Intuitive Guidance

I hike daily in the Pisgah National Forest. A morning walk is a wonderful way to ground myself, connect with nature, and listen to the messengers that cross my path.

In my younger years, I was an academic - trained as a chemist and skilled in intellect and a keen ability to problem-solve. Later, on a journey of healing, I migrated away from my logical mind and into my feeling body which demanded that I listen deeply and move more intuitively through the world.

Lately, trail messengers have been telling me to get quiet, to go within, and to fortify my boundaries and protections. This, I’m told, will allow the heart to open while ensuring strength and safety. 

Burrowing crayfish has shown up in the most unlikely of places - high on a ridge, walking a dry, dusty road. Did you know that these crayfish can burrow up to 15 feet into the ground?! She reminds us that we are all of the earth, and it’s important to immerse ourselves in the earth element - bare feet on the ground, hands in the soil. This deepens our connection with all that is.

Additionally, fly agaric (aminita muscarita) is inspiring me to connect more deeply with my wise and well ancestors; my morning meditations have been rich with information and bountiful in loving connection.

And garden snail encourages slow movement, rest, and self-nurturing - no rush, no pressure.

Listening requires trust and taking action without knowing where it will lead. It took me years to develop confidence in this practice, but I now have many legs beneath my table of belief that it’s best to follow this intuitive guidance.

I keep a journal to honor the messengers and their teachings, so that I can refer back to it and/or sit with it while the messages form clarity.

While this is my personal practice, I also offer this intuitive guidance for others through Cowry Shell Divination and Intuitive Healing. These sessions are designed to offer you clarity, insight and guidance. If you’re interested, contact me.