A Beautiful Life.
The Rollercoasters of My Existence and Introduction to Shamanism
This book is an account of my journey from a traumatic childhood and abusive Mother to acceptance and forgiveness. After experiencing a mental health crisis including suicidal thoughts I started working with Ayahuasca and shamanism which changed my life and possibly even saved it.
I found deep healing specifically using the the shamanic practices of the people of the Peruvian Andes, the Q'ero people. Their practices are common in many shamanic communities the world over. I have been fortunate enough to find amazing teachers here in the UK and Peru, had many initiations and a lot of healing. I have completed and now teach the Peruvian Medicine Wheel.
From business owner and single mother to singer songwriter, shamanic practitioner and healer. Now medicine woman and teacher I have had many adventures and aquired a litle wisdom on the way. Join me in this book to ind there is still a little magic left in the world if you know where to look.
Link to buy on Amazon......
I had long been called to Peru since I was a small child and I first got the chance to go in 2008. Although it was an amazing trip I remember being there and wondering what was missing. It was as if I had expected something magical to happen in the Andes but nothing did and I was not disappointed exactly but I just did not understand. Then life happened and I forgot all about spiritual enlightenment in Peru until about 8 years later. After finding myself suicidal and knowing I could never leave my kids I knew I had to change how to be in this world. I went for an Ayahuasca ceremony where some people were buzzing about the Medicine Wheel teachings and practice.
I was intrigued by the mysterious talk of totems and directions particularly the Hummingbird. The magical Hummingbird that could travel between worlds communing with the ancestors and Great Spirit. It became a calling. It also became work, work to unravel all my old wounds and patterns. Work to take responsibility for my feelings and reactions, and work to forge the connections with the totems, the land and Peruvian deities. Continual practice, time and dedication were required along with a lot of journalling and healings both received and given to others.
The training for completing the medicine wheel is done by travelling through the four directions over several years. We start in the South with our wounds, then face our fears and integrate our shadow in the West. In the North we learn from our ancestors and become the Hummingbird making an epic journey of magic and light. Finally in the East we take on the energy of the Eagle or Condor to manifest our purpose and remember why we came here.
This description makes it sound easy, it it not! It may be simple but it is not easy because we have to undo all the programming we have from our Western life. We have to unlearn all the conditioning, the ideas and habits that we have acquired to make us feel safe. However it is possible, if I can do it then others can too and the new way of being in the world is peaceful and beautiful because we can change our perspective and choose how we live instead of deciding everything based on our subconscious fears.
The name of the book was originally the name for a song. As someone who used to be a singer songwriter and now channels icaros (sacred medicine songs) I had the idea that I could write a song about how beautiful life is with all its ups and downs. I had at that time first read Desiderata by Max Ehrmann this is a beautiful poem giving sage advice about people, work and the universe. It makes a similar point that with all its difficulties, it is still a beautiful world. I thought that I could condense a lifetime of experiences into one song and of course eventually realised it would have to be book.
The book is broken down into chapters detaining all the emotions I had to work though including grief over my Mother death, loss of my business, depression at various points in my life as well as forgiveness, hope and love. Interspersed with what happened and what I learned at each training event for the Medicine Wheel as well as some Ayahuasca ceremonies are these emotional chapters and how I overcame them when needed.
This book is a comprehensive account of what it takes to follow the training of the Q'ero priests footsteps and what I learned along the way. It is however light hearted and according to my editor funny at times so not all doom and gloom. I have most importantly learned to laugh at myself and my madness all the while embracing it. It is after all a part of me and my beautiful life.
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about any of the healings, courses or workshops, whether they are right for you, to book onto the Introduction to Shamanic Practice.
All enquires are usually answered within 24 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential and uses secure phone and email services. Find out more by reading my Privacy Policy.
I work from my home in Mitcham where I do most healings. For certain services and in special circumstances I can come to you or your home. Mitcham is served by mainline train station Mitcham Eastfields which is 10 minute walk from me. Also the busses 270, 280, 264, 355, 127 and S1,
There is also Mitcham tram stop (not to be confused with Mitcham Junction). I am afraid there is no parking on my road but pay & display a minutes walk away. If you have any problems with mobility please let me know so I can make special arrangements for you.
I am available most days of the week if booked a couple of weeks in advance and I can be flexible with times if an evening or weekend is more convenient. A typical healing will last between 1-2 hours usually about 90 mins.
The cost is £90 for a healing.
Payments in cash or bank transfer only please at this time.
My book about my experiences learning and teaching the Medicine Wheel is out now on Amazon for £15.99
That depends on the healing requested or required. For some healings I will place my hands under your head, for others I may hold your hand while I journey for your healing. During the healing I will place stones and crystals on your body and may touch you with feathers, dried leaves or a rattle. You will always remain fully clothed. There may moments where I put tiny amounts of oil on your hands or forehead. The priority is that you feel safe and and physically comfortable at all times although you may experience a range of emotions and feelings. If on the other hand you need help moving about I am glad to assist you as needed and as I have mentioned I have had my COVID vaccination. I am someone who can be anxious about interactions with new people so please get in touch with any concerns you have about anything to do with the potential healing.
Clients averagely visit 2-3 times for each problem they would like help with. However I will usually give you a small task to perform such as writing a letter to someone before burning it or starting to look after yourself in some way. It is your homework and unless you have completed the task there is not much point in keeping on returning because this type of healing is about helping you heal yourself.
Other healings can be a one off depending on what you would like help with. This sort of work really is dependent on you the client and how you feel about continuing. Sometimes tough feelings can surface and it takes time for them to be processed and dealt with. If you are meant to have additional healings then you will.
Allow for at least 90 minutes sometimes longer unless you have requested a particular rite or ritual that is shorter like a Despacho or Wilka Mayu initiation. Again please get in touch with specific queries regarding your appointment.
At my home on the London/Surrey unless we make special arrangements for me to come to you. Some services like home cleansing or fire ceremonies will be done at a residence or outdoor area that can accommodate more people. Cacao ceremonies are also held in places that can hold a number of people and in that case I will come to you.
Usually It is possible to bring a friend or relative in some cases. Having someone with you that you know during the healing may make you feel hesitant about opening up to feelings and emotions that come up during the healing. In special circumstances someone can wait in another room in the house for all or part of the healing. The important thing is that you feel safe so please ask any questions you might have.
©2021 Cate Clare
Powered by WebHealer