Welcome
fellow traveler to my sacred space! This gallery was designed
and crafted by web-Master Cheyenne. My spirit honors this truly
luminescent friend and Teacher. The pictures that you are viewing were
taken with my Epson PC550 digital camera. My site will continue to evolve,
and you are invited to return.
Standing
in contemplation on the path of my life, I have a fine view of my past; of
where and who I have been. But no matter how hard I strain to focus my
vision, I cannot see more than a hazy impression of things to come.
Somewhere, locked in the mists of yet untrodden peaks and valleys of
transformation lies the secret knowledge of my future.
Looking at it, it clouds over;
Not looking, it becomes clear.
I
was born and educated in England, and as an only child I shared many
carefree vacations with my cousin's family. When we were little we
carried our shrimp nets, buckets and spades to beaches at South coast
seaside resorts. Later, wearing anoraks and "wellies" we
waded through streams, hiked the moors and climbed mountains in England's
wild and unspoiled Lake District. As children we were always
"messing about" in the outdoors, eventually returning home in
muddy triumph with fistfuls of daisies, our faces stained with wild berry
juice. All these joyful activities, combined with my diverse family
heritage of English, Irish and Spanish made it quite natural that I would
continue to have a curiosity and appreciation for other lands, people and
cultures.
In
my early teens I chose Canada to be my new home, and many years down the
road I am still exploring and enjoying my country's immense natural beauty.
Many times my " itchy feet " have carried me beyond our rocky and
windswept shores; South to the United States and also to cruise the
Caribbean Islands. Travel always enriches me spiritually; peak experiences
have been at Machu Pichu in Peru, and a world away in the amazing purity and
bio-diversity of New Zealand.
My
first career had been in the world of banking and credit cards, but when my
son was born I was a "stay at home Mom"; not wishing to miss one
precious minute! I enjoyed an active life-style and our home and garden
reflected the benefits of courses I had taken in Interior Design and
Horticulture. My child's interests grew from Lego, Soccer and
"Beavers" to hockey and computers and when he was ten I went back
to school, graduating as a Health care Aide. I had discovered a
vocation, and my work with seniors was energizing and deeply rewarding.
One
day something happened that changed my whole life. At the time I did not
understand the value of this "Lesson" in my
"Life-School" as author Gary Zukav calls our world, but much later
I came to value this opportunity to become more empowered. As my body
struggled to recover from painful damage and limitations from a car
"Accident ", my mind and spirit grieved the losses.
Gradually career, friendships, independence, family life and my partner all
fell away. However, without those challenging tests I might never have
taken time to travel WITHIN MYSELF! On that journey I discovered how
to transmute pain and anger into strength and courage. Experiencing
the fire of Spirit forged an unbreakable bond with my higher guidance, even
as my tears baptized my newly-born self into life.
After
years of unproductive Health Care, I began to explore other avenues
for my healing. I will always be grateful for the encouragement that I
received from my Mother, son and small circle of true friends. Thank
you all for your wisdom and humour! Soon massage and sound therapy
coaxed flexibility into muscles that had forgotten how to trust, and
exercises in a hydro-therapy pool brought benefits. Still trying to
heal myself, and with a long way to go towards independence I learned
Reflexology, studied Personal Growth techniques and found myself a
Naturopath. For a while I went to group counseling, and learned how to
cope as a single Mom.
Out
of the blue, a friend invited me to join a small Reiki class with Master
Cheyenne. After a week-end of simple training and an " Attunement
" I became empowered as a channel for abundant Universal life-force
energy; safe and gentle it was mine to use daily for my own healing and
relief of the pain that had consumed my mind and body. I
could even share this gift with others! Years of practice
and study have qualified me as a Reiki Master. This and the power of
forgiveness were my "keys " to releasing others; to free my own
energy for use in more joyful ways. I have added one more thread to
the fabric of my life; daily meditation practice brings peace and balance,
spiritual and creative inspiration. My journey into " inner-space
" continues...
I
continue to be committed to the universal ideals of peace, liberty,
responsibility and the right to chose and honor our own spiritual beliefs.
In
the midst of the plain