Happy Anniversary to Monika Lonely Coyote Shamanism!

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I did it! I made it one whole year as a full-time shamanic healer (and three years since opening my practice)!

Yesterday, I performed a solitary ritual, to honor and thank all the Helping Spirits who have worked with me (and worked with my clients). I follow a Druid path in my personal spirituality, and offerings are a large part of the celebratory work that I do with the Kindred (Ancestors, Nature Spirits, and Shining Ones).

I've written about the types of offerings I enjoy giving in a previous blog article. For this ritual, I gave to the Ocean Conservancy (hail Manannan Mac Lir!), Defenders of Wildlife (hail Nature Spirits!), and the Sierra Club (hail the human advocates for Earth Mother!).

Once offerings were completed, I began a Journey to meet with all the Spirits, and to get guidance on my next 12 months of full time shamanism.  Many things were private, but quite a few lessons were discussed, as well as goals for the following year:

• Growing my own knowledge and skills through "continuing education credits" such as workshops, lectures, etc.
• The next one I will be attending is in October, with Dolores Ashcroft-Nowicki, in Philadelphia!
• Sharing my insights with the greater public at large (more than just blogging)
• Setting up mini-meditations on YouTube 
• Teaching through professional presentations
• Growing my repertoire, as the Community displays different needs
• Online shamanic study courses (and creating a monthly working group)
• Preparing for Teacher Training with Sandra Ingerman
• Currently on a waitlist, but things may move quickly if I remain flexible in the next year!
• Working with other healers and setting up regular self-healing sessions
• All healers need to work on their own healing, and I am hoping to establish some wonderful reciprocal relationships!
• Outlining and writing The Book, about the differences between mental illness and spiritual experiences. 
• Of all the goals, this one intimidates and excites me the most...

Lots of new things coming up, and a great way to follow is to both watch this space, and visit my Facebook Page, too!