The Phoenix

The phoenix is my totem, as I have re-invented myself time after time, and have faced my own death a number of times.

How does one become a phoenix? It is a path which is rewarding, but difficult. The process is what counts, more than the end result of becoming, or dancing with, a phoenix. For once you are a phoenix, you are going to repeat the process.

The myth of the phoenix is found in many cultures, with different variations. In most, this extraordinary bird is not only self-generative, but is the only one alive at any moment in the entire world. The lifespan for the phoenix in some cultures is one hundred years, but this varies. In my life, my first incarnation was probably from human birth to an age of 16. My second incarnation lasted about another 15 years. My third incarnation was longer, 21 years. And I'm in my fourth incarnation. Fortunately I have not been alone, but have found other phoenixes who are becoming aware of their identities.