There is wisdom in ancient truths. There is power in modern day technology. Both ancient and modern traditions have attempted to answer moral questions that transcend time. How can we blend the wisdom of age old traditions with the truths of the 21st century? How is maintaining a sense of curiosity about “accepted truths” essential to wellness? Listen as we explore these questions. Focus Virtues: Awareness and Curiosity We must have awareness regarding concepts, ideas, laws, and procedures that are deemed as true. Bringing our awareness to different ideologies that are accepted as true (example: it is normal to get married and have kids) allows us to separate the idea itself from our own thoughts and opinions. Awareness of what we accept as true then allows for curiosities about these concepts. Why do we believe these notions? Who is behind the marketing of these laws? Is anyone financially benefiting from this being the dominant belief of society? This awareness and curiosity then allows us to tap into our own intuition around such constructs. Our Guest: My name is Elizabeth and I am the founder of BodyMagick and Vehemence & Emergence and co-founder of Otherworld Retreats. I have a specialization BA in English, I am a certified yoga teacher and reiki practitioner and I study Celtic Shamanism and practice intuitive and channeled divination. I identify as a Poet & Shadow Worker, understanding that both are ways of guiding and teaching people through the use of metaphor, language, and movement. I believe we teach best what we most need to learn and as a person who has made a lot of mistakes in my life I have had many first-hand learning opportunities and experiences. I value integrity, authenticity and alignment and understand that my role as teacher and guide is a responsibility. I take that responsibility seriously and it is important to me that people feel safe no matter what trauma or crisis they may be experiencing when they come to me. I also believe that cultivating a great sense of humor is part of spiritual growth. I offer public events and classes and private Shadow Work sessions that involve everything from energy work and movement to divination and discussion. Resources: BodyMagick: Guided energy healing sets this practice apart. Offers AstroMovement or witch, pagan, shamanic yoga practices to compliment any and all spiritual practices. I believe that our shadow-work and self-actualization cannot be integrated without a physical practice. BodyMagick has POET. a line of magickal products to help people hold space for themselves and their work. www.bodymagick.ca @body.magick Vehemence & Emergence: Poetry, Divination, Blog, offering guidance and seminars on special topics to help people with the mind & spirit connection. Explores mythology, omens, Ogham, various life themes, special journaling experiences to explore the subconscious. A "celtic shaman" is a poet which doesn't strictly mean that we write poetry but that we use language and metaphor as our primary tools for teaching people through healing themselves. www.vehemenceandemergence.com @vehemenceandemergence Otherworld Retreats: Celtic mythology inspired workshops and Retreats to facilitate personal growth and deeper spiritual connection. We co-facilitate ecpeirences using all of our skills, research and teaching, energy healing, movement, dance, journaling, community www.otherworldretreats.com @otherworldretreats Books: The Ethics of Ambiguity by Simone De Beauvoir: https://www.amazon.com/Ethics-Ambiguity-Simone-Beauvoir/dp/1480442801 The Wisdom of Yoga by Stephen Cope: https://www.amazon.com/Wisdom-Yoga-Seekers-Extraordinary-Living/dp/0553380540/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=The+Wisdom+of+Yoga+by+Stephen+Cope%3A&qid=1610044873&s=books&sr=1-3