Read for free on Substack! I merged with Cricket today. I was introduced to him several years ago when he became one of my main protectors. Go ahead, you can laugh. I know I did. When that particular message came across, I had to ask several times to make sure I heard it correctly. Yep, the message was, “Cricket is your new protector.” Over time, I have learned not to scoff. This tiny critter wallops a mighty punch. But today I experienced a new side of Cricket that I did not know before. He asked if I wanted to merge energies. I find this shamanic practice of blending energies with a sacred being to be intimate and powerful. It can only be done when both parties are in agreement and I never do it unless my body, my heart, and my main Spirit Guide give a green light to go ahead. It is a profound experience and I always come away with more knowledge and a healing. To me, it is sacred ground. Let me back up a bit and first say that a few weeks ago I was chatting with my dear friend and s...