November 26

This morning's training session with Anana was very interesting. Today we focused on meditation.

We sat outside across from each other as I eagerly anticipated what I would learn today.

"Kagome, in order to fully embrace your powers you must understand the four spirits," Anana said.

"The four spirits?"

"Once you are able to recognize the four spirits, you will truly understand where the power of a priestess manifests itself. Part of being able to unleash your fill power is being able to summon these spirits to help you."

"What are the four spirits?"

"These are the four pillars of spiritual energy. Aramitama is courage and this represents the Wild Soul. Nigimitama is friendship. This is the Harmonious Soul. Kushimitama is wisdom which is the Wondrous Soul. Finally there is Sakimitama which is love and this is the Fortunate Soul."

I immediately recognized those names. "I've heard of these before! They're the four souls of the shikon jewel."

Anana smiled. "That is correct."

It was all starting to come together. "The shikon jewel was made by the priestess Midoriko. She manifested her spiritual powers into the four souls to create the jewel."

"Exactly. These pillars of spiritual energy are essential to the powers of any priestess."

"How do I use them?"

"Close your eyes and breathe evenly. Allow yourself to fall into a meditative state. Try to visualize the spiritual energy in front of you."

I did what she said. I tried to meditate for a few minutes and see the spiritual energy.

"Do not become frustrated," Anana said. "Just allow yourself to feel."

I did what she said and sure enough, I started to see a kaleidoscope of beautiful light. This must be the spiritual energy.

"Dig deeper," Anana said. "You will soon find the source of it; the four spirits."

I focused even harder trying to maneuver through the light. I seemed to lose track of time, I seemed to fall into a trance. I was seeing my spiritual powers in a way that I never had before and it was thrilling.

As I continued to dig deeper into the light, I saw four glowing pillars: Aramitama, Nigimitama, Kushimitama, and Sakimitama. I had found the source of all spiritual energy.

I was slowly brought back to reality and I saw Anana sitting in front of me.

"What did you see, Kagome?"

"I found them. They were so beautiful. I've never...I've never used my spiritual powers like that before. I've never been able to see it so clearly."

"Now you know the source. And that is the first step to unleashing your spiritual powers and realizing your full potential."