2009 -- an early reflection.

As the years pass, December seems to be a month of reflection for me. Evaluating where I was last year, where I want to be next year.


The more healing work I do, the more aware I become of how much more needs to be done.

A friend once asked me, "How do you know when you have finished doing your healing work?"


That is not a question I had an answer for then or now.


I suppose if you are asking that question, it is apparent that you are not finished.


My dear friend and mentor would say "as long are you are still breathing you have healing work to do."


When I first heard this it was quite the pill to swallow. As I continue down my path, I come to understand this concept more and more.


Shamanism is not a healing modality, it is a way of life.


So I'm setting my New Years goal early this year.


No matter how hectic my life may get, I will make time to meditate, to heal, and to enjoy life. I will bring balance into my life and as wounds reveal themselves I will take the time to heal them.


There is not enough time to say 'I don't have time to deal with this.'


As I move forward, I receive confirmation that the universe provides the things I ask for. It is truly a blessing and wonderful gift. I am most grateful.


Recently it has become quite apparent in order to accept these gifts that I long for I must be able to heal beyond my past in order to graciously receive these gifts.


2009's resolution was a building block on 2008's.


2008 - Figure out what I need.


2009 - Accomplish the goals I sought after.


Again, resolution accomplished. Here I sit in Calgary, going to school building on my photography skills with the support of those I love emanating through everything I do.

I am proud. 2009 has been quite the year.

School is going great. Living in the Wild West, as bitterly cold as it sometimes gets, is a refreshing and sometimes surreal experience.

THANK YOU from my entirety to everyone who has helped me, who has learned with me, who has taught me, who has laughed with me, who has morned with me. I love you and cherish you all.


2010 is all about Becoming.