During the COVID-19 era, can you retrieve lost fragments of your soul virtually? How does it work? Soul retrieval is usually an intimate, in-person ritual. During the ceremony, with your permission, I touch your arm to form a connection with you. But, actually, touch is not a necessity. It’s the …
Get to know your helping animal spirit
At last, at last, you have welcomed a helping spirit in animal form – a protector, healer and teacher – into your life. It has chosen you – you – and no one but you! Perhaps it isn’t the animal, bird, reptile or insect that you expected. Perhaps it is. …
Seven signs of soul loss
Have you lost a part of your soul? What are the signs that a part of your soul has fled to survive a difficult challenge in your life? Does a trauma, such as physical, emotional or verbal abuse, accidents, bullying, loss of a loved one and hurtful insults, cause soul …
What’s the science behind shamanic drumming?
How does shamanic drumming work? Repetitive, rhythmic sound in a frequency range of 4 to 7 Hertz (Hz) brings on an altered state of consciousness, say researchers.1-3 This frequency range matches electroencephalographic (EEG) theta wave activity in the human brain. Practitioners of core shamanism use sonic drivers – drums or rattles …
Planting seeds for personal growth
Oracle and tarot card readings plant seeds of thought. They are tools for awareness. They are reflections of what’s going on in your life. Card readings give you an opportunity to look deeper and to connect with your intuition – the internal guidance system that keeps you on your path. …
What is beginner’s mind?
What is Beginner’s Mind? A few years ago, I attended an international railway conference with my partner, a railway consultant. A conference perk was a ride on a steam locomotive-powered train that rides the rails on special occasions between Calgary, Alberta, and Lake Louise, Banff National Park, and back. The …
Hopi wisdom
A few months ago, I was fortunate enough to participate in a Sounds True Year of Ceremony event with Grandmother Pershile (Perci) Ami, a Hopi healer. She spoke eloquently on many subjects, and I would like to share some of her wisdom with you. She spoke about the importance of creating …
Decoding messages from helping spirits
Sometimes, the meaning of what you see, hear or feel in the Spirit World isn’t obvious. Metaphors are commonplace in spiritual journeys, and you are often left wondering what your experience or part of your experience really means. You need to figure out how to interpret messages from helping spirits to …