Tribe Guidelines

Chakra Healing with Anodea Judith

“When the Earth is ravaged and the animals are dying, a new tribe of people shall come unto the
Earth from many colors, classes, creeds, and who by their actions and deeds shall make the Earth
green again. They will be known as the “Warriors of the Rainbow”.

– Old Native American Prophecy 

 

Welcome to the ​Rainbow Warriors Tribe.

This Quest of healing through the chakras may stretch you, elicit new aspects of yourself,
and open you to new miracles. But​ how​ you take this journey is important.

In the Rainbow Warrior Tribe community,​ you are invited to share any experience along
the Quest​ – wins, stories, challenges, breakthroughs, breakdowns, questions, and any
inspirational messages in any format.

This is a safe place. This is OUR space. ​You are highly encouraged to take the Tribe into
your own hands.

Here you’ll find people who can support you in your challenges, inspire you with their
actions, and celebrate your triumphs.

And as you awaken, don’t you want people you can talk to about it? People who will
understand what you went through and what you learned, because they did it too?

Read the instructions below to get yourself set up with a buddy in the Tribe.

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 Tribe Buddy Instructions
What is a Tribe Buddy?

Your Tribe buddy is a relationship, a bond, you both get to create ​to hold space
and support each other as you share, learn, and grow together throughout this Quest
(and maybe even beyond). We encourage you to tag, challenge, lift, and celebrate
each other. ​It’s up to you to​ create your own unique connection.

How Often Do We Meet?

Discuss and find what works for both of you. You can ​choose to meet daily, weekly,
or both!

A. Daily:​ You may send daily posts or daily messages.

We suggest posting in Unit Lesson for that day and tagging your partner. Like this:

“Day 1 - Hey [@Name Surname] I just finished my day... I feel ... How about
you?”

It’s entirely up to you! But, if you’re stuck on what to say, you can try asking these 3
questions. Tag your buddy:

@ [name of buddy]
- Have you done the day?
- How do you feel?
- What do you need from me?

B. Weekly: ​Discuss a time, duration, and method of communication. You may use
any Platform to connect weekly. Here are a few we like to use:

● WhatsApp
● Zoom
● Facebook
● Skype
● Appear.in

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How to Find Your Tribe Buddy Instructions

1. Go to the ​Facebook Tribe​ and on the left bar, open the section called
"Learning".

2. Once, you’re in the Learning section.​ Click Unit 2: Tribe Buddy

3. Watch the special video from your Tribe Facilitator​ in Unit 2: Tribe Buddy.

4. To get matched with a buddy, leave a comment underneath the Tribe

Facilitator’s video ​with: #tribebuddy 1 (only 2 people can have the same number:
#tribebuddy 1, #tribebuddy 1, or #tribebuddy 2, #tribebuddy2, and so on). Continue
from the last number commented on (i.e. Last #tribebuddy 3 matched, so you would
put #tribebuddy 4).

5. If you are matched, it means you and one more person commented the same
number (i.e. #tribebuddy 10 and #tribebuddy 10).

Get excited, because you have a Tribe Buddy :)

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 6. Initiate the first conversation: ​Write a message with FB chat, or post in the Tribe
and tag your buddy (​add @ before their name and choose from the drop down, so
they get notified)​ saying “Heeey, [Name], we are accountability partners, how cool is
that .... ”.

Healthy Support Tips and Guidelines

With your buddy, it is important to remember ​the purpose of the Tribe is: to support,
validate, inspire, and encourage each other.

We are not here to coach, counsel, or offer advice.

Here are some tips for healthy support:

● Take your time to form a connection and establish trust. We encourage you to have a
quick chat before the Quest begins to get acquainted.

● Only share what you comfortable with. Respect and honor each other’s privacy.

● Practice ​non-judgmental listening​. This involves putting your own views and values
to one side and being careful not to criticize or judge the person you are listening to.
It means accepting them as they are and accepting the things that they are struggling
with.

● Practice active listening.

● Practice compassion, reflect empathy.

● Maintain healthy boundaries with each other and be assertive about your needs.

● Be mindful not to invalidate or minimize each others’ experiences.

● Make it fun! Challenge each other, share pictures or videos. It’s your Quest and
Tribe!

Active Listening

This is where you make a conscious effort to hear not only the words that another person is
saying but, more importantly, reflect it back to them to let them know they have been heard.

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 ● Pay attention: ​Give the speaker your undivided attention, and acknowledge what
they are saying.

● Show that you are listening: ​Show that you are engaged by using small verbal
comments like “yes” or “uh huh”. Be mindful of your body language and tone of voice.

● Provide reflection: ​Our personal filters, assumptions, judgments, and beliefs can
distort what we hear. As a listener, your role is to understand what is being said. This
may require you to reflect on what is being said and to ask questions.

You can reflect on what has been said by paraphrasing. "What I'm hearing is you
experience resistance in this area." or "Sounds like you are saying you have doubts
about yourself",“I get that this is really scary for you.” These are great ways to reflect
back as accurately as possible what the person has said. Be careful not to add your
own interpretation or advice.

● It is not necessary to fill every moment of a conversation with words. Sometimes just
sitting with someone and being a silent witness to their pain is helpful.

● Ask questions:​ Allow the speaker to finish each point first and reflect back, but ask
deepening questions that allow them to discover new jewels. Don't interpret, just
ask. “And do you have any sense where that might have come from?” is better than,
“I think you got that from your father.”

● Respond appropriately:​ Active listening is designed to encourage respect and

understanding. You are gaining information and perspective.

Be candid, open and honest in your response. Treat the other person in a way that
you think she would want to be treated.

● Choose your words mindfully:​ Written communication does not have the nonverbal
messaging present to clarify or strengthen the message. Be extra conscientious of
how your words may come across in written format.

Empathy

Empathy is defined as “the ability to understand and share the feelings of another”​,
which is different from sympathy, which is “feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else’s
misfortune.”

Empathy statements are the core of emotional support. These are feeling words that allow
you to communicate that you have an idea what another person is going through. It validates
their experience.

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With empathy, you are highlighting feelings as if you are experiencing them yourself.
Examples of empathy statements are:

● That sounds really scary

● You must be feeling so frustrated
● If I were in your shoes I would be devastated
● That must have been a tough time for you
● I can imagine how tough that might be

Healthy Boundaries

Personal boundaries are the physical, emotional, and mental limits we establish to protect
ourselves from being manipulated, used, or violated by others. They allow us to separate
who we are, and what we think and feel, from the thoughts and feelings of others.

● Know that you have a right to personal boundaries.​ You not only have the right,
but you must take responsibility for how you allow others to treat you. Respectfully
request someone to honour your boundaries.

● Recognize that you are not responsible for other people's needs and feelings.
Be mindful to not take on others’ emotions.

● Learn to say no.​ You do not do anyone any favors, least of all yourself, by trying to
please others at your own expense.

● Identify the actions and behaviors that you find unacceptable.​ Let others know
when they've crossed the line, acted inappropriately, or disrespected you in any way.
Know what actions you may need to take if your wishes aren't respected.

● Trust and believe in yourself. ​You are the highest authority on you. You know
yourself best. You know what you need, want, and value. Don't let anyone else make
those decisions for you. Healthy boundaries make it possible for you to respect your
strengths, abilities, and individuality as well as those of others.

“We are all longing to go home to some place we have never been—a place half-remembered and half-envisioned we can
only catch glimpses of from time to time. Community. Somewhere, there are people to whom we can speak with passion
without having the words catch in our throats.

Somewhere a circle of hands will open to receive us, eyes will light up as we enter, voices will celebrate with us whenever
we come into our own power. Community means strength that joins our strength to do the work that needs to be done.
Arms to hold us when we falter.
A circle of healing. Someplace where we can be free.”

– HeatherAsh Amara