From Mundane to Mystic

Along my path over the last many years, many questions—although I still continue to have many—have been answered and will continue to be answered. I have spent most of my life searching for “who am I? Where am I going? Where is the magic that I know exists? How can I help others in a most profound way to live a better life?” I was on the path to answering those questions, and with a snap, felt sidetracked, only to come back to that path and move forward as I was destined again. The lessons put before me were put before me many times before I heeded what I was to learn in order to move forward to the next lesson. The lessons that repeated themselves only got more difficult and continued to get harsher until I succeeded and finally learned from them. I always learned the hard way. I was always determined to do things as I felt was needed and often did just that, often not listening to my “gut.” I have been guided to write this book about my universal life teachings that had to happen in order to become the Shaman I am. To show others how I learned throughout life’s mistakes and lessons continuously put before me to become connected and listen to spirit in combination with my teachings, wisdom, and experience. To share with those that are guided to me for help on their path. I have written about my many experiences and lessons, not all as there were so many, but the most pertinent ones that were derived from these. To help those that also feel guided to become a Shaman or even be guided to read this and realize there is a resonance. Some have near-death experiences that create a stronger connection with the other side in one form or another. In my case, I spent a good portion of my life learning, often through challenging experiences, which were intended to be that way, the lessons put before me to become who I am now. I have much love, honour, and gratitude universally in so many ways, to be who I am now and to do everything I can to help others and humanity, which is so needed now more than ever. A Profound Spiritual Passage from Later Chapters My first journey, in Shaman trainings was with a few of my compassionate helper animals: my Mountain Lion, my owl was on my shoulder, and I rode on the back of a condor and met up with one of my Ojibwe male ancestors. He showed me what looked like a campfire pit, surrounded by very old square stones. There was no fire in the pit when I arrived, and the black space within the stones opened up and showed me what appeared to be the universe. He explained that I am already guiding lost souls during the evening when I sleep as a doula, energetic horsewoman guide. There is more he needs to show me but now isn’t the time just yet, it will come. Being in his company was overwhelming with the strength and love I felt travelling to this space and when leaving. I began to drum to raise my “orende,” for another journey that was to merge with my Compassionate Helper, and for the first time. Before we started, I felt very strong guidance to use my bearskin drum. This was the very small drum I had gotten from my friend Paul. The drum that he had known before I visited; this drum was for me. I travelled to the lower world and met with my bear, whom I know is my power animal and who I often merge with for Shamanic work. I asked him how do I merge with you? He laid down on his back, and I was told to lay on top of him and “melt” into him. I did and became one with the bear. I actually saw myself laying on top and merging to become one with this beautiful bear spirit. It was truly a humble experience—deeply heartfelt and undeniably powerful, leaving a lasting imprint on the soul. Moments like these have a way of shifting perspectives and opening doors to greater understanding. I walked to a mountain and saw an open door. I entered this doorway, walked in, and saw a short distance ahead of me, a peaceful area to sit. There was a blanket or two and a cushion. I saw a very large beam of light come down through an opening in the mountain above me that flowed down. I felt it go through each of my chakras. I had to take a few deep breaths. There was a box that appeared in front of me where I was sitting. I was told to open it and when I did, there was a medium sized dagger in it. Shortly after this, I got up and started to walk to the door I had entered earlier and walked through it. I was now cloaked in clothing that I can only think to describe as a “Viking” warrior type cloak with the dagger in my right hand. After I had walked a short distance, I turned around and saw the mountain door vanish. It was no longer visible, as if it had never been there. That was one such meditation that I am still sitting with as I am really unsure of what this was about although it truly felt like something from a movie. It felt very empowering. Recognizing your role within these universal teachings allows you to first gain clarity in this lifetime, understanding your place, embracing your purpose, and ultimately sharing wisdom to support humanity and our planet. It’s a journey of connection, responsibility, and profound growth.