A Time for Reflection

With another summer-long record heat wave past us, it sure is nice to experience cooler temperatures and fall color. Moving past last month’s equinox, we can now see a slight shift towards the winter solstice coming up in a couple months. In the US elections and Thanksgiving are near along with the last minute yard work. Of course, who could forget Halloween fun and decorations! But like I teach in my classes, this is a time to start reflecting on what the year has shown us. Have your plans worked out? Have your decisions been on point? Or have your emotions been overwhelming?

Take this time of year to pause, breathe and contemplate where you are in your life. Ask yourself what needs to be modified. You may want to ask for guidance from the greater ancestor realm, or your personal ancestor field from whom you’ve held a deep connection to. As things wind down before the holidays, it’s the time of year to think about what you want to do differently next year, or what you need to let go of in order to accomplish your goals. So rest, contemplate and reflect to prepare yourself for cultivating new beginnings during the upcoming winter.

2027 Enrollment for Way of the Warrior is Open!

2027 enrollment for our flagship program, Way of the Warrior (WOW) is open for the Cleveland area. Built around Celtic spirituality, this robust 45-50-hr. workshop is divided into 6 modules. Each session meets one full day per month, for six months, ranging from 7-12 hours each. The first module is a comprehensive Introduction to Shamanism, while the other 5 modules dive deep into Wisdom Wheel technology, and it’s relevancy to modern life.

Way of the Warrior includes lectures, a notebook full of handouts, crafts, drum journeys, and guided meditations. Mugs, and a poster are sold separately. WOW is specifically designed for newcomers to shamanism, where you’ll start from square one with all the basics, including how to drum journey.
Availability: Oct 17, 2026. See website for details, or email Bonnie to set up a Zoom interview/application. This one-on-one meeting gives us a chance to see if the program is a good fit on both ends.

Note: All courses are currently being taught in small intimate gatherings of 6 or less. An online version can be made available by request, and an on-demand website version will be in development in 2027. If you have a small group that might be interested, I’d consider traveling a reasonable distance to teach the class—email me to discuss! WOW is for personal development, and not a certification or practitioner-level program.

Besides WOW, shamanic services, and group ceremonies, other things are in the works:

• Path of Empowerment – Our third and final practitioner-level course will be offered in spring 2027.
• Companion Workbook for the WOW program
• Mentorship program for individuals/practitioners who’ve completed the program(s) (not career counseling).