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The types of journeys I presently offer include: Soul Retrieval, Soul Remembering,
Divination, Healing, Power Animal Retrieval, and Name Guidance.
****Please find the explanation for Soul Retrieval work on its own page.****
Soul Remembering
Before coming into being, into our bodies, our soul sets an intention for the work we will do in
this life. In other words, our soul purpose is crafted. Once in form, we may experience events
or people in our lives which cause us to lose touch with the deep inner knowing of what it is we
are here to do. A Soul Remembering is a journey done on behalf of a person in an effort to help
them rediscover what their Soul's Purpose truly is.
Divination
This type of journey is undertaken in order to find answers to a question. The question can be
very specific or general and about any topic. If this is the type of journey you would like done I
recommend you take a little time and think about what it is you would like to ask. It is my
experience that the more carefully I consider a question the more likely I am to be content with
the answer. If you are not sure what you want to ask you can just ask a more general question.
One person simply asked "what information does the Universe want me to have?" I thought this
was a great question and have used it myself when looking for general guidance. Please
understand that guides sometimes have their own agenda or information that would be helpful
for you and may impart that as well. Finally, it is important to know that the shamanic realm
speaks in symbols or archetypal imagery which is fluid and dynamic. It is important not to move
the symbol into a literal perspective where its mystery can be lost. For instance, the metaphor
of death and rebirth is a common one within the shamanic realms,which makes sense when you
consider that we are always undergoing this process be it with our own self image, relationships
or world concepts. If we get stuck on the idea of death as solely a literal physical happening we
lose the point of the message and become calcified in a rigid idea. The more you can stay open to
the possibilities in a message the more you will gain from what it is trying to impart.
Healing
Healing journeys are done to address both physical and emotional aliments (however, shamans
would say the two are not separate in their source). Soul Retrievals are one type of healing
journey but there are other kinds as well. When doing a healing journey my tracking guide takes
me to a Spirit Guide who has come specifically to help you. These types of healing are usually
done in the Upper or Middle realms and if undertaken as a distance healing requires that you be
resting or sleeping during the process. The type of healing varies depending on the condition of
the person and can include the removal of unhelpful matter and/or the return of the light energy
source of certain organs or regions of the body. If this is the type of journey that you are seeking
it is important to understand that this is not meant to replace either traditional or alternative
healing modalities. Medicine, both Western and Eastern, has a place and purpose. Healing
journeys are not meant to be used in lieu of but rather in tandem with other
healing practices. It is also my experience that healing journeys often provide tools for your own
inner healer (which we all posses), images to meditate on and to incorporate into your own
healing work. As Sandra Ingerman says, shamans can provide a healing method but only the
individual can heal themselves.
Power Animal
A power animal journey aims to retrieve your power animal. A power animal is a guide who
protects us, guides us and with whom we can cultivate an amazing life long connection. We lose
our power (strength and vitality) in a number of ways through out our lifetime. It can be a
tough existence and we can become disconnected from our elemental selves in many ways. I
believe the ability to recognize and come into alignment with our own power is essential for our
health and well being. It is paramount to realize that our power is not our ability to hold
dominion over others but to have strength and courage in our own actions and choices. It is also
important to accept the animal that appears, setting judgment aside. All animals have power
and wisdom and should be honored.
Name Guidance
To be in alignment, I asked my guides about what types of journeys I should offer at this point.
Honestly, I was a little surprised when my guides suggested this type of journey. I journeyed to
affirm the names of both of my children but never considered doing the same for others. I will
say that for one of my children I received both the spirit name and given name for this child. If
you are looking for guidance in naming your child or would like to know your child's spirit name
I will journey to assist you with this though it might be nice to learn to journey for yourself and
make your own connection with the spirit coming through.
Things to Consider
A journey may only be taken for the person asking the question. In other words I cannot ask
about your spouse, friend, or loved one unless it is in relation to you. The exception to this is
your child, if they are very young I can journey on their behalf. However, if they can talk and
understand a simple concept of what is being asked they must give consent. For me a journey is
sacred because I am being given the opportunity and honor of witnessing the landscape of
another's soul. I take this honor and responsibility seriously. I am not always able to journey for
every person. When I get a request I ask my guides if I am the right person to help you and
what type of journey would be best. I regret if I am unable to help you and will let you know as
soon as possible after you ask for my help if this is the case. Finally, your journey is private and
will not be shared with others. I do keep a diary of my journeys but will not write your name in
it. Eventually, I do intend to write a book about my experienced with journeying and if you feel
your journey may be helpful to others and would like to share it please let me know.
Divination, Healing, Power Animal Retrieval, and Name Guidance.
****Please find the explanation for Soul Retrieval work on its own page.****
Soul Remembering
Before coming into being, into our bodies, our soul sets an intention for the work we will do in
this life. In other words, our soul purpose is crafted. Once in form, we may experience events
or people in our lives which cause us to lose touch with the deep inner knowing of what it is we
are here to do. A Soul Remembering is a journey done on behalf of a person in an effort to help
them rediscover what their Soul's Purpose truly is.
Divination
This type of journey is undertaken in order to find answers to a question. The question can be
very specific or general and about any topic. If this is the type of journey you would like done I
recommend you take a little time and think about what it is you would like to ask. It is my
experience that the more carefully I consider a question the more likely I am to be content with
the answer. If you are not sure what you want to ask you can just ask a more general question.
One person simply asked "what information does the Universe want me to have?" I thought this
was a great question and have used it myself when looking for general guidance. Please
understand that guides sometimes have their own agenda or information that would be helpful
for you and may impart that as well. Finally, it is important to know that the shamanic realm
speaks in symbols or archetypal imagery which is fluid and dynamic. It is important not to move
the symbol into a literal perspective where its mystery can be lost. For instance, the metaphor
of death and rebirth is a common one within the shamanic realms,which makes sense when you
consider that we are always undergoing this process be it with our own self image, relationships
or world concepts. If we get stuck on the idea of death as solely a literal physical happening we
lose the point of the message and become calcified in a rigid idea. The more you can stay open to
the possibilities in a message the more you will gain from what it is trying to impart.
Healing
Healing journeys are done to address both physical and emotional aliments (however, shamans
would say the two are not separate in their source). Soul Retrievals are one type of healing
journey but there are other kinds as well. When doing a healing journey my tracking guide takes
me to a Spirit Guide who has come specifically to help you. These types of healing are usually
done in the Upper or Middle realms and if undertaken as a distance healing requires that you be
resting or sleeping during the process. The type of healing varies depending on the condition of
the person and can include the removal of unhelpful matter and/or the return of the light energy
source of certain organs or regions of the body. If this is the type of journey that you are seeking
it is important to understand that this is not meant to replace either traditional or alternative
healing modalities. Medicine, both Western and Eastern, has a place and purpose. Healing
journeys are not meant to be used in lieu of but rather in tandem with other
healing practices. It is also my experience that healing journeys often provide tools for your own
inner healer (which we all posses), images to meditate on and to incorporate into your own
healing work. As Sandra Ingerman says, shamans can provide a healing method but only the
individual can heal themselves.
Power Animal
A power animal journey aims to retrieve your power animal. A power animal is a guide who
protects us, guides us and with whom we can cultivate an amazing life long connection. We lose
our power (strength and vitality) in a number of ways through out our lifetime. It can be a
tough existence and we can become disconnected from our elemental selves in many ways. I
believe the ability to recognize and come into alignment with our own power is essential for our
health and well being. It is paramount to realize that our power is not our ability to hold
dominion over others but to have strength and courage in our own actions and choices. It is also
important to accept the animal that appears, setting judgment aside. All animals have power
and wisdom and should be honored.
Name Guidance
To be in alignment, I asked my guides about what types of journeys I should offer at this point.
Honestly, I was a little surprised when my guides suggested this type of journey. I journeyed to
affirm the names of both of my children but never considered doing the same for others. I will
say that for one of my children I received both the spirit name and given name for this child. If
you are looking for guidance in naming your child or would like to know your child's spirit name
I will journey to assist you with this though it might be nice to learn to journey for yourself and
make your own connection with the spirit coming through.
Things to Consider
A journey may only be taken for the person asking the question. In other words I cannot ask
about your spouse, friend, or loved one unless it is in relation to you. The exception to this is
your child, if they are very young I can journey on their behalf. However, if they can talk and
understand a simple concept of what is being asked they must give consent. For me a journey is
sacred because I am being given the opportunity and honor of witnessing the landscape of
another's soul. I take this honor and responsibility seriously. I am not always able to journey for
every person. When I get a request I ask my guides if I am the right person to help you and
what type of journey would be best. I regret if I am unable to help you and will let you know as
soon as possible after you ask for my help if this is the case. Finally, your journey is private and
will not be shared with others. I do keep a diary of my journeys but will not write your name in
it. Eventually, I do intend to write a book about my experienced with journeying and if you feel
your journey may be helpful to others and would like to share it please let me know.