The journey to the other side

Within nature is awe inspiring moments that will constantly shift and change within the matrix we call reality, we only need slow enough to stand witness.  We believe we see everything, and then our perception shifts, and all the pictures transform into something very mystical and magical as in a single moment you and this fairy tale unite.

 The day was to be filled with a day at the state park, a hike, and definitely swinging.

There are many things to observe in the natural world from the beautiful rivers, to moss covered trees.  Each can be a portent of what the future may be, revealing glimpses of what lay ahead.  One only need be aware of the signs and the messages that nature holds.

As we began our first leg of the a hike, I was taken by the amazing mystical sense of the landscapes that surrounded us.  From the reflective nature of the water where one almost could become lost in what was above and what was below to the log bridges that seemed to beckon us to climb across them into another world.

My son found some of the bridges irresistible, climbing out across the river for some spectacular views.  

Observing nature is a sacred gift, a sacred look into another world.  One only needs to take a short walk, have an awareness, and a bit of openness to the messages that are whispered.  It is important to remember that meanings, the messages, are for the individual to interpret as they are relevant to an individuals life and the surrounding events.  

Back to the adventure ...

Something called us to take a surrey out for a short break from the beating sun ...

It is amazing the difference we saw from a different perspective.  The savageness of fire.

We returned to the forest, with a new sacredness upon our hearts after seeing so much destruction.

Any of you that know my son, know that singing "silly" songs is part of his gift.  Yet, singing can be a very powerful and sacred act to calling in nature's spirits.  The shift in consciousness brings one slightly more receptive to the energy that is flowing around you. The singing is an invitation to the spirit world to join you.  As we walked beside the river, singing about everything that caught our eye from the mosquitoes to the amazing water reflecting to us to the squirrels scampering.  "oh mosquitoes that fly in my nose fly away fly away down to the waters edge, waters edge, play with the squirrels playing on the large rough tree bark, share with me  your song as you fly away, fly away to visit the spider weaving her web, weaving her web. " The words are really silly, yet are they? 

Two days ago we were out in our yard when we came upon a mushroom circle.  The circle was about 10 feet across.  Kind of spectacular actually.

As we continued our hike, with songs continuing, we forgot that just recently we had a tropical storm (Debby) and as we tried to avoid the mud puddles, we laughed and splashed until ....

Knee deep in places ... we sang and splashed, determined to go on ...

When you are on a sacred journey, singing, a new awareness about you - anything is possible ......

We began to notice the sites shifting .... the trees seemed alive.  Openings  ...

The vines seemed to be hiding something and the water seemed to share reflections that were dancing along to our songs.

When you call in the power, call in the natural world, offer a song in return, the transformations that can occur, the openings .... the awareness of gifts.  

So the doorway appeared.  From the external it seemed as though there was no way thru ... yet stepping within the doorway reveals a magical place ... see for yourself.

and the river on the otherside

Upcoming Workshops and Coupon

Greetings! I hope your having a sun filled summer.  As promised, here is the schedule for upcoming workshops with a special bonus just for you (look for the coupon below).

Fire In The Soul An 8-week Online Course Discover the ancient teachings of Shamanism and how they can be put into application in today's society.  Learn to journey into other worlds to meet your guides, your power animal, and discover the Cauldron of Your Soul.  Engage in translating Spiritual Vibrations and symbols to uncover your messages.  Ignite the spark of the Eternal Flame within.  Purifying and cleansing through the fire of your energetic centers, create your personal fire rituals and ceremonies for releasing and healing, and discover the medicine of the flames.   Meeting Sacred Self Meeting Spirit Guides Soul Bone, Soul Fragmentation, and Soul Retrieval    Power Animals  Understanding Spiritual Vibrations  Chamber of Treasures  Mantras, Invocations, and Universal Laws  Fire Ceremonies  Journey's to the Lower Worlds  Breathing  Sacred Ceremonies  Includes private Facebook group For Discussions, Fire Healing Ceremonies, Drumming journeys and Soul Meditations.  We will be participating in a Global event with healing intentions. A written and audio/video lesson will be posted weekly. In addition, there will be a weekly group journey with discussion including drumming audio and beginning your meditative journey to your Inner Cauldron of the Soul; along with supporting video's for informational purposes. Join us and begin to gather your tribe, learn the ways of the elders, and how to apply them in today's world. To join us on this adventure, please email shamancarla@verizon.net to reserve your spot today!! Class size is limited. The cost of the class is $260.00 for the 8 weeks.  (That is less than $33.00 per week) Shaman Stones 6 week workshop Stones of different shapes, sizes, and color have been used since ancient times for a variety of purposes.  From the large stones used at Stonehenge to the wheel calendar of the Mayans, they have been used to keep time and foretell of future events.  Small stones have been used for healing properties to Gnomon.  Gnomons were used in ancient times across the globe to construct Medicine Wheels and stone circles allowing them to always be at true North.  They were also used for prophecy and energy readings.  As time has moved forward, we have forgotten the power in simplicity.  Using Shaman Stones returns us to that simplicity, thus, returning the power flow back to the individual. In this workshop you will learn how to select the stones, how to program them, and how to use them.  During our time together you will create your own mats to read upon, start your own Shaman Stone bag, learn to read Chakra energy systems, learn to read your own Cosmic Universal Life reading, and learn to use the stones in divination. This workshop is a six week workshop that includes video explanations and written lessons.  The cost does not include materials that you will need to obtain on your own.  The cost of this workshop is $227.00. Walking the Spokes of the Medicine Wheel7 month online Class Walking the spokes of the Medicine Wheel is a contemporary approach to the ancient medicine that starts with the individual finding balance within then extending it to all their relations.  My journey involves spirit journals, journeying, and meditation to bring individual awareness and meaning to every aspect of life.  The medicines of these ancient teachings are for all people; we are all related. We will spend a week on each spoke and it will include a guided journey each relating to the spoke.  This walk will begin with a special fire ritual to set the sacred space, an explanation of the medicine wheel, exploration of the Inner and Outer spokes, and coming to your sacred center.  We will then go into the practical application into life through one on one mentoring. This workshop will last 7 months and  cost of this online workshop is $297.00 per month which includes 26 written lessons, 26 guided journeys, and 3 one hour one on one mentoring sessions.  At the end of the workshop you will be able facilitate taking others through the walk of the spokes.  The class size will be limited due to the in depth nature of the workshop and the amount of one on one work involved.  You will also have the benefit of one of my students who will be providing further insights and be available to answer questions. To pre-register, send an email to shamancarla@verizon.net with Medicine Wheel in the subject line.  This is an online workshop designed to learn the application of the essence of the medicine within the Medicine Wheel and can be done at any time that works for you.

Looking forward to a busy Fall.  Enjoy the rest of your Summer.   Mwah, Carla Goddard Shaman Medicine Woman

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I do believe . . . Waves, Questions and Answers

It seems that every so often a wave comes in of those questioning, challenging, or down and out screaming at something I have said.  They take words, sometimes out of context, that I have shared and present them in a way that is disheartening.  A few examples that seem to pop up over and over again:

“Going to the darkness is stepping into evil.”

“If you are charging money for anything – then you are simply not living a Shamanic life, nor practicing anything that Shamanism is.” 

And they go on this week . . .

So one more time allow me to set the record straight from my perspective.

I believe that there is light and dark.  The sun rises giving light to the day.  The sun sets bringing darkness to the night.  As we in this society have brought into being a way of duality – we have defined light and dark.  

Yet, the full moon rises bring light to the dark and clouds come during the day to bring darkness.  Energy is energy.  The darkness or the shadows are a part of every soul whether one wishes to acknowledge it .  This is my belief.  If a person is lost, struggling in the depths of their own darkness, if a person is unwilling to go into the gutters to help another out, then they are denying another of their love and “light”.  So, yes I willingly will walk into the so called darkness anytime I am called to do so.  Evil is an intention.  Intention determines perceptions.  So I ask what is your intention of challenging the call of another, of challenging another person’s beliefs?  Why do you feel it necessary to to loudly proclaim a negative perception of another's gift of love?  I do not impose my belief upon another, why is it necessary for you to attempt to impose yours on another?

Onto the subject of money.  It is always something that is called to attention.  There was a time when Shaman, Medicine Men and Medicine Women, Priestess were cared for by the community.  Whether they were traditional doctors or tribal priestess, the community would ensure that they were carried for, they had food to eat, and money to heat their homes.  Still to this day, Ministers of churches, Pastors, Rabbi, Priests are all cared for by their congregations.  They provide them homes, food money, a pay check for their services.  Yet, when one is not affiliated with a traditional ministry in the world today and they should ask for a donation or a “pay check” to take care of essentials, they must be “evil” or not truly spiritual.

You will buy a book written by the Dalai Llama, pay to attend a lecture of Deepak Chopra costing hundreds of dollars, or pay money to a life coach for mentoring.  Yet, allow a Metaphysician who has gone to school to obtain their degrees (and paid for it themselves) or a traditional Medicine Woman charge for anything at all and they are cut to pieces by those challenging them. 

My belief for your record keeping.

I do not believe in charging for ceremony.  It would be akin to charging someone to pray for them.

I do participate in a pay-what-you-can-community to ensure that my services are available to all who needed them.

I do believe in charging for teaching, coaching, workshops, my books, and various other services just as any other person would do.  

I do believe that an exchange of energy must happen when doing energy work; thus I do accept bartering, exchanges, and monetary exchange.

I do believe that money is simply a form of energy.

I do not share what I do often, what I charge, or what I do not charge for.  It is not my place to share others business.  Though, I am sure that you can find a few that may share it themselves if you ask.  So do not ask me how much another charges.

My code of ethics are my code of ethics.  My beliefs are my beliefs.  My truths are my truths.  They do not have to be yours - I am not asking you to change.  I will share - when we are angry within - we can not be peaceful in the world.  

So it is my turn to ask, to challenge, and quietly speak.

When was the last time that “you” helped another – without expectation of something in return?

When was the last time that “you” taught a class without pay?

When was the last time that “you” went to an elder in your community and made sure they had food, heat, or even simply said thank you?

When was the last time that “you” paused because someone needed – and gave?