Path Home - Newsletter

He took me into my bathroom, opened the shower door, handed me a hammer and said “Smash a tile or two”. I looked at the flawless expanse of tile, tile I had so lovingly and carefully chosen only seven years ago, over four life times ago. I took one long deep breath, said goodbye to all that had passed and swung the hammer. Nothing happened so I rallied more strength and swung again. This time my effort was rewarded with a satisfying smash as tile shattered. “You might as well take out the soap dish too” he encouraged. I swung the hammer again with gusto. Crash! The soap dish exploded. I then handed him back his hammer and turned and walked out of my house, knowing it would never look like it had again.

Just the day before, without warning, I realized it was time to remodel. Through a set of unusual circumstances and coincidences, and an ever so slight change of perspective it came to me that rather than fret over my home equity loan I could change it into home equity and just consider it part of my house payment which was by no means extravagant by current standards.

I have learned that this is part of the evolutionary process and how Spirit talks to me. I just need to be able to let go of how I view things and look at what is being presented to me. I need to think of what I have been intending or wishing for and recognize that if I just let go of the old way of thinking what I desire is really being handed to me on a silver platter on a daily basis.

Now, for a time I am homeless. My house is a shambles of loud crashes and dust. I am staying at my son’s home high up in the red cliffs above a lake, surrounded by pine and sagebrush. Yet it sits above everything with a breath taking view. It is a small 2 bedroom requiring much less cleaning than my home. It is not my home and I am a 2 hour commute from my office, but for now it is sanctuary as I am here alone except for my beloved dog and cat that came with me. In this moment I have all I need and more.

The only way to transmute our lives is to be willing to let them be destroyed. It is a daunting thing to think about but the more we hang on to what was, the less we are available for what is to be. During these times of rapid transformation we cannot afford the luxury of clinging to things, attitudes or beliefs that no longer serve who we are becoming. It takes nothing less than radical trust in Spirit and our personal power as co-creators to step off of the cliff of what we know and enter the realm of what can be.

I can tell you from recent personal experience that after the free fall, fear leaves and is replaced by adventure as I see all I have intended transpire in the most unexpected ways.

In friendship,

Gwilda

JOIN US AT THE BOULDER CREEK FESTIVAL
Mind & Body Area, Booth #923
May 26-28, 2007
Sat & Sun: 10:00am-7:00pm; Mon 11:00am-7:00pm

Meet us in Downtown Boulder on Memorial Day Weekend for the outdoor Boulder Creek Festival. Path Home certified shamanic practitioners, staff, and students will be on hand at our booth in the Mind & Body Event Area to discuss their experiences in the school and answer questions. Gwilda Wiyaka, founder and director, will be at the booth to discuss how the school may fit with your personal gifts, and how this unique state certified occupational school can help you live your true expression in the world.

A wide selection of shamanically crafted drums, rattles, and bird feather fans built by artisans of the school will be available for purchase. Music CDs of ancient and modern shamanic songs as well as other tools helpful for any shamanic practice will also be available.

Visit us to enter drawings for free shamanic healing sessions, shamanic journey workshops, V.I.B.E machine sessions and other gifts.

Boulder Creek Festival information: http://bouldercreekfestival.com/BCF_main.html
Directions/Parking to Festival: http://bouldercreekfestival.com/BCFlocation.html

SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE
Path Home Shamanic Arts School
2:00pm Saturday, August 4, 2007

Join us for an afternoon with our shamanic arts school community. Engage in Q & A with school instructors and students, listen to live music and lecture, view shamanic craftsmanship, shop for handcrafted shamanic tools, enjoy refreshments, and enter a raffle to win prizes (entrants must be present to win).

Meet Gwilda Wiyaka, the founder and director of Path Home, and hear her talk on Shamanism. Learn about the unique certification programs offered at Path Home and take a tour of the clinic our interns and certified practitioners work out of.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to join a lovely circle of fellow gifted ones.

Path Home Shamanic Arts School Information:
http://findyourpathhome.com/school_about.html

Directions/Parking to Path Home:
http://findyourpathhome.com/hc_direct.html

SCHOOL INTERNS JOIN PATH HOME CLINIC

We are pleased to announce that the Eagle Clan class (set to graduate in August of ’07) has begun serving their internship in the Path Home Spiritual Healing Clinic.

They are now available to perform shamanic healing sessions for $80 per 90 minute appointment. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to experience top-notch shamanic healing at a lower cost.

Here’s what Gwilda Wiyaka says of the Eagle Clan: “I am so pleased to have people of this high caliber joining us in the Path Home Clinic.”

Call Path Home at 303-775-3431 or email us at touchin@findyourpathhome.com to make an appointment with an intern.

KIRBY HANCOCK OFFERS HALF-PRICE SPECIAL

Kirby Hancock is extending his half price special for his shamanic healing sessions (regularly $100) through the end of April. This is a great opportunity to get to know our newest certified practitioner and receive some powerful shamanic work for a reduced rate. All appointments must be scheduled and completed by April 30, 2007. This rate is not valid with any other offer. Call Path Home at 303-775-3431 or email us at touchin@findyourpathhome.com to make an appointment with Kirby. Please mention this ad when you call.

More about Kirby Hancock: http://www.findyourpathhome.com/hc_staff.html

EARLY REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED FOR CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS

We’ve had a great response for next year’s Certification Programs at Path Home Shamanic Arts School. If you’re planning on enrolling in a program we recommend you do so early because space is limited and we’ve already begun to register students.

If you’re still considering enrolling in the school, Gwilda Wiyaka is available for complimentary half-hour consultations regarding your interest. Since Gwilda’s schedule is so busy, we suggest calling soon to reserve a meeting time with her. We are also available to answer questions at 303-775-3431 or at touchin@findyourpathhome.com

A SUCCESSFUL AND FUN CELEBRATION METAPHYSICAL FAIR

The Celebration Metaphysical Fair was one of our most successful outreach events to date. We had a wonderful time at our booth meeting new people and talking with them about the school, and are pleased with the warm response we received.

The musical group StarFaihre, Cody Wigle and Gwilda Wiyaka, greeted guests at the Front Stage on both Friday and Saturday with their original shamanic songs and they did a lovely job of creating a welcoming atmosphere for fair-goers.

Gwilda Wiyaka gave her talk on “Shamanism and Evolution” on Saturday evening and had standing room only in the classroom. Her talk brought new perspectives into traditional views on shamanism. She once again demonstrated that she is a well accomplished and powerful speaker.

We extend our gratitude to friends, colleagues, and family that came out to support Path Home, StarFaihre, and Gwilda. It was a big endeavor and we couldn’t have done it without their enfoldment.

WELCOME NEW E-NEWSLETTER MEMBERS

To those of you that joined us at the Nexus Holistic Expo and the Celebration Metaphysical Fair we welcome you to the Path Home Family. We’re pleased to have you with us.

For more information on any of the workshops below, click on the workshop name. To register for any of our workshops by mail or online, visit our registration page.

THIS MONTH'S WORKSHOPS:

UPPER WORLD SHAMANIC JOURNEY
Instructor: Gwilda Wiyaka
Hours: 6
Cost: $150.00
When: April 14, 2007, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Prerequisites: None

In this experiential workshop you will learn the ancient method of entering the shamanic journey trance. Each participant will locate a Spirit Teacher and be instructed on the journey to upper world.

Time will be spent on interpretation and basic understanding of the metaphors of the shamanic journey as well as traveling with your power animal.

Directions to the class location will be provided upon registration.

SACRED SPACE
Instructor: Gwilda Wiyaka
Hours: 6
Cost:$150.00
When: April 15, 2007, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Prerequisites: Lower World or Upper World Shamanic Journey

Safe and enfolding containment is a necessity if we are to be able to open up to our creativity, bonding, intuition, and healing.

In this class we will explore our personal connection with spirit. We will discover our own ceremonies and rituals to create sacred space in our homes and work places.

Sacred space creates the optimum environment for shamanic healing work to take place for the client as well as the practitioner.

Directions to the class location will be provided upon registration.

LOWER WORLD SHAMANIC JOURNEY
Instructor: Gwilda Wiyaka
Hours: 7
Cost: $150.00
When: April 21, 2007
Prerequisites: None

In this experiential workshop you will learn the ancient method of entering the shamanic journey trance. Each participant will locate a power animal and be instructed on the journey to lower world. Basic divination will be covered and time will be spent on interpretation and basic understanding of the metaphors of the shamanic journey. This class serves as a prerequisite for Path Home Shamanic Arts School's advanced courses and Practitioner trainings.

Directions to the class location will be provided upon registration.

POWER ANIMALS & HELPING SPIRITS
Instructor: Gwilda Wiyaka
Hours: 7
Cost: $150.00
When: April 22, 2007
Prerequisites: Upper World or Lower World Journey

A consistent and reliable working relationship with your Power Animals and Helping Spirits is the backbone of all shamanic practices. In this workshop we will explore our personal style and develop sound methods of relating and cooperating with these most precious friends.

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS:

MAY:

Conscious Relationships
Advanced Techniques
Pattern Tracing

SEPTEMBER:

The Dance of Power
The Art of Ceremony