wants to be shown to you? What are you ready to see? Remain open…and receive. [Pause]
And now…when you are ready…turn over your fourth card. Take in its image and message. Notice what your intuition tells you about this card. Allow it to deepen or clarify what you have experienced. [Pause]
And now…continue along the path.
Bridge Five — The Bridge of Light
You move forward on your explorations and have reached the fifth bridge. The Bridge of Light. Allow this bridge to appear before you. Perhaps it stretches across an immense landscape…perhaps over a vast sea…or perhaps it seems to reach into the stars. This bridge borders the higher realms of consciousness. Step onto it…and allow yourself to receive Divine Light. Feel the light surrounding you. Feel it flowing through you. Allow your spirit to rise into higher frequencies.
You may wish to imagine yourself moving upward… toward your Higher Crown…or beyond…into the vastness of cosmic consciousness. Go only as far as feels right for you. You may move toward what is sometimes called the zero point…a place of profound stillness…balance…healing…and connection with greater consciousness.
Or you may simply remain here within the beautiful light. There is no need to go anywhere beyond what feels comfortable. Simply receive. Feel your connection with Spirit. Feel your ability to raise your own frequency through intention. And allow yourself to trust what you receive. [Pause]
When you are ready…turn over your fifth card. Look at its message. Allow the ray, crystal, guide, symbol, or energy represented by the card to add its wisdom to your experience. [Pause]
Take a deep breath…and continue.
Bridge Six — The Bridge of Your Soul Book
Now you continue along your path toward the sixth bridge. This is the Bridge of Your Soul Book.
As you approach…you see a book waiting for you. This is your Soul Book. It belongs only to you. Allow yourself to notice its appearance. What does the cover look like? What does it feel like to hold? What symbols or images are on it? Take your time. When you are ready…open your Soul Book. Allow yourself to intuitively choose a page. You don’t have to decide which page. Let yourself be drawn to one. And then…look. Perhaps there are words written on the page. Perhaps an image appears. Perhaps you see a symbol…a color…a hologram…or sacred geometry. Perhaps you hear a song. Perhaps something simply becomes known to you. Let your imagination bring the page to life. This is your Soul Book. Allow the information that is ready for you to emerge. You may wish to place the intention: Show me my next step along my journey. Then become quiet…and receive. [Pause] When you are ready…turn over your sixth card. Look at its message. Notice how it relates to what you discovered in your Soul Book. You may find that the card confirms something you already knew…or opens another door of understanding. [Pause] Take a slow breath. You are approaching the final bridge.
Bridge Seven — The Bridge of Your Soul Star
Now you arrive at the seventh and final bridge. The Bridge of Your Soul Star. Allow your imagination to create this bridge in whatever way feels most meaningful to you. Step onto the bridge. Above you…your Soul Star shines. Its light reaches down toward you. Allow that light to illuminate you. Feel yourself within its radiance. Your Soul Star holds the light of your greater purpose, as well as your soul blueprint. Allow yourself to become receptive to whatever your soul wishes you to understand. Perhaps you receive an image. Perhaps a word. Perhaps a feeling. Perhaps you remember something you had forgotten. Perhaps you simply experience a deep knowing. You may wish to ask: What is my soul asking me to remember? What is my next step? What is my purpose asking of me now? What is my soul mission?
And then…let the questions become quiet. Allow yourself to receive. Your soul does not need to shout. Sometimes wisdom arrives as the quietest knowing. Remain here…beneath the light of your Soul Star. [Pause]
And when you are ready…turn over your seventh and final card. Look at its message. Take in the image. Notice what it awakens within you. Allow this final card to become part of the larger message of your journey. [Pause]
Returning From the Journey
You have now traveled across all seven bridges. Take a moment to reflect upon your journey. Notice what you experienced. Perhaps one bridge stands out more strongly than the others. Perhaps there was an image you cannot explain. Perhaps you received a message. Perhaps you felt something within you shift. Or perhaps the experience was simply one of deep stillness. Whatever you received…trust that your experience is your own. You don’t have to understand everything today. Some insights reveal themselves immediately. Others unfold in the hours, days, or even weeks that follow. Take a moment now to hold the entire journey within your awareness. And remember the seven bridges: Silence. Love. Sound. Vision. Light. Your Soul Book. Your Soul Star.
Take three slow, deep breaths. With each breath, gently return your awareness to your physical body.
Feel your body resting where you are. Feel your hands… your feet…your breath. Become aware of the room around you. And when you are ready…slowly open your eyes. Take a moment before moving. And if you have a journal nearby, write down what you experienced.
Record your seven cards…the messages you received…the images, sounds, feelings, symbols, or insights that came through. Don’t worry about making sense of everything. Simply record it. You may be surprised by what reveals itself later. And perhaps, as you continue to walk your own path…you will discover that the Seven Bridges are not places you visit only once. They are places within you…waiting whenever you are ready to return for further exploration.
May your journey bring you greater understanding, deeper connection, and the wisdom to recognize the path that is uniquely yours. And so, the journey continues.
For further exploration:
This guided meditation can also be found (audio/visual version) on my YouTube channel: Nancy Robbins – Elements Design Collection. https://www.youtube.com/@ElementsDesignCollection