visions and flashes

Presumably as a result of being focusing on the metaphysical aspects of my awareness, I have been better able to identify fleeting inner images. Last night, for instance, when I closed my eyes for bed, I saw a panther with glowing green eyes staring at me. That was followed by other things, which were too fleeting for me to identify. This panther is no stranger, he has been appearing in my dreams as well.

Clearly there is a progression happening. And I am a beginner. While my life has been sporadically peppered with moments of knowing though this type of imagery that comes to me, I never quite valued the nature of these insights. I was too quick to dismiss them as moments as frivolous imagination that only by coincidence provided good guidance. I understand now that I was "seeing" only the smallest bit of insight that is available to me if I learn how to see better in this way.

Which of these forums might help me learn more about... what is this called?

Not to mention, who is this mysterious panther and why is he so obsessed with me? (Just kidding, I kinda like him.)

You might find the Animal Totems thread in the Native American forum of interest. And check out the Nature forum as well as its sub-forum, Animals.

I wish you well in your search for answers. :)