Friends,
The Phoenix is a mystical bird. One of the stories is, as it nears the end of its life, the Phoenix builds a nest of aromatic branches and spices, sets it on fire, and becomes consumed within the flames. Then at some point afterward, it rises up from the ashes. A classic metaphor for rebirth.
The thing is – none of the stories I’ve explored speak about what happens to the Phoenix when it’s actually in the ashes.
This is what I’ve spent the past 5 months learning about. And am still learning.
November 8th, 2018 changed my life forever, as well as the lives of at least 30,000 others. The Camp Fire burned my little town of Paradise, California. (And places nearby.) This not only made ashes of homes and land, but of each one of us who lived in those homes and on that land. We all became ashes.
Recently I was blessed to purchase a new house. I say house, because I’m in the very beginning stages of making it a home. I’ve “landed,” yet still remain in the ashes. Maybe I’ve had a little glimpse of Light, but my vision is limited as I live in another layer of what feels to be never ending layers of ash.
Shamanic Rebirth is a concept/reality I’ve spoken about and taught for many years. Perhaps you attended Healing Quest and experienced it yourself. I’ve lived Shamanic Rebirth many times and have come to understand it, yet the Phoenix takes it to a deeper level. A place where everything, absolutely everything, is stripped away, and one must find oneself in the midst of nothing.
I represent the Phoenix at the “Journey of the Condor, Eagle, and Phoenix.”
Join us on this very special journey. Alberto, the Eagle, is an extraordinary healer from Teotihuacan, Mexico. Lorenzo, the Condor, brings the ancient wisdom and energies of the Q’ero of Peru, descendants of the Inka. And I, the Phoenix, from Paradise, California, will share everything I’ve learned with you. The alchemy of a lifetime of healing work is now combining with the experience of the fire and creating the Medicine of the Phoenix.
Thank you Annie. Alchemy to and of the core of life; of a person; of you the teacher. The transparent teacher, shares her experience AS it is happening; creating no boundary; so all can see; so all can be prepared when it happen to them.
Such a profound teaching that I’m blown away from it, with it, of it and in it.
Love
Sally
Sally, Thank you for the gift of your perception and articulation. So grateful. Annie
Hi Annie! My friend Emily shared with me your retreat in June. I’m coming! I have been to a Spirit Recovery trip before in 2012. I need a reset in my life and she recommended your experience. When I learned you were from Paradise I was even more interested! I live in Mill Valley (Marin.) I’ve only been here a year from Philly. However, I have a close friend from Paradise and this past holiday my company cohosted an event to celebrate law enforcement and their families from Paradise. I donated over $5,000 worth of toys and products to families in need.
I feel your ashes. And can’t wait to hear and feel your heart. See you soon!
Thanks for all you did for Paradise. I’m looking forward to meeting you and spending time. See you in June. Annie
Annie – This adventure will be fabulous. Thank you for sharing your journey to Teotihuacan. I look forward to hearing all about the Condor, Eagle and the Phoenix and your transformational experiences. Much love on your journey as you rise from the ashes. I wish I could join you this year. I look forward to journeying with you in the future. Emily Larsen