It has been ages since I have been on LJ!  Ive been around, just not online here.  And I know I have missed a lot - and that trying to catch up is just impossible.

Life has been good, growthful, challenging, and spiritually rewarding.  I've been teaching and am currently traveling to Kansas to teach another workshop.  So that has been good.  Have been working on a book (I've been saying that for the past 2 years).

I hope everyone is well, and that this time of great shifting and change has not been too hard to bear. 

Blessings to you all, and remember, we are the ones we have been waiting for to bing positive change and healing to the planet.

Blessings,
Karen (franciscan)

I'm teaching two tele-classes today.

The call-in number is (712) 432-0075
Participant code is 270981


An overview of soul loss and the process of regaining the lost fragments of oneself.  We will talk about how soul loss occurs and the relationship of soul loss and trauma.  If you are feeling like there is an emptiness within you that nothing seems to fill, or no matter what you do, things are just not "happening", or that your "get up and go" got up and went, this may be an opportunity to get some answers.
6pm pdt / 9pm edt     1 hour (or so...)

Blessings, and a wonder-filled day!

I'm doing a teleconference about Soul Retrieval today

Times:    11AM PST,  12:00 MST,  1:00 PM CST,  2:00EST,   7:PM GMT (Europe)

This is an overview of soul loss and the process of regaining the lost fragments of oneself.  We will talk about how soul loss occurs and the relationship of soul loss and trauma.  If you are feeling like there is an emptiness within you that nothing seems to fill, or no matter what you do, things are just not "happening", or that your "get up and go" got up and went, this may be an opportunity to get some answers.

For call-in information, visit here:  http://spiritdrum.org/Pages/Events/programs/TC.html

Blessings,
Karen

I'm teaching a few tele-gathering classes in February:

Shamanic Journey Skills
Soul Retrieval
Healing the Earth by Simply Being Yourself.

Info is here:
http://spiritdrum.org/Pages/Events/programs/TC.html

Blessings
 

I am teaching the following classes in the next few weeks:

February 3rd, 4th and 5th   Shamanic Journey Skills  Learning the shamanic journey  
I am asking  a $15 donation to defray my costs for providing this opportunity to learn shamanic journeying.

Please e-mail to register:  karen@spiritdrum.org

Blessings,
Karen

Tonight's teleconference will be a presentation of a technique for keeping oneself energetically clear.  It is a heart-centered technique that is based on building from within, and not creating something "out there"  There will be opportunities for questions.

Call-in number:  712-432-0075
Participant code:  270-981

Times: (USA)    West coast (PST) 6:00 PM
                            Mountain (MST)     7:00 PM
                           Central (CST)        8:00 PM
                            Eastern  (EST)      9:00 PM

Blessings

There was some good discussion about learning how to protect oneself when working with disembodied beings.

I am scheduling a teleconference to teach a method I use.  The date and time are:

Thursday, January 15th   6:00 PM PST.  7:00 PM MST,  8:00PM CST,   9:00PM EST

If you are interested, please e-mail me and I'll send you the phone number and participant login info. Please include "conference call" in the subject line.

The teleconferencing system I use is free, but you will be billed for the normal long distant charge (area code 712)..  I believe that area code is in Iowa.

Blessings, and see you next Thursday!

karen@spiritdrum.org

I was told this is the most snow in over 30 years here!  I am loving it!

In 1621, or thereabouts, folks gathered to celebrate the harvest. It had been a very trying year and only half of the original settlers were still alive to talk about it.

But those who lived through that first year gathered what they had. Not only was there food to be enjoyed, there was the realization that in their incredible transition over the past year, they had recognized their own fortitude, resilience and commitment to a future of prosperity, liberty and common purpose.

We live in similar times.

What we have learned is this: what is important is that we see and recognize it is what we become that brings about tremendous healing. And that starts with gratitude.

To use a comment by Gandhi (with a little variation)...

Be the gratitude that you want to see in the world.

May your hearts be filled to overflowing with the goodness and love of the planet, and all her life-web. And remember to let your light shine as brightly as the sun.

Blessings this "Thanks-Being" day,
Karen

I posted the following to my mailing list yesterday and wanted to share with you what I'm doing. My apologies for the length. I couldn't figure out how to do the textcut thingy...
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A Year-Long Course in Shamanism
For Personal, Communal and Planetary Healing
2009

We will explore Shamanism as a healing modality and our personal and communal commitment to bring the Healing Charism into our planet in these times of great change and evolving growth. This program is open to those who are serious about their desire to be a healing influence in the world today. Classes are on a Saturday and Sunday, bi-monthly, and are being formed in the following areas:

Kingman AZ
Flagstaff, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
Las Vegas NV
Los Angeles, CA

1. The Basics of Shamanic Practice
This class begins the year-long exploration of Shamanism, and teaches basic journeying techniques, This session is required for all participants of the Year Long Program. The purpose of this class is to ensure that all participants are "on the same page", as well as to begin to build the team that will be exploring shamanic healing over the year. Participants will learn and enhance their basic journeying skills as well as meet their power animals and guides.

2. Working with Spirit
Participants will gain a deeper awareness of the role of their guides, teachers and power animals. We will meet the guides that will help us in the Work, and learn how to receive their guidance. We will explore healing of self and others, and become grounded in the ethics and understanding of shamanic work. Journeying to the Upper, Middle, and Lower worlds will be explored in depth and the participant will learn how to remain safe when journeying to and through these realms.

3. The Heart of the Shaman
Participants will explore the concept of compassion and how this relates to shamanic practice. This class will prepare the participant to further their understanding of healing with spiritual light

4. Soul Retrieval
Participants will gain an understanding of the shamanic concept of soul loss and soul retrieval. We will explore the technique of soul retrieval and learn how to apply this to our healing practices. Participants will also learn the technique of Soul Remembrance, and how to apply this to the Soul Retrieval follow-up work.

5. The Inter-Relatedness of Healing
Based on the work of Sandra Ingerman, and her book Medicine for the Earth, we will explore the process of transmuting toxins and transfiguration as a healing practice, deepening our awareness of ourselves as healing Light.

6. Shamanic Retreat
This three-day retreat will offer participants the opportunity to be in nature as we explore our relationship with the elements.

7. Passages
This class explores the process of death and dying from a shamanic perspective. Participants will have the opportunity to view the dying process through journeying and gain an understanding of the process of crossing over. We will also begin to learn how to assist those who are in the process of dying and those who have already passed.

8. Transfigurative Healing
Participants will continue to explore the basics of transfiguration as a healing modality. The focus is on learning whom we truly are and using that knowledge and awareness in our daily practice to be a healing presence.

9. The Journey Within
In this class, we will explore the realm of interiority. Participants will have the opportunity to "go within" through journey and exploration. This class builds on the experiences and learning gained and brings the practitioner to a deeper awareness of the giftedness and sacredness of his or her True Self. Aspects of Franciscan Shamanism will be included with the focus on "doing the inner work"

10. Healing Toxic Thoughts
We will explore the energy of thoughts and how that energy affects the environment around us. Based on "How To Heal Toxic Thoughts" by Sandra Ingerman, participants will gain an understanding of how, as shamanic practitioners, we are moved to regard the patterns of thought we use and are used to.

11. Coming Together
In this last class of the series, we will explore the past year and deepen the growth and awakening we have experienced. Through ceremony and ritual, we will honor and celebrate ourselves as the shamanic healers we have become.

Specific dates and locations will be posted as those details get worked out. The classes will be held bi-monthly, on a Saturday and Sunday from 9:30 - 4::30.

Thanks you for your interest.

Tuition:
$1,100 (includes all sessions and 3-Day Retreat)

Registration Information:
Karen Furr
karen@spiritdrum.org
928-606-4611 or 928-753-4017


What folks say about Karen's teaching...

"There was much to take in during that experience together, and you left an indelible impression in me. I hope I have opportunity to directly share time and space with you again."

"I just wanted to share with you my (our) thanks and appreciation for teaching the extraction technique for unhelpful thought forms that you shared with us. Your teaching is spreading with great effectiveness. Isn't it just so awesome how spirit works?"

"Your background and experience of life so prepared you for this work. I love your thought and message - stressing the importance of what we allow ourselves to become. I'm excited that you are doing this work."

"The work we did in your workshop was so healing and enlightening. I felt so nurtured by your presence and welcoming. You have a way of teaching that engages everyone where they are in their spirituality. Thank you for your work."


Be the Light!

Happy Birthday to a truly amazing person.  Blessings on your day and may you realize in your heart the magnitude of blessing that you are and that you will receive this next year.

Enjoy and rock on!

Blessings,
Karen

Karyn, you have been a part of my life for some time now, and I am grateful for that.  I have found in the past few years that you are creative, talented, very spiritual, insightful, gutsy, and someone I admire.

Blessings in this coming year.  May it bring you an awakening further into the wonders of life and may you gain what you truly seek in your heart and soul.

It is a joy to know you.

Blessings,
Karen

The Center for Healing Arts has a new DVD:



Sandra at her best...  Highly recommended.  Can get it here:
http://thecenterforhealingarts.com/sandra_dvd.php?PHPSESSID=858dadc0ad099c6464da205eb34c6aea

Blessings